Arkansas RRCA - Grand Prix Series

08/31/2026

The ARK 5K has less than 100 spots left! Make sure you get signed up today!

And if you want Grand Prix points for this race make sure you have signed up for the 2026 Grand Prix series by Friday at 8am!

The ARK 5K Classic is one of Arkansas longest running 5Ks in the State!

08/25/2026

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08/21/2026

Shirt deadline for ark 5K is today!!

08/06/2026

After a short break from Grand Prix races we are back at it this weekend in Hope, AR. The Hope watermelon 5K is this Saturday! Sign up today! Hope to see you all there!

And if you want Grand Prix points for this race make sure you are registered for the 2026 Grand Prix series by Friday at 8am!

The Hope Watermelon 5K is on Saturday August 8, 2026. It includes the following events: 5k Runner, 5k Walker, 5k Wheelchair, and Melon Mile Kids Run.

07/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 for MJ's Stampede 5K, 5K Walk, and 10K at the Greg Smith Riverfront Trail. Every registration helps support Blood Cancer United.

We will have an Expo and a Shake Out Run or Walk at 3:00 pm Friday at the Glass Pavilion. We are excited to have True Grit Running Company and Altra Running joining us. Altra will have demo shoes available for you to test during the Shake Out run, giving you a chance to experience their latest running shoes before race day.

Be there early for the Shake Out Run, the first 50 runners or walkers to participate will receive an exclusive MJ's Stampede mug. Our way of saying thanks for kicking off the weekend with us!

Register today and be apart of a race that is changing lives one stride at a time.

https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/FortSmith/theStampedeRun

07/25/2026

The bidding process is still open! Send in your race bids through august 1!

2027 Grand Prix Bid Process Review the 2027 Standards prior to submitting a bid: 2027 Grand Prix Race Management Standards Review the 2027 Grand Prix Bid Instructions: 2027 Grand Prix Bid Instructions After Reviewing the Grand Prix Race Requirements & Bid Instructions, complete bid form: 2027 Grand....

07/15/2026

Our next race is this weekend in Clarksville! The Johnson County Peach Fest 4miler is sold out!

There will be early packet pickup Friday at Feltners athletes corner In Russellville and race day packet pickup at the race finish until 6:45 Saturday.

If you would like Grand Prix points for this race, make sure you have registered for the 2026 Grand Prix by this Friday at 8am.

07/09/2026

See you all Saturday! Race start is 7am!

The 11th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K is on Saturday July 11, 2026.

07/06/2026

We are now accepting bids for the 2027 Grand Prix Series! If your race is interested in submitting a bid you can do so at the link below.

The race standards and bidding instructions can also be found at this link. PLEASE READ THEM! There are some changes that will be enforced next year.

Bids are due by end of day August 1, 2026. If you have any questions please reach out to your Grand Prix committee representative or to [email protected]. The 2027 series schedule will be announced by October 1.

We are excited for the next year and would love to consider your race to be part of the series!

2027 Grand Prix Bid Process Review the 2027 Standards prior to submitting a bid: 2027 Grand Prix Race Management Standards Review the 2027 Grand Prix Bid Instructions: 2027 Grand Prix Bid Instructions After Reviewing the Grand Prix Race Requirements & Bid Instructions, complete bid form: 2027 Grand....

07/06/2026

Our next Grand Prix race is this Saturday in Barling! The Brent Morrison Memorial 8k is July 11. Remember: you get a Challenge medal for running this race along with the peach fest 4mi race the following weekend!

Sign up today!

And if you haven’t signed up for the 2026 Grand Prix make sure you do that by 8am Friday to receive points for this race!

The 11th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K is on Saturday July 11, 2026.