Sat, Mar 13, 2027

Chase Race and Paws

Conway, AR

Opens Nov 12, 2026Annual since at least 2015

2 Miles1 Mile3 Miles

About the Chase Race and Paws

Both courses run out and back from Simon Park in downtown Conway, starting and finishing on Front Street. The shorter course is open to dogs on leash, and a pet costume contest runs alongside it. The longer course is USATF certified with chip timing and serves as a Grand Prix Championship race, so expect a competitive front pack alongside a full range of paces.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at Compass Academy on Tilk Road, or on race morning at the start area in Simon Park. Parking is a short walk away in nearby lots. Refreshments are out after the finish for runners and their families, and local animal rescue organizations set up near the start with pets available for adoption.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

2 Miles · 2026 results

286finishers

9:42winner

19:51median

39:21cutoff

Top 3: Thomas Cain (9:42) · Chris Roberts (9:55) · Avery Bryant (10:07)

1 Miles · 2026 results

64finishers

5:29winner

17:50median

27:44cutoff

Top 3: Thomas Cain (5:29) · Beau Melancon (5:41) · Joshua Kazanovicz (6:24)

The Chase Race and Paws has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

2 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$30

1 Mile3/13/2027 09:00$30

3 Miles3/13/2027 08:00$40

2 Miles3/13/2027 07:59$30

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Common Questions About the Chase Race and Paws

Will I finish last at the Chase Race and Paws?

Almost certainly not. Half the 2 Miles field finished slower than 19:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 39:21, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Chase Race and Paws a good first 2 Miles?

A field of 286 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Chase Race and Paws?

The 2 Miles winner ran 9:42 while the median finisher took 19:51. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.