Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & Walk to Remember

Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k & the Walk to Remember is an annual fundraiser that benefits local nonprofit P.E.A.R.L. Ben Roberds Scholarship fund was created to honor Ben’s work that was cut short by his battle with cancer on April 24, 2019, at the age of 37. The scholarship, awarded annually, creates opportunities for successful Benton County Treatment Court participants to further their education through an accredited 2 or 4-year college or a vocational school. 

5k Participants will receive a unique one of a kind finisher medal and awards will be given to the top finishers!  $5 off race given to all participants prior to September 1, 2024. Sign up today to walk for a cause or run for a purpose!

Race Day: 
The 5k and the Walk to Remember will be held at 2300 South Dixieland Road in Rogers, AR on Saturday October 19, 2024 or the race can be run virtually in the month of October. The race will be held rain or shine but severe weather could force us to pivot to a virtual race. 

The 5K and the Walk to Remember benefits P.E.A.R.L. Featuring a flat course along the Blossom Way Trail, this is a comfortable and enjoyable race. The 5K race begins at 7:30 AM and then the Walk to Remember begins approximately 9 AM. 

• 7 - 10 am - Vendor Fair
• 7:30 am - Run for Your Life 5K
• 9 am - Walk to Remember

Event Timing provided by Race Wizard
Attachments:  5K Route
Attachments:  Walk to Remember Route

A Walk to Remember is a tribute from family & friends for those that have been lost to substance use disorder. We encourage participants to bring a picture of their family member to the event. Listen to the race announcement / community event that our friends at KUAF featured on their community spotlight. Our race directors also went on the local Good Day NWA show to discuss the race in 2021. Check it out here

Sponsor Registration:
Interest in sponsoring the Run 4 Your Life Race through a corporate or other partnership? Please click here or contact support@arpearl.org for more information on the sponsorship level that best suits your business or brand’s needs.

Shirt Cutoff: October 1st at Noon CST

***We cannot guarantee a shirt and/or size for registrations placed after this date/time. For those registering after 10/1, priority will be given to earliest registrants. 

Packet Pickup will be as follows:

• Friday, 10/18 from 1 PM to 6 PM at 
• Saturday, 10/19 (Race Day) beginning at 6:30 AM before the race in the Rogers High School parking lot at 2300 South Dixieland Road in Rogers, AR.
• Monday, 10/21 swag bags \ medals can be picked up for virtual runners in NWA. Swag bags will be mailed to non-local participants.

Corporate Challenge:

Form a team to compete with your coworkers against other local companies. Only 5 participants are needed to form a team. Contact support@arpearl.org to create a team for your office.

Volunteers Needed:  

Over 50 volunteers are needed to help the 5k be a success this year. Volunteers serve in positions such as course marshals, race encouragers, setup/tear down and finish line volunteers. Register to volunteer here 

Volunteers receive a race t-shirt and a swag bag. If you have any questions, please contact Kenny Rogers at support@arpearl.org

2024 Race Sponsors
We'd like to thank our sponsors that support the Run 4 Your Life Race and the NWA recovery community.

About P.E.A.R.L.:
P.E.A.R.L. is an amazing local nonprofit in NW Arkansas serving those in recovery throughout Arkansas, by providing services like housing, financial support, peer services and classes for essential reentry skills. The event positively impacts the participants at our transitional living home and extends our supportive services.