Arkansas Outside

1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run
2024-04-06 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Great Passion Play, 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
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 amazing Great Passion Play Trails that are a part of the Oz Trail System of Northwest Arkansas (Click Here to learn more about the Oz Trails at the Passion Play). Runners will get to experience all the aspects of the Passions Play grounds including “Running to Jesus” with all runners going by the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, experiencing parts of The Holy Land Tour, and miles of amazing nature and scenery.
The four distances are designed to have something for everyone – Fun Run, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trail Run, and Half Marathon Trail Run – all happening on the morning of Saturday, April 6th.
Fun Run – This will be an all-road course to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then looping around the Passion Play grounds.
5k Trail Run – Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then on trails: Genesis, Lord’s Prayer, Salvation, Good Samaritan, and Forgiveness (See map Below).
5 Mile Trail Run – Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then on trails: Genesis, Holy Roller, Genesis, Passover, Revelation for an out and back loop around the Sea of Galilee, Genesis, and then finishes by going through the gates of Old City of Jerusalem (See Map Below).
Half Marathon Trail Run: This will be a combination of the 5k and 5 Mile Courses. Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue on the 5 Mile Course, then the 5k course, and then a backwards loop of the 5-mile course. The 3 laps (5 miles, 3.1 miles, and 5 miles), added up to 13.1 miles.
Registration Details & Prices:
– All Participants that register by March 20th will get an event t-shirt! (first come first serve for sign-ups after March 20th)
-All finishers will get a cast finishers medal when completing the run.
-Aid station(s) will be located on each course and refreshments and snacks at the finish line.
​-Included for all participants will be a pair of eclipse glasses and a ticket to see The Great Passion Play ($30 Value) that is redeemable any time in 2024.
Early Sparrow – Sept 15 to Thanksgiving FR: $20 5k: $30, 5 Mile: $35, Half: $55
Early Dove – Thanksgiving to Christmas FR: $20 5k: $35, 5 Mile: $40, Half: $65
Dec 26th to April 5th FR: $25 5k: $40, 5 Mile: $45, Half: $70
​Race Day (Fri & Saturday): FR: $30 5k: $45, 5 Mile: $50, Half: $75
Schedule for Passion Play Trail Run WeekendEarly Packet Pickup & Registration:
Friday, April 7th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Great Passion Play Ticket Office.
935 Passion Play Rd Eureka Springs, AR
Run start Times on Saturday April 6th:
Half Marathon & 5 Mile at 8:00 am 5k & Fun Run at 8:30 am

Ouachita Trail 50
2024-04-13 06:00 - 17:00 | Maumelle Park Pavilion #8, 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
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 picturesque climb over Pinnacle Mountain followed by an out-and-back traversing the rolling hills along the north shore of beautiful Lake Maumelle. Get ready for scenic, rocky, single-track as you tour Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the eastern part of the 222 mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Proceeds benefit Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the Central Arkansas Trails Alliance.

