Arkansas · 5K
ARK 5K Classic
ARK 5K Classic is a 5K event held in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It was last held on September 5, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 3,439 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- North Little Rock, AR
- Field size
- ~3,439 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 5, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 3,439 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 24, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 7:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the ARK 5K Classic
45th Annual ARK 5K Classic in North Little Rock, AR.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- 2026 logistics: Crystal Hill Elementary School. Wheelchair start 7:28 AM, standard race 7:30 AM; organizer asks runners to be at start by 7:20 AM. Packet pickup Sep 4 at Rock City Running or race morning 5:45-7:00 AM. Official page references a MapMyRun course map.
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ARK 5K Classic: common questions
- When is the ARK 5K Classic?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the ARK 5K Classic held?
- In North Little Rock, Arkansas.
- What distances does the ARK 5K Classic offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the ARK 5K Classic?
- About 3,439 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the ARK 5K Classic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the ARK 5K Classic?
- Registration status as last checked September 24, 2026: completed. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked September 24, 2026).
- What time does the ARK 5K Classic start?
- 7:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the ARK 5K Classic?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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