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Place
North Little Rock, AR US 72114
Description
💛💚❤️ 6th Annual Arkansas Rasta Fun 5K/10K Run/Walk & Cultural Fest!
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM
Hello Arkansas Rasta Family! ❤️💛💚
RACE WEEK IS HERE! 🎉
We have TWO MORE DAYS and TWO LOCATIONS available for packet pickup before our 6th Annual Arkansas Rasta 5K/10K Run/Walk & Kids Dash!
📍 DAY 1 – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Genesis Health Clubs – Little Rock Midtown
304 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72205
📍 DAY 2 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wyndham Hotel – North Little Rock
2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock, AR 72114
Find our tent in the BACK PARKING LOT, next to Benihana's, facing Dickey-Stephens Park.
❤️ CAN'T MAKE EITHER DAY?
We understand! Race-day packet pickup begins at 7:00 AM on Saturday, October 24, at North Shore Riverfront Park. Please arrive early to help ensure a smooth check-in and an on-time race start at 9:00 AM.
💚 THANK YOU to everyone who has already picked up their packets! We appreciate you!
📎 Please see the attached packet pickup flyer and 5K/10K race routes for additional details.
We can't wait to see you Saturday! ONE LOVE! ❤️💛💚
🌴🎉 THE CULTURAL FEST IS FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYONE FROM 9 AM – 3 PM!
🎈 Kids Zone & Family Fun!🎈
-Yaba Yaba International Fashion Show
-Live Wrestling Entertainment
-Caribbean-Inspired Food & Food Trucks
-Reggae Music & Live Entertainment
-Yoga, Hip-Hop Movement & Wellness Activities
- The Real Dread-A-Thon – Hair Services & Styling
-Local Vendors, Shopping & Community Resources
READY, SET, RASTA!
Races begin at 9 AM!
-10K starts first, followed by the 5K, then our NEW Kids Dash!
Children ages 6 and under can participate in the family 5K/10K for FREE! Strollers are encouraged!
🏅 Registered participants receive an Arkansas Rasta medallion!
💛 THANK YOU TO OUR 2025–2026 SPONSORS!
Be Fit Training • Baptist Health Community Outreach • Drug Emporium • Rock City Running • Fleet Feet Little Rock • Direct Customs • Angel's Luxuries• Bare Fruit Direct Primary Care• Williams Chiropractic• Stone Bank (Little Rock)• ML Community Lifestyle MAgazine
Special thanks to our participants, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners!
💚 MORE THAN A RACE — IT'S A MOVEMENT!
RESPECT. UPLIFT. NAVIGATE. (RUN)
Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5K/10K Run/Walk, in partnership with The John Cain Foundation, is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, wellness, unity, culture, and community empowerment.
Through fitness, education, music, and community outreach, we create opportunities for individuals and families to connect, heal, and embrace healthier lifestyles.
OUR 2026 FUNDRAISING GOAL: $20,000!
Funds raised will support The John Cain Foundation's mental health awareness initiatives, wellness programs, youth engagement, community outreach, and resources for families in need.
Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities by embracing the values of Respect, Uplift, and Navigate (RUN)! ❤️💛💚
📞 MORE INFORMATION: NO REFUNDS!!
Ebony: 501-837-5219
Evelyn: 501-580-1773
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💛💚❤️ ONE LOVE!
Race Contact Info
Arkansas Rasta Fun 5k Run/Walk
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://runsignup.com/ar-rasta5k.
Irie Vibes
Our Foundation Vision: We are a mechanism for transformative change by creating purpose, harmony, and action through a dedicated systematic approach.
Our Goal- Our goal is to uplift people of all kinds by providing resources, inspiration, and solutions that promote their well-being; economically, culturally, morally, and spiritually.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
U.N.I.T.Y.
We Jamming!!
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