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Minuteman Day will be held again at Camp Robinson! This is a fun-filled day designed for the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard to engage with the local community through various events. We cannot wait to host you on this open base day! Open 5K Trail Run is a combination of road and trail across […]
Come out and join us for the 7th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas on Saturday, September 14th! If you’re brave enough to run through a cemetery at night with the chance of bumping into a few Zombies, then this race is for you! Participants will travel through a local cemetery […]
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. […]
Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? GRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful. It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow, we promise! The race is a fun run so is FREE […]
Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM Location: Walmart AMP – Choctaw Plaza; Rogers, AR The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 21st at the Walmart AMP! Kick off the 2024 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas! The race route will start and finish in the […]
A Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society, and hosted in partnership with the Mississippi County of Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commision's Cancer Coalition. Will include a timed 5k and optional color fun run. T-shirts and lunch included, and followed by a vendor expo focused on cancer awareness and prevention, including free […]
We are excited that you will be joining us for a Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk! Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Shirts guaranteed for those registering […]
The 15th Annual East End Sizzler “Stride to End Childhood Cancer” is a 5K and 10K in held in the small community of East End, AR put on by the Little Rock South Lions Club. Registration for the race will begin at 7:00 am and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. The […]
Here’s the Down & Dirty . . . Created for those who think a little differently about this runnin’ stuff. Definitely NOT your average 5K, the Mud Run is for those with an adventuresome spirit. Participants run, walk, skip, trot and even cavort through our 5K(ish – please refer to helpful hints section for the […]
Hi my name is DariAne Lewis vice president of Local Mpact. My Husband Trae and I are so excited to bring to you the 4th annual Onyx Ledger Memorial 5k. Onyx Ledger was our little boy who was born a bit to soon to survive at 22 weeks gestation. Local Mpact is a Non Profit […]
2024 MJ's Stampede Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 21 Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 9 and $40 after September 9 through day of race Participant Packet Pick-Up, Friday, September 20, […]
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends […]
The 5th Annual Disaster Dash Run/Walk 5k will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The race will begin and end at Murray Park, Pavilion #2 located at 5900 Rebsamen Park Road, Little Rock. Race start is 8:30 am. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, goody bag, and official race time. T-shirt Deadline: August 31, […]
The Little Rock Teal Trot is a 5K fun run dedicated to supporting the Tina Head Ovarian Cancer Foundation's mission to advance the fight against ovarian cancer. This event brings together runners, walkers, and supporters from all walks of life to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research. Proceeds from the Little Rock Teal […]
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. […]
Chile Pepper Mission Statement We inspire and support Northwest Arkansas youth cross country teams, promoting the benefit of exercise, healthy lifestyle, teamwork and lifelong sport. Race Proceeds Distributed to Northwest Arkansas High School Cross Country Programs Race proceeds are given to public high school cross country programs in the four counties of Northwest Arkansas (Benton, […]
Just in time for fall running season, Run with the Knights 5k is back! We are super excited to return with our annual 5k to help support taking our students go to 5th grade camp. The USATF certified course will take you through Historic Downtown Van Buren. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and packet […]
3.1 miles Fun Fast Family Fun 1K kids fun run
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy's Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 28! This fast and flat 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Arch and Spring streets. The Funnel Cake 5k will be professionally chip timed! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to […]
To kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness month, #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation is hosting the 12th Annual Paint the Town Pink on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. with a family friendly 5k Color Run/Walk through the beautiful downtown El Dorado. Our theme this year is Continuing the Fight! Unfortunately this year due to conflicts with timers […]
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