Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

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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 […]

UCAPS Who Let The Dogs Out 5K

Healthworks 304 North Madison, El Dorado, AR, United States

Join us for the UCAPS Who Let The Dogs Out 5K Run and 1 Mile walk.  The proceeds will help feed, medicate, and find homes for the abused and abandoned […]

Western Arkansas Runners Global Running Day

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

Come out and celebrate Global Running Day by running with Western Arkansas Runners!!! Get pumped and get those legs moving as the first Wednesday in June is Global Running Day […]

The Big (Trail) Run Presented by Brooks

Western Hills Park 5207 Western Hills Ave, Little Rock, United States

On June 5, all Fleet Feet locations will participate in the The Big Run, a nationwide event coinciding with Global Running Day. We will  be running on one of the […]

World Championship Running of the Tubs

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

For over a century, visitors from all over the world have flocked to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas to bathe in our thermal waters. But what happens when you take […]

Live Well 5K Run/Walk

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

The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of […]

Festival on the Ridge 5K

Poinsett County Court House Square 401 Market Street, Harrisburg, United States

Festival on the Ridge 5K Walk-Run Harrisburg, AR.  June 7th, 2025, starting at 8 AM on the Court House Square.  USATF Certified Course #AR23001WJT.  Distance is 5km.  Age and Gender […]

$5 5K

Fit.1 905 South St., Mountain Home, United States

Pirate Perry Events & Fit.1 are ready to give back to our local running community....we just want to get everyone together for a 5K, have some fun, and reuse some race goodies!

Cotter Bridge Ultra

Cotter Schools 181 Mabel St., Cotter, AR, United States

Formerly known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, we present you the Cotter Bridge Ultra. A one of a kind event that blends our previous format with a unique concept. […]

Arkansas Runner 2M

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, United States

All entry fees will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to […]

Pink Tomato 5k

First State Bank of Warren 104 S Main St, Warren, United States

Come join us for a great time in downtown Warren Arkansas. This is a very long-standing event and a shining moment of the Pink Tomato Festival. The course goes right […]

River City Run/Walk 5K

Burns Park Soccer Complex 1 Tournament Drive, North Little Rock, United States

For 21 years River City Ministry of Pulaski County has been running to support our goal of feeding, housing, and providing medical, dental, vision, and spiritual care for the homeless, […]

Grandma’s House Ice Cream Social 5K

Berryville Public Square 112 Public Square, Berryville, United States

Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with […]

Grandma’s House Ice Cream Social 5K

Berryville Public Square 112 Public Square, Berryville, United States

Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with […]

Harvest Hustle 5K

Bo Brook Farms 13810, Combee Lane, Roland, United States

 Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms!  Get ready for an evening of running, music, and fun at the Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms! Whether you're racing or just there for the party, this […]

Espresso Run/Ride

Phat Tire Bike Shop 3775 Mall Ave, Fayetteville, United States

Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 6th Annual Espresso Run is a fun, social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, […]

Liv Fit Freedom Color Run

Johnson County Historical Society 139 W Main St, Clarksville, United States

Join us for the Liv Fit Freedom Color Run 5K! Walk or Run! This high-energy community event is celebrating fitness, freedom, and fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting […]

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth 5K

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center West 9th Street, Little Rock, United States

The 4th Annual Juneteenth 5K run/walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as well as to see many of the city’s African American […]

Rat Race 5k

Green Forest Hight School 800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue, Green Forest, United States

The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17. Race […]

The SoMa Main Street Mile

SOMA District Little Rock S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for the SoMa Main Street Mile - a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and life! Run under the dazzling lights of SoMa Main Street, with a thrilling lineup […]

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