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2026 RVR Championship Series

Date:
Tue, Dec 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM – 12:00 PM
Location:
Russellville, Arkansas
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United States
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Links:
runsignup.com
Tags:
Run Virtual Walk

Scoring will be like the GP scoring except for a few changes.

· Points will be awarded for every race participated in based on finish times.

· Runners and Walkers will be scored together.

· You must be registered for the series before the race starts, any races that you participate in prior to registration will not count towards your points or ironing.

· To Iron for the year you must complete all races in the series in person or virtually.

· Virtual Races and Volunteering will count towards ironing but not overall points.

There will be awards for both Male and Female age groups, masters, grand masters and seniors categories! To qualify for the awards you must complete at least 5 races of the series in person.

Same rules apply as Grand Prix to earn your hoodie you must complete or volunteer at 10 races in the series!

Here are the 16 races with distances and dates:

One Hour Track Run: Jan 25th (Russellville, AR)

Valentines Day 5k: Feb 7th (Russellville, AR)

Kindness Classic 10k: March 7th (Danville, AR)

Pirate Dash 5k: Apr 25th (Dover, AR)

Yell Fest 4 Miler: May 9th (Dardanelle, AR)

Super Hero 5k: May 23rd (Russellville, AR) *not available on RSU

Mount Magazine 15k: May 30th (Havana, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series

Peach Fest 4-Miler: July 18th (Clarksville, AR)

Danville Mtn. 5k: June 20th (Danville, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series

Dover Pirate Basketball Run the Plank 5k: Sept 12th (Dover, AR)

Mt. Nebo Chicken Fried 10k: Aug 29th (Dardanelle, AR) *Part of Tri-Peaks Series

RVR Charity Run (Charity TBD): Oct 3rd (Dardanelle, AR)

Frontier Day 5k: Oct 17th (Plainview, AR)

Down Town Fall Fest 5k: Oct 31st (Russellville, AR)

City of Colleges Half Marathon: Oct. 24th (Conway, AR)

Talk Turkey to Me 5k Turkey Trot: Nov 28th (Russellville, AR)

RVR paid members will receive 10% off via RunSignUp registration IF your membership will be active throughout the series. It will automatically apply at check out.

Visit https://rivervalleyrunners.com/ to sign up for races and keep up with scoring and placement for the year.

More races nearby

  • Pirate Dash 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    If you love pirates and running, lace up your racing shoes and don your best pirate outfit for the Pirate Dash 5K! The 9th Annual Pirate Dash is gaining speed and will once again be offered both...

    If you love pirates and running, lace up your racing shoes and don your best pirate outfit for the Pirate Dash 5K! The 9th Annual Pirate Dash is gaining speed and will once again be offered both in-person and virtually this year.

    The race will take place on April 25, with the 5K beginning at 8:00 AM and the 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 9:00 AM.

    Hosted by the Dover Band members and Band Boosters, this event helps raise funds for new instruments, student scholarships, and future band program needs.

    This year’s race will be professionally chip-timed by River Valley Runners, making it a great event for both competitive runners and families looking for a fun community race.

    So grab your crew, dress like a pirate, and join us for a morning of fun on the run!

    Timeline:

    7:30 Check in / Registration begins

    8:00 5K starts

    9:00-9:30 5K Awards will be announced

    9:00 Fun Run Begins

    9:30 Fun Run Ends

    AWARDS:

    WALKERS:

    • Overall Male Walker

    • Overall Female Walker

    RUNNERS:

    • 12&Under M&F

    • 13-19 M&F

    • 20-29 M&F

    • 30-39 M&F

    • 40-49 M&F

    • 50-59 M&F

    • 60-69 M&F

    • 70+ M&F

    Dates & Deadlines

    ♦ Register by March 29th to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.

    ♦ If you register AFTER March 29th, we will provide you with a shirt based on your preferred size and inventory, (As supplies last)

    ♦ All online registration ends April 24th, 2024, at 7 pm.

    ♦ Walk on registration will be available morning of race. Shirt will be provided based on inventory (As supplies last)
    9.2 km from Russellville
    109 College Street, Pope County, Arkansas, 72837, United States
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    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

  • "Run Like Yell" Yell Fest 4 Miler [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    The Course

    The race will start and finish in downtown Dardanelle. The course, 2 miles out and back, follows along Front Street in Dardanelle and features several views of the Arkansas River and the...

    The Course

    The race will start and finish in downtown Dardanelle. The course, 2 miles out and back, follows along Front Street in Dardanelle and features several views of the Arkansas River and the Dardanelle Rock.

    Registration

    Race Day registration will begin at 7 a.m. near the Gazebo on Front Street in Dardanelle. Pre registered runners can pick up t-shirts at this time. In order to be guaranteed a shirt you must register by 4/27/26.

    Parking

    Parking is available along Front Street and at Veterans Memorial Park just off Front Street near the Arkansas River.

    Results:

    This race will be chip timed by shoe tags, please make sure the tag is attached to your shoe securely so that we get an accurate reading. Results will be available real time in RunSignup.

    Refreshments will be available after the race
    9.9 km from Russellville
    103 North Front Street, Dardanelle, Arkansas, 72834, United States
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    1 Miles 4 Miles Run

  • River Valley H2GoRun! [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Jun 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the annual Riiver Valley H2Go! 2 mile run or walk in Russellville! Top 3 Runner & Walker Female and Male Awards plus age group awards. Participants will be cooled off by water blasters...

    Join us for the annual Riiver Valley H2Go! 2 mile run or walk in Russellville! Top 3 Runner & Walker Female and Male Awards plus age group awards. Participants will be cooled off by water blasters along the way. Great t-shirt and goody bag! Proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Arkansas whose mission is to create a compassionate, welcoming and restorative community for family caregivers across the state who are caring for those with dementia, chronic illness or debilitating disease.

    There will be Race Day Registration,

    Location: Russellville Junior High. Out and back route.
    2.9 km from Russellville
    Russellville, Arkansas, 72802, United States
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    2 Miles Run Walk

  • Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Project Hope Arkansas presents our second annual Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler!

    Kicking off at Russellville Jr High, pick your favorite option and come out to walk or run with us!

    1 mile:...

    Project Hope Arkansas presents our second annual Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler!

    Kicking off at Russellville Jr High, pick your favorite option and come out to walk or run with us!

    1 mile: https://strava.app.link/dba2LyLu6Vb

    5K: https://strava.app.link/1eQZ0mPVEWb

    10K: https://strava.app.link/P7UmzFKF6Vb

    This will be a timed event that starts at 8am!

    Stick around for the vendor expo, awards and music!

    All proceeds benefit Project Hope and Saving Grace Arkansas!

    www.projecthoperc.net

    www.savinggracewh.com
    4.1 km from Russellville
    2000 W Parkway Dr, Russellville, Arkansas, 72802, United States
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    1 Miles 5k 10k Run Walk

  • DownTown Fall Fest 5K and Kids 1k Fun Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Welcome, runners, walkers, and fun-seekers, to the Let the Gourde Times Roll 5K! We are so excited to have you join us for this event, a fantastic highlight to the cherished Russellville Downtown...

    Welcome, runners, walkers, and fun-seekers, to the Let the Gourde Times Roll 5K! We are so excited to have you join us for this event, a fantastic highlight to the cherished Russellville Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off. For over 30 years, this festival has brought our community together to celebrate the season with a day-long street party reminiscent of classic town carnivals.

    Today, you're not just participating in a race; you're becoming a part of this wonderful tradition. Whether you're here to push for a personal best in the 5K run, enjoy a scenic walk with friends and family, or cheer on the future champions in the Kids Fun Run, your energy adds to the vibrant spirit of the day. We'll be celebrating your achievements with awards for the top three overall male and female runners and walkers, as well as age group awards to recognize the dedication of all our participants. So, lace up, get ready!

    Fast Flat 5K Start on West C street down to cumberland church circle around parking lot and come straight back.

    Kids fun run is for 10 year old and younger its a 1k fun run out and back.

    Awards will be given for the top 3 male and female runners and walkers. We will also do age awards for 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-30, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ for our runners and walkers divisions. So stick around for those after the kids fun run!

    Check-in for pre Register will start at 6:30 to 7:45a Saturday 10/25.

    We will have some same day registration available for $40 from 6:30a to 7:30a but you are not guaranteed a shirt and medal so sign up early!!!
    4 km from Russellville
    West C Street, Russellville, Arkansas, 72801, United States
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    1k 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Kids Run Walk

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