Online Registration
Sign up online in advance! Opens in April 2026. Chile Pepper dates are October 2-3, 2026
1 Mile Pepper Dash
Tom Lewis 1 Mile Pepper Dash is for all ages!
Registration is just $10.
4K & 8K Race
The Godpepper 4K & 8K are open events to all community runners. The Godpepper community races take place on the University of Arkansas Cross Country course at the Agri Fields.
Registration details:
4K Race
$25: April 1 – August 31
$35: Sept 1 – October 1
$45: In-person / on-site only race weekend
VIP 4K Experience: $75 (early fee), $85 (late fee)
8K Race
$35: April 1 – August 31
$45: Sept 1 – October 1
$55: In-person / on-site only race weekend
VIP 4K Experience: $85 (early fee), $95 (late fee)
VIP Spectator / Parking
Heat things up with our VIP spectator experience!
$65 add on: April 1 – October 1
$75 add on: October 2-3
VIP Spectators get a t-shirt, swag bag of goodies, have access to the best parking onsite, a VIP tent with a great location, drinks/snacks and of course those VIP Porta Potties.
Refund Policy
As the Chile Pepper Festival is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting the public high schools of Northwest Arkansas, all registrations are considered donations to the non-profit. Standard policy is that registrations will not be refunded.