Events
1-Mile Fun Run
Place
Bentonville, AR US 72712
Description
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00AM
NEW Location: Walmart Home Office - between Maverick Building and Sam Walton Hall
Parking: Parking Garage G - 908 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716
REGISTRATION OPENS IN JULY
The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 19th! Kick off the 2026 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas! Join us as we Run for Good benefitting Mercy Health Foundation.
Breakfast & Awards: Join us after the race for a free breakfast, lawn games, vendor expo, and the Awards Ceremony as we celebrate the kickoff to #NWAChampionship Week! Bring your family and friends for a full morning of entertainment!
Race Packages: Includes a performance t-shirt, daily #NWAChampionship Tournament ticket, race medal, breakfast after the race and more! Packet pickup will be held at the Rogers Convention Center north rotunda on Friday, September 18th from 2pm-6pm. Packets can also be picked up on Race Day starting at 7:00am.
Corporate Challenge: Join the Annual Corporate Challenge to compete with your coworkers against over 30 other local companies. Teams compete for the titles of Fittest Office, Fastest Office, and Leading Ladies in NW Arkansas, and prizes will be awarded to the Most Spirited Team! Only 5 participants are needed to form a team.
Volunteers Needed: Over 50 volunteers are needed to help the 5k @ the LPGA a success every year. Volunteers serve in positions such as course marshals, water station, and finish line volunteers. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, race gift bag and ticket to the #NWAChampionship.
If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Mikula at bmikula@outlyr.com.
FAQs
- Can I walk instead of run? Yes! You're welcome to walk the 5k or the 1-Mile Fun Run
- Are strollers allowed? Absolutely!
- Are dogs allowed? Yes, we love (leashed) dogs! There will be custom goodies for them after the race as well (think toys + pup cups!)
- When & where can I pick up my goody bag? Packet pickup will take place from 2pm - 6pm on Friday, September 18 at the Rogers Convention Center North rotunda. You can also pick it up on race day starting at 7:00am. Note: t-shirt sizes are not guaranteed and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Where is the start of the race? Between the Maverick Office Building & Sam Walton Hall at the Walmart Home Office. Map yourself to Parking Garage G using Apple or Google Maps.
- Where do we park? Map yourself to Parking Garage G: 908 Customer Drive, Bentonville, AR - the race starts a short walk from there!
- Does the 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run start at the same time? Yes, the 1-Mile Fun Run starts immediately following the 5k.
- What are the awards categories?
- Overall Awards
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1st Place Male & Female
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2nd Place Male & Female
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3rd Place Male & Female
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Corporate Challenge Awards
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Fastest Office
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Fittest Office
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Leading Ladies
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Most Spirited
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Age Group Awards (1st Place Only - Male & Female):
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8 and under
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9-10
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11-12
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13-14
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15-19
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20-24
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25-29
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30-34
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35-39
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40-44
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45-49
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50-54
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55-59
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60-69
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70 and older
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- Overall Awards
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://nwachampionship.com/5k-at-the-lpga.
Race Contact Info
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