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The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th. This will be run on the […]
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th. This will be run on the […]
The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a […]
The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a […]
Description Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain - from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the […]
8th Annual OAS Family Fun Run! Family Fun Run April 14, at 8 AM for the Ozark Adventist School. The race will be a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 5K. Proceeds will go to Building improvements. A free breakfast will be provided post-race! Start and finish Ozark Adventist School 21150 Dawn Hill E. Rd. […]
8th Annual OAS Family Fun Run! Family Fun Run April 14, at 8 AM for the Ozark Adventist School. The race will be a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 5K. Proceeds will go to Building improvements. A free breakfast will be provided post-race! Start and finish Ozark Adventist School 21150 Dawn Hill E. Rd. […]
The annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, pacers for half marathon free photos, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are […]
The annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results and awards, pacers for half marathon free photos, a kids' dash, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are […]
NEW RACE ALERT! Ragnar Trail Arkansas is BRAND NEW this year and is happening on April 19-20, 2024! The venue, Centennial Park, is located just 10 minutes from the heart of vibrant and charming downtown Fayetteville. Teams of 8 (or 4) will set out to conquer three incredibly unique, clean single-track trails. You'll run up and around […]
NEW RACE ALERT! Ragnar Trail Arkansas is BRAND NEW this year and is happening on April 19-20, 2024! The venue, Centennial Park, is located just 10 minutes from the heart of vibrant and charming downtown Fayetteville. Teams of 8 (or 4) will set out to conquer three incredibly unique, clean single-track trails. You'll run up and around […]
48th Annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Presented by Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas- Non-Profit Event Over $42K raised for local charities in 2023! 26.2 miles of beautiful rolling course, mostly streets with some paved trail sections. Run by city parks, and through the minor league baseball park before finishing on the Razorback Greenway and in […]
48th Annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Presented by Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas- Non-Profit Event Over $42K raised for local charities in 2023! 26.2 miles of beautiful rolling course, mostly streets with some paved trail sections. Run by city parks, and through the minor league baseball park before finishing on the Razorback Greenway and in […]
10K • 27K • 41K Iron Mountain Legend trail run is held on the epic trails of Iron Mountain just outside Caddo Valley, Arkansas on DeGray Lake. Registration Is Open!
Hosted by the Flagstone Church in Bentonville, this family-friendly event includes a 5K Run, a 1/2 mile fun walk, an inflatable fun zone for the kids, a silent auction, and more! All proceeds are used to purchase quality shoes for local neighbors in need. Our 5K is ideal for ALL runners. Whether you are a […]
10K • 27K • 41K Iron Mountain Legend trail run is held on the epic trails of Iron Mountain just outside Caddo Valley, Arkansas on DeGray Lake. Registration Is Open!
Let’s go back to the 90s!! Our 2024 Event Chair is Laura Rush, Senior Vice President of Merchandising—Walmart U.S. We are thrilled to bring back our popular evening 5K, re-imagined as a festival-style community event for all! Join The Children & Family Advocacy Center for Family Fun Festival and 5K as we close out Child Abuse […]
Let’s go back to the 90s!! Our 2024 Event Chair is Laura Rush, Senior Vice President of Merchandising—Walmart U.S. We are thrilled to bring back our popular evening 5K, re-imagined as a festival-style community event for all! Join The Children & Family Advocacy Center for Family Fun Festival and 5K as we close out Child Abuse […]
The 2024 annual Gold Rush Fun Run and 5k will be held Friday, April 26th at Old Tiger Stadium on the corner of Bella Vista Rd and Tiger Blvd. The Fun Run will start 6:30pm and the 5k will follow at 7:00pm. Register now to secure your T-Shirt.
After taking a year off, due to family priorities, we are excited to welcome you back for year 3 of Almira 50 mile /marathon ! Almira 50 is a 26 ish mile loop run 2 times, which will be covering beautiful single track, ridgeline running, swamp stomping, and pretty much anything and everything that Village […]
After taking a year off, due to family priorities, we are excited to welcome you back for year 3 of Almira 50 mile /marathon ! Almira 50 is a 26 ish mile loop run 2 times, which will be covering beautiful single track, ridgeline running, swamp stomping, and pretty much anything and everything that Village […]
Loafer's get ready! We are doing it again! Thanks to the continued generosity of Genesis Church we will be back at the church on April 27th 2024! This year will bring a few fun changes, including a kids fun run and a DJ! We hope you and your family will join us as we raise […]
The Fort Smith General Darby Challenge will begin at the General William O. Darby statue in Cisterna Park in Downtown Fort Smith; continue down “A” Street to the Greg Smith River Trail where the route will turn north and continue along the Riverfront to Fort Smith Park. The return route doubles back along the trails, […]
The Fort Smith General Darby Challenge will begin at the General William O. Darby statue in Cisterna Park in Downtown Fort Smith; continue down “A” Street to the Greg Smith River Trail where the route will turn north and continue along the Riverfront to Fort Smith Park. The return route doubles back along the trails, […]
Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It's now time to enjoy those trails as runners. Come join us for the 8th Mount […]
Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It's now time to enjoy those trails as runners. Come join us for the 8th Mount […]