JUST ANNOUNCED - HARBOR VIEW 5k
Ideal 5k course. Fast (only hill is the levee) and scenic!
27k CONFLUENCE RUN
challenging and fun // 85% OFF ROAD!
85% of this run is off-road taking you to the confluence of the Mississippi & Saint Francis Rivers as you meander through downtown Helena, along the Mississippi River levee, and the Saint Francis National Forest.
This run is part of the Delta Grit Series - a rally style event for runners and cyclists mixing it up with music, food, and other fun cultural activities. It’s a true one-of-a-kind experience in the Arkansas Delta that you do not want to miss. Learn all about the Delta Grind gravel ride HERE.
Registration gets athletes a day of fun including post-race beers, snacks, a meal and amazing music by Andy Ratliff – all included. Special recognition goes to runners that get the muddiest or stay the cleanest.
REGISTER FOR THE 5k and 27k RUN HERE
SATURDAY May 11 (230 WALNUT ST.)
8am – 9:30 am Check In
9:45 am Pre-race Meeting
10:00 am Start
1pm – 5pm Food & Entertainment
meal and amazing music included
Andy Ratliff will perform at the finish
downtown block party with corn hole tournament and more
RUNS START 10am SATURDAY 5.11.24
More Fun Stuff!
Helena has plenty to offer, check it out and have fun! Here’s a handy map.
Top 10 things to do in and around Helena
Visit the Delta Cultural Center Museum and learn about the Delta’s rich music Heritage / Open 9am-5pm
Walk the Harbor View Trail, a one-mile wooded loop, in the Helena River Park - Can you find the Pizza-Saurus Rex? Link
DIY Mural Tour - lace up or grab your bike and explore some great works of art! Link
Get contemplative at the African American Cemetery and the Confederate Cemetery just north of town.
Walk the Big River Loop Trail in The Helena River Park and discover Buck Island Beach, where you can stick your toe in the Mighty Mississippi River! Link
Visit Delta Dirt Distillery on Cherry Street, Open 2pm to 8pm
Log some miles (and add some migratory birds to your lifelist) on the new Delta Heritage Trail
Eat Helena’s World Famous Fried Catfish at the West-Helena Fish Market / Open 11am-5pm
Satisfy your inner history buff - from the Civil War to the Underground Railroad plus a impressive collection of Old South homes and churches Link
DIY Paddleboarding & Kayaking – Mississippi River State Park, just scan your phone to access kayak and gear rental (Storm Creek and Bear Creek swim beaches)
FRIDAY OPTIONAL
6pm – 9pm Registration / Check In – Delta Dirt (430 Cherry St.)
7pm - 10pm Jazz on the levee – Cherry St Pavilion (116 Cherry St.)
7pm Bri Ailene
8pm Jose Holloway
9pm Rodney Block
SUNDAY OPTIONAL
Can almost guarantee that spontaneous group runs and rides will occur, stay tuned…
Guided canoe outing on the Mississippi, with Quapaw Canoe Company, is an option, contact event organizer if this sounds fun.
Looking for Lodging?
We recommend the DIY camping at the nearby Helena River Park Blues Fest Campground. Shower and portapotties will be provided.
The Edwardian Inn Bed & Breakfast is also a great option.
King Biscuit Blues Festival has compiled a list of additional options, check it out.