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SUMMARY:48th Annual Freedom Fest 5K
DESCRIPTION:Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Freedom Fest 5K\, July 4. \nAll registration is done online.  Registration will be $40.00 \nEarly Entry Fee of $30.00 ends Friday\, June 20th\nT-Shirt guaranteed to the first 250 paid pre-registered runners. \nRace begins at 7:00 a.m. \nEarly packet pickup will be July 3rd\, 1-6 pm at the Chamber office.  16 Townsquare.\nNo Entries Will Be Accepted After 6:45 am. July 4th.\nFor more information contact the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce 479-996-6357
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/48th-annual-freedom-fest-5k/
LOCATION:Greenwood Chamber of Commerce\, #2 W. Center\, Greenwood\, 72936\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile
DESCRIPTION:In this country we have Freedom\, we have freedom to Run and we have the freedom to run a July 4th race and finish with pride.  We will be hosting the Freedom Finishers 5K at Paragould’s Rotary Park on July 4th starting at 7:00AM.  The start time has been moved up to allow participants the opportunity to run this event and get to the Community Center for the 8:00AM 4 miler event. The course will be an out and back on the 8 mile ditch trail. \nEntry fee is $30 for non-military members 16 and older. Those not old enough to drive yet are discounted to $15. \nFor those not wanting the 5K distance we are adding a 1 mile route. \nService members (Military\, Police\, and Fire) can use coupon code “Military” to get $10 off the entry fee. Please have your military ID available at check-in on race morning to receive your bib. \nT-shirt cutoff is 6/22 so please register early to insure you get one. Extras are first come\, first serve until we run out. \nCome out and enjoy the run and create a new tradition. Runners\, Walkers\, Strollers and 4-legged friends are all welcome to participate. \n 
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LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 309 Carroll Road\, Paragould\, 72450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Yell County Freedom 4-Miler
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Yell County Freedom 4-Miler \nKick off your 4th of July with a historic stride! This year\, Dardanelle is pulling out all the stops for a massive\, family-friendly Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park—and we are starting the day on the right foot. \nWhether you’re a competitive runner or just looking for a morning walk with the family\, come out for the inaugural Yell County Freedom 4-Miler as we celebrate 250 years of American liberty! \nRace Details: \n📅 Date: Saturday\, July 4th\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 7:00 AM sharp\n📍 Start & Finish: Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park\n🏃‍♂️ Route: Lace up for a beautiful 4-mile loop following our brand-new city trail all the way to the Dardanelle Community Center and back. \nPacket Pickup and Same Day Registration will be from 6:00a-6:45a with the race beginning promptly at 7a. \n🎉 Stick Around for the Main Event! The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Veterans Park will be buzzing all day long with incredible festivities for the whole family: \n💦 Cool Off: Slide down the state’s largest community slip ‘n slide!\n🍔 Eat & Groove: Grab a bite from local food trucks and enjoy live music from bands.\n🎆 The Grand Finale: End the night with our biggest aerial fireworks display yet\, featuring an expanded budget for an unforgettable show over the water! \n  \nPlanning your day? Don’t forget to check out nearby Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo State Parks for daytime nature walks and community bike parades! \nSee you at the starting line! 🥇 \nRace Info: \nThis is a scenic 2 mile out and back following the new Dardanelle Trail System. We will start and finish at the trail head near the basketball court in Veteran’s Memorial Riverfront Park\, you will follow the trail along front street then turn on to N Second St. where you will cross under Hwy 22 to the parking lot by the Dardanelle Community Center where you will turn around and head back. \nThis is a chip timed race you will need to cross the starting mat and finish mat in order to be recorded. Please make sure you have the chip securely attached to your shoe. (see image below for examples) \nThere is 1 water stop for this race at the turn around point near the Dardanelle Community Center. \nWe will have overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers for both the runner and walker categories. We will also have top 3 age awards for 10 year increments 0-9\, 10-19\, 20-29\, 30-39\, 40-49\, 50-59\, 60-69\, 70-79 and 80+ \nAwards will begin @8:30a after the kids fun run (we may start sooner if all runners are off course) \nParking: \nWe will have parking available at Veteran’s Memorial River Front Park. \nPacket Pick Up: \nWe will have packet pick up the day of the race only at the start line beginning at @5:45a and closing at 6:45a. Please make sure you plan to get there and get your packet early so we can start the race promptly at 7a. \n**Register before 11:59p CST 6/22 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/yell-county-freedom-4-miler/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park\, 3 Locust Street\, Dardanelle\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Tour De Horseshoe 14.1 Mile Bike Race and Run for the Fireworks 5K
