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This is a special Run/Walk event to remember our friend, Mary Ann Hansen. We will be meeting at Two Rivers Park. The course will progress along the River Trail around the Tree Farm Loop. It's a picturesque route with views of Pinnacle Mountain, the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers with a variety of deer, birds […]
The Feel The Burn Trail Runs include 10K, 30K, and 50K distances through the dense yet scenic forests of Burns Park, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This year we are happy to be including a 10K Ruck on the 23rd as well as a kids 1 1-mile trail fun run! The fun run is […]
Participation is limited, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also note that any race donations are non-refundable. In other words, if you sign up and donate, you might as well show up! AURA "Fun Run" […]
11th Annual Run for a Vet 5K/1M.
Join us for the annual Good Ol' Days 5k in Downtown Mount Ida, Arkansas! An old fashioned event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes an improved path around our beautiful city, door prizes, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want […]
The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, in partnership with the Delta Presents […]
Pirate Perry Events & Fit.1 are ready to give back to our local running community....we just want to get everyone together for a 5K, have some fun, and reuse some race goodies!
Formerly known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, we present you the Cotter Bridge Ultra. A one of a kind event that blends our previous format with a unique concept. Venue Big Springs Park in Cotter Arkansas This is a great event for the family. There's fishing, swimming, a rope swing, and playground at the […]
All entry fees will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.
Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with a 9am start time. This race will be timed by Hudson Race Timing and will include a free event t-shirt and scoop of ice cream […]
Full Moon 25k/50k kick is the AURA Ultra Trail Series season kickoff race. Proceeds The Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund which benefits a different high school cross country team each year, Faulkner County HAM, and Williams Junction FD. The course is set on rolling Forest Service Roads, starting at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp […]
The first ever Dickson Street Mile was so much fun, that we're bringing it back again in 2025. Starting and finishing on Dickson Street, this one mile race will soon become as iconic as its namesake. Several different race heats will provide a race option for everyone: speedsters, strollers, walkers - even dogs! The race should feel […]
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much as possible by all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose—get outside […]
The Hare Mountain 100 is a graduate level run. It is extremely difficult. Big climbs and relentless smaller, steep climbs in between. This trail is hiked by thousands of people every year. It's not a primitive, unmarked trail by any means. It is a National Scenic Trail. But, please do not sign up if you […]
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