2026 5k @ the LPGA

Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM

NEW Location: Walmart Home Office

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 6:30am.

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.

• Can I walk instead of run? Yes! You're welcome to walk the 5k or the 1k 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 12 at the Walmart AMP. You can also pick it up on race day starting at 6:30am. Note: there are only goody bags for the first 1,500 participants to arrive so get there early!
• Does the 5k and 1k start at the same time? Yes, the 1k Fun Run starts immediately following the 5k.

• What are the awards categories?
  • Overall Awards

    • 1st Place Male & Female

    • 2nd Place Male & Female

    • 3rd Place Male & Female

  • Corporate Challenge Awards

    • Fastest Office

    • Fittest Office

    • Leading Ladies

    • Most Spirited

  • Age Group Awards (1st Place Only - Male & Female):

    • 8 and under

    • 9-10

    • 11-12

    • 13-14

    • 15-19

    • 20-24

    • 25-29

    • 30-34

    • 35-39

    • 40-44

    • 45-49

    • 50-54

    • 55-59

    • 60-69

    • 70 and older