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Dirt Movement – Twin Mountain Gravel

Shipley Farms 14339 Wildcat Creek Road, Springdale, United States

Twin Mountain Gravel A festival celebration of dirt and community. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared, as much as possible, for […]

Kids Run Arkansas®

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

Kids Run Arkansas® is back and better than ever, happening on Friday, April 25, at 6:00 pm! Proudly presented by Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center and sponsored by Groovy […]

GHO Endurance Challenge

Craighead Forest Park 4910 S Culberson Rd, Jonesboro

GHO Endurance Challenge, presented by Roof Raiders How far will you go? The GHO Endurance Challenge is a unique event designed to push participants beyond their perceived limits. Set in […]

Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 Mile, and Donut Dash

Lake Willastein 309 Lake Willastein Drive, Maumelle, United States

Please join us on Saturday, April 20th for the first annual Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 mile, and Donut Dash. $25 online registration. $35 after Registration deadline and day […]

PHMS Panther Prowl 5K

Pulaski Heights Middle School 401 N. Pine Street, Little Rock, United States

On Saturday, April 26, 2025,, Pulaski Heights Middle School PTSA will host the 10th anniversary of the Panther Prowl 5K. The race begins at 8:00 am. The Panther Prowl 5K […]

Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 Mile, and Donut Dash

Lake Willastein 309 Lake Willastein Drive, Maumelle, United States

Please join us on Saturday, April 26th for the second annual Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 mile, and Donut Dash. $25 online registration. $35 after Registration deadline and day […]

Run for Hope 5K

Hope Restored Thrift Store 1211 E Race Ave, Searcy, United States

The Run for Hope 5K benefits Hope Cottage, a domestic violence shelter in Searcy, Arkansas. Established in 1996, the shelter has since been a source of hope for survivors of […]

Run for Autism

Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Run for Autism is the first annual run, 8K and 1 mile fun run in Fort Smith, Arkansas benefiting The Griffin Promise Autism Center (GPAC). It is the mission of […]

Whitney’s Race 2025

U.S. Marshalls Museum 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United States

Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To […]

Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot

Clark Auditorium 2300 Prince St., Conway, United States

We are so excited to announce the 43rd Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting […]

5th Annual Loaf & Sole 5k

Genesis Church 205 MLK Blvd, Fayetteville, United States

Join us for the 5th annual The Loaf and Sole 5k! Loafie has left his padawan days behind and has ascended to the rank of master in fighting food insecurity. […]

Bryant Rotary Duck Derby Dash 5k

Mills Park 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant, United States

Duck Derby Dash 5K sponsored by Entergy! Join us for this flat and fast double loop race at Mills Park in Bryant. All proceeds benefit the Bryant Rotary Kids Closet, […]

32nd Annual Mayhawlin’ 5K

Newton House Museum 510 N. Jackson, El Dorado, United States

Join us for the 32nd Annual Mayhawlin' 5K Run and Walk! This race is sponsored by Murphy USA and hosted by the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society. This year's race […]

Mount Magazine Trail Run

Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center Greenfield Recreation Area, Havana, AR, United States

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 […]

Miles for Mary Ann

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a special Run/Walk event to remember our friend, Mary Ann Hansen.  We will be meeting at Two Rivers Park. The course will progress along the River Trail around […]

Feel the Burn Trail Runs

Burns Park - Boy Scout Trailhead 4700 Joe K. Poch Dr,, North Little Rock, AR, United States

The Feel The Burn Trail Runs include 10K, 30K, and 50K distances through the dense yet scenic forests of Burns Park, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This year we […]

Catsmacker Trail Run

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

Participation is limited, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also […]

Run for a Vet 5K/1M Race

Lee Creek Park 199 North 1st Street, Van Buren, United States

11th Annual Run for a Vet 5K/1M.

Good Ol’ Days Festival 5K in Downtown Mount Ida

Downtown Mount Ida 338 Whittington Street, Mount Ida, United States

Join us for the annual Good Ol' Days 5k in Downtown Mount Ida, Arkansas! An old fashioned event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes an improved […]

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