Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember
Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember is a running race on October 24, 2026 in Rogers, AR, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 2300 S Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Benefiting PEARL and Honoring the Legacy of Ben Roberds
Join us for PEARL's 6th Annual Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5K & Walk to Remember, honoring the legacy of Ben Roberds, co-founder of PEARL and a Bentonville attorney.
Inspired by Ben's vision of supporting long-term recovery, the event also helps support PEARL's partnership with the Benton County Specialty Courts through their annual graduation event, celebrating graduates as they reach an important milestone in their recovery.
Race Perks:
- One-of-a-kind finisher medal for all 5K participants
- Awards for top finishers
- $5 off registration through September 1, 2026
Event Details:
📍 Location: 2300 South Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR
📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (or run virtually anytime in October)
☔ Weather: Rain or shine. Severe weather may shift the event to a virtual event.
Schedule:
7:30 AM – Run 4 Your Life 5K (flat course along Blossom Way Trail)
9:00 AM – Walk to Remember (honoring loved ones lost to substance use and supporting those still on their recovery journey)
7:00–10:00 AM – Community Fair
⏱ Timing: Professionally timed by Race Wizard.
Shirt Cutoff: October 1 at noon CDT. Registrations after this date are not guaranteed a shirt or preferred size.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, October 23 – 1:00-6:00 PM
PEARL Peer Recovery Center, 115 N. Dixieland, Rogers, AR 72756
Saturday, October 24 – Starting at 6:30 AM
Rogers High School parking lot
Monday, October 26 – Virtual participant swag pickup (Northwest Arkansas residents) or mail-out for non-local participants
Volunteer Opportunities:
We need 50+ volunteers for race day, from course marshals to setup and tear-down crews. Volunteers receive swag bags while supplies last. Email Jeff Toliver at jeff@arpearl.org for more details.
Sponsors:
Interested in sponsoring the event? View our 5K Sponsorship Packet to learn about opportunities and benefits, or email Jeff Toliver at jeff@arpearl.org
About PEARL:
PEARL is a Northwest Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving individuals affected by substance use disorder through recovery housing, peer services, financial assistance, and life skills education.
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
68°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bentonville 4 S, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rogers, AR
Population
71,411
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,365 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 98 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.
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93
Days to train
- Race
- Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 2300 S Dixieland Rd, Rogers, AR
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Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember
Oct 24, 2026