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Dig out that ugly holiday sweater and celebrate the best of the season with a healthy dose of physical fitness! Part of the Run Local Race Series. For more information, visit uglysweaterrace.com.
4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.
Please join local running clubs including the Arkansas Running Klub, Blue Rose Running Co., Cabot Country Cruisers, Conway Running Club, Little Rock Roadrunners, River Valley Runners, Saline County Striders and the Spa Pacers on Saturday, December 28th at 9 AM for the 3rd Annual Central Arkansas' Last Chance Run! This FREE run will take place at War Memorial Park and anyone is welcome to participate! We will meet […]
HOSTED BY WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS- OUR ANNUAL FROZEN BUNS RUN IS COMING UP SOON AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE READY TO JOIN US ON NEW YEARS DAY 2025 !! WE ALWAYS HAVE SUCH A GREAT TIME AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR COMPANY AGAIN. WE WILL HAVE A 5K ONLY THIS YEAR, BUT […]
The 15th annual Resolution Run is a flat 2 miler through lower Carriage Hills subdivision. The race is an out and back course from Greene County Tech High School starting at 11:00. We will have access to the GCT Community Room so registration and awards will be inside out of any weather conditions. All runners […]
The event is an “out-and-back” course beginning and ending at Big Fork Community Center ( See Google Map). The course utilizes the roads (Hwy 8, County Rd 83, and Forest Rd B15) between Big Fork Community Center and the Athens Big Fork Northern Trailhead, with the remaining course consisting of the full length of the Athens […]
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 DIRT 5K MACKS PRAIRIE WINGS STUTTGART ARKANSAS Beginners to elite athletes are welcome to participate in the ninth ENDURE THE DIRT adventure race that's mission […]
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 a band, campfires, and food on Saturday. Stay on-site both nights and enjoy your suds and buds! Swag for David's Trail Endurance Run....all 50K, 25K, […]
(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 Park including The Huckleberry hiking trail and the Enders Fault mountain biking trail system encompassing 13.1 unique miles of trail.
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 a time of sorrow, our community being brought together can provide a light, even if it’s just for a moment. “Let us run with perseverance […]
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 half marathon distances. And with an eight hour time limit for both it's the perfect choice for a first full. (We are walker friendly!) Plus, […]
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 Park—the 31st and 2nd largest in Arkansas. Located just 6 miles south of Wynne, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres. We have an […]
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 5K or 10K to a longer distance OR for those who want to try their first trail running race. The singletrack trails of Kessler Mountain […]
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 congestion Day of race registration: $35.00 Chili and all the fixin's will be provided The first One Hour Track Run was held in 1983 as […]
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, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the 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 race. It will also be an RRCA State Championship race. Packet pickup 1-31-25 at Rock City Running 11121 North Rodney Parham Road Suite 37B in […]
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 11am. We have reserved February 8th, as a backup date, in case the weather prevents the event on the 1st. A day of running/walking beginning […]
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 registration $35, $25 for runners 12 and under.
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. Yeti, during pre-19th century, has been believed to be a "Glacier Being" who was worshipped by the indigenous communities. However, in Northwest, AR, he is […]
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 Prix Series. Course Records: Male Overall: Wayne Stanley - 15:14 (1992) Female Overall: Leah Thorvilson - 17:14 (2010) Male Masters: Tom Aspel - 15:52 (1996) […]
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