Hoof it For Heifer
2024-04-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Petit Jean State Park – Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, 72110, United States
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 desert-like conditions of Seven Hollows. All are represented on this trail. The trail is technical and beautiful.
This is the 11th edition of Hoof it for Heifer, and this race has raised more than $60,000 for Heifer to date. All of the net proceeds from Hoof it for Heifer are given to Heifer International. Heifer International’s mission is to end world hunger while saving the earth. Heifer has worked in 125 different countries. For more information about Heifer International go to: www.heifer.org.
If you would like to volunteer to help us host this event, or if you are bringing a loved one that would like to help, please register to volunteer. There will be 2 aid stations, 2 road crossings, and a start/finish area that will all need volunteers.
Check in will be from 6AM to 7:45AM before the race.
Register now! This race has sold out for the last few years, and the price increases are designed to encourage you to sign up soon. The capacity is 215 runners.
Course Description
This course is on extremely technical terrain, and there are about 2000 vertical feet of gain. Although your watch may log a little less than 12 miles in the race, it will feel more like 16 miles. The first ¾ of a mile are on relatively flat and open terrain. This will allow runners to space themselves out before hopping on the single track. The first aid station comes at the 4.8 mile mark after a 300 foot climb out of the Blue Hole crossing. The second at station comes at the 9.3 mile mark after you complete the 7 Hollows Trail. You will cross a bridge 0.5 miles from the finish line. This is the time to turn on your afterburners and have a strong finish! You will finish at the same place you started.
The trails are mostly single track, and passing runners may be hazardous. Please be courteous to one another and offer to let others by as they come up behind you. Also announce yourself as you approach hikers or other runners to let them know your there with a friendly “on your left” or “good morning”. We are all just out here to have fun and enjoy one another’s company!
Aid Stations
This is a cupless event! Remember Heifer’s mission is to end hunger while saving the earth. We plan to demonstrate this on a much smaller scale by providing you with much needed nutrition and eliminating excess waste. Please plan to bring your own collapsible cup or water bottle to fill at the aid stations. Aid stations will be at the 4.8 mile mark, the 9.3 mile mark, and at the finish (~12 miles).
Finish Line
As in previous editions of Hoof it for Heifer, you will receive a finisher medal as you cross the finish line, and we will have refreshments and food to help you recover. We recognize the top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top master (40+) male, top master female, top senior (60+) male, and top senior female.
Cancellation / Refund
If you registered but find out that you cannot run, please let us know so that we can make your spot available for someone else. If you cancel before March 15, you may receive a 50% refund, or you may choose to defer to next year for a 75% credit towards next year’s race.
We are also allowing bib transfers through Ultrasignup this year. Ultrasignup provides you a link to edit your registration. There you can choose to transfer your bib to someone else by providing their name & email. The deadline for this is Tuesday before race day.
Sponsors Welcome!
If your business would like to sponsor Hoof it for Heifer this year, please reach out to the race directors by clicking the “ask a question” button on the right side of the page. The tiers for sponsorship follow:
$150 – Heifer Level Sponsor
$500 – The Ark Level Sponsor
$1500 – Presenting Sponsor
Thank You Wanda!
Wanda Eason started this race and directed Hoof it for Heifer from its inception in 2012 through 2021. Her core group of volunteers poured their lives into making this a truly meaningful event. Despite passing the race directing responsibilities on, she still comes back to volunteer at the finish line! Your new co race directors starting in 2022 are Carrie Satterfield and Shane Poland.

Equality Now 5k, Fun Run and Health Fair
2024-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 4451 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
This event is to raise awareness about the health and well-being of BIPOC members of our community and to support educational scholarships. While health inequities for the BIPOC community is not new, the pandemic has shone a light on the need for change. We hope to bring together the BIPOC community and its allies to garner awareness of health inequities through community building, exercise, and information on healthy living. Entry fee is a suggested $25 donation.

Adventure Ozark 8 Hour Race 2024
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Eight hours of epic biking, trekking and paddling through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Northwest Arkansas. The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why with rolling mountains, awe-inspiring lakes, incredible vistas and pristine trail systems.
This 8 hour (Lite version) race is the perfect introductory event into the sport of Adventure Racing. Maps will be pre-plotted and navigation will be accessible for all experience levels. The race will include biking (both single track and gravel), trekking and paddling around the NWA area. Come ready to adventure and be inspired by the beauty of the Ozarks!

Annual OAS Family Run
2024-04-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Ozark Adventist School, 21150 Dawn Hill East Rd, Gentry, 72734, United States
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.
Gentry, AR. 72734

Hometown Half Marathon, 5K/10K
2024-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | River Front Park, 120 Riverfront Park Drive, North Little Rock, 72114, United States
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 not going to want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15!

Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a SIX INCH awesome finisher medal!

10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome FOUR INCH finisher medal!

5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome FOUR INCH finisher medal!

The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid’s dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt

Ragnar Trail Arkansas
2024-04-19 - 2024-04-20 | Centennial Park, S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
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 the rollercoaster of world class mountain biking trails at Centennial Park. Runners will also flow through the lush forest of Kessler Mountain, surrounded by granite slabs, vibrant moss, and breathtaking views of the Ozarks.
When you’re not out there cruising through the course, you’ll kick it with your team as you camp under billions of stars at Ragnar Village. Rest your legs next to the campfire, chow down on s’mores, and relax with your team. Come early for a bonus day of camping, campfires, and fun!

