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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
101 W. Arch Ave., Searcy AR
5K · 1 Mile
65–83°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
61–80°F
dry
2024
61–78°F
dry
2023
68–89°F
dry
2022
61–80°F
dry
2021
57–86°F
dry
2020
59–78°F
dry
2019
71–81°F
rain
2018
66–75°F
rain
2017
68–86°F
dry
2016
65–79°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy's Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 26! This fast and flat 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Arch and Spring streets. The Funnel Cake 5k will be professionally chip timed! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate! All registered 5k participants will receive a voucher for a free funnel cake! Not ready for a 5K? No problem! Register for the Cotton Candy Classic 1-mile event and receive a voucher for a free cotton candy. There is also a virtual option for those who would like to participate but are unable to attend. Virtual runners receive a race shirt too!
Registration Details
- Early Registration: $30 if you register by August 31.
- Late Registration: $35 from September 1-25.
- Race Day Registration: Available for $40 from 6:30-7:30 Saturday morning.
- Cotton Candy Classic: $20 by August 31: $25 from September 1-26: $30 on race day.
Shirt Sizing
Register by September 11 to guarantee your shirt size.
Special Thanks
Special Thanks to sponsors Brian Maddox State Farm, Dismange for State Senate, PrimeKinetix, Arcare, and Main Street Searcy!
More Information
For more information about Get Down Downtown, follow the Main Street Searcy Facebook Page or visit getdowndowntown.com.
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Live prices near the start line, Sep 25 – 27, 2026.
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