44th Annual ARK 5K Classic
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Time 7:28AM CDT
- Location North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic, happening on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the vibrant North Little Rock, Pulaski area! This exciting race invites participants of all ages to join in the fun and challenge themselves on a scenic 5K course.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day of fitness and community, the ARK 5K Classic has something for everyone. Don’t forget to register by August 14, 2025, to guarantee your exclusive race shirt! Packet pick-up will be available the day before the event as well as on race morning, ensuring you are all set for the 7:30 AM start. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including overall, masters, and wheelchair divisions, there’s plenty of motivation to put your best foot forward. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the spirit of competition—mark your calendars for this must-attend event!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day of fitness and community, the ARK 5K Classic has something for everyone. Don’t forget to register by August 14, 2025, to guarantee your exclusive race shirt! Packet pick-up will be available the day before the event as well as on race morning, ensuring you are all set for the 7:30 AM start. With awards for top finishers in various categories, including overall, masters, and wheelchair divisions, there’s plenty of motivation to put your best foot forward. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the spirit of competition—mark your calendars for this must-attend event!
Organiser's Description
Hello Everyone,
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at [email protected] is the preferred method.
Stephanie Roberts
870-307-5382
ARK 5K Classic Race Director
_WE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE OPTION OF TANK OR T-SHIRT AS YOUR GIVEAWAY. BE SURE TO SELECT WHICH TYPE YOU WANT AT REGISTRATION. AUGUST 14, 2025 AT 11:59PM IS THE DEADLINE TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT!_
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE OFFERED THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE AND THE MORNING OF.
* Packet Pick Up will be the available on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 12pm to 6pm at Rock City Running. Located at Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212 Your bag will include your chip for timing. If for some reason you pick up your packet but are not running, please make sure we get the shoe chip back from you. Failure to return shoe chip will result in a $25 fee.
* Packet Pick Up will also be race morning between the hours of 6:00am 7:00am. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!
REGISTRATION
* Registration will close online at 6pm on August 28, 2025. In-person registration will be available the day at Rock City Running from 12pm - 6pm. $35 cash or check. We will have race day registration $35.00, cash or check (made out to ARK) only from 6:00am 7:00am.
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE. TOP 3 MASTERS (40 +) MALE AND FEMALE. TOP 3 WHEELCHAIR FINISHERS.
Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
BIB AND SHOE CHIP INFO
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your shoe. Please wear bib front facing in the torso area. Please make sure to return the chip prior to leaving the race. We will have people set up at the finish line to help clip those off. Failure to return chip will result in a $25 fee.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: DEADLINE TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS TO BE REGISTERED BY AUGUST 14, 2025 AT 11:59PM.
RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS
* PACKET PICK UP OR REGISTRATION 6:00AM - 7:00AM
* PLEASE BE TO START BY 7:20AM
* PRE-RACE BLESSING OFFERED AT 7:25AM BY REV. "RUN" JIM MUNNS
* NATIONAL ANTHEM WILL BE SUNG AT 7:26AM
* WHEELCHAIR DIVISION WILL START AT 7:28AM
* STANDARD RACE WILL START 7:30AM
*Note - Leased animals are prohibited from all Arkansas Grand Prix Events unless the participant receives assistance from the animal, such as a service dog
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at [email protected] is the preferred method.
Stephanie Roberts
870-307-5382
ARK 5K Classic Race Director
_WE WILL CONTINUE WITH THE OPTION OF TANK OR T-SHIRT AS YOUR GIVEAWAY. BE SURE TO SELECT WHICH TYPE YOU WANT AT REGISTRATION. AUGUST 14, 2025 AT 11:59PM IS THE DEADLINE TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT!_
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE OFFERED THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE AND THE MORNING OF.
* Packet Pick Up will be the available on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 12pm to 6pm at Rock City Running. Located at Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212 Your bag will include your chip for timing. If for some reason you pick up your packet but are not running, please make sure we get the shoe chip back from you. Failure to return shoe chip will result in a $25 fee.
* Packet Pick Up will also be race morning between the hours of 6:00am 7:00am. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!
REGISTRATION
* Registration will close online at 6pm on August 28, 2025. In-person registration will be available the day at Rock City Running from 12pm - 6pm. $35 cash or check. We will have race day registration $35.00, cash or check (made out to ARK) only from 6:00am 7:00am.
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE. TOP 3 MASTERS (40 +) MALE AND FEMALE. TOP 3 WHEELCHAIR FINISHERS.
Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
BIB AND SHOE CHIP INFO
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your shoe. Please wear bib front facing in the torso area. Please make sure to return the chip prior to leaving the race. We will have people set up at the finish line to help clip those off. Failure to return chip will result in a $25 fee.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: DEADLINE TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS TO BE REGISTERED BY AUGUST 14, 2025 AT 11:59PM.
RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS
* PACKET PICK UP OR REGISTRATION 6:00AM - 7:00AM
* PLEASE BE TO START BY 7:20AM
* PRE-RACE BLESSING OFFERED AT 7:25AM BY REV. "RUN" JIM MUNNS
* NATIONAL ANTHEM WILL BE SUNG AT 7:26AM
* WHEELCHAIR DIVISION WILL START AT 7:28AM
* STANDARD RACE WILL START 7:30AM
*Note - Leased animals are prohibited from all Arkansas Grand Prix Events unless the participant receives assistance from the animal, such as a service dog
Races
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44th Annual ARK 5K Classic
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
43rd ANNUAL ARK 5K CLASSIC Note: Deadline to guarantee a shirt is to be registered by August 15, 2025 at 11:59pm. Important Update: Please be to start by 7:20am National Anthem will be sung at 7:25am Wheelchair Division will start at 7:28am Standard Race will start 7:30am -
44th Annual ARK 5K Classic Wheelchair/Handcart Division
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (7:28AM CDT)
$32.80
Deadline to guarantee a shirt is to be registered by August 14, 2025 at 11:59pm. Important Update: Please be to start by 7:20am National Anthem will be sung at 7:25am Wheelchair Division will start at 7:28am Standard Race will start 7:30am
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