Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Clarksville, Arkansas
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the charming town of Clarksville, Johnson County! This exciting event is part of the long-standing Johnson County Peach Festival, which has been celebrating its rich history since 1938. The festival is jam-packed with a variety of fun activities, including live music, delicious food, handmade crafts, and even quirky contests like frog jumping and greased pig chases.
The 4-mile race, which began in 1979, will kick off at 7 AM sharp from the corner of Cravens and Main Street, ensuring participants can beat the summer heat. With multiple award categories ranging from overall and masters to various age divisions, there's recognition for everyone who crosses the finish line, which will be located on Cravens. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant community celebration—register by July 17 to guarantee your shirt and medal, and enjoy a day filled with running, festivities, and of course, peaches!
The 4-mile race, which began in 1979, will kick off at 7 AM sharp from the corner of Cravens and Main Street, ensuring participants can beat the summer heat. With multiple award categories ranging from overall and masters to various age divisions, there's recognition for everyone who crosses the finish line, which will be located on Cravens. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this vibrant community celebration—register by July 17 to guarantee your shirt and medal, and enjoy a day filled with running, festivities, and of course, peaches!
Organiser's Description
Fast 4 mile race filled with history!
Clarksville is home to the Johnson County Peach Festival. Starting in 1938. It is a nearly week long event (starts on a Tuesday and ends on Saturday) and attracts visitors from all over the country. Activities and events include Barbershop chorus, gospel music, good ol' home cookin, handmade arts and crafts, street dance, frog jumping contest, terrapin derby, greased pig chase, a 4-mile run, parade, jam and jelly bake-off and of course peach and peach cobbler eating contests.
Race History: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 miler started in 1979. This will be the inaugural year for the race in the Arkansas Grand Prix
Course Records:
Male Overall: Tom Aspel- 18.53 (1982)
Female Overall: Nancy Cunningham-
Course Description: The race will begin at the corner of Cravens and Main St. and Finish on Cravens.
Awards will begin at 9:30A at the race finish line and be given for: Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters and Seniors as well as male and female age divisions 1-14, 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+
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE THE MORNING OF THE RACE BEGINNING AT 5:30A-6:45A WITH THE RACE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 7A TO BEAT THE HEAT!
**REGISTER BEFORE 11:59P CST 7/17 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT AND MEDAL. SAME DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FROM 5:30-6:30A DAY OF THE RACE AND WILL BE $40 (CASH, CHECK OR CASH APP WILL BE ACCEPTED)
This race will use chip timing with bibs being assigned day of the race. Please make sure your bib is worn on the front mid center for the best readings.
Clarksville is home to the Johnson County Peach Festival. Starting in 1938. It is a nearly week long event (starts on a Tuesday and ends on Saturday) and attracts visitors from all over the country. Activities and events include Barbershop chorus, gospel music, good ol' home cookin, handmade arts and crafts, street dance, frog jumping contest, terrapin derby, greased pig chase, a 4-mile run, parade, jam and jelly bake-off and of course peach and peach cobbler eating contests.
Race History: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 miler started in 1979. This will be the inaugural year for the race in the Arkansas Grand Prix
Course Records:
Male Overall: Tom Aspel- 18.53 (1982)
Female Overall: Nancy Cunningham-
Course Description: The race will begin at the corner of Cravens and Main St. and Finish on Cravens.
Awards will begin at 9:30A at the race finish line and be given for: Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters and Seniors as well as male and female age divisions 1-14, 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+
PACKET PICK UP WILL BE THE MORNING OF THE RACE BEGINNING AT 5:30A-6:45A WITH THE RACE STARTING PROMPTLY AT 7A TO BEAT THE HEAT!
**REGISTER BEFORE 11:59P CST 7/17 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT AND MEDAL. SAME DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE FROM 5:30-6:30A DAY OF THE RACE AND WILL BE $40 (CASH, CHECK OR CASH APP WILL BE ACCEPTED)
This race will use chip timing with bibs being assigned day of the race. Please make sure your bib is worn on the front mid center for the best readings.
Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler
