Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K

Event Overview

Join us for the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K at the Martin Marietta Hatton Quarry, located in Cove, AR! Martin Marietta’s Hatton 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 with breathtaking views of the Ouachita National Forest!

Prizes

• 1st Place Male & Female: $300 Each
• 2nd Place Male & Female: $150 Each
• 3rd Place Male & Female: $75 Each

Early Packet Pickup

If you have already registered for the race on RunSignUp, you can pick up your packet at THE OUCAHITAS coffee bar and tap room beginning at 5 PM on Friday, June 26th. Address: 821 Mena St. Mena, AR 71953

Race Date and Schedule

• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
• Check in Packet Pick Up: 6:30 AM
• Welcome and Check Presentation: 7:30 AM
• Timed 5K begins: 7:35 AM
• Family Fun Run Start: 7:40 AM (untimed)

Awards Ceremony follows around 9:00 AM following the last Family Fun Run participant crossing the finish line. EVENT TO BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

Timing and Event Rules

The 5K will be professionally chip timed using disposable bib tags on the back of the race bibs! Bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt and always be visible. Results will be provided by Garner Racing and will be available LIVE! We will provide a web link to results that you can share with you and your family and friends so they can follow your race on their web devices.

• Event Rules/Safety: Runners must obey all race official instructions.
• Course: Runners must follow the course as indicated by signage, cones, and course officials. No deviation will be allowed.
• Bibs: Must always be worn on the front of your body.
• No: Bicycles or pets allowed during this race due to restricted spacing.

Registration Benefits

• Soft cotton/poly blend: race t-shirt
• Custom Race Bib: for timed participants
• Finisher Medal: Timed Race Participants Only
• Unique race experience: on the top side of a working limestone quarry (quarry is not operational on race day)

Post Race Celebrations

• Rock Painting Tables
• Face Painting
• Raffle
• Vendor/Sponsor Booths
• Off-Site After Party: at THE OUACHITAS in Mena (Bring your bib stub for a free adult beverage with any purchase)

Registration Fees

Price includes custom race t-shirt, custom race bib for chipped participants, finisher medal for chipped participants, & provided stone for rock painting.

• Early Bird Registration: March 31 – April 30 $30/person
• Regular Registration: May 1 – June 26: $40/person
• Day of Registration: $50/person
• Spectator Registration: $20.00
• Children under the age of 5: FREE!

More Information

For more details, visit the race's official page: Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K.