45th Annual ARK 5K Classic

Race Overview

Hello Everyone,

We look forward to you joining us Saturday, September 5, 2026 for our 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method.

Stephanie Roberts

870-307-5382

ARK 5K Classic Race Director

Shirt and Giveaway Information

We will continue with the option of tank or t-shirt for adults as your giveaway. We have added Youth sizes to drop down options but will only be t-shirts for Youth. Be sure to select which type you want at registration. August 21, 2026 at 11:59pm is the deadline to guarantee a shirt!

Packet Pick Up

• Friday Pick Up: Packet Pick Up will be the available on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm at Rock City Running. Located at Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212.
• Timing Chip: Your bag will include your chip for timing. If for some reason you pick up your packet but are not running, please make sure we get the shoe chip back from you. Failure to return shoe chip will result in a $25 fee.
• Race Day Pick Up: Packet Pick Up will also be race morning between the hours of 6:00am – 7:00am. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!

Registration

• Online Registration: Registration will close online at 6pm on September 3rd, 2026.
• In-Person Registration: In-person registration will be available the day at Rock City Running from 12pm - 6pm. $35 cash, check or Venmo.
• Race Day Registration: We will have race day registration for $35.00, cash, check (made out to ARK,) or Venmo only from 6:00am – 7:00am.

Awards

Overall Top 3 Male and Female, Top 3 Masters (40+) Male and Female, Top 3 Grand Masters (50+) Female and Male, Top 3 Seniors (60+) Female and Male. Top 2 Wheelchair Finishers.

Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.

Bib and Shoe Chip Info

Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your shoe. Please wear bib front facing in the torso area. Please make sure to return the chip prior to leaving the race. We will have people set up at the finish line to help clip those off. Failure to return chip will result in a $25 fee.

Important Deadlines

Very Important Note: Deadline to guarantee a shirt is to be registered by August 21, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Race Day Order of Events

• Packet Pick Up or Registration: 6:00am - 7:00am
• Race Start Time: Please be to start by 7:20am
• Pre-race Blessing: Offered at 7:25am by Rev. "Run" Jim Munns
• National Anthem: Will be sung at 7:26am
• Wheelchair Division Start: Will start at 7:28am
• Standard Race Start: Will start at 7:30am

*Note - Leased animals are prohibited from all Arkansas Grand Prix Events unless the participant receives assistance from the animal, such as a service dog.

For more details and registration, visit the ARK 5K Classic website.