CabotFest Classic 5K & 1-Mile Cricket Crawl

Run the Fest!

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

The inaugural CabotFest Classic 5K and 1-Mile Cricket Crawl will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 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
• Start and Finish: The start and finish areas will be located near the CabotFest grounds.
• Instructions: Final parking, course and arrival instructions will be emailed to registered participants before race day.

Race-Day Schedule

• 6:30–7:45 a.m. — Race-day packet pickup and registration
• 7:40 a.m. — Group warm-up and stretching
• 7:45 a.m. — Participants report to the starting area
• 8:00 a.m. — CabotFest Classic 5K Start

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.

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.

Why You Will Love This Race

• Course: A flat and beginner-friendly course.
• Potential: Excellent personal-record potential.
• Timing: Professional chip timing for the 5K.
• Recognition: Finisher recognition and awards.

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.

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.

Registration Information

• Online Registration: $30.00 + processing fee, closes on 10/05/26 at 11:59 CDT.
• Race Day Registration: $35.00 + processing fee, opens at 06:30 AM - 7:45 AM CDT.
• Restrictions: No strollers or dogs will be allowed on this 5K course for safety reasons. No exceptions.

Get More Information

For more details, visit CabotFest Classic 5K & 1-Mile Cricket Crawl.