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MacArthur Park 5K
October 1st, 2021
The MacArthur Park 5K is an annual race in downtown Little Rock coordinated by the MacArthur Park Group, Little Rock Parks & Recreation and Downtown Little Rock Partnership. The 3.1 mile race (5K) begins from the North Lawn (9th Street) of MacArthur Park in front of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. The MacArthur Park 5K is held each year in May. Proceeds from this year's race will be used to help fund the installation of a new universally accessible playground in the park.
Event Details and Schedule
Packet pick up and registration is from 5 p.m.- 6:45p.m. on Friday, May 1 on the North Plaza of MacArthur Park. You will receive your t-shirt, bib and chip. The race will begin promptly at 7 p.m. This race is timed using chip timing. Each chip must be returned to the race organizers once you cross the finish line.
Once you've crossed the finish line, please stay for the awards ceremony and live music by Jimmy Lynn's Psychedelic Velocity, with plenty of Stone's Throw beer, non-alcoholic drinks and hot dogs (vegetarian option will be available) for all.
Spectators are welcome and can join in watching the band, pizza, and Stone's Throw Beer. Spectator entrance is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
For more information contact:
Sharon Priest
Race Director
501-375-0121 Office
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5K RACE (begins at 7:00 p.m.)
Adult
$25 pre-registration by September 15th
$35 day of race
Child (5-12 yrs)
$15 pre-registration by September 15th
$25 day of race
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DOG JOG FAMILY FUN RUN
(Begins 10 minutes after start of 5K. Distance: 3/4 mile inside the park)
Adult
$25 pre-registration by September 15th
$35 day of race
Child (5-12 yrs)
$15 pre-registrationby September 15th
$25 day of race
Strollers and children under 5 are free.
*Dog Jog is highlighted in yellow on the map.
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CORPORATE CUP (Teams)
A corporate cup team is composed of four individuals, with at least one female and one male entrant. Each corporate team member must have been employed by the company for at least 1000 hours. Wheelchair athletes are welcome. There are no geographical restrictions on team or individual participation.
$250 First Team
$200 Second Team
$175 Each additional team (same company)
Please send team registrations together with payment, (make checks payable to MacArthur Park 5K). Or pay online at by clicking the green "Register Online" button above. Or call 501-375-0121 with your credit card number.
Deadline for registration is September 15th. There will be no corporate race day registrations. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Drop off: Downtown Little Rock Partnership, Lafayette Square, 523 S. Louisiana Street, Suite 305
Mail: MacArthur Park 5K, P.O. Box 1937, Little Rock, AR 72203.
Email: info@macarthurparklr.org
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SPONSORSHIP
The following sponsorship levels reflect amount of funds donated and are directly correlated with amount of sponsor identity tied to race promotions. A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible (Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a 501 C3 organization).
1. FIVE STAR Sponsorship..................$2,500
Sponsor logo located on race website www.macarthurparklr.com, brochure and t-shirt; Banner (provided by sponsor) placement at race start/finish line; Sponsorship identification in media; One free employee race entry and t-shirt; A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a 501(C)(3) organization.
2. FOUR STAR Sponsorship................$1,500
Sponsor logo located on race website www.macarthurparklr.com, brochure and t-shirt; Banner (provided by sponsor) placement at race site; One free employee race entry and t-shirt; A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a 501(C)(3) organization.
3. THREE STAR Sponsorship...............$1,000
Sponsor logo located on race website www.macarthurparklr.com, brochure and t-shirt; Banner (provided by sponsor) placement at race site; A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. (Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a 501(C)(3) organization.
4. TWO STAR Sponsorship....................$500
Sponsor logo located on race website www.macarthurparklr.com, brochure and t-shirt; A portion of your sponsorship is tax deductible. Downtown Little Rock Partnership is a 501(C)(3) organization.
5. ONE STAR Sponsorship....................$250
Sponsor logo located on race website www.macarthurparklr.com and on sponsor signage at the event.
6. TOP DOG Sponsorship....................$250
Sponsor logo located on race website www.macarthurparklr.com and on sponsor signage around the Dog Jog.
7. MILE MARKER Sponsor....................$100
Sponsor logo located on mile marker signage
8. IN KIND Sponsorships are available. Please email us for more information.
Note: All sponsorship levels reflect amount of funds donated and are directly correlated with amount of sponsor identity tied to race promotions. There are no products given in exchange.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
CAN YOU HELP?
Opportunities available are assisting with check-in, coordinating runners, distributing food and drink, working the post-race event, cleaning up, and more. Most volunteers work in pairs or small groups, and we will never ask you to do something that you feel uncomfortable doing. Click on the SignUp button to see what's available!
Notes about sign-up:
1) Click the "Choose a spot on SignUp" button above
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
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