Funnel Cake 5k
Funnel Cake 5k is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Searcy, AR, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Location
- 101 W. Arch Ave., Searcy, AR
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy's Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 26! This fast and flat 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Arch and Spring streets. The Funnel Cake 5k will be professionally chip timed! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate! All registered 5k participants will receive a voucher for a free funnel cake! Not ready for a 5K? No problem! Register for the Cotton Candy Classic 1-mile event and receive a voucher for a free cotton candy. There is also a virtual option for those who would like to participate but are unable to attend. Virtual runners receive a race shirt too!
The Funnel Cake 5K is only $30 if you register by August 31. From September 1- 25 registration is $35 per entry. Race day registration is available for $40 from 6:30-7:30 Saturday morning. The Cotton Candy Classic is only $20 by August 31 and $25 from September 1-26. Race day registration is available for $30 from 6:30-7:30 Saturday morning. Register by September 11 to guarantee your shirt size.
Special Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Brian Maddox State Farm and Main Street Searcy!
For more information about Get Down Downtown, follow the Main Street Searcy Facebook Page or go to https://getdowndowntown.com
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
82°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Searcy, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Searcy, AR
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 45 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 101 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Funnel Cake 5k
Sep 26, 2026