The Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler costs $35 to enter and takes place on July 18, 2026, in Clarksville, Arkansas. The race starts at 7:00 AM from the corner of W Main and N Cravens. Runners and walkers compete over a 4-mile distance. This event offers a summer racing option in northwest Arkansas for athletes looking to add a road race to their July schedule.
From the Race Organizer
Fast 4 mile race filled with history! Clarksville is home to the Johnson County Peach Festival. Starting in 1938. It is a nearly week long event (starts on a Tuesday and ends on Saturday) and attracts visitors from all over the country. Activities and events include Barbershop chorus, gospel music, good ol' home cookin, handmade arts and crafts, street dance, frog jumping contest, terrapin derby, greased pig chase, a 4-mile run, parade, jam and jelly bake-off and of course peach and peach cobbler eating contests. Race History: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 miler started in 1979. This will be the inaugural year for the race in the Arkansas Grand Prix Course Records: Male Overall: Tom Aspel- 18.53 (1982) Female Overall: Nancy Cunningham- Course Description: The race will begin at the corner of N Cravens and W Main St. and Finish on N Cravens. Awards will begin at 9:00a at the race finish line and be given for: Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters and Seniors as well as male and female age divisions 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Packet pick up will be the morning of the race beginning at 5:30a-6:45a at the Finish line on N Cravens with the race starting promptly at 7a to beat the heat! **Register before 11:59p CST 7/6 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 5:30-6:30a day of the race and will be $40 (cash, check or Cash App will be accepted) This race will use chip timing with bibs being assigned day of the race. Please make sure your bib is worn on the front mid center for the best readings. Are You Ready to Beat the Heat? This July, we’re turning up the temperature with a brand-new series for the boldest runners in the valley. River Valley Runners (RVR) and Western Arkansas Runners (WAR) have teamed up to present the ultimate summer test: the Beat the Heat Challenge! To earn the title and the hardware, you’ll need to conquer two of our favorite July traditionals back-to-back: July 11th: The Brent Morrison Memorial 8k July 18th: The Johnson County Peach Fest 4 Miler The Prize Finishing both races isn't just about the miles—it’s about the loot. Every runner who completes the challenge will receive a limited-edition Beat the Heat Challenge Coin. This custom-designed coin features our sweating chicken and peach duo, immortalizing your grit during the hottest stretch of the year. Don’t Wait—Spots are Limited! Between the tradition of the Peach Fest and the community spirit of the Brent Morrison Memorial, these races are staples of the Arkansas summer circuit. Registration for the challenge is officially open, but you’ll want to move fast—spots for the commemorative coin are limited and will fill up before the first heat wave hits. Sign up today, start hydrating, and let’s show July what we’re made of!
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When is Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler 2026 — Clarksville, AR?
Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler 2026 — Clarksville, AR takes place on July 18, 2026. The race is held in Clarksville, Arkansas.
Where is Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler 2026 — Clarksville, AR held?
Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 miler 2026 — Clarksville, AR is held at Corner of W Main and N Cravens in Clarksville, Arkansas.
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