MacArthur Park 5K
- Date Fri 1st May 2026
- Time 7:00PM CDT
- Location Little Rock, Arkansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating MacArthur Park 5K on Friday, May 1, 2026, in beautiful Little Rock, Pulaski! This annual race, set against the scenic backdrop of MacArthur Park, features a fun and challenging 3.1-mile course that begins from the North Lawn in front of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. As participants lace up their running shoes, they’ll not only be part of an exciting event but also contribute to vital improvements in the park.
The festivities kick off with packet pick-up from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., where runners will receive their race essentials, including a t-shirt, bib, and timing chip. The race itself starts promptly at 7 p.m. and is officially timed to ensure accurate results. After crossing the finish line, don’t miss the awards ceremony, live music, and delicious refreshments, including local favorites like Stone's Throw beer! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the MacArthur Park 5K is a perfect way to enjoy a vibrant community spirit while supporting a great cause.
The festivities kick off with packet pick-up from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., where runners will receive their race essentials, including a t-shirt, bib, and timing chip. The race itself starts promptly at 7 p.m. and is officially timed to ensure accurate results. After crossing the finish line, don’t miss the awards ceremony, live music, and delicious refreshments, including local favorites like Stone's Throw beer! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the MacArthur Park 5K is a perfect way to enjoy a vibrant community spirit while supporting a great cause.
Organiser's Description
THE MACARTHUR PARK 5K IS AN ANNUAL RACE IN DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK COORDINATED BY THE MACARTHUR PARK GROUP, LITTLE ROCK PARKS & RECREATION AND DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK PARTNERSHIP. THE 3.1 MILE RACE (5K) BEGINS FROM THE NORTH LAWN (9TH STREET) OF MACARTHUR PARK IN FRONT OF THE MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY. PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEARS RACE WILL SUPPORT CONTINUED EFFORTS TO MAKE MUCH NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS TO MACARTHUR PARK.
PACKET PICK UP IS FROM 5 P.M.- 6:45P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 1ST ON THE NORTH LAWN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT, BIB AND CHIP. THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7 P.M. THIS RACE IS TIMED USING CHIP TIMING. EACH CHIP MUST BE RETURNED TO THE RACE ORGANIZERS ONCE YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
ONCE YOU'VE CROSSED THE FINISH LINE, PLEASE STAY FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY, LIVE MUSIC, WITH PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINKS, INCLUDING STONE'S THROW BEER!
INFORMATION ABOUT CORPORATE TEAMS AND SPONSORSHIPS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.MACARTHURPARKLR.ORG/MACARTHUR-PARK-5K [https://www.macarthurparklr.org/macarthur-park-5k].
PACKET PICK UP IS FROM 5 P.M.- 6:45P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 1ST ON THE NORTH LAWN DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE MACARTHUR MUSEUM OF ARKANSAS MILITARY HISTORY. YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR T-SHIRT, BIB AND CHIP. THE RACE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7 P.M. THIS RACE IS TIMED USING CHIP TIMING. EACH CHIP MUST BE RETURNED TO THE RACE ORGANIZERS ONCE YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
ONCE YOU'VE CROSSED THE FINISH LINE, PLEASE STAY FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY, LIVE MUSIC, WITH PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINKS, INCLUDING STONE'S THROW BEER!
INFORMATION ABOUT CORPORATE TEAMS AND SPONSORSHIPS CAN BE FOUND AT HTTPS://WWW.MACARTHURPARKLR.ORG/MACARTHUR-PARK-5K [https://www.macarthurparklr.org/macarthur-park-5k].
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st May 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 30 MAR -
5K Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 1st May 2026 (7:00PM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 30 MAR
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