The Triple C at Woolly Hollow
2025-12-06 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, 72058, United States
This is an annual trail race in memory of Curtis Colt Childress, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 26, 2024. The race distances are 10, 4, and 1 miles through the trails at Woolly Hollow State Park. All proceeds will go to the Cabugcayan Mission/Biliran Church of Christ in the Philippines, which is where Curtis’s wife, Ruby, and daughter, Curtlyn, live. Donations are appreciated!
The Triple C takes place on the first Saturday of December because Curtis was born on December 6th. Curtis loved children and never met a stranger in his life, so the 1 mile fun run/walk is set up for children or anyone else who doesn’t want to run or just wants a short trail experience.
The 10 miles course takes place along a short paved section at the back of the park and follows the Enders Fault Mountain Bike Trail, ending at the top of the dirt access road in the Enders Fault gravel parking lot. The 4 miles course begins on the paved road by the pavilion, follows the Huckleberry Trail through the woods and along a short section of the main paved road, runs by the falls, around the lake, up the dirt access road, and finishes in the Enders Fault gravel parking lot. The 1 mile course begins on pavement just past the pavilion, runs through the gravel Enders Fault parking lot, down the dirt access road with a turnaround back to the finish in the gravel parking lot. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers of the 10 and 4 miles courses.
This race is great for beginner trail runners, those more experienced runners who want to hit a PR on shorter courses, anyone looking to get in a solid training race for something bigger, and anyone else who just wants to support our cause by spending some time in nature and getting awesome swag, to boot! We hope to see everyone out there with us, can’t wait to meet new faces, and are so excited to be honoring the memory of Curtis by doing something he loved in the Park that was an integral part of his life.
Woolly Hollow is a leave no trace state park. Trash bags will be available at aid stations, and there will be two, one on the 10 miler around 4.5 miles and on the 4 miler before the waterfall. Please stash your trash!
IN-PERSON REGISTRATIONS AFTER 11/6/25 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. VIRTUAL REGISTRATIONS AFTER 11/6/25 WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT OR MEDAL. Virtual packets will be mailed after the final completion date of 12/31/25.

Murfreesboro 4th Annual Diamond Jingle 5K Color Run
2025-12-06 08:00 - 11:30 | Cassatot Community College, 325 West Main Street, Murfreesboro, 71953, United States
4th Annual Diamond Jingle 5K Color Run —
Join us on December 6th here in Murfreesboro, AR for the 2025 Diamond Jingle 5K Color Run! This 5K was created to help support local charities. Our mission is to help raise funds to enrich these charities and grow!

Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k
2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Eagle Mountain, 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, 72501, United States
The race is being held to honor the memory of Garrett Yeager beloved friend, son, brother and father. All proceeds will be donated in his memory to Special Olympics of Batesville and New Hope Refuge. New Hope Refuge is a faith based and Christ centered program for women who are struggling with substance abuse issues.
The race course you get a little bit of everything. Starting out in the beautiful Eagle Mountain neighborhood for the 5k. The half marathon will continue over to the beautiful campus of Lyon College, once at Lyon you will jump on the 3/4 mile trail section of the course, upon exiting the trail you will run the country roads leading back to the main highway to work your way back to Eagle Mountain.
Each participant will receive a finishers medal and race hoodie. Race registration will cut off on November 30th to be guaranteed a hoodie. Packet pickup will be race morning starting at 630 until 7:45.
Cancellation Policy
If the race is cancelled all entries will be deferred to the 2025 race. Sorry, no refunds.

LOViT Trail Marathon
2025-12-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Shangri La Resort, Nature Trail, Mt Ida, AR, 71957, United States
hangri La is located 25 miles west of Hot Springs and 12 miles east of Mount Ida off of Hwy 270. You will turn onto Shangri-La Drive and make the first left which is OLD HWY 270. Look for signs posted for the run. Registration will be set up 500 ft down OLD HWY 270. Parking will be at that location and along the road.

