5k @ the LPGA

Returning to the 2022 #NWAChampionship on Saturday, September 23 at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas!

Run for Good

Run for good at the 5k @ the LPGA benefitting Mercy Health Foundation! The race starts and ends at the Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas. Participants can choose to run in the 5k or the 1k Fun Run, perfect for all ages.

Race Information

Saturday, September 23

5k Starts: 7:30 a.m.; 1k Fun Run to immediately follow

Start & Finish: Walmart AMP – Rogers, Arkansas

Entry Fee

Race Registration is not yet open.

Race packets will include performance t-shirt, tournament ticket, finisher medal, and more! More details will be announced soon!

Corporate Challenge

Join your coworkers and compete as a team against 30+ other local companies! The titles of Fastest Office, Fittest Office, and Leading Ladies are up for grabs. Only 5 participants are needed to form a team, employee’s families are eligible to complete as well! Create your own Corporate Challenge team HERE. If you have any questions, please email Brandi Mikula at bmikula@outlyr.com.

Volunteers Needed

Don’t want to run? Grab your friends and lend a hand for a good cause! Choose to volunteer in a variety of roles including Packet Pick-Up, course marshals, finish line volunteers, and more. Each volunteer receives a t-shirt, tournament ticket, and race gift! Sign up to volunteer HERE.

2022 Vendor Expo

Participants and guests are invited to the Walmart AMP’s Choctaw Plaza after the race for a free breakfast, lawn games, photo booth, and the Awards Ceremony. New in 2022, our Vendor Expo featured the following local companies + sponsors, offering guests free food, drinks, swag, and more:

Happy Egg | Enjoy a delicious breakfast quiche or frittata
Advanced Orthopaedic Specialists | Grab some freebies + swag
Athleta | Make a poster to cheer on the runners
Onyx Coffee | Reenergize with a cup of their famous coffee
Swoon Juice Bar | Serving their fresh juice + protein bites
Meaux Beignet | Treat yourself to a mouth-watering beignet
Healing Hands | Get a free massage after the race

2022 Race Route

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the race entry fee include?

Registration is now open and the fee is only $20. Please note: there will be no race-day registration.

Race packets include performance t-shirt, tournament ticket, finisher medal, and more! Packet pickup will be in the North parking lot of the Walmart AMP.

Where can I pick up my t-shirt?

Packet pickup will be in the North parking lot of the Walmart AMP – Friday, September 16 from 2-6 p.m.

What are the participant awards for the race?

Winners in the following categories will receive a Walmart gift card after the event

OVERALL AWARDS:

1^st Place Male & Female – $100 Walmart Gift Card
2^nd Place Male & Female – $75 Walmart Gift Card
3^rd Place Male & Female – $50 Walmart Gift Card

CORPORATE CHALLENGE AWARDS:

Fastest Office – Framed Pin Flag
Fittest Office – Framed Pin Flag
Leading Ladies – Framed Pin Flag
Most Spirited – Framed Pin Flag

AGE GROUP AWARDS:

Age Group (1^st Place Only – Separate Divisions for Men and Women): $25 Walmart Gift Card Each

9 and under
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60 and older

What are the Corporate Challenge awards for the race?

FASTEST OFFICE

Awarded to the Corporate Challenge Team with the lowest average time of the top five (5) finishers of the 5k race
Top five (5) finishers must include at least one (1) female participant to qualify for the Fastest Office

FITTEST OFFICE

Awarded to the Corporate Challenge Team with the most participants to cross the 5k + 1k race finish line
Participants must wear timing chip to qualify for the Fittest Office

LEADING LADIES

Awarded to the Corporate Challenge Team with the lowest average time of the top five (5) female finishers of the 5k race

Who is the Mercy Health Foundation?

Through collaborative partnerships, Mercy Health Foundation impacts the flourishing of our communities by inviting into our ministry those who have a passion to improve quality of life and make care accessible for all. Gifts to Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas support critical projects in this community. That’s right. Every dollar you give advances health care right here at home.

Additional Questions?

Contact Brandi Mikula at BMikula@outlyr.com.

About the Corporate Challenge

Join your coworkers and compete as a team against 30+ other local companies! The titles of Fastest Office, Fittest Office, and Leading Ladies are up for grabs. Only 5 participants are needed to form a team, so companies of all sizes are encouraged to sign up! Create your own Corporate Challenge team HERE. Please email Brandi Mikula at bmikula@outlyr.com with any questions.

2021 Corporate Challenge Participants

Corporate Challenge Guidelines

Fastest Office

Awarded to the team with the Lowest Average Time of the top 5 finishers of the 5K.
Top 5 must include at least 1 female to qualify.

Fittest Office

Awarded to the team with the most participants to cross finish line of 5K + 1-Mile .

Most Spirited Team

Awarded to the team with the most social media engagement during race week using #LikeAGirl and #MilesForMercy (both hashtags must be used on social posts to be eligible for Most Spirited Award) and the most spirited team on race day.

Leading Ladies

Awarded to the team with the Lowest Average time of top 5 female finishers in 5K.