Hogeye Marathon & Relays
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-21 | Downtown Springdale, 106 W Emma Ave,, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
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 Downtown Springdale. The Half Marathon is also the state’s longest continuously-running half, just like the marathon. You will be able to take in parts of Lake Fayetteville before returning to the Downtown Springdale finish. The 4-Person Marathon Relay uses the same marathon course so you’ll be able to get a smaller taste of the fabulous southern hospitality the Hogeye Marathon has become known for. And, run the marathon or half as the first relay runner. Get your work crew or your running buddies together to compete. All events, including the 10K & 5K (register on another site) on Sunday FUNDay are part of the Hogeye Team Challenge & benefit Northwest Arkansas charitable causes-see website for info. You can also register for the 5K or 10K at https://app.regwiz.io/register/hogeyemarathon/1017

JackRabbit 5K
2024-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Flagstone Church of Christ, 3801 SW Eden Brooke St., Bentonville, AR, 72713, United States
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 new runner dipping your toe into the race waters or an experienced runner who wants to see how fast their legs can take them on our coveted flat course, we strive to make the Jackrabbit 5K fun for runners of all levels by offering the following:

Finisher Medals
Moisture-wicking race shirt – guaranteed if registered by 3/23/24
CASH prizes for overall top 3 male/female finishers
Age division award medals
Flat Course (come and set a personal best!)

BUNNY HOP 1/2 MILE FUN RUN
We strive to make our Bunny Hoppers feel like they have had a REAL race experience by offering the following:

Well-staffed, safe, out and back ½ mile course
Cotton event shirt – guaranteed if registered by 3/23/24
Race bib
Finisher medal

LOCATION:
Flagstone Church of Christ:
3801 SW Eden Brooke St.
Bentonville, AR 72713

PACKET PICK-UP (Located at Flagstone):
Fri. April 19: 11 AM-7 PM
Sat. April 20: 7-7:40 AM
Please note: ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
If something comes up and you can not attend, we will save your shirt and race packets for 14 days after the event. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, we do not give refunds but DO promise you all funds raised will go to buy shoes for local folks in need!

Iron Mountain Legend
2024-04-20 08:00 - 16:00 | DeGray Lake Spillway, 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
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!

Viking 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon
2024-04-20 08:30 - 13:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
Additional Information
Use the parking lot across from the playground.
5K, 10K, & 15K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5927352277
This is an out-and-back course.
The 5K does the course two times.
The 10K does the course four times.
The 15K does the course six times.
Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5917851367
This is an out-and-back course.
The Half Marathon does the course six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
Awards
1st Place Overall Male
2nd Place Overall Male
3rd Place Overall Male
1st Place Overall Female
2nd Place Overall Female
3rd Place Overall Female
Age group awards are based on series points and awarded at the end of each calendar year.
Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
Race Rules
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.

Children & Family Advocacy Center Family Fun Festival & 5K
2024-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Rogers, 101 E Cherry St., Rogers, AR, 72759, United States
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 Prevention Month. This family-friendly and free public event is being held in partnership with the City of Rogers for the second year in a row. We are excited to expand on the success of our 2023 event. Let’s race and raise to restore lives impacted by trauma.
Register before April 1st to guarantee your Family Fun Festival T-shirt & 5k Swag.
Early Packet Pickup will be available on Wednesday, April 24th & Thursday, April 25th, Time & location TBD.

Gold Rush 5K Run and Fun Run
2024-04-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Old Tiger Stadium Park, 517 Tiger Blvd, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
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.

Almira 50
2024-04-27 06:00 - 17:00 | Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, 72396, United States
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 Creek offers.
There will be a single loop trail marathon option as well if you’re just not quite ready to bite the deuce.
Expect around 100 ft / mile of vert on average. Detailed Map coming soon! “Almira” will encompass ALL that VC has to offer!