The course will be on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, a single track foot path. This contains no significant creek crossings.
Aid: There will be a total of 6 aid stations set up along the trail; all will have water and Gatorade, along with various goodies. Drop bag service will be available.
There is no application or entry fee. There will be a waiver to sign and a can for donations to cover run expenses.
Please keep your own time and check in at the finish.
Race Director: Steve Campbell
Check out more information on the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail http://lakeouachitavistatrail.com/WP/

Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
This holiday run will be held at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith. Start and Finish will be at the Ben Geren Community Safe Shelter. Timed by Jaymax Race Timing. This run will benefit Project Compassion’s Hearts of Gold Christmas gifts program for Nursing Home residents without friends and family. Medals for 5K top 3 in each category and finisher medals. Register now for t-shirt and goodie bag. Register by Nov. 21 for guaranteed t-shirt size. Wear your Santa Hats, Reindeer Antlers/Red Noses, Ugly sweaters, and Jingle Bells!
Honor Dr. Stein by bringing new, non-skid socks to donate to nursing home residents.
This event is celebrating the life of Dr. Eric J. Stein. He was a champion for the elderly, and for pets – especially dogs. He was an ambassador of cheer, humor, and encouragement everywhere he went, a courageous advocate for the less fortunate, a passionate Board member for Project Compassion, and a loyal, life-long friend to those lucky enough to know him. He adored his family. He was an outstanding optometrist who truly enjoyed treating his patients. He also loved Hearts of Gold! Come out, have fun, and help us celebrate a life well lived. The Stein family is grateful for all who support this event in honor of Eric and they ask everyone to remember residents in long term care at the holidays and everyday.

36 Hours of Black Bear
2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Shores Lake
This is a free, donation based “fun run” put on by RD N. Johnson and Assistant RD S. Turner. This is basically like any training run you would do on your own. Only difference, we’re feeding you. A donation jar to cover food and drinks will be at the start/finish or you can email us at haremountain100@gmail.com if you want to donate when you sign up.
Race date and time:
The 36 Hours of Black Bear starts at 9:20am, the 15 miler starts at 9am.
A loop course on the Shores Lake/White Rock spur of the Ozark Highlands Trail, starting and finishing at Shores Lake Recreation Area. It is all on trail.
Each loop is approximately 15 miles and over 3500 feet of elevation gain (so the 15 miler is 15 with 3500). If someone can do 8 loops in 36 hours, that’s ~ 120 miles and over 28,000 feet of elevation gain.
At the start/finish at Shores Lake we will have bonfires, camping, food, beverages and a really good time.
This year, the event is limited to 15 runners (combined distances).
There is only one winner of the 36 Hours.
Details
Runners will alternate directions with each loop. The run will begin with a CW loop (15 milers do one CW loop). The next loop will be CCW. Loop 3 CW and so on. On the first lap, runners will most likely do the White Rock Rim trail. If this is something we make part of the course, we will ask that you not most of the rim trail. It is on a bluff.
All other loops will just be to the OHT TH parking at the top and turn around.
We’ll have a couple of tents and food at Shores Lake. I suggest you camp there and have all of the gear and your favorite foods too. Just in case we might not have your tummy’s favorite.
We’ll have quesadillas, avocados, peanut butter, maybe pizza, sodas, tailwind, chips, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, etc. We will not have gels for this event.
Please bring lots of light. We would like for you to have 2 sources on you if you are doing night loops.
You should prepare for warm or cold daytime temps and chilly nighttime temps. We suggest blister kits, rain gear, anti chafing cream, extra shoes, etc.
There will be one major aid station at the start/finish at Shores Lake. Runners will retrieve something at the TH at White Rock on every loop they complete. Fifteen milers will do the same. There are 2 county road crossings, one on the West side and one on the East. There will be light aid at those intersections. As in, water. We cannot leave food unattended like we had panned due to recent bear activity.
The start/finish at Shores Lake has camping.
This loop is the final portion of the Hare Mountain 100, 50 and 60k. So, a great little taste of the course if you are looking to run HM this fall.

Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk
2025-12-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Gatling Park, 2325 Tyler Street, Conway, 72034, United States
We, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc the Epsilon Alpha Lamda Chapter seated in Conway, Arkansas started the Inaugural movement last year. This year, we’re keeping it running…
The 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun Run & Walk is back — the same event that made history as the First Founders Day Fun Run in Arkansas!
Meet us December 6th at 9:30am in Gatling Park for good vibes, community, and community causes that matters.
Early Bird Special ends Nov 12th | Pet Friendly | Proceeds support the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and Faulkner County Scholarships!!

NARMC Santa Shuffle Fun Run 2025
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, 620 N. Main Street, Harrison, 72601, United States
WE’RE BACK FOR OUR 7th YEAR!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 6, as we launch the Holiday season with our 7th Annual NARMC Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk. Embrace the joy of giving this year while creating lasting memories. Consider starting a new holiday tradition with friends and family!
We’ll begin at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, where you can walk or jog alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus down Harrison’s Main Street and around our historic town square, all while being serenaded by Christmas music and cheered on by Santa’s helpers!
Once you cross the finish line, Santa’s elves will welcome you with a limited-edition Santa Shuffle medal around your neck, then you can head over to Santa’s sweet shop for some hot cocoa and cookies. This will be a day to remember!
Simply donate a new child’s toy and you will receive a FREE Santa Suit (coat, pants, hat, belt and a beard) to wear the day of the race. This event is for ALL ages.
OVER 1,000 GIFTS GIVEN LAST YEAR TO CHILDREN IN OUR FIVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA!!
We hope you will join us in person this year but if you are unable to attend and would still like to have a part in bringing joy to a child’s life this Christmas, then join us as a Virtual Santa! Drop off toys at the times indicated below or make a donation here to make a difference.
Gifts do not need to be wrapped. Gifts should be for children between ages birth – 12th grade.
All the toys will be given to organizations in the five counties that NARMC serves. Make lasting memories and help make a child’s Christmas special this year by joining us for the Santa Shuffle!

Mena Winterfest Reindeer Fun Run/Walk
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Janssen Park, Mena, AR
Join us for a 2k Fun Run/Walk for the entire family. Wear a holiday themed costume or an “ugly” Christmas sweater and enjoy the scenic winter sites at Janssen Park. Join us as we kickoff the holiday with the last Fun Run/Walk of the year!
This event is not timed.
Please consider bringing a toy to donate to Toys for Tots and help fill Santa’s Sleigh for the children of Polk County!

The Merry Mile
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Mystic Creek, 191 Club House Drive, El Dorado, 71730, United States
Wear your ugly sweaters and please join El Dorado Service League for a family friendly 5k Walk/Run!
Date: Saturday, December 06, 2025
Location: Mystic Creek | El Dorado, AR
Registration (begins at 4:00 pm): $35/adult | $20/kid *DISCOUNT IS APPLIED WHEN ENTERING AGE AT REGISTRATION*
Race starts at 5:00 and is expected to end by 8:00 PM

Harbor of Heroes Mile Run
2025-12-07 06:00 - 08:00 | Spring Lake Park, 4303 N Park Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75501, United States
Harbor of Heroes Mile Run is a one-mile mission in memory of the Pearl Harbor’s fallen. It’s also the first Slow Misfit “Mission” to help get us started up!
MISSION BRIEF: Harbor of Heroes Mile RUN
Date: Sunday December 7th, 2025
Location: Spring Lake Park or Virtual
Time: 0700
Distance: 1 Mile
Cost:
XP (Members Only)- 25 (Bonus 10 XP if you bring a runner)
MISSION OBJECTIVE
On December 7th, 1941 – a calm harbor was shattered, and thousands gave everything.
This December, we lace up in their honor.
The Harbor of Heroes Mile isn’t just a run – it’s a tribute.
One mile. One Purpose. One nation that remembers.
We’re calling on every Misfit to report for duty:
-Run solo or with your squad
-Wear red, white, and blue
-Carry a flag
-Run for them
HONOR THROUGH ACTION
You don’t need medals to show heart. You don’t need uniform to remember the fallen. All you need is the will to move- one mile at a time.
Tag your phots: HarborofHeroesMile and #SlowMisfits

