Worst Race Ever

Worst Race Ever

Should we call this the BEST RACE EVER!? Nah... The Worst Race Ever is a 100% real, chipped time, high quality 5k race but takes all the elements of "the worst race I ever ran" and mocks them throughout the event. This year’s theme pays homage to your non-running family members who think every race is a marathon. You know the question, “how was your 5K Marathon today, sweetie??

Please note that dogs are not allowed on the race course due to safety concerns.

***Register by August 12, 2026 to guarantee your shirt***

When: September 12, 2026
Cost: $35; registration at packet pickup is $45
Race Time: 7:00am
Location: Old Tiger Track (517 Tiger BLVD)

Course Map: View the course map !

What Do You Get: Another race shirt, a bag with some stuff in it, some type of medal at the finish (if you actually show up and run), probably some other stuff but we have not thought that far ahead yet. Maybe tacos will be there, maybe not.

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• Timed 5K Run $39.09 $35 plus $4.09 processing fee
• Now registering Aug 8 – Sep 2
• Register for 5K $49.69 $45 plus $4.69 processing fee
• Sep 3 – Sep 12

Packet Pickup Information

Location: McLarty Daniel Buick GMC ( 2517 SE Best Lane )
September 3: 8:00am-5:00pm
September 4: 8:00am-6:00pm

Award Info

Awards information will be displayed here.

Course Information

Volunteers

The Worst Race Ever can't function without the BEST volunteers ever! We need course marshals to keep our runners safe and volunteers to help distribute finisher medals at the finish line. Can you help? Check out our sign up HERE !

Race Day Information

The race begins at 7:00am. Please allow yourself enough time to park and get to the starting area at Old Tiger Track. You may park in the Bentonville School Administration parking lot across from Old Tiger Track or in the parking lot at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. The parking right by the track will not be available due to the start and finish line. Your race packet contains your shirt, but it also contains a couple of important articles for your race participation...your race bib with your race number that's been assigned to you. *New: Your timing chip is attached to your bib, and does not need to be removed. Do not remove your timing chip from your bib. Your race number should be affixed to the front of your outermost layer with the safety pins provided. Please be sure your bib is visible when you race!

Contact information

Event contact Run Bentonville
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