Run for the Grapes
About this race
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.
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 Run
Starts at 8:00 AM
Untimed
Perfect for young runners looking to be part of the festival fun
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.
Come run, celebrate, and make memories at the Run for the Grapes 5K & Kids ½ Mile Run! 🍇🏃♂️🏃♀️🍇
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Running
Run for the Grapes 5K
1/2 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Tontitown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:29 AM and sets at 8:15 PM local time (CDT) in Tontitown on August 8, 2026 — 13h 45m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 1 Tontitown event
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