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Kaundart Racing 5k

Lake Fayetteville Pavilion 1153 Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, United States

In honor of our daughter Olivia, we have joined with Addie Ray Racing in Chattanooga, TN to create a space for differently-abled athletes to participate in local races. We are continually raising funds to purchase racing wheelchairs and other equipment so ALL athletes can be part of the amazing running community here in Northwest Arkansas. […]

Kaundart Racing 5k

Lake Fayetteville Pavilion 1153 Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, United States

In honor of our daughter Olivia, we have joined with Addie Ray Racing in Chattanooga, TN to create a space for differently-abled athletes to participate in local races. We are continually raising funds to purchase racing wheelchairs and other equipment so ALL athletes can be part of the amazing running community here in Northwest Arkansas. […]

Danville Little Johns Color Run

Danville 2201 Main Street, Danville, United States

Join us for our First Annual Little Johns Color Run. This will be a fun run, but we will have awards for the Top 3 male and female runners. All participants will receive a Color Run t-shirt. Participants will be sprayed with colored water throughout the race and we will have a group color toss […]

Danville Little Johns Color Run

Danville 2201 Main Street, Danville, United States

Join us for our First Annual Little Johns Color Run. This will be a fun run, but we will have awards for the Top 3 male and female runners. All participants will receive a Color Run t-shirt. Participants will be sprayed with colored water throughout the race and we will have a group color toss […]

White River H2GoRun!

Southland Park 1850 Chaney Dr, Batesville, United States

Join us for the 2nd White River H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Batesville, AR! Participants will enjoy a beautiful two-mile route that begins and ends at Riverside Park. Every runner and walker will receive a participant bag and t-shirt to commemorate the experience. We can only guarantee specific sizes to those registered by August […]

White River H2GoRun!

Southland Park 1850 Chaney Dr, Batesville, United States

Join us for the 2nd White River H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Batesville, AR! Participants will enjoy a beautiful two-mile route that begins and ends at Riverside Park. Every runner and walker will receive a participant bag and t-shirt to commemorate the experience. We can only guarantee specific sizes to those registered by August […]

Donot Stop 5K/10K

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual Donot Stop 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal […]

Donot Stop 5K/10K

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual Donot Stop 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal […]

Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 1 | BELLA VISTA ENDURO

Sugar Creek Center 22 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista, United States

With over 100 miles of trails, Bella Vista boasts an array of adrenaline-fueled experiences to properly kick off the 2024 Arkansas Enduro Series. From the technical limestone ledges along the Back 40 to the steep slopes of Little Sugar, expect a variety of exciting stages with bluff line views of the caves, creeks, and lakes […]

Run the Ville

Dupree Park 1700 South Redmond Road, Jacksonville, United States

It's officially the 11th Year of FestiVille in Jacksonville, and we've decided to bring it back to the heart of our community - Five Points on Main Street!  Join us for Labor Day Weekend, August 31st for our City Festival, and specifically for our Run the Ville 5K Walk / Run! Our Run the Ville […]

43rd Annual ARK 5K Classic

Crystal Hill Elementary School 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United States

We look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 31, 2024, for our 43rd Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director We will continue with the option of  tank or t-shirt as your give […]

SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K

Marion Recreational Complex 3821 Complex Road, Marion, United States

Join us for the 3rd Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K honoring Staff Sergeant Taylor Hoover, killed in action saving others in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 26, 2021 . There will be live music, food trucks, merchandise vendors, inflatables for kids, and more! Special exhibits honoring our military will also be in attendance including the Bennett […]

Tour de Salvation

Hot Springs Farmer's & Artisans Market 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, United States

**HELMET REQUIRED ***EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN AND GET BIB#’s FROM REGISTRATION TABLE MORNING OF RIDE Thanks for your interest in Tour de Salvation! Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats […]

Hincapie Gran Fondo

Thaden School 410 SE Staggerwing Lane, Bentonville

Join George for an epic weekend of riding in the "cycling Mecca" of the country! Bentonville, Arkansas is a must-visit cycling destination that not only has top-tier roads, gravel, and trails to ride, but also a vibrant and fun city to explore, dine, and unwind in after a long day on the bike. Whether you […]

Event Series Arkansas NICA Series

Arkansas NICA Race 1 – Plateau Region

Sager Creek 2000 Villa View Dr., Siloam Springs, United States

One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]

Outrun Addiction 5K

18 CR 458 18 CR 458, Mountain Home, United States

Care Center Ministries Mountain Home presents the Outrun Addiction 5K and 1 Mile Walk.

SouthArk Outdoor Expo Hero 5k Run/Walk Run for the Heroes

El Dorado Conference Center 311 South West Ave., El Dorado, United States

Real heroes, ordinary people, extraordinary courage. The SouthArk Outdoor Expo will once again host the Hero 5k Run/Walk sponsored by South Arkansas Regional Hospital.  Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged to come out and participate in a supportive and fun 5K event that honors our military and first responders. […]

DeGray Lake Triathlon

DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas...the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon.  NEW CATEGORY:  COLLEGIATE SPRINT DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in […]

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas – September Public Meeting

Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Road 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, United States

Please join us for food and fellowship at the BACA September public meeting. Dave Roberts and Finley Vinson of Crafton Tull will be presenting Metroplan's Safety Action Plan for Central Arkansas. Find out about plans to make our streets and transportation, in general, safer for local citizens and visitors.

Trail Work Day – Boyle Park

Boyle Park Pavilion 3 Leander Dr., Little Rock, United States

Save the Date - more information when available.

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