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5k @ the LPGA
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00AM
NEW Location: Walmart Home Office – between Maverick Building and Sam Walton Hall
Parking: Parking Garage G – 908 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716 (enter from 10th Street Entrance)
The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 19th! Kick off the 2026 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas! Join us as we Run for Good benefitting Mercy Health Foundation.
Breakfast & Awards: Join us after the race for a free breakfast, lawn games, vendor expo, and the Awards Ceremony as we celebrate the kickoff to #NWAChampionship Week! Bring your family and friends for a full morning of entertainment!
Race Packages: Includes a performance t-shirt, daily #NWAChampionship Tournament ticket, race medal, breakfast after the race and more! Packet pickup will be held at the Rogers Convention Center north rotunda on Friday, September 18th from 2pm-6pm. Packets can also be picked up on Race Day starting at 7:00am.
Corporate Challenge: Join the Annual Corporate Challenge to compete with your coworkers against over 30 other local companies. Teams compete for the titles of Fittest Office, Fastest Office, and Leading Ladies in NW Arkansas, and prizes will be awarded to the Most Spirited Team! Only 5 participants are needed to form a team.
Volunteers Needed: Over 50 volunteers are needed to help the 5k @ the LPGA a success every year. Volunteers serve in positions such as course marshals, water station, and finish line volunteers. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, race gift bag and ticket to the #NWAChampionship.
If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Mikula at bmikula@outlyr.com.
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