1M Cricket Crawl | Family Fun Run | October 10th at 9:30 AM
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Run the Fest!
Lace up your shoes and start the CabotFest 2026 weekend with one of the most festive, family-friendly races in Central Arkansas!
The inaugural CabotFest Classic 5K and 1-Mile Cricket Crawl will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the heart of Downtown Cabot. Whether you are chasing a personal record, walking with friends or introducing your children to their first fun run, there is a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: 207 South First Street (behind Ace Hardware), Downtown Cabot, Arkansas 72023
Parking: First Baptist Church of Cabot, 204 North 3rd Street, Downtown Cabot, AR 72086 (near the Lions Club Pancake Station)
Please arrive early, as downtown streets will close down for Cabotfest ahead of the 8AM start time.
The start and finish area is located behind Ace Hardware Building adjacent to the CabotFest grounds.
Potty Break: Porta Potties are located near the Start Line for your convenience.
Race-Day Schedule
6:30–7:45 a.m. — Race-day packet pickup and Race Day registration
7:40 a.m. — Group warm-up and stretching led by Ablaze Fitness
7:45 a.m. — Participants report to the starting area
7:50 a.m. — National Anthem and pre-race program
7:58 a.m. — Wheeled Division start
8:00 a.m. — CabotFest Classic 5K Start
8:30-9:15 a.m. --Packet pickup and Cricket Crawl Registration only
9:00 a.m. — 5K awards ceremony
9:30 a.m. — 1-Mile Cricket Crawl Start
Following the races — Stay and enjoy CabotFest!
1M Cricket Crawl
The 1-Mile Cricket Crawl is a family-friendly event created for children, families, beginning runners and anyone who wants to participate in a shorter distance. Participants will enjoy a flat 1- mile out and back flat course, fun festival atmosphere, safely managed by the Cabot Police, encouragement from volunteers and a celebratory finish. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult before, during and after the event. *The turn-around is located at the Hydration Station on the 1M course.
*Online Registration is $15.00 + processing fee and closes at: 10/05/26 11:59 CDT
*Race Day Registration is $15.00 + processing fee on 10/10/26 at 08:30 AM -9:15 AM CDT
Run, Walk, Crawl into CabotFest fun!
Why You Will Love This Event
The CabotFest Classic -1M Cricket Crawl offers:
-A fun, festive, flat and beginner-friendly course
-Custom race shirts (sizes YS-YXL)
-Custom Participation medals for youth finishers
-Course volunteers and hydration support
-Finish-line entertainment, refreshments and recovery snacks
-The Grady Bunch Live Band, spectators and CabotFest excitement
-Immediate access to CabotFest activities after the race
Cross the finish line and step directly into a day filled with food vendors, live band entertainment, cricket spittin' contest, carnival rides, shopping and hometown celebration.
Event Shirt Giveaway
To guarantee your event shirt and requested size, please register by Monday, September 28, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
1M Cricket Crawl event shirts are only available in Youth Sizes (YS-YXL) only.
Proceeds support the Cabot Chamber of Commerce community initiatives and e3 Student Mentoring Program. e3's mission is to engage, empower and equip emerging leaders. Your participation helps local students overcome challenges, build meaningful relationships and develop brighter futures.
Run one of the flattest and most festive courses in the Central Arkansas, celebrate at the finish line and then stay to enjoy everything CabotFest has to offer.
Packet Pick Up Info
If you pre-register on-line, you have two options for picking up your packet before your race:
1. Pick up your Cricket Crawl packet at the Packet Pick Up Tent near the Start/Finish Line on Race morning starting at 8:30 AM. All Cricket Crawl packets must be picked up by 9:15 AM.
2. Or, if it’s easier, you can pick up your packet at The Humble Thread Boutique, 711 South Pine Street, Ste A, in Cabot on Thursday and Friday from 4PM -7PM
Register today! Run the Fest!
Presented By: Xfinity
Powered By: Cabot A & P, Cabot Area Chamber of Commerce and e3 Student Mentoring Program
To learn more about the epic CABOTFEST 2026 Event please visit: https://www.cabotcc.org/cabotfest-3/
Lace up your shoes and start the CabotFest 2026 weekend with one of the most festive, family-friendly races in Central Arkansas!