Spirit of Syllamo
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States
Run with passion and an unbreakable spirit – the journey through the forest is rugged and beautiful.
-Rusty Harvey, Race Co-founder & Finisher
Distances
100 Miles
35 Miles
10k
(Note – we measure distances in “ishes”)
Lodging
Numerous options within a 20 minute drive, including some spots at the Start/Finish.
Terrain
Highly maintained singletrack trails that are rugged, rocky, steep, and densely forested. There’s lots of water crossings. Depending on rain, creeks could be completely dry or waist deep. Safety will always be considered. In a single mile, runners may cross a creek, climb a mountain, traverse boulders, and flow through smooth trail.
Aid
Aid stations for this event can range from 5 to 13+ miles apart. It offers both relief and requires strategy by the runners as they are not spaced evenly apart.
Standard Syllamo Events Menu:
Hydration: Electrolyte mix, ginger ale, Coca-Cola, and water
Sports Nutrition: various gels or chews
Solid Foods: Sandwiches, fruit, pickles, chips, candy (hard and/or chocolate)
Cooked/Warm Foods: Commonly prepared by our wonderful volunteers
We do not supply NSAIDS or other pain relievers.
All aid stations will have basic first aid.
Swag, Post Race, and Awards
Standard Syllamo Events Swag includes a race shirt, stickers, and some giveaways from sponsors. Every event offers hats and other items available for purchase.
All Syllamo Events offer a lively, family friendly atmosphere with food, music, and activities. Meals are provided for all runners and extra meals are available for family/friends.
Spirit of Syllamo awards are custom made and substantial.
35 mile finishers receive a laser engraved award.
100 mile finisher receive a large laser engraved award and belt buckle.
Both distances receive a finishers magnet.
Should you DNF, you earn a glittery DNF bumper sticker. No judgements if you aspire to earn one, but maybe some side eye.

Jingle Jog
2025-12-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Peoples Bank – Magnolia, 500 North Jackson, Magnolia, 71753, United States
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County

The White Elephant 5k & 1 Mile
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Fayettevile Square, 1 W Center St., Fayetteville, 72701, United States
“White Elephant” gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Harps Food Store – Greenwood, 301 W. Center Street, Greenwood, 72936, United States
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run
5K Run
December 13, 2025
Registration is online only
Race Starts at 9:00 am (No entries will be accepted after 8:45 am)
Registration is $35
Early registration is $25 (by 11:59pm November 29th)
T-Shirt to the first 100 to pre register
Early package pickup Friday Dec 12, 1pm to 6 pm at the Chamber office, 16 Townsquare
Check in at the Greenwood Youth Building(only if you did not pick up day before) 8-8:45 am
#2 W. Center (Corner of Main and Center)

Mount Nebo Bench Trail Run
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, 72834, United States
4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.

Christmas on the Fourche Fun Run
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Perryville, 310 W. Main Street, Perryville, 72126, United States
Bring your Christmas Spirit and your Running Shoes and join us for our First Christmas on the Fourche 5K Fun Run.

Lights the Way 5K
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Anstaff Soccer Complex, 202 Old Stonewall Rd, Harrison, 72601, United States
Light the Way is a fundraiser to help purchase solar street lights to light the walking and Jogging track around the soccer complex. The city will mount the lights on already existing poles.

Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile
2025-12-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Cave City Middle School, 711 N. Main Street, Cave City, 72521, United States
DESCRIPTION – This is a 2 mile race through town that starts at the Cave City Middle School and runs down Highway 167 to the Stop light on Center where it turns right and finishes on the scenic backstreets of Cave City through Matlock Road. Highway 167 will be a closed course featuring a huge crowd that will be set for the Christmas Parade as our runners lead the way for the annual Christmas Parade. After the race there will be an after party that all the runners are invited to at the Cave City Middle School.
Race entry fees include a T-Shirt and runners in the following age groups will receive an award. Top 3 male and Top 3 female overall. Age Group Categories (Top 3 Male and Female in each age group) 0-9; 10-14; 15-19; 20 – 29; 30 – 39; 40 – 49; 50 – 59; 60 – 69; 70+
PARKING:
Parking is allowed at the Elementary School, In the lots between the Elementary and Middle School, the Softball/Baseball Gravel Lot or the Lot by the Tennis Courts off Terrie Street.
BENEFICIARY
This race will support the Cave City High School Senior Class. The proceeds will help to raise funds for the 2026 Graduation.
LOCATION
The race starts and finishes at the Cave City Middle School. Please park in the Middle or Elementary Parking lot and be mindful of the parade floats that will gather.
COURSE MAP
Check the Link here to view the course: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hG17OD87w7mRZ454H90dajSyuZK2DBTV/view?usp=sharing
ENTRY FEES
$20 race fee includes race entry, T-shirt (for racers registered by November 20 after which they will be first come; first serve until gone), Cookies, and entry to the after part at the Cave City Middle School. Race day registration will begin at 3:45 PM and cut off STRICTLY at 4:45pm. Make checks payable to: Cave City School District. $25 Day of Race Registration is available (Cash or Check ONLY for day race registration).
T-SHIRTS
All runners pre-registered by November 20th will receive a T-shirt. After November 20th T-shirts will be handed out until they run out on a first come, first serve at the registration tent for anyone who signs up after November 20th or on the day of the race.. Sizes: Youth M and L and Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL. If you ARE NOT registered by November 20 there is NO GUARANTEE you will receive a shirt.

Candy Cane Course - Fayetteville
2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Orchard Park, 401 NE Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Fayetteville, 72712, United States
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-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 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/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!

5k/12k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome 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 a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (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 midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Jingle All the Way 5k and Fun Run
2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Pea Ridge City Hall, 975 Weston St., City of Pea Ridge, 72751, United States
In the spirit of giving, the City of Pea Ridge invites you to the 2nd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K and Fun Run.
Join us at City Hall for a festive run that brings the community together to support families in need. Participants are encouraged to donate new toys and/or non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to local charities just in time for the holidays.
Come run or walk with friends and family, and don’t forget to wear your ugliest sweater or favorite holiday costume! You’ll leave with great memories, new friends, and the joy of knowing you helped make the season brighter for others.
All donations will be given to a local pantry and distributed before Christmas.
Participation Medals for all, Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by age category (male and female), and overall.
Also, an award for best(?) dressed: ugly sweaters, Santa, elf, reindeer costumes encouraged!

Ho Ho Go! | Great Cross Country Race
2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00 | AR
Sign up for our 45th year of the Great Cross Country Race. This year’s theme is HO HO GO!. Dress up in your “finest” Christmas costume and enjoy frolicking around the trails in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Afterwards, cerverza, nachos and awards will be provided at a TBD location.
Whether you have been naughty or nice, don’t forget to bring a friend — as a portion of the proceeds and all of your donations will support the Pulaski Chapter of The Ozark Society in memory of our beloved Rev. Bob.
Spots are very limited and once we reach capacity, registration will be closed.
Guest will receive:

Event patch.
Food.
Photo backdrop with props.
Costume contest.
Awards ceremony.

