CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler

Event Overview

We are back at it for 2026! Join the Conway Running Club for the 2026 CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5K &: 1-Mile Kids Sparkler on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 306 Salem Rd, Conway, AR 72034!

Official 5k Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/18654028431

Event Highlights

• 5K Race: 7:30 AM
• Kids 1-Mile Sparkler: 7:15 AM
• Water stop: available on course
• Atmosphere: Music, community, and patriotic fun

Great course atmosphere along the trail, and festive red, white, and blue vibes encouraged!

Registration Information

• Cost for Members: Registration is FREE for Conway Running Club members, so be sure to become a member before registering!
• Cost for Non-Members: 12 and under, $10 for 5k &: $5 for 1 mile.
• Discounts: 100% Member discount and age-based discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.
• Email Reminder: YOU MUST USE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR RACE AS USED FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP.

Important Race Information

• Announcements: Pre-race announcements and the National Anthem will take place ON THE TRAIL at the starting line at 7:00 AM.
• Check-in: Please head directly to the START LINE after check-in (not the parking lot).
• Parking: Extra parking will be available at the Conway Fitness Center.
• Warm-up: Participants can enjoy a quick .4-mile warm-up walk/jog to the start line on the trail from Conway Fitness Center.

Race Experience

This race is perfect for seasoned runners, walkers, families, kids, and anyone looking to kick off Independence Day celebrations with an active and FUN community event! Come celebrate summer, fitness, and community with CRC — we cannot wait to see you at the starting line!

Fun Run Details

• Event Type: This is a fun run, not a timed event. All participants will receive a finisher award.
• Awards: The first male and first female "winners" of the 5k will also receive FREE swag.
• Registration: Registration for the event must be completed on RunSignUp.
• Limitations: We will not ship finisher awards: they must be picked up at a date/location TBD.

Additional Considerations

• Course Type: The course will be OPEN: please follow traffic laws and be aware of your surroundings.
• Pets: While we love our four-legged friends, we ask that you abstain from bringing them to this event.
• Strollers: Allowed, but please start at the back of the pack.
• Bathrooms: There are limited bathrooms at the start/finish line: please use facilities at the Fitness Center or nearby McDonald’s.

Membership Benefits

An annual individual membership to the Conway Running Club is only $15 for the year for an individual and $30 for a family. Your membership helps us host events like this and more, AND you get all of these perks with membership:

• 10% off at Rock City Running (Little Rock, AR)
• 10% off at Fleet Feet Little Rock (Little Rock, AR)
• 10% off the CRC Merch store
• Local race discounts!

Become a member here! Then come back and register for the event FREE!

Inclement Weather Plan

We will have the run as planned if it rains, but we will postpone the race for 30 minutes in case of lightning. If after 30 minutes the lightning has not subsided, we will have to cancel the event (but we will still pass out the medals to everyone who registered). There is a possibility that a large rainstorm prior to the event could block off access to the northern part of the trail (under the Prince Street bridge). In that case, we will have the 5k runners use the 1-mile turn around to make 3 down and back loops.

Race URL

For more information, visit the race page.