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Race for a Healthier Tomorrow

Race for a Healthier Tomorrow is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Little Rock, AR.

Date
October 10, 2026 (88 days to go)
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Registration closes at 5:30 p.m. on October 10.*  

The USTAF-certified 5K racecourse begins at the front steps of the Arkansas State Capitol and winds through downtown Little Rock, passing Arkansas Children’s Hospital. 
 
The Family Walk course is just under a mile and starts at the capitol a few minutes after the 5K start. After the race, be sure to visit the one-of-a-kind Family Fun Zone, where you will find fun freebies, food and activities. 

Register today and build or join a team. You can also customize your own fundraising page and run in honor or memory of an Arkansas Children’s patient. 

*On-site race registration will not be available. You must register by September 14 to guarantee adult and youth race shirts. 

Get creative and have fun with your Mario Kart-inspired costume! Dressed-up participants have a chance to win a special prize! 

Host City

About Little Rock, AR

Population

202,739

as of 2023

City Elevation

462 ft

Nearest Airport

LIT

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 7 mi

Major Hub

MEM

Memphis International Airport · 136 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 Race for a Healthier Tomorrow, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

88

Days to train

Race
Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
Date
October 10, 2026

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Little Rock than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an 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 Race for a Healthier Tomorrow?+
Race for a Healthier Tomorrow is a running race held in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 10, 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 Race for a Healthier Tomorrow?+
Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas at 500 Woodlane. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Race for a Healthier Tomorrow?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Race for a Healthier Tomorrow

Oct 10, 2026

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