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Steady Steve 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Batesville, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steady Steve 5K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Steady Steve 5K Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Steady Steve 5K Run: $30 until Oct 3.
- Steady Steve 5K Walk: $25 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Batesville runs 35:16, about 11:21 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:46 and men in 31:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the Steady Steve 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
548 North Central Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Steady Steve 5K Run
44
finishers
32:06
median (10:20 /mi)
20:22
winning time
70% / 30%
women / men
Steady Steve 5K Walk
23
finishers
48:58
median (15:46 /mi)
38:07
winning time
71% / 29%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Steady Steve 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Steady Steve 5K?
At the 2025 Steady Steve 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 22:09 or better, the top quarter in 25:42, and half the field in 32:06; the last tenth came in after 49:42.
At the 2025 Steady Steve 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 46:34 or better, the top quarter in 46:52, and half the field in 48:58; the last tenth came in after 1:03:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:04 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 28:06 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 31:54 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 9 percent since 2022.
74
2022
73
2023
78
2024
67
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Steady Steve 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 74 to 44 finishers, and the median time dropped from 44:44 to 32:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 (-44%) | 32:06 | under 22:09 | 20:22 |
| 2024 | 78 (+73%) | 38:22 | under 25:35 | 17:06 |
| 2023 | 45 (-39%) | 32:26 | under 21:51 | 20:02 |
| 2022 | 74 | 44:44 | under 24:49 | 22:51 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:40, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 87°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Steady Steve 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
The cause
Print Forms: Poster / Sponsorship / Race Entry
We encourage you to promote our cause by printing and sharing the PDF below, which includes an information flier, sponsorship form, and race entry form for those not entering online by credit card. Thanks for your support.
Race details
- Where
- 548 North Central Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt Giveaway; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Steady Steve 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Arkansas ($31).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 44 runners finished the Steady Steve 5K Run; the median finish was 32:06 and the winner ran 20:22.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 29:40, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 548 North Central Avenue, Batesville, AR 72501.
From the organizers
The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had also turned to running for fitness and health in a big way before COVID-19 came along. He was stricken with a severe case and we lost his graceful service to the hungry and poor.