Sat, Sep 18, 2027

Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Little Rock, AR

Registration open

5K1K

Entry is $20 now and rises to $30 after Jan 2, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

The 5K starts at the Arkansas State Capitol and heads down Capitol Avenue, swinging past the Wolfe Street Foundation before returning to the Capitol grounds. The shorter distance stays on the Capitol grounds the whole way. Both routes keep you in the heart of Little Rock, on streets that feel purposeful given what the race is about.

The Wolfe Street Foundation organizes the event, and the post-race area reflects that. A recovery resource fair brings together community partners on-site, and food and drinks are available after you finish. The start area at the Capitol steps gives the morning a grounded, public feel.

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Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2026

61finishers

19:21winner

34:44median

54:01cutoff

Top 3: Justin Brascher (19:21) · Benjamin Porta (20:15) · Brandon Winters (21:28)

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 5K results.

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/18/2027 07:30$20

1K9/18/2027 07:30$20

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile

Will I finish last at the Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile a good first 5K?

It is a small race (61 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Race for Recovery 5K & Breaking Barriers Recovery Mile?

The 5K winner ran 19:21 while the median finisher took 34:44. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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