Wildcat Extra Mile Race
When is Wildcat Extra Mile Race?
Wildcat Extra Mile Race takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Searcy, AR.
What distances does Wildcat Extra Mile Race offer?
Wildcat Extra Mile Race offers 4 events: 8:00 AM: Heat 1 - Competitive Heat (sub 8 min pace), 8:30 AM: Heat 2 - Fun Run/ Walk (*non-competitive but still timed), Virtual Runner or Walker (I would like an Extra Mile shirt!), Sponsor a Kid to Race!.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM: Heat 1 - Competitive Heat (sub 8 min pace) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 8:30 AM: Heat 2 - Fun Run/ Walk (*non-competitive but still timed) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| Virtual Runner or Walker (I would like an Extra Mile shirt!) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| Sponsor a Kid to Race! | — | $20.00 | Register |
How much does Wildcat Extra Mile Race cost?
Registration for Wildcat Extra Mile Race starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Wildcat Extra Mile Race held?
Wildcat Extra Mile Race is held in Searcy, AR at 1529 E Park Ave.
About Wildcat Extra Mile Race
The Wildcat Extra Mile is a one-mile race for competitive runners, casual walkers, and everyone in between! There will be two race heats so participants can run or walk at their own pace. The Wildcat Extra Mile is a fast, flat USATF-certified one-mile race that starts and finishes in front of Harding Academy. We encourage students, parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors to come out and go the extra mile with us Saturday morning, May 2, 2026. 100% of the race proceeds will be used to benefit the teachers and students. In the past, these funds have been used to purchase playground equipment, bleachers, and classroom iPads. Race proceeds have also benefited various sports programs, Robotics, Theater, Chorus, and Band. Thank you for supporting Harding Academy!
Register by Friday, April 17, 2026, to be guaranteed a t-shirt size!
USATF Certification Number: AR 19008WJT (Effective April 29, 2019-December 31, 2029)
Arkansas Road Mile State Records
Packet Pickup and Race Day Registration
Race day packet pickup and registration will be from 6:30-8:00 AM in front of Harding Academy Elementary. The address is 1529 E Park Ave. Searcy, AR 72143.
Race Day Parking
Ample parking is available BEFORE 7:50 AM in front of First Security Stadium, Cone Dorm, and the Ganus Athletic Center. If you arrive after 7:50 AM you will need to park on the back side of the Rhodes fieldhouse off Lott Tucker Drive or in the Reynolds parking lot off the E. Park Ave. entrance. Please note that E. Park St. from Burks Blvd. to S. Moss Ave. will be blocked off from 7:50-9:20 AM for the race.
Tribute to Pam Keese
The Wildcat Extra Mile was created in memory of our beloved, Pam Keese. Mrs. Keese taught Physical Education at Harding Academy for many years. She made each student feel valued. She was a Godly woman who devoted her talents to God, her children, friends, and work. Mrs. Keese made it a habit to go the Extra Mile to everyone she encountered.
Mrs. Pam Keese (May 6, 1960- April 18, 2017)
The Course
The Wildcat Extra Mile Race starts in front of Harding Academy on E. Park. Runners will pass the first quarter mile in front of the Ganus Athletic Center. Runners will then turn left onto Burks Blvd and run along the right side of the road (past the Reynolds Communications building). Runners will make a wide left u-turn just past Bison Lane - this is the halfway point and then head back down Burks Blvd along the right side of the road. At the end of Burks Blvd runners will turn right back into E. Park and head all the way down towards the finish in front of Harding Academy.
Wildcat Extra Mile Overall & Age Group Race Records
Overall Male Elias Found 4:22.5 2025
Male 1-6 Michael Hutcherson 7:52.73 2024
Male 7-10 Cole Sivia 6:31 2019
Male 11-14 Elishua Hernandez 5:30.18 2023
Male 15-19 Elias Found 4:33.1 2024
Male 20-24 Elias Found 4:22.5 2025
Male 25-29 J Fairris 4:50.87 2024
Male 30-34 Barrett Kerth 4:44.65 2024
Male 35-39 Ian McFarland 4:43.7 2025
Male 40-44 Ricky Martinez 5:03.52 2024
Male 45-49 Marc Gill 5:01.77 2023
Male 50-54 Jerry White 5:12.15 2023
Male 55-59 Brian Sites 5:45.87 2024
Male 60-64 Stan Ferguson 5:48.3 2025
Male 65-69 Alan Krenzelok 5:50.62 2023
Male 70-74 Norman Gillaspie 7:19.55 2023
Male 75-79 Ross Bolding 7:08.94 2024
Male 80+ David Samuel 12:48.81 2024
Overall Female Tia Stone 5:30.1 2016
Female 1-6 Kamiya Spears 8:05 2024
Female 7-10 Tessa Corbitt 5:48.51 2023
Female 11-14 Tessa Corbitt 5:30.4 2025
Female 15-19 Anna Stone 5:53.39 2023
Female 20-24 Caitlyn McMinn 6:17.6 2018
Female 25-29 Hannah Cutshall 6:02.93 2024
Female 30-34 Lennon Bates 5:46.68 2024
Female 35-39 Tia Stone 5:30.1 2016
Female 40-44 Tia Stone 5:40 2019
Female 45-49 Tia Stone 5:49.82 2024
Female 50-54 Jennifer Found 6:05.85 2022
Female 55-59 Karen Harbut 7:19.64 2023
Female 60-64 Jackie Williams 7:36.52 2024
Female 65-69 Kathleen Rea 8:00.3 2025
Female 70-74 Gwen Laferr 9:06.95 2024
Female 75-79 Vicki Ingram 11:04.01 2024
Female 80+ Mary Jo Brinkman 10:42.54 2024