Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Early 5k Run/Walk Registration · Early 10K Run/Walk Registration · Arkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 6th Annual Arkansas Rasta Fun 5K 10K Run/Walk & Fest!
A 1-Day Event filled with energy, culture, fitness, and family fun! 💛💚❤️
We are thrilled to announce the addition of our brand-new 👟 Kids Dash 👟 for this year’s event! Registration officially opens July 1st, but you can register NOW for all events!
We are also currently seeking:
✨ Vendors
✨ Sponsors
✨ Community Partners
Join us in making this year’s Arkansas Rasta Fest bigger and better than ever!
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A HUGE thank you to our amazing 2025-26 sponsors:
- Be Fit Training
- Baptist Health Community Outreach
- Drug Emporium
- Rock City Running
- Fleet Feet "Little Rock"
-Direct Customs
-Angel’s Luxuries
Medal reveal coming soon!
New surprises are on the way!
Family fun, culture, fitness, and excitement await!
Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience as we continue promoting mental health and wellness through unity, movement, and purpose.
The Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5K/10K Run/Walk is more than just a festival and race — it is a movement dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, wellness, unity, culture, and community empowerment. Through fitness, music, family activities, and outreach, we strive to create a safe and uplifting space where individuals feel supported, encouraged, and connected. Our mission is rooted in the values of Respect. Uplift. Navigate., as we advocate for mental health resources, education, and healing within our communities.
This year, our goal is to raise $50,000 to support foundation initiatives that will provide wellness programs, community outreach efforts, mental health awareness activities, youth engagement, and resources for individuals and families in need. Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities through unity, compassion, and purpose.
📞 More Info:
Ebony – 501-837-5219
Evelyn – 501-580-1773
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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
70°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
27%
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- October 24, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near North Little Rock, AR
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Less than a mile away
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Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
Summer Sizzler- Little Rock
Less than a mile away
45th Annual ARK 5K Classic
5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk?
- Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk is a running race held in North Little Rock, Arkansas on October 24, 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 Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in North Little Rock, Arkansas at Willow St. & Riverfront Drive, North Little Rock, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
Oct 24, 2026