Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler

Race Overview

• Event: Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler
• Date: July 18, 2026
• Location: Corner of W Main and N Cravens, Clarksville, AR
• More Info: Race Website

Event Highlights

• Festival: Clarksville is home to the Johnson County Peach Festival starting in 1938, a nearly week-long event.
• Activities: Includes Barbershop chorus, gospel music, home cooking, arts and crafts, street dance, frog jumping contest, parade, and peach eating contests.
• Participants: Attracts visitors from all over the country.
• Run: The 4-mile run is just one of the many activities during the festival.

Race History

• Inception: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 Miler started in 1979.
• Special Note: This will be the inaugural year for the race in the Arkansas Grand Prix.
• Course Records: Male Overall: Tom Aspel- 18.53 (1982).
• Female Overall: Nancy Cunningham- details to follow.

Course Information

• Start: The race begins at the corner of N Cravens and W Main St.
• Finish: The race finishes on N Cravens.
• Awards: Starts at 9:00 AM for Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters, and Seniors.
• Age Divisions: Awards for male and female age divisions from 1-14 to 80+

Logistics

• Packet Pickup: Morning of the race from 5:30 AM to 6:45 AM.
• Race Start: 7:00 AM, promptly to beat the heat.
• Registration: Register before July 6, 11:59 PM CST to guarantee a shirt and medal.
• Same Day Registration: Available from 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM for $40 (cash, check, or Cash App).

Timing and Challenge

• Timing: Chip timing with bibs assigned on the day of the race.
• Wear Bib: Make sure to wear your bib on the front mid-center for best readings.
• Beat the Heat Challenge: Participate in both the Brent Morrison Memorial 8k on July 11th and the Peach Fest 4 Miler.
• Finishing Prize: Completers will receive a limited-edition Beat the Heat Challenge Coin.

Registration Notice

• Action Required: Spots are limited, register quickly to secure your place.
• Commemorative Coin: Only available to a limited number of participants.
• Community Spirit: These races are staples of the Arkansas summer circuit.
• Call to Action: Sign up today, start hydrating, and let's show July what we're made of!