Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
Race for a Healthier Tomorrow is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Little Rock, AR, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Location
- 500 Woodlane, Little Rock, AR
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
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!
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
77°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Rock Ap Adams Fld, 3 mi from the venue.
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.
43
Days to train
- Race
- Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 500 Woodlane, Little Rock, AR
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
Oct 10, 2026