Valentine's Day 5k
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Russellville, Arkansas
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Valentine's Day 5K in Russellville, Pope, on Saturday, February 7, 2026! This beloved race has a rich history dating back to the 1980s and has evolved into a highlight of the local running calendar, becoming a part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series in 1994. The race kicks off and concludes at the scenic Doc Bryan Hall on the Arkansas Tech University campus, offering a perfect backdrop for this exciting event.
Participants can look forward to a fun, competitive atmosphere with awards for overall male and female finishers, masters, grand masters, and seniors, along with age division prizes spanning from youth to seniors. A unique twist this year is the Sweetheart Competition, where couples can team up for additional prizes, adding a charming touch to the race. Be sure to register before the deadline to secure your race shirt and medal. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Valentine's Day 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and love for fitness!
Participants can look forward to a fun, competitive atmosphere with awards for overall male and female finishers, masters, grand masters, and seniors, along with age division prizes spanning from youth to seniors. A unique twist this year is the Sweetheart Competition, where couples can team up for additional prizes, adding a charming touch to the race. Be sure to register before the deadline to secure your race shirt and medal. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, the Valentine's Day 5K promises an unforgettable experience filled with community spirit and love for fitness!
Organiser's Description
RACE HISTORY: THE VALENTINE'S DAY 5K DATES BACK TO THE 1980'S WHEN IT WAS KNOWN AS THE "SERENDIPITY RUN". 1994 MARKED THE RACE'S FIRST INCLUSION IN THE ARKANSAS RRCA GRAND PRIX SERIES.
COURSE RECORDS:
MALE OVERALL: WAYNE STANLEY - 15:14 (1992)
FEMALE OVERALL: LEAH THORVILSON - 17:14 (2010)
MALE MASTERS: TOM ASPEL - 15:52 (1996)
FEMALE MASTERS: JEN FOUND - 20:05 (2022)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT DOC BRYAN HALL ON ATU CAMPUS. AWARDS WILL 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, 75-79, 80+
SWEETHEART COMPETITION: A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE VALENTINE'S DAY 5K IS THE CHANCE TO TEAM UP WITH A SWEETHEART FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES! RUNNERS HAVE THE OPTION OF ENTERING WITH THEIR SPOUSE IN THE MARRIED SWEETHEARTS DIVISION, OR TEAMING UP WITH A "FRIEND" IN THE UNMARRIED SWEETHEARTS DIVISION. THE FINISHING TIMES FOR THE TWO SWEETHEARTS WILL BE ADDED TOGETHER TO COMPETE AGAINST OTHER COUPLES' COMPOSITE TIMES. THE SWEETHEART COMPETITION IS IN ADDITIONAL TO THE MALE/FEMALE INDIVIDUAL RACES AND DOES NOT AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL'S TIME, PLACING, OR AWARD IN THE OVERALL RACE.
**Register before 11:59p CST 2/5 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30a day of the race and will be $40 (cash, check or Cash App will be accepted)
Packet Pick Up:
-We will have packet pick up available on 2/6 from 3:30-7:00p at Feltner's Athletes Corner in Russellville (2320 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801)
-You can also pick up your packet day of the race starting at 7a at the start line, just look for the registration flags.
COURSE RECORDS:
MALE OVERALL: WAYNE STANLEY - 15:14 (1992)
FEMALE OVERALL: LEAH THORVILSON - 17:14 (2010)
MALE MASTERS: TOM ASPEL - 15:52 (1996)
FEMALE MASTERS: JEN FOUND - 20:05 (2022)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: THE RACE STARTS AND FINISHES AT DOC BRYAN HALL ON ATU CAMPUS. AWARDS WILL 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, 75-79, 80+
SWEETHEART COMPETITION: A SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE VALENTINE'S DAY 5K IS THE CHANCE TO TEAM UP WITH A SWEETHEART FOR ADDITIONAL PRIZES! RUNNERS HAVE THE OPTION OF ENTERING WITH THEIR SPOUSE IN THE MARRIED SWEETHEARTS DIVISION, OR TEAMING UP WITH A "FRIEND" IN THE UNMARRIED SWEETHEARTS DIVISION. THE FINISHING TIMES FOR THE TWO SWEETHEARTS WILL BE ADDED TOGETHER TO COMPETE AGAINST OTHER COUPLES' COMPOSITE TIMES. THE SWEETHEART COMPETITION IS IN ADDITIONAL TO THE MALE/FEMALE INDIVIDUAL RACES AND DOES NOT AFFECT AN INDIVIDUAL'S TIME, PLACING, OR AWARD IN THE OVERALL RACE.
**Register before 11:59p CST 2/5 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30a day of the race and will be $40 (cash, check or Cash App will be accepted)
Packet Pick Up:
-We will have packet pick up available on 2/6 from 3:30-7:00p at Feltner's Athletes Corner in Russellville (2320 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801)
-You can also pick up your packet day of the race starting at 7a at the start line, just look for the registration flags.
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