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Place
2300 S. Dixieland Road
Rogers, AR 72758
Description
Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5K & Walk to Remember
Benefiting P.E.A.R.L. and the Ben Roberds Scholarship Fund
The Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5K & Walk to Remember is an annual fundraiser benefiting Northwest Arkansas–based nonprofit P.E.A.R.L. The Ben Roberds Scholarship Fund honors the life and work of Ben Roberds, whose career was cut short by cancer on April 24, 2019, at the age of 37. Each year, the scholarship creates opportunities for graduates of the Benton County Specialty Court to continue their education through an accredited 2- or 4-year college or vocational school.
Race Perks:
- All 5K participants receive a one-of-a-kind finisher medal
- Awards for top finishers
- $5 off registration through September 1, 2025
Race Day:
📍 Location: 2300 South Dixieland Road, Rogers, AR
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (or run virtually anytime in October)
☔ Rain or shine — severe weather may shift the event to virtual.
Schedule:
7:30 AM – Run 4 Your Life 5K (flat course along Blossom Way Trail)
9:00 AM – Walk to Remember (honoring loved ones lost to substance use disorder)
7:00–10:00 AM – Community Fair
⏱ Timing provided by Race Wizard
Shirt Cutoff: October 1 at Noon CST. Registrations after this date are not guaranteed a shirt or preferred size.
Packet Pickup:
Friday, October 17 – 1:00–6:00 PM
Saturday, October 18 – Race Day, starting at 6:30 AM (Rogers High School parking lot)
Monday, October 21 – Virtual participant swag pickup (NWA residents) or mail-out for non-local participants
Volunteer Opportunities:
We need 50+ volunteers for race day — from course marshals to setup/tear down crew. Volunteers receive a race t-shirt and swag bag. Email Jeff Toliver jeff@arpearl.org for more details.
Sponsors:
Interested in sponsoring? Email jeff@arpearl.org
About PEARL:
P.E.A.R.L. is a NWA 501c3 nonprofit serving individuals in recovery through recovery housing, financial assistance, peer services, and essential life skills classes to support successful reentry into the community.
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Directions
Rogers High School Parking lot near Blossomway Trailhead
2300 S. Dixieland Road
Rogers, AR 72758
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