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Cave City Easter Run 5k, 10k & 1/2 Marathon

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Cave City, AR
W. South Street, 72521
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A challenging Easter weekend run on scenic gravel roads, supporting local first responders in Cave City, Arkansas.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Military & First Responders

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Cave City Easter Run for a challenging and scenic experience through rural Arkansas. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, all starting and finishing at Cave City Park. The course features a mix of pavement and rolling, scenic gravel roads, promising a memorable challenge. Your participation supports the Cave City Police Department and Volunteer Fire Department, continuing a tradition of community giving.

What to expect

  • Tackle a challenging course with rolling hills, primarily on scenic gravel roads.
  • Receive unique finisher awards and a medal, with top awards for competitive runners.
  • Enjoy post-race snacks and support local police and fire departments.

Standout details

  • Challenging course with rolling gravel hills
  • Supports local Police & Fire Departments
  • Unique finisher awards and medals
  • Chip timing for all distances

Perks & features

  • Awards
  • Food & Drink
  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT

  • 6 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $48.70

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT

+ 2 more options

  • Shirt Only

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

  • Cave City Easter Run Virtual

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $43.40

    Opens Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 3, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Mixed
  • Rolling
  • Timed race

Difficulty

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain, longer distance

half marathon distance, mostly gravel or hard-packed surface, rolling area

  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

Join us for the 1/2 marathon, 10k, 5k, or Virtual!  We have a distance for everyone! All races start and finish at Cave City Park at 9 am.  OK Plus Timing Service will be there to provide chip timing.

About the course: The first 3/4 mile is pavement before it turns to a roller coaster of scenic gravel roads.  The 5k and 10k are out-and-back routes.  The 1/2 marathon goes out, and you will do a “lollipop” style out and back.  Aid stations will be along the course.  This course is difficult and challenging with rolling hills.

Unique finisher awards and the top 3 Male/Female awards will be given for each race.  The deadline to guarantee a t-shirt and finisher medal will be March 18, 2026.  Post-race snacks will be provided for participants at the finish line.

All funds received through registration will cover race expenses and benefit the Cave City Police Department and the Cave City Volunteer Fire Department. With the support of race participants and local sponsors, for the last four years, Cave City Easter Run has donated $18,000 to the Cave City Police Department and Cave City Volunteer Fire Department.

Virtual race participants will receive a race shirt and finisher medal!

Early packet pickup will be at the Cave City Park on Friday, April 3th, 4 pm-6 pm.

Packet Pickup and day of registration will be 7-8:45 am on 4/04/26.

Below is a list of area hotels that are a short 15-minute drive to Cave City for anyone who wants to get extra sleep that morning.  Don’t forget to mention that you are staying for the Cave City Easter Run.

Hotels: Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Suites, Ramada Inn, The Royal on Main

Be sure to like and follow the Cave City Easter Run Facebook Page for updates!

NO REFUNDS—This is a fundraiser, and no refunds will be given. The race will continue no matter the weather unless lightning is in the area. Then, we may delay the start and proceed from there.

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