The inaugural CabotFest Classic 5K and 1-Mile Cricket Crawl will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the heart of Downtown Cabot. Whether you are chasing a personal record, walking with friends or introducing your children to their first fun run, there is a place for you at the starting line.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: 207 South First Street (behind Ace Hardware), Downtown Cabot, Arkansas 72023
Parking: First Baptist Church of Cabot, 204 North 3rd Street, Downtown Cabot, AR 72086 (near the Lions Club Pancake Station)
Please arrive early, as downtown streets will close down for Cabotfest ahead of the 8AM start time.
The start and finish area is located behind Ace Hardware Building adjacent to the CabotFest grounds.
Potty Break: Porta Potties are located near the Start Line for your convenience.
Race-Day Schedule
6:30–7:45 a.m. — Race-day packet pickup and Race Day registration
7:40 a.m. — Group warm-up and stretching led by Ablaze Fitness
7:45 a.m. — Participants report to the starting area
7:50 a.m. — National Anthem and pre-race program
7:58 a.m. — Wheeled Division start
8:00 a.m. — CabotFest Classic 5K Start
8:30-9:15 a.m. --Packet pickup and Cricket Crawl Registration only
9:00 a.m. — 5K awards ceremony
9:30 a.m. — 1-Mile Cricket Crawl Start
Following the races — Stay and enjoy CabotFest!
1M Cricket Crawl
The 1-Mile Cricket Crawl is a family-friendly event created for children, families, beginning runners and anyone who wants to participate in a shorter distance. Participants will enjoy a flat 1- mile out and back flat course, fun festival atmosphere, safely managed by the Cabot Police, encouragement from volunteers and a celebratory finish. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult before, during and after the event. *The turn-around is located at the Hydration Station on the 1M course.
*Online Registration is $15.00 + processing fee and closes at: 10/05/26 11:59 CDT
*Race Day Registration is $15.00 + processing fee on 10/10/26 at 08:30 AM -9:15 AM CDT
Run, Walk, Crawl into CabotFest fun!
Why You Will Love This Event
The CabotFest Classic -1M Cricket Crawl offers:
-A fun, festive, flat and beginner-friendly course
-Custom race shirts (sizes YS-YXL)
-Custom Participation medals for youth finishers
-Course volunteers and hydration support
-Finish-line entertainment, refreshments and recovery snacks
-The Grady Bunch Live Band, spectators and CabotFest excitement
-Immediate access to CabotFest activities after the race
Cross the finish line and step directly into a day filled with food vendors, live band entertainment, cricket spittin' contest, carnival rides, shopping and hometown celebration.
Event Shirt Giveaway
To guarantee your event shirt and requested size, please register by Monday, September 28, 2026 11:59 PM CDT
1M Cricket Crawl event shirts are only available in Youth Sizes (YS-YXL) only.
Proceeds support the Cabot Chamber of Commerce community initiatives and e3 Student Mentoring Program. e3's mission is to engage, empower and equip emerging leaders. Your participation helps local students overcome challenges, build meaningful relationships and develop brighter futures.
Run one of the flattest and most festive courses in the Central Arkansas, celebrate at the finish line and then stay to enjoy everything CabotFest has to offer.
Packet Pick Up Info
If you pre-register on-line, you have two options for picking up your packet before your race:
1. Pick up your Cricket Crawl packet at the Packet Pick Up Tent near the Start/Finish Line on Race morning starting at 8:30 AM. All Cricket Crawl packets must be picked up by 9:15 AM.
2. Or, if it’s easier, you can pick up your packet at The Humble Thread Boutique, 711 South Pine Street, Ste A, in Cabot on Thursday and Friday from 4PM -7PM
Register today! Run the Fest!
Presented By: Xfinity
Powered By: Cabot A & P, Cabot Area Chamber of Commerce and e3 Student Mentoring Program
To learn more about the epic CABOTFEST 2026 Event please visit: https://www.cabotcc.org/cabotfest-3/
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207 South First Street (Behind Ace Hardware), Cabot, AR, United States, Arkansas 72023
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