Packet pickup is available from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

4th Annual Central Arkansas' Last Chance Run
2025-12-27 09:00 - 11:00 | War Memorial Park, 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72205
Please join local running clubs including the Arkansas Running Klub, Arkansas Ultra Running Association, Blue Rose Running Co., Cabot Country Cruisers, Conway Running Club, Fun Arkansas Running Club, Little Rock Roadrunners, River Valley Runners, Saline County Striders and the Spa Pacers on Saturday, December 27th at 9 AM for the 4th 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 in the parking lot west of the roundabout at Fair Park Blvd and Zoo Dr. There is limited parking within the park, but there is plenty of overflow parking at the nearby War Memorial Stadium.
There will be 2.5 mile marked loop around the park that participants will be welcome to run or walk as many times as they would like! There will also be a 1/2 mile kids run at 8:40 AM.
Drinks and snacks will be provided after the run in a covered pavilion and there will be a number of door prizes to be given away to registered participants that are in attendance. Many of the participating running clubs and sponsors will have tables and tents set up so you can get in your miles with old friends, and then hang out out afterwards to make some new ones!
We will also be taking online donations for the Arkansas Foodbank. We will not be accepting canned food donations this year. Donations are not required, but are encouraged. The participating running clubs will once again have a friendly competition to win the Last Chance Run Cup. See more information below.
Thank you to our sponsors and friends that have helped to make this event possible: Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix, Blue Rose Physical Therapy, Coker Fit Photographer, Fleet Feet Little Rock, Garner Timing Services, Little Rock Parks & Recreation and Rock City Running. Special thanks to Little Rock Parks & Recreation for once again allowing us to use War Memorial Park for the event!
Please note that this is a “rain or shine” event with exception for unsafe inclement weather (e.g. lightning). Those who choose to participate should recognize that the suggested route will be open to the public and part of the loop will involve running along a sidewalk of a city street with vehicular traffic. Each individual is encouraged to use appropriate caution and is responsible for his or her own safety. Additionally, if runners choose to run outside the designated loop they need to do so at their own discretion, as the streets around the park will be open to the public.

The Last Chance Cup – Benefiting Arkansas Food Bank

Currently 1 in 6 Arkansans struggle to provide enough food for their family, and 1 in 5 children in Arkansas are at risk for going hungry. As the largest hunger-relief organization in the state, The Arkansas Foodbank is the foundation in the fight against hunger. They find pathways to connect people, resources and food to reach those in need, providing dignity, hope and a brighter future for all Arkansans.
We will once again be having a friendly competition for the Last Chance Run Cup that will culminate at midnight on December 31, 2025. The winning club will be determined based on the number of meals provided per club member with every $1 donated being equal to 5 meals. In the first two years the event has raised nearly $16,000 in donations and 2,106 lbs of food were collected.. As a result more than 83,000 meals were able to be provided to Arkansans because of the generosity of our running community! Let’s continue to add to that amazing total this year!
**Please note that we will only be doing online donations via Runsignup. No food will be collected the day of the event.
Donations are not required, but are encouraged. If you are part of a club please make any cash donations by clicking on the club name below. If you aren’t part of a running club, but wish to make a donation, you can either donate on behalf of a club of your choice or visit www.arkansasfoodbank.org.

NYE Last Chance Trail Run - Corkscrew Edition
2025-12-31 07:00 - 17:00 | AR
Come join us for a fun 10 mile (or less) route on service roads around Lake Sylvia area.
Good friends. Good beverages. Bring your own snacks and beer to share.
I’m sure Charlie will have the fireball.
We will have snacks, water, beer, and laughter to share! We will have a few chair to sit in after if it is not too cold so we can all gather and discuss the year going out and the new year coming in!
ALL paces are welcome. Walkers, Joggers, Runners, Elites, Horseback riders, dogs, whatever!!
Let’s celebrate the end of the year with good people and our runderful community!!!
So — the LOCATION:
34°50’06.6″N 92°53’01.0″W
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEGyeEpvrXVB5Mq8A
Google maps will take you the HARD way — please do not take the short route. going up the corkscrew is hard on a lot of vehicles.
Recommended Route:
1. Turn on AR-324 Headed towards Lake Sylvia and the AT100 start/finish.
2. Follow that road until you hit gravel and continue forward (this is the Full moon and catsmacker route you are headed down now). This is Co Rd. 58
3. Continue on Co Rd. 58 until you hit a T in the road — Turn RIGHT onto Forest Tr 132
4. Keep on Forest Tr 132 until you get to another turn > Turn LEFT
5. After turning LEFT > keep on this road until you hit a triangle and hang another LEFT
6. Stay on this road until you get to the end of the road which is the top of the corkscrew and just about a quarter of a mile from E-Tower aid station (AT100 reference).
I will send a picture of a map in an email as we get closer to the date, I promise!!

