Events
Rock, Paper, Run 5K
190 spots left. Registration ends April 6, 2025 at 7:00am CDT
Spirit Runner (Not Participating Day of)
Place
North Little Rock, AR US 72214
Description
The Central Arkansas Library System and the North Little Rock Public Library System have partnered to create the Rock, Paper, Run 5K to celebrate National Library Week.
This family fun run/walk 5K will connect the two library systems, celebrating our shared love of books and community! The race will begin and end at the North Little Rock Public Library System’s Argenta Library (420 Main Street, North Little Rock). Participants will run down Broadway, through Riverfront Park, across the Clinton Bridge, and back to Argenta Library.
Runners and spectators are encouraged to dress up as their favorite book characters and join in the fun!
Fun Run/Walk
7:00 Line up; Race starts at 7:30
National Library Week Celebration at Laman Plaza
on Saturday, April 12 from 10 am - Noon; More information coming soon.
Team Discount
New this year, the race will include team registration. Groups of five or more will receive a discount of $3 per person when they register at one time. Get your book club, coworkers, or friends together and save!
Route Information & Map
This is a fun run/walk. Most of the route will use sidewalks.
Directions
- Starting at Argenta Library at 420 Main Street in North Little Rock
- Turn Left on 5th Street
- Turn Left on Broadway
- Enter and stay on the Broadway Pedestrian bridge
- Turn Left on the Riverfront Park Trail
- Turn Left on the Clinton Bridge
- Turn Left on Riverfront Drive
- Turn right on Poplar
- Left on 4th street
- And through alley back to Argenta Library.
View the map.
Timing and Awards
Race timing services will be provided by Agee Race Timing using their advanced RFID chip timing system. Chips will be attached to your shoes or each hip. Please be prepared to wear bib front facing on your torso area.
Chip Instructions:
For accurate timing and race results follow these instructions:
- Tags should hang freely off the outside of EACH shoe on shoelaces. They should not be tucked inside the shoe or under the laces.
- If shoes don’t untie, pin the plastic tags on the bottom edge of your shorts on each hip (on your side) below the shirt line.
- Before you leave the event please place both shoe tags in the plastic tub near the finish line so that we can recycle and reuse the shoe tags.
Awards:
- Awards will be given to the top racer in the following age groups: 0-9; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; and 80 and over. There will also be awards for top male and female racers.
- All participants will receive a custom medal featuring our Rock Paper Run 5k logo.
Packet Pickup and T-shirts
Packet Pick-Up Details:
- Location: Argenta Public Library, 420 Main Street, North Little Rock, AR
- Dates and Times: March 31 - April 4: 10 AM - 6 PM
- For participants who register after March 24, your packet pick-up will take place on the morning of the race, starting at 7:00 a.m. on September 14.
Pre-orders for shirts ends March 14. Price of registration will stay the same after March 14, but you will not receive a shirt so register early.
Shirts will be available in adult sizes only. Children registrations do not include a shirt. A limited number of shirts and registrations will be available the day of the event.
Parking
Free parking information coming soon.
Registration and Race Guidelines
Registration Guidelines:
- There will be NO refunds for this race.
- Entries are non-transferable.
- Race Management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to unfavorable conditions.
- Registration fees are not refundable in the event of cancellation due to "Acts of God."
Race Guidelines:
- Headphones, iPods, and MP3 players are strongly discouraged during the race.
- No pets are allowed on the course.
- No littering, smoking, or consumption of alcohol permitted.
- Unregistered runners are not allowed. Bandits will be disqualified from this and future races.
- Numbers must be worn on the front and be clearly visible at all times.
- For safety, runners who withdraw during the race must inform a race official or aid station volunteer.
- No rollerblades, bicycles, or skate boards.
- Baby joggers will be allowed but will start behind all runners and walkers.
Contacts
Tameka Lee, Communications Director, Central Arkansas Library System
tlee@cals.org | (501) 918-3000
Susie Kirk, Communications Manager, North Little Rock Public Library System
susie.kirk@lamanlibrary.org | (501) 758-1720
Proceeds benefit the Central Arkansas Library System and North Little Rock Public Library System.
Race Contact Info
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