Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler

Race Overview

Fast 4 mile race filled with history!

Event Details

• Date: 2026-07-18
• Location: Corner of W Main and N Cravens, Clarksville, AR
• URL: Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler
• Start Time: 7:00 AM

Festival Highlights

• History: Clarksville is home to the Johnson County Peach Festival, starting in 1938.
• Duration: Nearly a week-long event (Tuesday to Saturday).
• Attractions: Activities include Barbershop chorus, gospel music, handmade arts and crafts, and street dance.
• Contests: Features include frog jumping, terrapin derby, greased pig chase, and peach eating competitions.

Race History

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

The race will begin at the corner of N Cravens and W Main St. and finish on N Cravens.

Awards

Awards will begin at 9:00 AM at the race finish line and will be given for:

• Overall Male and Female Finishers
• Masters, Grand Masters and Seniors
• Age Divisions: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup will be the morning of the race beginning at 5:30 AM - 6:45 AM at the Finish line on N Cravens.

Registration Information

• Deadline: Register before 11:59 PM CST 7/18 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.
• Same Day Registration: Available from 5:30 AM - 6:30 AM on the day of the race for $40 (cash, check, or Cash App).
• Timing: This race will use chip timing with bibs assigned on race day.
• Bibs: Ensure your bib is worn on the front mid center for the best readings.