Run The Park 5k + Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Kids 1 mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and under) | Kids | Oct 17, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
| Run The Park 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free Kids 1 mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and under): Free until Oct 15.
- Run The Park 5k: $35 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 13 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 Little Rock runs 38:04, about 12:15 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:47 and men in 32:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the Free Kids 1 mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and under) starts at 7:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6900 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- 6900 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Swag Bag
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run The Park 5k + Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $35, entry is about 13 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 6900 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72223.
From the organizers
Join Us for the 2026 Run the Park 5K & Kids Fun Run!
Run, walk, or cheer alongside friends, families, neighbors, and local businesses at one of Central Arkansas' favorite community race traditions. Hosted by the Little Rock REALTORS® Association, Run the Park brings our community together in support of Special Olympics Arkansas — and this year, we're aiming higher than ever with a fundraising goal of $20,000.