45th Annual ARK 5K Classic
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic · 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic Wheelchair/Handcart Division
From the Organizer
Hello Everyone,
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, September 5, 2026 for our 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method.
Stephanie Roberts
ARK 5K Classic Race Director
We will continue with the option of tank or t-shirt as your giveaway. Be sure to select which type you want at registration. August 19, 2026 at 11:59pm is the deadline to guarantee a shirt!
Packet Pick Up will be offered the day before the race and the morning of.
- Packet Pick Up will be the available on Friday, September 4, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm at Rock City Running. Located at Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212 Your bag will include your chip for timing. If for some reason you pick up your packet but are not running, please make sure we get the shoe chip back from you. Failure to return shoe chip will result in a $25 fee.
- Packet Pick Up will also be race morning between the hours of 6:00am – 7:00am. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!
Registration
- Registration will close online at 6pm on September 3rd, 2026. In-person registration will be available the day at Rock City Running from 12pm - 6pm. $35 cash or check. We will have race day registration $35.00, cash or check (made out to ARK) only from 6:00am – 7:00am.
Awards
Overall Top 3 Male and Female, Top 3 Masters (40 +) Male and Female, Top 3 Grand Masters (50+) Female and Male, Top 3 Seniors (60+) Female and Male. Top 2 Wheelchair Finishers.
Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 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 and over.
Bib and Shoe Chip Info
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your shoe. Please wear bib front facing in the torso area. Please make sure to return the chip prior to leaving the race. We will have people set up at the finish line to help clip those off. Failure to return chip will result in a $25 fee.
Very Important Note: Deadline to guarantee a shirt is to be registered by August 19, 2026 at 11:59pm.
Race Day Order of Events
- Packet Pick Up or Registration 6:00am - 7:00am
- Please be to start by 7:20am
- Pre-race blessing offered at 7:25am by Rev. "Run" Jim Munns
- National Anthem will be sung at 7:26am
- Wheelchair Division will start at 7:28am
- Standard Race will start 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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Rock, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Little Rock, AR
Population
64,504
as of 2023
Elevation
338 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 5 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic?
- 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic is a running race held in North Little Rock, Arkansas on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas at Crystal Hill Elementary School, North Little Rock, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 45th Annual ARK 5K Classic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
45th Annual ARK 5K Classic
Sep 5, 2026