CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Sparkler

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Come join CRC for a fun run on Saturday, July 5 at 8am at the back parking lot of the Conway Regional Fitness Center on Salem Road. We have a ~5k route (see link below) we will be doing as a group along the trail behind the fitness center. We are also going to do a 1-Mile Sparkler Run this year, so be sure to bring the entire family for a fun morning.

5k Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3101551894825041526

📅 Event Details

• Date: July 5, 2025
• Location: 700 Salem Rd, Conway, AR
• Start Time: 8am for 5k, ~8:05am for 1-Mile Sparkler Run
• Registration: FREE for Conway Running Club members, $10 for 5k (ages 12 and under), $5 for 1-Mile

🥇 Participation Details

• Fun Run: This is a “fun run.” It is not a timed event. We will, however, have refreshments and awards for those that register for the event on RunSignUp. All participants will receive a finisher award.
• Wristbands: Arrive early enough to check-in for the event (we will be giving you a wristband to denote which race you are running).
• Course: This is an OPEN course. The 1-mile course will be on the trail with a turnaround point halfway.
• Traffic Laws: It is your responsibility to obey all traffic laws and be aware of your surroundings. Please run opposing vehicular traffic whenever possible.

🚻 Amenities and Considerations

• Bathrooms: There are no bathrooms readily available at the start/finish line. Please use facilities at the Fitness Center or across the street at McDonald’s.
• Family-Friendly: Strollers and dogs are allowed, but please start at the back of the pack!
• Pets Policy: We love our four-legged friends, but we ask that you abstain from bringing them to this event in case there are runners who are wary of dogs.
• Course Marking: Portions of the course that go into the neighborhood will be marked with cones. Please check out the course map prior to the run if you can!

🌧️ 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).

👥 Membership Perks

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:

• Discounts: 10% off at Sporty Runner, Rock City Running, Fleet Feet Little Rock, and the CRC Merch store.
• TheFeed.com: $20 toward any purchase of $35 or more EVERY 90 DAYS.
• Other Discounts: 10% off at Running Warehouse and 25% off Zealios products using codes.
• Local Racing Benefits: Local race discounts and waived signup fees at 10Fitness in Conway.

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

💬 Final Notes

We are anticipating a nice turnout for this event, and we are excited! We hope you can make it and meet other runners/walkers!