Delta Grind
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Event details
The Delta Grind takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Helena, Arkansas, at Kelly Courtyard, 415 Cherry St. The event is organized primarily by the nonprofit StudioDrift and is described as family-friendly and open to the public. Registration for some events opens January 1, 2026. The 27k entry includes music and lunch; the price for the 27k increases after February 1, 2026.
Distances:
- 27k (includes music and lunch)
- 5k
- 1 mile
Course and logistics
The route begins in town, passes the Delta Cultural Center, and follows a brick levee walk overlooking the port of Helena before turning to gravel and leaving town. The course enters national forest land near Crowley’s Ridge and runs beside dense riverside woods and occasional cypress swamp. The surface is described as softer and sandier than non-Delta gravel roads.
This is a cupless event; participants are advised to bring a bottle or hydration pack. Water jugs will be available on course. Live music and food from local vendors are provided after the run, with drinks and a brick-lined picnic area at the finish. The event aims to highlight the culture and natural landscape of the Arkansas Delta. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.