Course
Course Map
ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Register on RunSignup
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 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
- $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 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 Fayetteville runs 36:12, about 11:39 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:00 and men in 33:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
530 N Oakland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701
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 results315
finishers
45:24
median (14:39 /mi)
25:30
winning time
72% / 28%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Heartland Racing Co) for ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 36:42 or better, the top quarter in 39:42, and half the field in 45:24; the last tenth came in after 58:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:27 | 27:38 |
| 20-29 | 33:41 | 31:17 |
| 40-49 | 51:45 | 36:21 |
| 50-59 | 53:36 | 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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 39:42, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 35 percent slower.
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 24 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 79°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 ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 530 N Oakland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is ZTA Run for the Ribbon 5k?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 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.
- 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, 315 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 45:24 and the winner ran 25:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 39:42, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 35 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 530 N Oakland Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
From the organizers
The Run for the Ribbon 5K is one of ZTA’s signature philanthropy events, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and the community to run or walk through the University of Arkansas campus while raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness (BCEA). Every step taken helps support education, advocacy, and initiatives that make a lasting impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Click here to make a donation!!! DONATE