Arkansas Outside

Run Unicorn Run - Magic Mile Fun Run, 5K & 10K
2025-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 125 Spring St, 125 Spring St, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
Gallop Through the Enchanted Hills of Downtown Eureka Springs
Lace up your shoes and join us for a race like no other—where the hills and valleys of Downtown Eureka Springs set the stage for a celebration of movement, community, and individuality! Whether you’re conquering the Magic Mile, tackling the 5K, or embracing the challenge of the 10K, this event is about more than just speed—it’s about joy, connection, and the spirit of participation. Here, every step is a victory. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, your presence makes this race special. Together, let’s celebrate our diverse journeys, support one another, and turn every mile into a moment of magic!

Light The Darkness 5k
2025-09-22 06:30 - 07:30 | Brookland, 2646 Craighead 907 Road, Brookland, 72417, United States
Join Us for the 1st Annual Light The Darkness 5K!
We invite you to be a part of something truly meaningful — the very first Light The Darkness 5K, a community event dedicated to honoring and remembering those we’ve lost to suicide. This special run/walk is a time to come together in support, compassion, and hope.
Whether you’re running in memory of a loved one, walking alongside friends who have experienced loss, or simply showing your support for mental health awareness, your presence makes a difference.
Let’s light the darkness together — one step, one story, one heart at a time.

Dirt Movement - Hillfolk Hootenanny
2025-09-27 - 2025-09-28 | Beard and Lady Inn, 411 E Front Ave, Chester, 72934, United States
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt.
Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much as possible by all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose—get outside and move.
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 all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose – get outside and move.
What else do we all have in common? We love to eat (a lot), drink (beer or buch), and be merry (rock out to local music).
Format
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a two-day festival with rides, runs, food, music, creek swims, and community! We have built the weekend so that you have multiple opportunities to participate in rides and runs while not missing an opportunity to sit on a log and listen to some live music with a cold beverage in hand. You can choose to participate in one, two, or three of the cycling and running events throughout the weekend. You also have the option to skip the bike and runs and just camp out, listen to music, and have some great food!
Unpaved Runs
This isn’t your classic race! On Saturday morning, we host a run on various unpaved surfaces over a number of distances. There may be creek crossings and an obstacle or two in your way, so be ready. Anything is possible!
Gravel Rides
There will be a 15-mile shake-out ride on Saturday afternoon to allow riders to loosen up before taking on Sunday’s epic routes. And we don’t use the word epic lightly – just look at those elevation profiles. Enjoy the climb the locals have lovingly named “Booger Hill”. She’s a beaut.
Artist Point Climb
The Artist Point Climb is one of the unique bike events for the weekend. This 13-mile paved climb takes you up 1,500 feet to an amazing view of the Ozark Mountains and Lake Fort Smith. This event is part of The Chester Challenge. Participation in the Artist Point Climb is included with registering for any of Sunday’s gravel rides.
The Chester Challenge
The Chester Challenge is the pinnacle event of the weekend. Anyone who completes a run, the Artist Point climb, and a route on Sunday’s gravel day will receive this prestigious award.

Funnel Cake 5k
2025-09-27 08:00 - 09:30 | Stotts Family Pharmacy, 101 West Arch Ave, Searcy, 72143, United States
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy’s Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 27! 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 participate! All registered 5k participants will receive a voucher for a free funnel cake! Not ready for a 5K? No problem! Register for the Cotton Candy Classic 1-mile event and receive a voucher for a free cotton candy. There is also a virtual option for those who would like to participate but are unable to attend. Virtual runners receive a race shirt too!
The Funnel Cake 5K is only $30 if you register by August 31. From September 1- 26 registration is $35 per entry. Race day registration is available for $40 from 6:30-7:30 Saturday morning. The Cotton Candy Classic is only $20 by August 31 and $25 from September 1-26. Race day registration is available for $30 from 6:30-7:30 Saturday morning. Register by September 13 to guarantee your shirt size.
Special Thanks to our presenting sponsors, Brian Maddox State Farm, Main Street Searcy, and ARcare!
For more information about Get Down Downtown, follow the Main Street Searcy Facebook Page or go to https://getdowndowntown.com

