Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 7:35 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Malvern, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $50 on Dec 12, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Dec 12, 20267:35 AM | $40$50 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
| Spectators | – | Dec 12, 20267:35 AM | $20 | – |
| Family Fun Run | Kids | Dec 12, 20267:40 AM | $40$50 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Dec 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k and Family Fun Run: $40 until Dec 12, then $50 until Dec 12.
- Spectators: $20 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 35:03, about 11:17 a mile, based on 253 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 30:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the 5k starts at 7:35 AM. The start sits about 270 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4202 US-270, Malvern, AR 72104
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4202 US-270, Malvern, AR 72104Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 270 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Riggs CAT Quarry Jingle Rocks 5k?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 7:35 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Dec 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $40, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 4202 US-270, Malvern, AR 72104.
From the organizers
About This Event
Join us for the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K at the Martin Marietta Jones Mill Quarry!
Martin Marietta’s Jones Mill Quarry is proud to host the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K for its inaugural year! We welcome all levels of runners and competitors to this one-of-a-kind race that allows you to run along the edge of an operating rock quarry.
PRIZES:
1st Place Male & Female $300 Each
2nd Place Male & Female $150 Each
3rd Place Male & Female $75 Each
Race Day 12/12/2026
Registration 7:30-8:30am
Welcome and Check Presentation 8:45am
Race Start 9am (for timed 5K)
Family Fun Run Start 9:10am (untimed)