Run The Park 5k + Fun Run
About this race
Join Us for the 2026 Run the Park 5K & Kids Fun Run!
Hosted by the Little Rock REALTORS® Association, this annual community tradition brings families, friends, and neighbors together to run, walk, and celebrate in support of Special Olympics Arkansas.
This year, we’re aiming higher than ever with a fundraising goal of $20,000 — and 100% of proceeds go directly to Special Olympics Arkansas, helping empower athletes with intellectual disabilities through year-round training and competition. By participating, you’re not just running a race; you’re changing lives.
Why Join the Run?
- Make an Impact: Every $35 ticket directly supports Special Olympics Arkansas.
- All-Inclusive Entry: Your registration includes your race bib, official t-shirt, swag bag, professional timing, and access to all race-day activities.
- Family-Friendly Fun: Runners, walkers, strollers, and kids are welcome! Don’t miss the free Kids Fun Run — a chance for our youngest athletes to shine.
- Community Spirit: The race is fully funded by the Little Rock REALTORS® Association and supported by our amazing affiliate sponsors, so every dollar raised goes straight to the cause.
RACE DETAILS
Location
Two Rivers Park
6900 Two Rivers Park, Little Rock, AR
(Please note: This is NOT the Two Rivers Bridge entrance!)
Date
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Schedule
7:00 AM | Arrival & Check-In
7:30 AM | Pre-Race Ceremony & Kids Fun Run
8:00 AM | 5K Begins
Registration
Sign up today at https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/LittleRock/RunThePark5k
Entry Fee: $35
*Packet Pickup
Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16
Rock City Running | 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212
RACE PERKS & AMENITIES
- Free t-shirt, swag bag, and professional race timing
- One water station midway through the course
- Refreshments at the finish line
- Bathrooms on site
- MEMS, LRPD, and First Aid on site for safety
- Awards for top finishers by category and age group
Rain or Shine: No weather cancellations — we’ll be there, and we hope you will, too!
For questions, contact Elle Gaxiola at Elle@LRRA.com or call 501-225-1987
Pick your distance
Running
Run The Park 5k
Walkers and All Ages welcome! - Award Categories - Overall Male & Female Overall Male Masters & Overall Female Masters (40+) 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Male & Female winners for each of the following age groups: 13-19 20-30 30-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 All children under the age of 12 will receive a medal!
Free Kids 1 mile Fun Run (Ages 12 and under)
All children under the age of 12 will receive a medal!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Little Rock, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 6:32 PM local time (CDT) in Little Rock on October 17, 2026 — 11h 15m 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, 47 Little Rock events
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