Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler
• Date: 2025-07-19
• Location: Corner of W Main and N Cravens, Clarksville, AR
• More Info: Race Details

🎉 Festival Background

• History: Clarksville is home to the Johnson County Peach Festival that started in 1938.
• Duration: A nearly week-long event beginning on a Tuesday and ending on Saturday.
• Attractions: Barbershop chorus, gospel music, homemade food, arts and crafts, street dance, and more.
• Highlights: Events include a parade, jam and jelly bake-off, and peach eating contests.

🏅 Race History

• Established: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 miler started in 1979.
• New Addition: 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 - Record information to be updated.

🏁 Course Description

• Start Point: The race begins at the corner of N Cravens and W Main St.
• Finish Point: The race finishes on N Cravens.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Awards Ceremony: Begins at 9:30 AM at the race finish line.
• Categories: Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters, and Seniors.
• Age Divisions: Male and Female categories from ages 1-14 to 75+.

📅 Event Details

• Packet Pickup: Morning of the race from 5:30 AM to 6:45 AM at the finish line.
• Start Time: Race starts promptly at 7:00 AM to beat the heat!
• Registration Deadline: Register before 11:59 PM CST on 7/17 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 acceptable).

⏱️ Timing Information

• Timing Method: This race will use chip timing with bibs assigned on race day.
• Important: Ensure your bib is worn on the front mid-center for the best readings.