Run The Park 5k + Fun Run
Run The Park 5k + Fun Run is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Little Rock, AR.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for the 2026 Run the Park 5K & Kids Fun Run!
Run, walk, or cheer alongside friends, families, neighbors, and local businesses at one of Central Arkansas' favorite community race traditions. Hosted by the Little Rock REALTORS® Association, Run the Park brings our community together in support of Special Olympics Arkansas — and this year, we're aiming higher than ever with a fundraising goal of $20,000.
Race expenses are covered by LRRA and our supporting affiliate sponsors, so 100% of every registration and donation goes directly to Special Olympics Arkansas — helping athletes with intellectual disabilities build confidence, develop skills, and experience the joy of belonging through year-round training and competition. By participating, you're not just running a race — you're changing lives.
Why Join the Run?
- A Race for Everyone: Runners, walkers, strollers, families, and community groups of all experience levels are welcome.
- Make an Impact: Every $35 registration directly supports Special Olympics Arkansas.
- All-Inclusive Entry: Your registration includes your official race bib, Run the Park T-shirt, swag bag, professional timing, finish-line refreshments, and eligibility for awards by category and age group.
- Free Kids Fun Run: Our youngest athletes can join the free one-mile Kids Fun Run — advance online registration required so kids receive a race bib.
- More Ways to Help: Can't make it in person? Register as a virtual participant or donate directly through the race website. Virtual racers and donors who'd like a Run the Park T-shirt can email elle@lrra.com.
Race Details
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Park, Little Rock, AR
Please note: use the Two Rivers Park entrance — this is NOT the Two Rivers Bridge entrance.
Schedule:
- 7:00 AM — Arrival & Check-In
- 7:30 AM — Pre-Race Ceremony & Kids Fun Run
- 8:00 AM — 5K Begins
Registration:
- 5K Entry Fee: $35
- Kids Fun Run: Free
- Register, go virtual, or donate at: runsignup.com/Race/AR/LittleRock/RunThePark5k
- Online registration closes 9:00 AM Thursday, October 15
- In-person registration available at packet pickup (Oct. 15–16) or at the registration tent on race morning
Packet Pickup:
Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16
Rock City Running | 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd, Suite 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212
Hours to be announced closer to the event.
Race-Day Perks & Amenities
- Professional race timing
- One water station midway through the course
- Finish-line refreshments
- On-site restrooms
- MEMS, LRPD, and first-aid personnel on site
- Awards for top finishers by category and age group
- Family-friendly race-day activities
Rain or shine — we'll be there, and we hope you will too!
Questions? Contact Elle Gaxiola at elle@lrra.com, call 501-400-2255, or reach the LRRA office at 501-225-1987.
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
75°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marche, 11 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.
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Run The Park 5k + Fun Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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Run The Park 5k + Fun Run
Oct 17, 2026