Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
About this race
Sending love and gratitude to our entire Arkansas Rasta Family!
We were blown away by the overwhelming support shown at our 5th Annual this past Saturday. The turnout, energy, and community spirit were truly inspiring — and we couldn’t have done it without you!
As the organizers, we want to express our deepest appreciation to every participant, sponsor, vendor, and volunteer. Your donations, time, and dedication helped make this year’s celebration one to remember. As many of you know, mental health and wellness remain at the heart of our mission. This event was created to honor that purpose — to uplift our community, raise awareness, and spread positivity through unity, health, and love.
If you signed up as an Early registrant and did not receive your event medal, we truly apologize and would like to correct this matter for our volunteers made a mistake and dident follow color rules for the bib numbers..... please email pr.ekelsey@gmail.com or contact Ebony (501-837-5219) directly so we can make sure you get it.
With heartfelt gratitude and “One Love,”
- The Arkansas Rasta Family
💚 Our Mission
The Rasta Race is designed to address mental health & wellness by promoting exercise, creating healthy minds, coordinating wellness, and encouraging mental stability. These preventive measures enable us all to live VICTORIOUS!
Motto: One Love – One Race – One Mind ✨
Together, we raise awareness, embrace diversity, support one another, and take a holistic stance to help direct lives closer to defeating mental health.
🏨 Host Hotel – Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock
Enjoy discounted rates Call 501-837-5219!
✨ Presented By:
John Cain Foundation – a nonprofit serving through the Four Birds of Community Life: Social, Cultural, Business & Health.
Our focus this year: MENTAL HEALTH & AWARENESS.
Together, let’s break the silence, raise awareness, and build stronger, healthier communities.
📞 More Info:
Ebony – 501-837-5219
Evelyn – 501-580-1773
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Early 5k Run/Walk Registration
Early 10K Run/Walk Registration
Arkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/Walk
Run, walk, or dance your miles from anywhere in the world — and still show your support for mental health awareness, culture, and community unity. 🎁 Virtual Participants Will Receive: ✅ Exclusive Arkansas Rasta Fest T-Shirt ✅ Limited Edition 5th Anniversary Finisher Medal ✅ Official Bragging Rights & Race Bib ✅ The same amazing vibes, just from your own neighborhood! 🌿 Whether you're repping from another city or cheering us on from home, we’ve got you covered.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 13 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in North Little Rock, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:22 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time (CDT) in North Little Rock on October 24, 2026 — 11h 01m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 27 North Little Rock events
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