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That Dam Night Run 5K

Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 PM CDT

Location
Arkadelphia, AR
DeGray Lake Spillway, Skyline Dr, 71923
Type
RUN
Official registration

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

At a glance

Experience the unique charm of a night 5K, celebrating its 38th year with a fun start and a memorable finish at the Spillway Dam.

  • Fun
  • Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners

Join the 38th annual That Dam Night Run 5K in Arkadelphia, AR, for a unique evening experience. This popular event offers a fun atmosphere at the start with music and giveaways, leading to a finish at the iconic Spillway Dam. It's a chance to enjoy a community run under the stars with fellow participants.

What to expect

  • Run a 3.1-mile course under the night sky.
  • Enjoy water, music, and giveaways at the starting area.
  • Receive a race shirt if registered by the deadline.

Standout details

  • 38th annual night run
  • Finish at Spillway Dam
  • Capped at 850 participants
  • Music and giveaways at start

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 25, 8:00 PM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Jul 23, 2026, 8:01 PM CDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 25, 8:00 PM CDT · From $38.10

    Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Jul 23, 2026, 8:01 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

  • Timed race
From the organizer

38th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k

START LINE: Water, music, and giveaways provided by our friends at Veolia! Have a fun time at the drop off point before starting the race!

WATER STATION: At the halfway point and finish line

FINISH: Spillway Dam area on Skyline Drive in Arkadelphia, AR.

NO DOGS OR STROLLERS.

RACE RESULTS: Results will be posted here on RunSignUp

Race shirts guaranteed to anyone registered by July 12, 2025. Additional shirts on a first come, first serve basis.

MOTELS:

Hampton Inn, 870-403-0800 Quality Inn, 870-246-5592 Super 8 Motel, 870-345-4350 Holiday Inn Express 855-797-6733 America's Best 870-2465855 Comfort Inn, 855-516-1093 The Arkadelphia Running Club would like to thank our sponsors:

Caddo Valley A&P Obsessions Southern Bancorp Ax'Em Timber Veolia Corp of Engineers Clark County Sheriff Office Printmania Iron Mountain Marina Hardman Lumber Company Batson Signs

For more information contact:

Nicole McGough, 870-464-7415 , email: hdnicole@yahoo.com

THIS RACE WILL BE CAPPED AT 850 PARTICIPANTS

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