Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
About this race
Registration closes at 5:30 p.m. on October 10.*
The USTAF-certified 5K racecourse begins at the front steps of the Arkansas State Capitol and winds through downtown Little Rock, passing Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
The Family Walk course is just under a mile and starts at the capitol a few minutes after the 5K start. After the race, be sure to visit the one-of-a-kind Family Fun Zone, where you will find fun freebies, food and activities.
Register today and build or join a team. You can also customize your own fundraising page and run in honor or memory of an Arkansas Children’s patient.
*On-site race registration will not be available. You must register by September 14 to guarantee adult and youth race shirts.
Get creative and have fun with your Mario Kart-inspired costume! Dressed-up participants have a chance to win a special prize!
Join fellow runners on October 10, 2026 for the Race for a Healthier Tomorrow. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Little Rock.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Fun Walk
Just under a mile
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Little Rock.
About Little Rock
Race for a Healthier Tomorrow takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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