Valentine's Day 5k
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Russellville, Arkansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the beloved Valentine's Day 5K, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in the charming town of Russellville, Pope. This exciting event has a rich history, dating back to the 1980s when it began as the "Serendipity Run" and has since become a staple of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series since 1994.
Starting and finishing at Russellville Junior High School, this 5K race offers participants the chance to compete for awards across various categories, including overall male and female finishers, masters, grandmasters, and age divisions ranging from 1-14 to 75+. A unique twist this year is the Sweetheart Competition, where runners can team up with their partner or a friend for a fun and competitive experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to register before 11:59 PM CST on February 6 to secure your shirt and medal. On race day, same-day registration will also be available from 7:30-8:30 AM for just $35. Join us for a day of love, fitness, and community spirit!
Starting and finishing at Russellville Junior High School, this 5K race offers participants the chance to compete for awards across various categories, including overall male and female finishers, masters, grandmasters, and age divisions ranging from 1-14 to 75+. A unique twist this year is the Sweetheart Competition, where runners can team up with their partner or a friend for a fun and competitive experience. Don’t miss out on the chance to register before 11:59 PM CST on February 6 to secure your shirt and medal. On race day, same-day registration will also be available from 7:30-8:30 AM for just $35. Join us for a day of love, fitness, and community spirit!
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 RUSSELLVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. 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+
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 2/6 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30a day of the race and will be $35 (cash, check or Cash App will be accepted)
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 RUSSELLVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. 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+
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 2/6 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30a day of the race and will be $35 (cash, check or Cash App will be accepted)
Races
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5k Runner
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
CLOSED -
5k Walker
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th February 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
CLOSED
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2000 W Parkway Dr, Russellville, 72802, AR, United States
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