CabotFest Classic 5k | Cricket Crawl 1M Event - Saturday, October 10, 2026

CabotFest Classic 5K | 1Mile Cricket Crawl

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
• Start/Finish: Located behind Ace Hardware Building adjacent to the CabotFest grounds.

Race-Day Schedule

• 6:30–7:45 a.m. — Race-day packet pickup and 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
• Post-race: 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 a hydration station at the halfway 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.

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

• Flat course: A beginner-friendly course
• Race timings: Excellent personal-record potential with professional chip timing for the 5K
• Awards: Overall, Masters, Grand Masters, and age-group awards
• Post-race: Finish-line refreshments and recovery snacks

Packet Pick Up Info

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

• Race Day: Pick up your 5K packet at the Packet Pick Up Tent near the Start/Finish Line starting at 6:30 AM.
• Earlier Pickup: 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!

To learn more about the epic CABOTFEST 2026 Event please visit: CabotFest.