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Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Mack's Prairie Wings 2335 US Hwy 63, Stuttgart, AR, United States

We have so many options for you to participate this year ! You can decide to run VIRTUAL or join us to ENDURE THE DIRT and get DIRTY! ENDURE THE […]

David’s Trail Endurance Run

Rocking Chair Resort 278 Co Rd 763, Mountain Home, United States

David's Trail Endurance Run is providing a full-blown "experience" for our runners.  Our host, Rocking Chair Resort, is our mecca for the weekend with Friday night's meet and greet, then […]

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon

Woolly Hollow State Park 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, United States

(Postponed until January 18, 2025) Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on January 11th, 2025 with a 9am start time on the beautiful trails of Woolly Hollow State […]

FAB 5K

Sylvan Hills Church of Christ 111 West Maryland AVE, Sherwood, United States

The Fab 5K Run/Walk is in honor of Andrea Prime, Salomon Correa, Maggie Franco, Ava Luplow, and Suzy Prime. This will be a family friendly race. We hope that in […]

Papa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon

Tucker Creek Trail 700 Salem Rd, Conway, United States

The annual loop-de-loop of Tucker Creek Trail in Conway, Arkansas, Loco is a laid back race with ample aid station support, approximately every half mile. We offer both full and […]

Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run

Village Creek State Park 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, United States

Welcome to year 12! Village Creek the Legend! Lace ‘em up tight! Like we always say, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears!” That’s what you will find here at Village Creek State […]

Frozen Toes 5K &15K

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

The City’s annual cold weather trail running race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Run is perfect for runners looking to transition from a […]

$30

One Hour Track Run

Russellville High School 2203 S Knoxville, Russellville, United States

Race hosted by the River Valley Runners •Kicks off the 2025Grand Prix Season! •Run on a standard 400 meter track •Grand Prix Championship Event •Two separate heats to decrease track […]

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Northwoods Trails 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, […]

River Trail 15k

Burns Park Soccer Complex 1 Tournament Drive, North Little Rock, United States

Arkansas' fastest and most scenic 15K! 100% paved course travels along the Arkansas River, Old Rock Quarry, Burns Park and more. The RiverTrail 15k will be a Grand Prix Championship […]

Loop the Lake

Tompkins Bend Playground 15 Tompkins Bnd, Mount Ida, United States

The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce presents a wonderful opportunity to Love Our Outdoor Paradise! February 1st registration/check in will begin at 10am and the race will begin at […]

Cupid Shuffle 5K Walk/Run

Paradise Park 1 Paradise Park Road, Jacksonville, AR

5K road race sponsored by the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department. Race starts at 8AM for all runners and walkers. Pre-registration $25, $15 for runners 12 and under. Race day […]

Running From Yeti – Fayetteville, AR

Kessler Mountain Regional Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, United States

In Nepal's folklore, Yeti is an "abominable Snowman", who looks like an ape, is taller than an average human, and is believed to live in the Himalayas, Siberia, Central and East Asia. […]

Valentine’s Day 5k

Russellville Junior High School 2000 West Parkway, Russellville, United States

Race History: The Valentine's Day 5K dates back to the 1980's when it was known as the "Serendipity Run". 1994 marked the race's first inclusion in the Arkansas RRCA Grand […]

Sylamore Trail 50k & 25K

Angler's White River Resort 23080 AR-5, Allison, United States

25K -  The Sylamore 25K course is nestled in the enchanting vicinity of Blanchard Springs Caverns and offers a captivating out-and-back course that spans 7.5 miles of rustic trails and a mile […]

LOViT 100M/100K Run

East Cove Pavilion 66 East Park Drive, Mount Ida, AR, United States

100 Mile Start: Saturday, February 22,2025 6:00AM 34 hour cutoff, Sunday, February 23,2025 4:00pm 20:24 min/mile pace Course Records: Male 19:36:36 (Karl Meltzer - 2022) Female 23:34:00 (Bailee Wilkerson – […]

The Beat Goes On 5K

Saline Memorial Hospital 1 Medical Park Drive, Benton, United States

The race is benefitting the Arkansas Foodbank. Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body, and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when […]

Little Rock Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers” in 2017, come fill your bucket at the Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little […]

The Kindness Classic

Chamberlyne Country Club 10614 Country Club Drive, Danville, AR, United States

The 4th annual Kindness Classic is a 5K, 10K and a 1K Kids Flash Dash along rolling hills in the shadow of Mount Magazine. Enjoy both waterfront and wooden landscapes […]

Chase Race and Paws

Simon Park 805 Front Street, Conway, AR, United States

Run or walk one or both CHASE RACE events! CHASE RACE 2-MILE is not only an AR Grand Prix Championship Race but a fun family event. Walkers & slower runners […]

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