The East End Sizzler takes place at 20422 N Springlake Rd in East End, Arkansas. The race features a 1-mile run with a typical start time of 8:00 AM on September 19, 2026. Entry fees range from $20 to $40. If you're unable to attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete the distance on your own schedule. This format works well for athletes traveling to the area who want flexibility with their race day logistics or those managing multiple events during race season.
From the Race Organizer
The 17th Annual East End Sizzler “Stride to End Childhood Cancer” is a 5K and 10K in held in the small community of East End, AR put on by the Little Rock South Lions Club. Registration for the race will begin at 7:00 am and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. The 5K and 10K will both begin at 8:00 am. This will be a chip-timed race. There is a Course time Limit of 2 hours. We are awarding the top 3 males and females in each age category: 19 and under , 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. This will be for both the 5K and the 10K. T-shirt Deadline: September 5, 2026. We will do our best to get everyone a shirt in their size if you register after the deadline! Shirts will be given out first-come, first-serve until we run out. In 2026 with your help, we supported the Ronald McDonald House to purchase items (snacks) for were families stay when children are in the hospital as well as donate to The Brooklyn Project Foundation. The Brooklyn Project Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, committed to furthering research and clinical trials for childhood cancer patients in the state of Arkansas. They provide funding to the Innovative Therapies Program of the Hematology/Oncology department at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. This program fuels advances in prevention, treatment, and survivorship so that Arkansas’s childhood cancer patients do not have to leave the state during the most critical time in their treatment. Stride to End Childhood Cancer September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Every 2 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer. No child deserves cancer. Yet lymphomas, leukemias, and other forms of the disease common in children are the stark reality for many youth – and their families. There is both heartache and hope. Proceeds to benefit Childhood Cancer
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to East End, AR.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is East End Sizzler 10K/5K 2026 — East End, AR?
East End Sizzler 10K/5K 2026 — East End, AR takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in East End, Arkansas.
Where is East End Sizzler 10K/5K 2026 — East End, AR held?
East End Sizzler 10K/5K 2026 — East End, AR is held at 20422 N Springlake Rd in East End, Arkansas.
Where can I find hotels near East End Sizzler 10K/5K 2026 — East End, AR?
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