Good Ol' Days Festival 5K in Downtown Mount Ida
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Mount Ida, Arkansas
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Good Ol' Days Festival 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the heart of Downtown Mount Ida, Arkansas! This exciting event promises a delightful day for the entire family, featuring a scenic route through the charming streets of Mount Ida. Participants will enjoy not only the thrill of the race but also an array of festivities, including craft vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, and a fantastic kid zone.
The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM. Runners of all ages can participate, with categories for men and women spanning from ages 0 to 80 and beyond. Each participant will receive a commemorative Good Ol' Days 5K medal, and the top three finishers in each category will be recognized with special awards. Plus, there will be two water and snack stations along the route to keep you energized! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit, good times, and the joy of running at the Good Ol' Days Festival 5K—mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and festivities!
The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM. Runners of all ages can participate, with categories for men and women spanning from ages 0 to 80 and beyond. Each participant will receive a commemorative Good Ol' Days 5K medal, and the top three finishers in each category will be recognized with special awards. Plus, there will be two water and snack stations along the route to keep you energized! Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit, good times, and the joy of running at the Good Ol' Days Festival 5K—mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of fun, fitness, and festivities!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL GOOD OL' DAYS 5K IN DOWNTOWN MOUNT IDA, ARKANSAS!
Experience a delightful old-fashioned event that is perfect for the entire family. Enjoy an enhanced route through our beautiful city, featuring exciting door prizes, delicious post-race food, and a whole lot of fun! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day! T-shirts are available for an additional $10 (until 5/13), and all participants will receive a Good Ol' Days 5K medal.
CELEBRATE THE GOOD OL' DAYS!
This festival, which began in 1990, took a break during the Covid pandemic, but NOW WE ARE BACK and better than ever! Join us for craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and kid zone. Dont miss the huge car show with live musicthere's something for everyone!
THE RACE BEGINS AND CONCLUDES AT OUR HIGH SCHOOL, WITH THE ROUTE CLEARLY MARKED. TWO WATER AND SNACK STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY TO KEEP YOU ENERGIZED.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
COST: $25
INCLUDES: A bib, an awesome Good Ol' Days 5K medal, and a medal for the top 3 finishers in each category!
CATEGORIES: Men: 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-UP
Women: 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-UP
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: Starts 1 hour before the race
EVENT SCHEDULE: 7:30-8:15 AM: Packet Pickup
8:25 AM: National Anthem
8:30 AM: Race Starts!
_AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED LIVE AT THE REGISTRATION TENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE!_
For more information, please contact the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or Shona Stroud ([email protected]).
_JOIN US FOR A DAY FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND GREAT MEMORIES!_
Experience a delightful old-fashioned event that is perfect for the entire family. Enjoy an enhanced route through our beautiful city, featuring exciting door prizes, delicious post-race food, and a whole lot of fun! Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable day! T-shirts are available for an additional $10 (until 5/13), and all participants will receive a Good Ol' Days 5K medal.
CELEBRATE THE GOOD OL' DAYS!
This festival, which began in 1990, took a break during the Covid pandemic, but NOW WE ARE BACK and better than ever! Join us for craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and kid zone. Dont miss the huge car show with live musicthere's something for everyone!
THE RACE BEGINS AND CONCLUDES AT OUR HIGH SCHOOL, WITH THE ROUTE CLEARLY MARKED. TWO WATER AND SNACK STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALONG THE WAY TO KEEP YOU ENERGIZED.
REGISTRATION DETAILS:
COST: $25
INCLUDES: A bib, an awesome Good Ol' Days 5K medal, and a medal for the top 3 finishers in each category!
CATEGORIES: Men: 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-UP
Women: 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-UP
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: Starts 1 hour before the race
EVENT SCHEDULE: 7:30-8:15 AM: Packet Pickup
8:25 AM: National Anthem
8:30 AM: Race Starts!
_AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED LIVE AT THE REGISTRATION TENT IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE!_
For more information, please contact the Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or Shona Stroud ([email protected]).
_JOIN US FOR A DAY FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT, COMMUNITY, AND GREAT MEMORIES!_
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Good Ol' Days Festival 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd May 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
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338 Whittington Street, Look for the Chamber Registration Table, Mount Ida, 71957, AR, United States
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