Run for the Grapes

EARLY REGISTRATION HAS ENDED! Thank you for the amazing turnout! All registrations through July 31 will have receive a labeled swag bag at Check-In with their t-shirt and other freebies inside.

T-shirt and swag bag are not guaranteed for registrations after July 31. Registrations after July 31 will receive t-shirts and swag bags FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE AT CHECK-IN SATURDAY MORNING (based on check-in, not date of registration).

325 5K Finisher Medals have been ordered; if more than 325 runners participate, we are sorry that not everyone will receive a medal.

PACKET PICKUP: ALL CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 6AM THE MORNING OF THE RACE! No early packet pickup. If you have registered ONLINE at any time (even on race day), report to the CHECK-IN table for packet pickup when you arrive. ARRIVAL BY 6:15AM RECOMMENDED.

IF YOU NEED TO PAY CASH OR CHECK, you can register in person that morning; ARRIVAL BY 6:15AM RECOMMENDED if you need to register in person. Go to the REGISTRATION table when you arrive.

SCHEDULE:

Packet Pickup/Check-In/Registration 6am-6:45am for 5K (Fun Runners may continue to pick up until 7:30am)

Silent Auction & Merch Sales 6am-8am (Venmo or Tap to Pay)

Post-Race Snacks beginning at 7:20am

Door Prizes beginning at 7:40am

Awards beginning at 8:20am or as soon as all Fun Run participants have finished the race!

LOCATION:

The start and finish line are near 267 N Barrington, just north of the church parking lot and south of the post office. Check-in, door prizes, awards, silent auction, snacks, and a porta potty are located on the west side of Barrington.

RECOMMENDED PARKING:

Turn north on Barrington from 412 (Henri de Tonti Blvd) and park in either the paved church parking lot or the first grass field on the right, just past the parking lot. The timing company will be set up just beyond those two entrances, and once they are set up, no traffic will be able to come south on Barrington from 112.

5K runners, please note you will not be able to leave going north on Barrington until after the 8am Fun Run has concluded and the timing company has been able to remove their equipment from the road. You can go south to get back to 412.

Run for the Grapes 5K & Kids ½ Mile Run
Join us for one of Northwest Arkansas' favorite summer traditions at the annual Run for the Grapes in beautiful Tontitown! Held during the historic Tontitown Grape Festival, this family-friendly event combines fitness, community, and a celebration of the area's rich Italian heritage. The Run for the Grapes has become a festival tradition, welcoming runners and walkers of all ages to a fun and memorable race experience.

All proceeds benefit our ministries to children and youth, including Wednesday night programming for over 180 student in PreK-High School, Vacation Bible School, retreats, service projects, and high school youth group trips and events. Race sponsors are needed! Click here to read about our tax-deductible sponsorship levels starting at $150.

Whether you're chasing a personal best, competing for an age group award, or cheering on your child in the Fun Run, there's something for everyone. After the race, stay and enjoy everything the Tontitown Grape Festival has to offer, including live entertainment, arts and crafts, carnival rides, and the famous spaghetti dinner.

Event Information

5K Run

Starts at 7:00 AM
Professionally chip timed
Open to runners and walkers of all ages!

½ Mile Fun Run

Starts at 8:00 AM
Fun Run awards only for ages 14 and under, but all ages are welcome to run/walk!

5k Awards

Top Overall Male
Top Overall Female
Age Group Awards
Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers in each age group:

9 & Under
10–14
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70+
*Overall Male and Female winners are not eligible for age group awards.

Location
The race takes place in Tontitown, located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas and home to the historic Tontitown Grape Festival, a community celebration dating back to 1899. The start and finish line are near 267 N Barrington, just north of the church parking lot and south of the post office.

Come run, celebrate, and make memories at the Run for the Grapes 5K & Kids ½ Mile Run! 🍇🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🍇