DESCRIPTION:Run for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe 14.1 mile Bike Race \nJuly 4\,  2026 \nPRE REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED \nBike Race Starts & Ends at 7:30 AM at Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church (241 Lake Estates Dr.) \n5K Starts at 7:15 AM at Bond’s Grocery Store (15235 AR-147 S) and Ends at Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church \nThe 5k Run and Bike Ride for Fireworks is a community based fundraiser to raise money for our Fireworks and Fire Department. Additionally\, it is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our independence. \nBike Race Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:00 am. \n5K Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:00 am. \n5K registration is $35.00 \nDay of race registration will be $40.00 \nBike Race registration is $35.00 \nDay of race registration will be $40.00
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/tour-de-horseshoe-14-1-mile-bike-race-and-run-for-the-fireworks-5k/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church\, 15235 AR-47 South\, Hughes\, 72348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain),Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Firecracker Fast 5K
DESCRIPTION:Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” \nThe Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 50 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard\, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside of War Memorial Stadium. \n\nFirecracker trophies will be handed to the first 50 men and first 50 women finishers\nOverall male/female and age divison awards\nMedals for all kids 12 years old and under who complete the race\nCommemorative race shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/firecracker-fast-5k-4/
LOCATION:The Heights\, 1825 N. Grant Street\, Little Rock\, 72207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Freedom 5k
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the 4th of July 2026 at Lake Balboa Beach in Hot Springs Village\, AR for the annual Stars and Stripes Freedom 5k Run and 1k Walk. Check-in starts at 6:30a and the run begins at approximately 7:30a. All runners will receive a custom finisher’s medal and awards will be given for top 3 men’s and women’s finishers. We will have a strict field limit of 175 runners. All participants must sign a waiver. Links to the course map and waiver are below. Online Registration is $20 until July 2nd with onsite registration available for $25 July 3rd/4th. Early check-in/registration will take place in the garden area next to the Coronado Fitness Center from 4-6 on the 3rd of July.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/freedom-5k/
LOCATION:Lake Balboa Marina\, 476 Ponce De Leon Drive\, Hot Springs Village\, 71909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Four on the 4th
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Independence Day with a few miles\, a good time\, and a finisher’s medal that’s going to be an awesome addition to your wall! The race takes place at the Paragould Community Center and consists of 4 one-mile loops. At the end of each loop you get a beaded necklace. \nEnd of Lap 1: Red \nEnd of Lap 2: White \nEnd of Lap 3: Blue \nEnd of Lap 4: Finishers Medal! \nStick around for Chick-fil-a and awards after the race!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/four-on-the-4th/
LOCATION:Paragould Community Center\, 3404 Linwood Drive\, Paragould\, 72450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:"We the People” Freedom Fest 5K
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate freedom\, community\, and 250 years of American independence at the We the People 5K this July 4th! Start your morning on the beautiful Sulphur Creek Trail and be part of a fun\, patriotic tradition for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you run\, walk\, or cheer from the sidelines\, it’s the perfect way to kick off a day full of Freedom Fest festivities. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special milestone—let’s celebrate 250 years together! \n  \nFreedom Fest – “We the People” 5K \nJuly 4\, 2026\, 8 AM \n  \nS/F at Cleburne County Fair Grounds\, 880 Bittle Road \n  \nThe Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Freedom Fest – “We the People” 5K \non Sulphur Creek Trail in Heber Springs\, Arkansas. \nOnline Pre-Registration guarantees T-shirt size. Shirt cutoff is June 21st. Extras will be ordered and given out on first come\, first serve until gone. \nPacket Pick-up and onsite registration 6:30 – 7:30 AM (cash/check) \nRace begins at 8:00 AM!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/we-the-people-freedom-fest-5k/
LOCATION:Cleburne County Fairgrounds\, 880 Bittle Road\, Heber Springs\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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