Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Rogers, Arkansas
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5K & Walk to Remember, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Rogers, Benton. This uplifting annual event raises funds for the P.E.A.R.L. nonprofit and the Ben Roberds Scholarship Fund, which honors the memory of Ben Roberds, who tragically passed away from cancer at just 37 years old. The 5K race will kick off at 7:30 AM along the flat and scenic Blossom Way Trail, followed by the heartwarming Walk to Remember at 9:00 AM, dedicated to honoring loved ones lost to substance use disorder.
Participants in the 5K will receive a unique finisher medal, and awards will be given to the top finishers. Be sure to register by September 1, 2025, to enjoy a $5 discount! With a vibrant community fair starting at 7:00 AM and opportunities to volunteer, this event promises to be a day full of inspiration and camaraderie. Join us in making a difference while celebrating life, hope, and recovery!
Participants in the 5K will receive a unique finisher medal, and awards will be given to the top finishers. Be sure to register by September 1, 2025, to enjoy a $5 discount! With a vibrant community fair starting at 7:00 AM and opportunities to volunteer, this event promises to be a day full of inspiration and camaraderie. Join us in making a difference while celebrating life, hope, and recovery!
Organiser's Description
ROBERDS RUN 4 YOUR LIFE 5K & WALK TO REMEMBER
BENEFITING P.E.A.R.L. AND THE BEN ROBERDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5K & Walk to Remember is an annual fundraiser benefiting Northwest Arkansasbased nonprofit P.E.A.R.L. The Ben Roberds Scholarship Fund honors the life and work of Ben Roberds, whose career was cut short by cancer on April 24, 2019, at the age of 37. Each year, the scholarship creates opportunities for graduates of the Benton County Specialty Court to continue their education through an accredited 2- or 4-year college or vocational school.
RACE PERKS:
* All 5K participants receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
* Awards for top finishers
* $5 off registration through September 1, 2025
RACE DAY:
Location: 2300 South Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (or run virtually anytime in October)
umbrella with rain drops Rain or shine severe weather may shift the event to virtual.
SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM Run 4 Your Life 5K (flat course along Blossom Way Trail)
9:00 AM Walk to Remember (honoring loved ones lost to substance use disorder)
700 AM Community Fair
_stopwatch Timing provided by Race Wizard_
Shirt Cutoff: October 1 at Noon CST. Registrations after this date are not guaranteed a shirt or preferred size.
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, October 17 100 PM
Saturday, October 18 Race Day, starting at 6:30 AM (Rogers High School parking lot)
Monday, October 21 Virtual participant swag pickup (NWA residents) or mail-out for non-local participants
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We need 50+ volunteers for race day from course marshals to setup/tear down crew. Volunteers receive a race t-shirt and swag bag. Email Jeff Toliver [email protected] for more details.
SPONSORS:
Interested in sponsoring? Email [email protected]
ABOUT PEARL:
P.E.A.R.L. is a NWA 501c3 nonprofit serving individuals in recovery through recovery housing, financial assistance, peer services, and essential life skills classes to support successful reentry into the community.
BENEFITING P.E.A.R.L. AND THE BEN ROBERDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5K & Walk to Remember is an annual fundraiser benefiting Northwest Arkansasbased nonprofit P.E.A.R.L. The Ben Roberds Scholarship Fund honors the life and work of Ben Roberds, whose career was cut short by cancer on April 24, 2019, at the age of 37. Each year, the scholarship creates opportunities for graduates of the Benton County Specialty Court to continue their education through an accredited 2- or 4-year college or vocational school.
RACE PERKS:
* All 5K participants receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
* Awards for top finishers
* $5 off registration through September 1, 2025
RACE DAY:
Location: 2300 South Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (or run virtually anytime in October)
umbrella with rain drops Rain or shine severe weather may shift the event to virtual.
SCHEDULE:
7:30 AM Run 4 Your Life 5K (flat course along Blossom Way Trail)
9:00 AM Walk to Remember (honoring loved ones lost to substance use disorder)
700 AM Community Fair
_stopwatch Timing provided by Race Wizard_
Shirt Cutoff: October 1 at Noon CST. Registrations after this date are not guaranteed a shirt or preferred size.
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, October 17 100 PM
Saturday, October 18 Race Day, starting at 6:30 AM (Rogers High School parking lot)
Monday, October 21 Virtual participant swag pickup (NWA residents) or mail-out for non-local participants
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
We need 50+ volunteers for race day from course marshals to setup/tear down crew. Volunteers receive a race t-shirt and swag bag. Email Jeff Toliver [email protected] for more details.
SPONSORS:
Interested in sponsoring? Email [email protected]
ABOUT PEARL:
P.E.A.R.L. is a NWA 501c3 nonprofit serving individuals in recovery through recovery housing, financial assistance, peer services, and essential life skills classes to support successful reentry into the community.
Races
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Run 4 Your Life 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$32.80
5k Participants will receive a unique one of a kind Run 4 Your Life finisher medal! Additionally, award medals will be given to the top 3 finishers. -
Walk to Remember
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
Free
Walk to Remember is a tribute from family & friends for those that have been lost to addiction. We encourage participants to bring a picture of your family member to the race event. -
Virtual Walk / Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
The virtual event allows participants from all over the world to run for a purpose or walk for a cause. Participants are able to run their 5k from October 1st to October 31st then pick up their race swag bag at the PEARL Peer Recovery Center after the race on October 23rd. 5k Participants will also receive a unique one of a kind Run 4 Your Life finisher medal!
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