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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
229–267 Miller Creek Road, Batesville AR
5K
49–66°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
40–65°F
dry
2024
53–74°F
rain
2023
29–51°F
dry
2022
53–72°F
dry
2021
44–69°F
dry
2020
40–63°F
dry
2019
34–45°F
dry
2018
54–69°F
rain
2017
40–54°F
dry
2016
62–83°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 31
Cloudy · 63–80°F
Saturday, Oct 31starts near 63°F · 32% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Have you got spooky speed?
If you think you can run, don't try to hide it at the Wicked Way 5K!
OK Timing Plus presents this short-notice low-frills Halloween morning 5K on Miller Creek Road near the Batesville Soccer Complex. The race is a test of interest in creating a local series of varying distances and terrain on some upcoming open dates in the regional running calendar.
COURSE: We will have bib or bib-chip timing on the simple out-and-back course from the horse arena gate to Harry Road. The course served in 2022 and 2023 as part of our Valentine's weekend For the Love of Running 5K/10K.
T-SHIRTS/GIVEAWAYS: None for this inaugural event.
AWARDS: Top 3 M, Top 3 F. Finishers medals for all, with Top 3 M/F age-group stickers for the back of the medals.
AID: 2.5K turnaround water station; finish line fluids and snacks.
ENTRY FEE: $25
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