Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot
About this race
We are so excited to announce the 44th Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems!
The Tadpole Trot, Presented by Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems will take place May 1st at 5:45 pm at the Young-Wise Memorial Stadium at Hendrix College. This will be a short race and is for kids ages 3-10 years old. Prizes and t-shirts are available!
The Toad Suck Daze 10k Race was started by the Conway Kiwanis Club in 1982 and run in conjunction with the then-new Toad Suck Daze Festival. In 1984, First National Bank (now Regions) began a race in memory of a fellow employee, Randy Baker, who died of cancer. The Randy Baker 8k was conducted for two years, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. In 1986, the Conway Kiwanis Club approached Regions Bank, and the two races were combined. The annual Toad Suck Daze Run is held in memory of Randy Baker, with proceeds benefiting non-profit agencies supporting children in the Faulkner County community. Over the years, the race has raised more than $500,000 for nonprofit organizations. As a result of last year's success, The Conway Kiwanis Club presented checks totaling more than $44,500 to a variety of local non-profits that have programs for children, including Compass Academy, CSI Youth, Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County, Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Community Connections, Haven, Milestone Services, Inc., Main Stage Education Series at Reynolds Performance Hall, Deliver Hope and the Jerry Cooper Sensory Play Trail at Laurel Park. The Run strives to increase its contributions to the Faulkner County community each year.
Online registration will be cut off Friday, May 1st at 11:00 am. Runners can still register for the race by filling out paper registration forms at:
-Conway Regional Fitness Center, May 1, 2026 - 12 pm - 6 pm
-Day of Race, Registration table Conway High School Field House - 6:00 am - 7:30 am
Hope to see you all there!
Pick your distance
Running
Tadpole Trot (Kids Run Ages 3-10)
Tadpole Trot AND 5K Run
This option is for Tadpoles who feel up to the challenge of running the 5K in addition to the Tadpole Trot.
Tadpole Trot - Adapted Division
Adaptive division for children with different physical abilities, cognitive abilities, and diagnoses that would not feel comfortable running with their age group. Children may use volunteer buddies to help them complete their race, or bring their own buddy.
5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Due to time constraints, walkers on the 10K course are discouraged. Finish times over 1:45:00 may not be timed.
Wheelchair
10K Wheelchair and Adaptive Race
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Conway.
About Conway
Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot takes place in Conway, Arkansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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