Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

• Event: Fast 4 mile race filled with history!
• Location: Corner of W Main and N Cravens, Clarksville, AR
• Date: 2026-07-18
• More Info: Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler

🍑Festival Highlights

• Origin: The Johnson County Peach Festival began in 1938.
• Duration: A nearly week-long event (starts on a Tuesday and ends on Saturday).
• Activities: Includes barbershop chorus, gospel music, and homemade food.
• Unique Events: Frog jumping contest, terrapin derby, greased pig chase, and more!

🏆Race History

• Inception: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 miler started in 1979.
• Significance: 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.

📍Course Description

• Start Location: The race will begin at the corner of N Cravens and W Main St.
• Finish Line: The race will finish on N Cravens.
• Timing: This race will use chip timing with bibs assigned on race day.
• Bib Placement: Please make sure your bib is worn on the front mid-center for best readings.

🎖️Awards

• Award Ceremony: Begins at 9:00 AM at the race finish line.
• Categories: Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters, and Seniors.
• Age Divisions: Male and female divisions from 1-14 to 80+
• Participation: Awards are given for various age groups, ensuring lots of winners!

📅Important Details

• Packet Pickup: Morning of the race from 5:30 AM - 6:45 AM at the Finish line on N Cravens.
• Race Start: The race will start promptly at 7:00 AM to beat the heat!
• Registration: Register before 11:59 PM CST 7/17 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.
• Same Day Registration: Available from 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM for $40 (cash, check or Cash App).