Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://namiarkansas.org.
Description
The NAMI Arkansas 5K Run/Walk to End the Stigma raises funds for NAMI Arkansas programs that support, educate, and advocate for those affected by mental illness. It also provides a place to celebrate and honor those living with mental health issues and remember those with a mental health condition who have passed on.
This event is the single fundraising event hosted by NAMI Arkansas each year - consider adding a donation to your race registration.
NAMI Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state.
To learn more about NAMI Arkansas, visit NAMIarkansas.org You can also call 1-501-661-1548 or 1-800-844-0381.
Start/Finish Area
Burns Park Soccer Complex
1 Soccer Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
The NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk NWA is a 5K out-and-back route, starting and ending at the soccer complex. Runners and walkers will run east along the River Trail towards the golf course, where they will turn around and head back to the start line.
Packet Pick-Up
This year, packets will be available for pickup Friday, October 10 from 11AM to 2PM at Rock City Running in the Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock.
Race morning packet pickup will be available from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM at Burns Park, near the start/finish area.
In-person registration will be available at both packet pick-up and on race morning.
Due to the anticipated high volume of traffic on race morning, we encourage you to arrive before 7:30 AM if you plan to register or pick up your packet on race morning.
Parking Information
Parking is located near the start/finish area in the large parking lot near the soccer complex.
We suggest entering the park by driving down Arlene Laman Drive and turning onto Tournament Drive.
The yellow stars on the map show where the suggested parking areas are located. The green star is the start/finish area.
Finisher Medals
Each finisher on Saturday will receive a finisher's medal as they cross the finish line. We will also have prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female finishers (new this year!).
Race Contact Info
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Place
1 Soccer Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72118
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