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Mena Run For Your Life 5k Run & Fun Run

November 1, 2025 Janssen Park
Mena, AR 71953 US

All proceeds go to the Mena/Polk County Chamber Enhancement Foundation

to support Chamber community programs.


Costumes encouraged—join the fun!

Countdown to Race Day!

Events

Register now! Price increases Oct 1

5K Run

$30 $25 9:00AM CDT T-Shirt included in registration! Finishers medals and overall + age group awards!
Open to ages 13+.
Walkers welcome!

5k Fun Run/Walk

$15 9:05AM CDT Kids 12 and under FREE! T-Shirt available for purchase - Not timed - it's FUN!

Event Description

Run for Your Life 5K & Fun Run

Join us for the Run for Your Life 5K and Fun Run in Mena, Arkansas! We’ll kick things off with a timed, competitive 5K for runners who want to test their pace, followed by a non-competitive fun run/walk that’s perfect for families and casual participants. Costumes are highly encouraged—show off your creativity as we celebrate fall fun in our community!

📍 The race will take place on Saturday, November 1st, at 9:00 AM at Janssen Park,

following the same scenic route as the Lum & Abner 5K. Adults must register to participate, but children under 12 are admitted free of charge. Register online or in person on November 1st.

(T-shirts not guaranteed for in-person registration)

💲 Registration Options:

  • Competitive 5K: $30 (includes event T-shirt, Finisher and Age Group Medals)
  • Non-competitive Adult Fun Run/Walk: $15 (T-shirt not included, but available for purchase, finisher medals not provided)
  • Kids 12 & under: Free

👕 Event T-shirts are available for preorder (guaranteed if ordered by October 15). We cannot guarantee race-day availability.

🎃 Bonus: Costume Contest with prizes! 👟

 

Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration will be available Race Day morning at The Cabin at Janssen Park

Click on the map below to go to the Garmin Connect Course map

Event Location

Janssen Park
Janssen Park
7th Street
Mena, AR 71953 US View Location on Map

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