39th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival · October 8–10, 2026

Flour Power 5K Run

Saturday — packet pickup 6:30–7:30am, race at 7:30am

Start line on Cherry Street, in front of the Phillips County Courthouse

A run down the beautiful Mississippi River and through historic downtown Helena, held in memory of longtime race director Kenneth Freemyer.

The Race

The Flour Power Run is held in conjunction with the 39th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival and takes you down the beautiful Mississippi River and through historic downtown Helena. Come enjoy a weekend of the river, the race, and the blues.

Remembering Kenneth Freemyer

Kenneth Freemyer was the race director for this 5K since 1996. He was an avid runner who completed 24 marathons, as well as this 5K and other races. Kenneth was killed suddenly in a car wreck in May of 2000, having qualified for the Boston Marathon just before his death. This race remembers his contributions to the festival and the Helena community.

Race Day Schedule

  • 6:30–7:30am — packet pickup and race registration at the start line on Cherry Street, in front of the Phillips County Courthouse
  • 7:30am — 5K start
  • End of race — refreshments

Registration

Registration includes admission into the 5K race, a participant race t-shirt, and refreshments at the end of the race.

  • $25 in advance (by October 8) / $30 on race day
  • The race is limited to the first 300 entrants — register early!
  • Sponsored by UAMS East

Details & Registration

Details reflect the most recent edition of this event — the official page always carries the current word.

Delta Roots Merch Giveaway

Register below for the DELTA ROOTS merch giveaway, drawn at the end of the 39th Annual King Biscuit Blues Festival. No purchase needed to enter.