2026 RVR Championship Series
- Date Mon 15th December 2025 - Mon 30th November 2026
- Time 10:30PM CST
- Location Russellville, Arkansas
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting year of running and walking at the 2026 RVR Championship Series! Kicking off on December 15, 2025, and running through November 30, 2026, this thrilling series will take place in beautiful Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas. With a variety of 16 unique races, participants can enjoy distances ranging from 5Ks to a challenging 15K, catering to all fitness levels. Highlights include the Valentines Day 5K on February 7, the scenic Kindness Classic 10K on March 7, and the City of Colleges Half Marathon on November 7.
Participants will earn points based on their finish times across all events, with awards for male and female age groups, including categories for masters, grand masters, and seniors. To qualify for exclusive prizes, including a cozy hoodie, runners must complete or volunteer at 10 races throughout the series. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, meet fellow running enthusiasts, and make lasting memories in the heart of Arkansas!
Participants will earn points based on their finish times across all events, with awards for male and female age groups, including categories for masters, grand masters, and seniors. To qualify for exclusive prizes, including a cozy hoodie, runners must complete or volunteer at 10 races throughout the series. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, meet fellow running enthusiasts, and make lasting memories in the heart of Arkansas!
Organiser's Description
Scoring will be like the GP scoring except for a few changes.
Points will be awarded for every race participated in based on finish times. Runners and Walkers will be scored together. You must be registered for the series before the race starts, any races that you participate in prior to registration will not count towards your points or ironing.
There will be awards for both Male and Female age groups, masters, grand masters and seniors categories!
Same rules apply as Grand Prix - must complete or volunteer at 10 races for hoodie!
Virtual Races and Volunteering will count towards ironing but not overall points.
HERE ARE THE 16 RACES WITH DISTANCES AND DATES:
One Hour Track Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/OneHourTrackRun?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Jan 25th (Russellville, AR)
Valentines Day 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/ATUValentinesDay5k?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Feb 7th (Russellville, AR)
Kindness Classic 10k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Danville/TheKindnessClassic?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: March 7th (Danville, AR)
Pirate Dash 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dover/DoverPirate5K?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Apr 25th (Dover, AR)
Yell Fest 4 Miler [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dardanelle/RunLikeYellYellFest4Miler?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: May 9th (Dardanelle, AR)
Super Hero 5k [https://www.raceentry.com/races/2024-river-valley-superhero-5k/2025/register?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3Nb9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQij2o7hCeL5gJ5NV1oJN3MKQ3XKA4SVvCHygI6k5-ei9HzJaBS9l04TxA_aem_k14m5OiWSIqDQ8-RZ4u0-Q]: May 23rd (Russellville, AR) *not available on RSU
Mount Magazine 15k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Havana/TriPeakSeries?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: May 30th (Havana, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series
Peach Fest 4-Miler [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Clarksville/JohnsonCoPeachFest4Miler?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: July 18th (Clarksville, AR)
Danville Mtn. 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Havana/TriPeakSeries?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: June 20th (Danville, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series
Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dover/OzarkMemoriesDay5k?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Sept 12th (Dover, AR)
Mt. Nebo Chicken Fried 10k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Havana/TriPeakSeries?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Aug 29th (Dardanelle, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series
RVR Charity Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dardanelle/RVRRunningForAPawpose5k?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]Charity Run): Oct 3rd (Dardanelle, AR)
Frontier Day 5k: Oct 17th (Plainview, AR)
DownTown Fall Fest 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Russellville/DownTownFallFest5K?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Oct 24th (Russellville, AR)
City of Colleges Half Marathon: Nov 7th (Conway)
Talk Turkey to Me 5k Turkey Trot [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Russellville/RVRTalkTurkeyToMe5kTurkeyTrot?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Nov 28th (Russellville, AR)
RVR paid members will receive a 10% off via RunSignUp registration IF your membership will be active throughout the series. It will automatically apply at check out.
Points will be awarded for every race participated in based on finish times. Runners and Walkers will be scored together. You must be registered for the series before the race starts, any races that you participate in prior to registration will not count towards your points or ironing.
There will be awards for both Male and Female age groups, masters, grand masters and seniors categories!
Same rules apply as Grand Prix - must complete or volunteer at 10 races for hoodie!
Virtual Races and Volunteering will count towards ironing but not overall points.
HERE ARE THE 16 RACES WITH DISTANCES AND DATES:
One Hour Track Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/OneHourTrackRun?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Jan 25th (Russellville, AR)
Valentines Day 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/ATUValentinesDay5k?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Feb 7th (Russellville, AR)
Kindness Classic 10k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Danville/TheKindnessClassic?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: March 7th (Danville, AR)
Pirate Dash 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dover/DoverPirate5K?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Apr 25th (Dover, AR)
Yell Fest 4 Miler [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dardanelle/RunLikeYellYellFest4Miler?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: May 9th (Dardanelle, AR)
Super Hero 5k [https://www.raceentry.com/races/2024-river-valley-superhero-5k/2025/register?fbclid=IwY2xjawI3Nb9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQij2o7hCeL5gJ5NV1oJN3MKQ3XKA4SVvCHygI6k5-ei9HzJaBS9l04TxA_aem_k14m5OiWSIqDQ8-RZ4u0-Q]: May 23rd (Russellville, AR) *not available on RSU
Mount Magazine 15k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Havana/TriPeakSeries?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: May 30th (Havana, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series
Peach Fest 4-Miler [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Clarksville/JohnsonCoPeachFest4Miler?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: July 18th (Clarksville, AR)
Danville Mtn. 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Havana/TriPeakSeries?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: June 20th (Danville, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series
Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dover/OzarkMemoriesDay5k?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Sept 12th (Dover, AR)
Mt. Nebo Chicken Fried 10k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Havana/TriPeakSeries?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Aug 29th (Dardanelle, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series
RVR Charity Run [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dardanelle/RVRRunningForAPawpose5k?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]Charity Run): Oct 3rd (Dardanelle, AR)
Frontier Day 5k: Oct 17th (Plainview, AR)
DownTown Fall Fest 5k [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Russellville/DownTownFallFest5K?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Oct 24th (Russellville, AR)
City of Colleges Half Marathon: Nov 7th (Conway)
Talk Turkey to Me 5k Turkey Trot [https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Russellville/RVRTalkTurkeyToMe5kTurkeyTrot?aflt_token=eFCS35T1HCZGePbKhBied02itHSOx7UZ]: Nov 28th (Russellville, AR)
RVR paid members will receive a 10% off via RunSignUp registration IF your membership will be active throughout the series. It will automatically apply at check out.
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2026 RVR Championship Series
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Sweatshirt
Mon 15th December 2025 (10:30PM CST)
$22.20
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