44th Annual ARK 5K Classic

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic

Hello Everyone,

We look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com, which is the preferred method.

Stephanie Roberts
870-307-5382
ARK 5K Classic Race Director

👕 Race Giveaways

We will continue with the option of tank or t-shirt as your giveaway. Be sure to select which type you want at registration.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• When: Packet Pick Up will be available on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 12pm to 6pm.
• Where: Rock City Running, Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212.
• Contents: Your bag will include your chip for timing. Return of the shoe chip is required if not running: failure will result in a $25 fee.
• Race Morning: Packet Pick Up will also be available between 6:00am – 7:00am. Please arrive early.

📝 Registration

• Online Deadline: Registration will close online at 6pm on August 28, 2025.
• In-Person Registration: Available the day prior at Rock City Running, 12pm - 6pm. $35 cash or check.
• Race Day Registration: $35.00, cash or check (made out to ARK) only from 6:00am – 7:00am.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given as follows:

• Top Finishers: Overall Top 3 Male and Female.
• Masters: Top 3 Masters (40+) Male and Female.
• Wheelchair: Top 3 Wheelchair Finishers.
• Age Groups: Awards are given 3 deep in multiple age groups from 0-9 to 80 and over.

📋 Bib and Shoe Chip Info

The race will be chip timed with the chip attached to your shoe. Please wear bib front facing on your torso. Ensure to return the chip to avoid a $25 fee.

⚠️ Important Note

Deadline to guarantee a shirt is to be registered by August 14, 2025, at 11:59pm.

🕖 Race Day Order of Events

• Packet Pick Up or Registration: 6:00am - 7:00am
• Arrival: Please be to start by 7:20am
• Pre-race Blessing: 7:25am by Rev. "Run" Jim Munns
• National Anthem: Sung at 7:26am
• Start Times: Wheelchair Division at 7:28am, Standard Race at 7:30am

Note - Leased animals are prohibited from all Arkansas Grand Prix Events unless the participant receives assistance from the animal, such as a service dog.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit our race page: ARK 5K Classic.