Johnson Co Peach Fest 4 Miler
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 that 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.
Course Description: The race will begin at the corner of N Cravens and W Main St. and Finish on N Cravens.
Awards: 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: Packet pick up will be the morning of the race beginning at 5:30a-6:45a at the Finish line on N Cravens.
Race Start: The race starting promptly at 7a to beat the heat!
Registration Deadlines & Pricing: 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).
Timing: 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.
Beat the Heat Challenge: This July, 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. Every runner who completes the challenge will receive a limited-edition Beat the Heat Challenge Coin.
