“The Arkansas Grand Prix is a year-long series of road and cross-country races administered by the Arkansas chapter of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). To enter the Arkansas Grand Prix, a runner must first belong to one of the Arkansas RRCA Running Clubs, located throughout the state. The clubs also compete against one another in the Team Competition.
Runners and clubs accumulate points based on finishing order in each race. Awards are given to top runners and teams at an annual awards ceremony in February following the conclusion of the Grand Prix Series. Registration is open for the 2011 Grand Prix season, check our homepage for links to online registration or a mail-in entry form.”
There are a total of 17 races in Arkansas and the first 10 are over but it’s not too late to get in on the fun. These races vary in length from 5Ks to full marathons. The next three are the shorter 5Ks giving new runners time to work up to the longer runs in the cooler weather of Fall. You can see the list of all races and get more information on the ARKRRCA website. Below is the list of upcoming races.
*Hope Watermelon 5K – August 13, 2022
The Watermelon 5K was established in 1978 though in the first few years the race distance was 4 miles. The race has been part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series since 1994.
ARK 5K
– September 3, 2022
41 years of the Arkansas 5K. The race will take place in Northshore Industrial Park and will consist of a fairly flat course.
Great 5K Pumpkin Run – September 24, 2022
Run the 5K that begins at the Historic Lonoke Train Depot, winding its way by the Lonoke City Park and through beautiful small-town neighborhoods. Known for its flat as a pancake course, the chipped 5K Pumpkin Run is made for setting a personal record.
Razorback Run 15K – October 2, 2022
5K Run/Walk also in uptown Fayetteville. Both start at the Northwest Arkansas Mall on October 2, Sunday, at 8:00/8:05 respectively. This event supports a couple of great causes.
*Arkansas 20K
– October 29, 2022
The 2022 Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00 am.
Spa 20K
– November 12, 2022
The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone …. kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners, and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 – 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course for both walkers and runners! The 10K, now celebrating its 41st year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain.
Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon
– December 10, 2022
The course is almost entirely on the Arkansas River Trail and is a 19-mile loop to the east and then a 7-mile loop to the west. The course crosses the Big Dam Bridge at Miles 1 and 18, the Clinton Presidential Bridge at Mile 9, and the Two Rivers Bridge at Miles 19 and 26.
* denotes championship races.
