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Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk

Sat October 24, 2026
North Little Rock, AR 72114 US Directions
Countdown to Race Day

Events

Kids Dash

Price: $20
Time: 12:00PM CDT 5:00PM CDT
Registration ends October 24, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT

Early 5k Run/Walk Registration

Price: $30
Time: 9:00AM CDT 5:00PM CDT
Registration ends October 20, 2026 at 10:00pm CDT

Early 10K Run/Walk Registration

Price: $40
Time: 9:00AM CDT 5:00PM CDT
Registration ends October 20, 2026 at 10:00pm CDT

Arkansas Rasta Virtual 5k &10K Run/Walk

Price: $48
Time: 9:00AM CDT 5:00PM CDT
Registration ends October 20, 2026 at 10:00pm CDT

VENDORS, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

Price: $60
Time: 9:00AM CDT 5:00PM CDT
Registration ends October 20, 2026 at 10:00pm CDT

Food Truck Participation

Price: $100
Time: 9:00AM CDT 5:00PM CDT
Registration ends October 20, 2026 at 10:00pm CDT

Place

Willow St. & Riverfront Drive
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

 

📍 North Shore Riverfront Park | North Little Rock, AR

 IMPORTANT: RACE PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION BELOW


📍 Genesis Health Clubs – Little Rock Midtown

304 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72205

Friday, October 16th: 2 PM – 7 PM

Saturday, October 17th: 10 AM – 3 PM

Possible Additional Pickup: Friday, October 23rd – TBA!

Please check your email and follow us on Facebook for updates. Out-of-town participants may contact us for pickup and check-in as early as 7am. Race Day!!

 🌴🎉 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

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 through Respect, Uplift, and Navigate!

📞 MORE INFORMATION:

Ebony: 501-837-5219

Evelyn: 501-580-1773

📲 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK:

💛💚❤️ ONE LOVE! 

 

 

Race Contact Info

Sponsors

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.

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U.N.I.T.Y.

We Jamming!!

 

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