Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K

United States flag Cove, Arkansas, United States

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Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K runsignup.com
Date 12 Dec, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $20.00 – $30.00
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Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K

About the event

Join us for the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K at the Martin Marietta Hatton
Quarry, located in Cove, AR!
Martin Marietta’s Hatton Quarry is proud to host the Riggs CAT Rock N Run
5K for its inaugural year! We welcome all levels of runners and competitors
to this one-of-a-kind race that allows you to run along the edge of an
operating rock quarry with breathtaking views of the Ouachita National
Forest!

PRIZES:

1st Place Male & Female $300 Each

2nd Place Male & Female $150 Each

3rd Place Male & Female $75 Each

 

Early Packet Pickup:
If you have already registered for the race on RunSignUp, you can pick up your packet at THE OUCAHITAS coffee bar and tap room beginning at 5 PM on Friday, June 26th. 
Address: 821 Mena St. Mena, AR 71953

Race Date:
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start: 
6:30 AM Check in Packet Pick Up and Race Day Registration Begins
7:30 AM Welcome and Check Presentation
7:35 AM Timed 5K begins
7:40 AM Family Fun Run Start (untimed)

Awards Ceremony follows around 9:00 AM following the last Family Fun Run participant crossing the finish line.
EVENT TO BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!

Timing: The 5K will be professionally chip timed using disposable bib tags on the back of the race bibs! Bibs must be worn on the front of your shirt and always be visible. Results will be provided by Garner Racing and will be available LIVE! We will provide a web link to results that you can share with you and your family and friends so they can follow your race on their web devices.
Event Rules/Safety: Runners must obey all race official instructions. Runners must follow the course as indicated by signage, cones, and course officials. No deviation will be allowed before, during, or after the race. Bibs must be always worn on the front of your body. NO BICYLCLES OR PETS allowed during this race due to restricted spacing. 

What do I get with my registration?
- Soft cotton/poly blend race t-shirt
- Custom Race Bib
- Finisher Medal (Timed Race Participants Only)
- Custom First Place award for qualifying participants
- A unique race that goes on the top side of a working limestone quarry (quarry is not   operational on race day)
- Fun family experience

POST RACE CELEBRATIONS:
- Rock Painting Tables
- Face Painting
- Raffle 
- Jar of Stone Counting Competition
- Vendor/Sponsor Booths
- Overlook location...and pictures on HEAVY MACHINERY!
- Off-Site After Party at THE OUACHITAS in Mena (Bring your bib stub for a free adult beverage with any purchase)

Price includes custom race t-shirt, custom race bib for chipped participants, finisher medal for chipped participants, & provided stone for rock painting.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:  March 31 – April 30 $30/person
REGULAR REGISTRATION: May 1 – June 26: $40/person
Day of Registration: $50/person 
Spectator Registration $20.00
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5 - FREE!

 

Races offered

12Dec

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:35
Entry fee
$30.00
12Dec

Spectators

Running

Distance
Spectators
Start time
07:35
Entry fee
$20.00
12Dec

Family Fun Run

Running

Distance
Family Fun Run
Start time
07:40
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Cove.

Temperature20.5° / 31.3°
Feels like21.9° / 32.7°
Sunshine hours12h 4m
Rainfall2.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind8.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity72.2%
Max UV indexVery High (8.0)
Sweat lossVery high
Course conditionsHard and dry surface
Sunrise06:05
Sunset20:30

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Cove is a town in Polk County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 319 at the 2020 census.

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