The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event
2025-09-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Lonoke Historic Train Depot, 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, 72086, United States
Join us in supporting children in need by registering for The Great 5K Pumpkin Run Event.
This event will take place at the Train Depot in Lonoke that offers a professionally chip-timed race and a 1 mile family fun run. The course takes runners, walkers and trotters on a USATF certified course winding its way throughout Lonoke neighborhoods that loops back to the Finish Line.
The cost for the in-person event is $30 per person if registering before 11:59 p.m. EST on August 15th, and price increases to $35 until (additional increase in fees for same-day registration) and $10 (same-day registration fees increase) for the 1M Family Trot. Proceeds from all events benefit foster children housed at Lonoke Open Arms.
Registration Fee includes chipped-bib and an event shirt.
1M Family Trotters will receive a shirt, pumpkin and a participation medal at the Finish Line.
We offer a Virtual Run option for those that cannot make it to the event.
Packet Pick Up:
Packet Pick Up and Registration : We are offering early packet pickup at Rock City Running in Little Rock on Thursday, September 26th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. We will have packet pickup on Friday, 4-7pm at the Train Depot in Lonoke. We encourage you to pick up your packet early.You may pick up for others with a copy or picture of their photo ID. All other packets will be picked up by participants on Race Day between 6:30-7:45 am at the Packet Pick Up table by the Start Line.
*Race day registration will be available race day.
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your bib. *Please wear the race bib front facing in the torso area.
Race Day Order of Events:
Packet Pick Up or Registration 6:30am – 7:45am
Please be at the Start Line by 7:45am
Pre-race announcements begin at 7:45am
JROTC Color Guard and National Anthem will be sung at 7:50am
5K Race will start at 8:00am
Awards Ceremony begins at 9:00am
1M Family Trot will start at 9:30am
Fall Fest will kick off after the Awards Ceremony.
Recovery snacks and drinks are at the Finish Line.
PLEASE NOTE: PortaPotties are located at the StartLine. Bathrooms inside the venue will be closed.
Parking:
Parking is available in and around the venue. Also at Lonoke First State Bank across the street at 101 S Center Street, Lonoke, AR 72086 and Lonoke High School at 405 W Academy St, Lonoke, AR 72086 a couple of blocks from the Start Line.
We thank you for your participation and support! All proceeds go directly to serving children in need.
We look forward to seeing you at the Start Line!

NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk NWA
2025-09-27 08:30 - 11:30 | Veterans Memorial Park, 4451 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
The NAMI Arkansas 5K Run/Walk to End the Stigma raises funds for NAMI Arkansas programs that support, educate, and advocate for those affected by mental illness. It also provides a place to celebrate and honor those living with mental health issues and remember those with a mental health condition who have passed on.
The End The Stigma 5K is the sole fundraiser hosted by NAMI Arkansas annually – please consider including a donation when you register.
NAMI Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state.
To learn more about NAMI Arkansas, visit NAMIarkansas.org You can also call 1-501-661-1548 or 1-800-844-0381.

On Our Way 5k
2025-09-27 18:30 - 20:30 | The Peach Pit, 139 W. Main St., Clarksville, 72830, United States
On Our Way to Ending Sexual Violence 5K Glow Run/Walk
Sponsored by Ozark Rape Crisis Center
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Details:
· Check-in/Registration: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
· Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
· All ages welcome
Entry fees:
· Early Registration: $20 Adults / $10 Children on/before – September 12th
· $25 for Adults and $15 for Children after September 12th
· Registration forms may be picked up at Ozark Rape Crisis Center or request on-line at ORCC.Advocate@gmail.com
For more information or to register contact Kesha Boen, Ozark Rape Crisis Center at: (479) 754-6869, or ORCC.Advocate@gmail.com.
If mailing registration form and payment, please send to: Ozark Rape Crisis Center 307 East Main, Suite A Clarksville, AR 72830
Proceeds will benefit Ozark Rape Crisis Center
