Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- Run Young & Free 5K · Run Young & Free 1K Run/Walk · Virtual RY&F Race & more
From the Organizer
All Children's Academy's heart behind Run Young & Free is to create an event to inspire health & wellness supporting businesses in the community to sponsor a race for kids & adults promoting health and wellness, while raising awareness for local like-minded businesses and non-profits!
Fun ahead includes:
5K/1K Participants ($30/racer with t-shirt) on the Greenway in Hot Springs, AR! Start your run at the NEW Majestic Park fields and run down the beautiful scenic Greenway then finish the 5K running around Majestic Park for the Finish Line coming in by the new Babe Ruth Field!
REGISTRATION FOR 5K/1K is FROM 7am - 7:50am
1K LAUNCH AT 8:00AM
5K LAUNCH AT 8:30AM
We have medals in 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in the following:
- 5K: Male & Female Overall
- Female: <5 y/o, 6-10, 11-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
- Male: <5 y/o, 6-10, 11-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
- 1K Fun Run/Walk: Male & Female Overall
- Female: <5 y/o, 6-10, 11-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
- Male: <5 y/o, 6-10, 11-15,16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
Adults & Children Racing to Create Health, Fun, Music, Games, & Activities
Bridging Community Gaps for Like-minded Businesses
Fun for Family & Friends
Support your Community Children Outreaches
1st & 2nd CASH PRIZE WINNERS!!!!
1st & 2nd PLACE COMMUNITY TEAM CASH PRIZE WINNER: The team with the largest number of participants on your team to participate with our race!! The team with the largest amount of supporter by in-person or virtual will WIN a CASH PRIZE to decide how to disperse among their teammates!!
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
60°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hot Springs 1 Nne, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hot Springs National Park, AR
Population
38,023
as of 2023
Elevation
798 ft
Nearest Airport
HOT
Memorial Field Airport · 6 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 Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
166
Days to train
- Race
- Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run
- Date
- November 21, 2026
Coming Up
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8 miles away
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14 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run?
- Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run is a running race held in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas at Majestic Ball Park, Hot Springs National Park, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Young & Free 5K & 1K Fun Run
Nov 21, 2026