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When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
20422 N Springlake Rd, East End AR
Distances
10K · 5K
Typical weather
68–87°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
70–86°F
rain
2024
65–90°F
dry
2023
64–92°F
dry
2022
72–97°F
dry
2021
70–84°F
rain
2020
60–77°F
dry
2019
75–93°F
dry
2018
73–94°F
dry
2017
71–91°F
dry
2016
69–90°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: The 17th Annual East End Sizzler “Stride to End Childhood Cancer” is a 5K and 10K.
- Location: Held in the small community of East End, AR.
- Organizer: The event is organized by the Little Rock South Lions Club.
- Date: September 19, 2026.
Registration Details
- Start Time: Registration begins at 7:00 am.
- Deadline: Registration ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
- Race Start: The 5K and 10K will both begin at 8:00 am.
- Chip Timing: This will be a chip-timed race.
Course Information
- Time Limit: There is a Course time limit of 2 hours.
- Awards: Top 3 males and females in each age category will be awarded.
- Categories: Age categories are 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ for both races.
- T-shirt Deadline: September 5, 2026.
Community Impact
- Support: In 2026, we supported the Ronald McDonald House.
- Donations: Helped purchase items for families staying while children are in the hospital.
- Brooklyn Project Foundation: Donations benefit research and support for childhood cancer treatments.
- Impact: Funds help improve prevention and treatment within Arkansas.
Awareness and Advocacy
- Childhood Cancer Awareness: September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
- Statistics: Every 2 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer.
- Reality: Many children and families face heartache from debilitating diseases.
- Hope: There is also hope through research and community support.
Get Involved
- Join Us: Participate in the East End Sizzler to make a difference.
- Registration Link: For more details and registration, visit East End Sizzler.
- Show Support: Your participation supports important causes for childhood cancer.
- Spread the Word: Help raise awareness for childhood cancer by sharing this event.
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