Black Eyed Pea New Year's Run
2026-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Brookhaven, 3509 Buckingham Drive, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
The Black Eyed Pea New Year’s Day Run
Kick off 2026 at the 12th Annual Funky Faytown Family Run – The Black Eyed Pea Run/Walk!
5K • 10K • Kids Fun Run
Gather your family and friends to run in memory of someone special or race just for yourself—then enjoy steaming black-eyed peas, cornbread, and hot cocoa. Every runner gets a goofy finisher medal—the perfect New Year’s Day brag!
Trophies for first place Male and Female 5K & 10K finishers
Family-friendly fun, fresh air, and a hopeful start to the year
This year’s run benefits Parents Left Behind, supporting families after the death of a child.
Please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/14Hhmfrobwg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Kids Run starts at 9:30 AM
10K and 5K starts at 10:00 AM
Start/Finish 1591 E Winfield Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Medals for all- Trophies for overall male and female in the 5K and 10K
Prices
$30 for 5K and 10K
Kids Run $15
Not chip timed.

Resolution Run
2026-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Greene County Tech High School, 4601 Linwood Drive, Paragould, 72450, United States
The 16th 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 and walkers are welcome.
Shirts will be provided to participants as they register until sizes are gone. Encourage everyone to participate.

Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Fun Run
2026-01-03 08:00 - 16:00 | Big Fork Community Center, 6118 AR-8, Mena, AR, 71953, United States
Welcome to the 27th annual Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. Both events are on an “out-and-back” well marked course beginning and ending at the Big Fork Community Center, utilizing the Athens-Big Fork trail. Full Marathon runners will climb eight mountains twice with ~7,000′ of cumulative gain. The event is free/donation based. A minimum $25 donation is suggested to cover our costs. All proceeds over our cost will be donated to the Big Fork community Center and the Ouachita Amateur Radio Association, who help us keep our runners safe.
We will have three fully stocked aid stations. All aid stations will be fully stocked with your typical aid station fare. In addition, each of our aid captains provide their own bougie concoctions for you to enjoy. This event is free but you wouldn’t guess it based on the food offerings. Please bring your own cup or handheld because the race will be cupless this year. There will be an option to purchase a post-race meal ticket. The post race meal will be catered once again by Cheryl with the Big Fork Mall (details coming soon for race swag and meal tickets via email). Buy early because there will be no race-day meal ticket purchases and swag is pre-purchase only.
We encourage you to bring a chair, blanket and other comfort items and plan to stick around to cheer in the finishers. The community experience at the finish is one of the many things that makes this race so unique and popular.
Awards:
We will have awards for overall male and female in both the full and fun runs. We also offer unique awards to our 10 and 20 year finishers. We do not offer finish awards because this race experience is reward enough.
Aid Stations:
MARATHON RUN:
Little Missouri Trailhead
Mile 3.8 Outbound & Mile 22.4 Inbound
3:42PM Cutoff (Mile 22.4)
Blaylock Creek West Trailhead
Mile 8.5 Outbound & Mile 17.7 Inbound
10:30AM Cutoff (mile 8.5) for marathon runners
Turn Around (Forest Rd B23F – Southern Trailhead)
Mile 13.1 – the turn around
*Marathon runners may drop to the 17 mile fun run on race day. This can be a game day decision. We highly encourage all marathon runners to take a good assessment of how you are feeling when you reach Blaylock Creek (mi 8.5) and if it just isn’t your day switch to the Fun Run.
*There is an early start option for those requiring more than 8 hours. Do NOT take this option if you are capable of finishing in the 8 hour timeframe. (Early start details will be included in race email.)
*Due to the remote nature of this event, there is NO SHUTTLE SERVICE with the exception of a medical emergency. You go in on your own two feet and you come out on your own two feet. Again, this is good reason to take an honest assessment of how you are feeling when you arrive at the Blaylock Creek aid station. It can be a long and tough slog if you do not heed this warning.
17 MILE FUN RUN:
Little Missouri Trailhead
Mile 3.8 Outbound
Blaylock Creek West Trailhead – Turnaround
Mile 8.5 Outbound – Turnaround for 17 mile fun run only
Safety/Required Gear: a hydration system (handheld or bladder) and a light source (handheld or headlamp). A windbreaker or space blanket is strongly suggested but not required. Runner safety is a high priority for us. We will have HAM radio operators at every aid station and they will be in communication with us at Net Control at all times. We also have several medical entities on stand by. It is worth taking your cell phone because runners are often able to get service on the top of some of the mountain peaks. I will provide my cell number in the December runner email.
NOTE: This event is NOT for trail-newbies.
If you are not an experienced trail – or ultra-runner (or adventure racer), we happily invite you to one of the other UTS runs, BUT NOT THIS ONE. This is a difficult event on a difficult trail that presents many opportunities for one to get lost, injured, exhausted, or incapacitated–with sparse access for rescue.
Please do not be enticed into trying this run because of the difficulty warning–it is merely an honest attempt at preventing the run organizers from having to find and rescue someone ill-equipped for the event.
A cut-off time of 10:30am (2.5 hours) will be enforced at the turn-around (half-way) point for the 17-mile run. Runners reaching that point after 10:30 must turn around (–NOT proceed on the marathon course).

