Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k Sponsored by Capriotti's & The Walk to Remember

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Roberds Run 4 Your Life 5k Sponsored by Capriotti's & The Walk to Remember is an annual fundraiser that benefits local nonprofit P.E.A.R.L. The Ben Roberds Scholarship fund was created to honor Ben’s work that was cut short by his battle with cancer on April 24, 2019, at the age of 37. The scholarship, awarded annually, creates opportunities for successful Benton County Treatment Court participants to further their education through an accredited 2 or 4-year college or a vocational school.

🎖️ Participant Perks

• Finisher Medal: 5k Participants will receive a unique one of a kind finisher medal.
• Awards: Awards will be given to the top finishers!
• Discount: $5 off race given to all participants prior to September 1, 2025.
• Sign Up: Sign up today to walk for a cause or run for a purpose!

📅 Race Day Details

The 5k and the Walk to Remember will be held at 2300 South Dixieland Road in Rogers, AR on Saturday October 18, 2025 or the race can be run virtually in the month of October. The race will be held rain or shine but severe weather could force us to pivot to a virtual race.

• 7:30 am: Run for Your Life 5K
• 9 am: Walk to Remember
• 7-10 am: Community Fair

🗺️ Event Timing & Routes

Event Timing provided by Race Wizard

• 5K Route: 5K Route
• Walk to Remember Route: Walk to Remember Route

💖 A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember is a tribute from family & friends for those that have been lost to substance use disorder. We encourage participants to bring a picture of their family member to the event. Listen to the race announcement / community event that our friends at KUAF. Our race directors also went on the local Good Day NWA show to discuss the race in 2024. Check it out here.

🤝 Sponsor Registration

Interest in sponsoring the Run 4 Your Life Race through a corporate or other partnership? Please click here or contact support@arpearl.org for more information on the sponsorship level that best suits your business or brand’s needs.

👕 Shirt Cutoff

Shirt Cutoff: October 1st at Noon CST. We cannot guarantee a shirt and/or size for registrations placed after this date/time. For those registering after 10/1, priority will be given to earliest registrants.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Friday: 10/17 from 1 PM to 6 PM
• Saturday: 10/18 (Race Day) beginning at 6:30 AM in the Rogers High School parking lot.
• Monday: 10/21 for virtual runners in NWA. Swag bags will be mailed to non-local participants.

🏢 Corporate Challenge

Form a team to compete with your coworkers against other local companies. Only 5 participants are needed to form a team. Contact support@arpearl.org to create a team for your office.

🙋‍♂️ Volunteers Needed

Over 50 volunteers are needed to help the 5k be a success this year. Volunteers serve in positions such as course marshals, race encouragers, setup/tear down and finish line volunteers. Register to volunteer here.

Volunteers receive a race t-shirt and a swag bag. If you have any questions, please contact Kenny Rogers at chairman@arpearl.org.

🏅 2025 Race Sponsors

We'd like to thank our sponsors that support the Run 4 Your Life Race and the NWA recovery community.

🌟 About P.E.A.R.L.

P.E.A.R.L. is an amazing local nonprofit in NW Arkansas serving those in recovery throughout Arkansas, by providing services like housing, financial support, peer services and classes for essential reentry skills. The event positively impacts the participants at our transitional living home and extends our supportive services.

🌐 More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Race Sign Up.