Valentine's Day 5k
- Date Sat 6th February 2027
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Russellville, Arkansas
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Valentine's Day 5K happening on Saturday, February 6, 2027! This beloved event, which has a rich history dating back to the 1980s when it was known as the "Serendipity Run," will take place on the scenic ATU campus, starting and finishing at Doc Bryan Hall.
Runners of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this thrilling race, which features various age divisions, including categories for overall male and female finishers, masters, grandmasters, and seniors. In addition to the individual races, the event includes a unique Sweetheart Competition, allowing couples to team up for a fun twist on the traditional race format. Whether you’re competing with your spouse in the Married Sweethearts Division or teaming up with a friend in the Unmarried Sweethearts Division, this competition adds an exciting layer to the event!
Make sure to register by January 20, 2027, to guarantee your race shirt and medal. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate love and fitness while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Join us for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the thrill of running!
Runners of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this thrilling race, which features various age divisions, including categories for overall male and female finishers, masters, grandmasters, and seniors. In addition to the individual races, the event includes a unique Sweetheart Competition, allowing couples to team up for a fun twist on the traditional race format. Whether you’re competing with your spouse in the Married Sweethearts Division or teaming up with a friend in the Unmarried Sweethearts Division, this competition adds an exciting layer to the event!
Make sure to register by January 20, 2027, to guarantee your race shirt and medal. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate love and fitness while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Join us for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the thrill of running!
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 1/20 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
Packet Pick Up:
-We will have packet pick up available on 2/5 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 1/20 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
Packet Pick Up:
-We will have packet pick up available on 2/5 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.
Races
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5k Runner
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th February 2027 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
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