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, 72058, United States
The Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be held at Woolly Hollow State Park on January 10th, 2026 with a race start of 9am. This race is a benefit race for The Arrow Project.
The Arrow Project seeks to provide education, physical and spiritual projects for the betterment of the children of Honduras.
The Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on the Huckleberry Hiking Trail and the Enders Fault Mountain Bike Trail creating 13.1 unique miles of trail at the beautiful Woolly Hollow State Park.

David's Trail Endurance Run - Postponed
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Rocking Chair Resort, 278 Co Rd 763, Mountain Home, 72653, United States
Challenge Yourself
Touted as one of the toughest 50K courses out there, David’s Trail Endurance Run offers a relentless course though the Ozarks along beautiful Lake Norfork. A great mix of single and double track take you through nearly 5000 + ft. in elevation change for the 50K and which makes for a pretty awesome 25K too!
January in the Ozarks could mean sunny 45 degree weather or 10 and snowy. Races are held rain or shine, sleet or snow! Pack for anything, stay at Rocking Chair Resort, run your race, then hang out afterward. Cash purses for top male/female who break a course record, prizes, and post race grub await you at the finish!
Proud to be a race that Meet’s ATRA’s Event Standards, DTER has taken careful considerations in planning our race from [our] start to finish! Learn all about ATRA’s (American Trail Running Association’s) standards at www.trailrunner.com.
We’re Cupless!
Join us in our Going Green initiative! We’ve gone cupless! This counts for both on-course aid stations as well as post race. Bring your hand-held and fill up on us, or during registration you can purchase a HyraPak SpeedCup for $5.00
Chow Down & Drink Up!
All athletes are welcome to refuel from your Saturday run. For friends and family however, we’re selling wrist bands that enable them to eat up too. We don’t want to run out of food, so this is our measure to best guesstimate how we’ll we need to stock up!
Part of our Going Green Initiative is to reduce waste every chance we get! For the post race feast, everyone is required to bring their own plates, cups, utensils, etc. We may have some to sell, but we won’t be providing any paper or plastic goods. Thank you for helping us Go Green!
Schedule
Friday, January 23rd @ Rocking Chair Resort
5:00 pm – 7:00 – Packet pickup & on-site registration (IF NOT SOLD OUT)
Saturday, January 24th @ Rocking Chair Resort
6:30 am -9:45 – Packet pickup at Rocking Chair Resort
8:00 am – 50K start
9:00 am 25K start
10:00 am – 7K start
