River City 5K Run/Walk
River City 5K Run/Walk is a running race on August 29, 2026 in North Little Rock, AR, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (39 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
River City Ministry of Pulaski County invites runners across Central Arkansas to join a mission-driven race that has fueled hope for more than twenty years. Each step taken supports feeding, housing, and providing medical, dental, vision, and spiritual care for homeless, marginalized, uninsured, and underinsured neighbors throughout Central Arkansas. Runners can expect a welcoming, community‑focused event where every mile directly strengthens life‑changing outreach.
This year’s race will be held at the Burns Park Soccer Complex in North Little Rock on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Come run our certified course! If you don't want to run but would still like to support us, just sign up as a spirit runner! Online registration will close Thursday, August 27th at 9pm. In-person registration and packet pickup is available Friday, August 28th from 10am-6pm at Rock City Running, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd, Ste. 37B, Little Rock or day of the race at the Burns Park Soccer Complex 5K Registration Table.
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
89°
Typical Low
69°
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
202,739
as of 2023
City 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 River City 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
39
Days to train
- Race
- River City 5K Run/Walk
- Date
- August 29, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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Running
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to North 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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River City 5K Run/Walk
Aug 29, 2026