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Cotter Bridge Ultra

Cotter Schools 181 Mabel St., Cotter, AR, United States

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. […]

Arkansas Runner 2M

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, United States

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 […]

Pink Tomato 5k

First State Bank of Warren 104 S Main St, Warren, United States

Come join us for a great time in downtown Warren Arkansas. This is a very long-standing event and a shining moment of the Pink Tomato Festival. The course goes right […]

River City Run/Walk 5K

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

For 21 years River City Ministry of Pulaski County has been running to support our goal of feeding, housing, and providing medical, dental, vision, and spiritual care for the homeless, […]

Grandma’s House Ice Cream Social 5K

Berryville Public Square 112 Public Square, Berryville, United States

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 […]

Grandma’s House Ice Cream Social 5K

Berryville Public Square 112 Public Square, Berryville, United States

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 […]

Harvest Hustle 5K

Bo Brook Farms 13810, Combee Lane, Roland, United States

 Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms!  Get ready for an evening of running, music, and fun at the Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms! Whether you're racing or just there for the party, this […]

Espresso Run/Ride

Phat Tire Bike Shop 3775 Mall Ave, Fayetteville, United States

Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 6th Annual Espresso Run is a fun, social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, […]

Liv Fit Freedom Color Run

Johnson County Historical Society 139 W Main St, Clarksville, United States

Join us for the Liv Fit Freedom Color Run 5K! Walk or Run! This high-energy community event is celebrating fitness, freedom, and fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting […]

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth 5K

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center West 9th Street, Little Rock, United States

The 4th Annual Juneteenth 5K run/walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as well as to see many of the city’s African American […]

Rat Race 5k

Green Forest Hight School 800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue, Green Forest, United States

The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17. Race […]

The SoMa Main Street Mile

SOMA District Little Rock S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for the SoMa Main Street Mile - a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and life! Run under the dazzling lights of SoMa Main Street, with a thrilling lineup […]

FayetteHill

Fayetteville High School 994 W Martin Luther King Blvd, Fayetteville, United States

4th annual! Very unofficial/FREE/non-sanctioned. Run at your own risk. No or little markings. Maybe medals. No swag. No glory. No one cares. Definitely heat. Definitely regret. Backyard party at the […]

Red White & Blue Festival 5K

McClain Hall 1600 S College St, Mountain Home, United States

The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Mountain Home Police Department presents the Red White & Blue Festival 5K Run!  Saturday June 28th, 2025. 6:00 - 6:45 […]

47th Annual Freedom Fest 5K

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce #2 W. Center, Greenwood, United States

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Freedom Fest 5K, July 4. All registration is done online.  Registration will be $40.00 Early Entry Fee of $30.00 ends Friday, June 20th T-Shirt guaranteed to […]

Firecracker Fast 5K

The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, United States

Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for […]

CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Sparkler

Conway Regional Fitness Center 700 Salem Rd, Conway, United States

Come join CRC for a fun run on Saturday, July 5 at 8am at the back parking lot of the Conway Regional Fitness Center on Salem Road. We have a […]

Freedom Fest – Sulphur Creek 5K

Cleburne County Fairgrounds 880 Bittle Road, Heber Springs, United States

The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Freedom Fest 5K on Sulphur Creek Trail in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Packet Pick-up and onsite registration 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Race […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Full Moon 25k/50k

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 618 AR-324, Perryville, AR, United States

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 […]

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