CabotFest Classic 5k & 1M Cricket Crawl Event

CabotFest Classic 5K | 1Mile Cricket Crawl Presented By: Xfinity  

Run the Fest! 

Lace up your shoes and start the CabotFest 2026 weekend with one of the most festive, family-friendly races in Central Arkansas!

The inaugural CabotFest Classic 5K and 1-Mile Cricket Crawl will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8AM, in the heart of Downtown Cabot. Whether you are chasing a personal record, walking with friends or introducing your children to their first fun run, there is a place for you at the starting line.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: 207 South First Street (behind Ace Hardware), Downtown Cabot, Arkansas 72023

Parking: First Baptist Church of Cabot, 204 North 3rd Street, Downtown Cabot, AR 72086 (near the Lions Club Pancake Station)

Please arrive early, as downtown streets will close down for Cabotfest ahead of the 8AM start time.

The start and finish area is located behind Ace Hardware Building adjacent to the CabotFest grounds. 

Potty Break: Porta Potties are located near the Start Line for your convenience.

Race-Day Schedule

• 6:30–7:45 a.m. — Race-day packet pickup and Race Day registration
• 7:40 a.m. — Group warm-up and stretching led by Ablaze Fitness 
• 7:45 a.m. — Participants report to the starting area
• 7:50 a.m. — National Anthem and pre-race program
• 7:58 a.m. — Wheeled Division start
• 8:00 a.m. — CabotFest Classic 5K Start
• 9:00 a.m. — 5K awards ceremony 
• 9:30 a.m. — 1-Mile Cricket Crawl Start
• Following the races — Stay and enjoy CabotFest!

CabotFest Classic 5K

The CabotFest Classic 5K features a fast, flat and festive course through Cabot Township. Our classic lollipop-loop course offers participants a welcoming straightaway from the start, a loop through Cabot and a smooth return to the heart of the festival. The flat course is suitable for competitive runners seeking a personal record, first-time 5K participants and walkers who want to enjoy an active morning with friends.

The race will be professionally chip timed on a USATF certified 5K course with hydration station at the half way point. The timing chip will be attached to the race bib. Participants must wear their bib on the front of their torso with the number clearly visible throughout the race.

Your official race bib gets you 10% off at Buckman Brewhouse near the Start Line.

Begin at the 5K certified chipped start/finish point on 1st Street and  Elm Street. Travel southwest on 1st Street, continue through the Lee Street and mile-marker area, enter the Newcastle neighborhood loop –Cambridge–Stonehaven Drive–return to 1st Street, and travel northeast on 1st Street to the same certified finish point.

*Online Registration is $30.00 + processing fee and closes at: 10/05/26 11:59 CDT 

*Race Day Registration is $35.00 + processing fee on 10/10/26 at 06:30 AM -7:45 AM CDT 

*No strollers or dogs will be allowed on this 5K course for safety reasons. No exceptions. 

1-Mile Cricket Crawl Family Fun Run

Run, Walk, Crawl into CabotFest fun!

The 1-Mile Cricket Crawl is a family-friendly event created for children, families, beginning runners and anyone who wants to participate in a shorter distance. Participants will enjoy a 1 mile out and back flat course, fun festival atmosphere, encouragement from volunteers and a celebratory finish. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult before, during and after the event. *The turn-around is located at the Hydration Station on the 1M course.

Why You Will Love This Race

The CabotFest Classic offers:

• A flat and beginner-friendly course
• Excellent personal-record potential
• Professional chip timing for the 5K
• Custom race shirts
• Finisher recognition
• Finisher medals
• Top 3 Overall, Masters, Grand Masters and age-group awards to be announced at Award Ceremony
• Course volunteers and hydration support
• Finish-line entertainment, refreshments and recovery snacks
• The Grady Bunch Live Band, spectators and CabotFest excitement
• Immediate access to CabotFest activities after the race

Cross the finish line and step directly into a day filled with food vendors, live band entertainment,  cricket spittin' contest , carnival rides, shopping and hometown celebration.

Event Shirt Giveaway

To guarantee your event shirt and requested size, please register by Monday, September 28, 2026 11:59 PM CDT

1M Cricket Crawl event shirts are only available in Youth Sizes (YS-YXL) only. 

Please note: Shirts and sizes are limited after the deadline. We will do our very best to accommodate everyone but we cannot guarantee a shirt or requested size after the deadline. 

Cabotfest 5K Your Way

Run, Walk or Crawl wherever you are and we will mail your shirt and swag to you!

Can't make it to Downtown Cabot in person? No problem! You can still be part of the CabotFest Classic from anywhere in the world by signing up as a Virtual Runner.

Our Virtual 5K option allows you to lace up and celebrate the festival weekend on your own schedule, your own course, and your own pace.

What You'll Receive

• Official Race Shirt: The exact same event t-shirt given to our in-person participants.
• Official Finisher Medal: The exact same event medal given to our in-person participants.
• Exclusive Swag Bag: Packed with official CabotFest goodies and race-day items
• Finisher Pack Shipping: We'll mail your shirt and swag bag directly to your doorstep

How to Participate

1. Register Online: Select the Virtual Registration option during signup
2. Choose Your Course: Run or walk 3.1 miles in your neighborhood, on a trail, or on a treadmill
3. Complete Your Run: Run anytime during the CabotFest weekend, October 9–11, 2026
4. Share Your Fest: Post your photos on social media using #CabotFestClassic so we can celebrate your finish.

Supporting Students One Mile at a Time

When you register, you are doing more than entering a race. You are supporting our community and students in the Cabot School District.

Proceeds support the Cabot Chamber of Commerce community initiatives and e3 Student Mentoring Program. e3's mission is to engage, empower and equip emerging leaders. Your participation helps local students overcome challenges, build meaningful relationships and develop brighter futures.

Run one of the flattest and most festive courses in the Central Arkansas, celebrate at the finish line and then stay to enjoy everything CabotFest has to offer.

Packet Pick Up Info

If you pre-register on-line, you have two options for picking up your packet before your race:

1. Pick up your 5K packet at the  Packet Pick Up Tent near the Start/Finish Line   on Race morning starting at 6:30 AM. All packets must be picked up by 7:45 AM. Cricket Crawl Packets can be picked up in the Cricket Crawl Tent . 

2. Or, if it’s easier, you can pick up your packet at  The Humble Thread Boutique , 711 South Pine Street, Ste A, in Cabot on Thursday, Oct 8th: 4:00–7:00 PM or Friday, Oct 9th: 4:00–7:00 PM.

Register today! Run the Fest!

Powered By: Cabot A & P, Cabot Area Chamber of Commerce and e3 Student Mentoring Program 

To learn more about the epic CABOTFEST 2026 Event please visit: https://www.cabotcc.org/cabotfest-3/