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Fall Festival 5K 2025: Step Forward for the Future! Join us for the Fall Festival 5K Run/Walk 2025 on October 11th, 2025! This event welcomes everyone, from seasoned runners to families looking for a fun day. Proceeds will support the 2025 race due to no sponsors as right now. Proceeds will go to Awards, Timing, […]
We’re back for Year 2! Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer Awareness, hosted by Dr. Kim Leverett — breast cancer survivor and owner of A Kick Above: A Personal Training Studio. Kim spent 10 years as a full-time pharmacist before following her passion for fitness and wellness. She transitioned into […]
Into the Light 5K is hosted by Micah Mental Health Awareness, Inc. Make plans to lace up those running shoes and join us for a fun-filled race through De Queen, AR and help us promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. 10/10/25 | Packet Pick-Up: 7:00a - 4:00p @ Micah 6:8 Coffee Shop 10/11/25 | […]
The First Annual Help Them Stay 5K will be held in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 11, 2025. This event is presented by Cooper Land and Development. This event is hosted by King’s Ranch Ministries, a Center for Childhood Trauma Recovery and 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Jonesboro, AR. Every step of this race will help […]
Join us for this incredible, fast 5k spread out among the beautiful campus of Harding University and Harding Academy. There are two races set for this event, a 5k run and a 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds for this event go to support the Micah Rine Wellness Room, scholarships, and other programs at Harding Academy. Come […]
Project Hope Arkansas and QC Academy present our first annual Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler! Kicking off at Russellville Jr High, pick your favorite option and come out to walk or run with us! 1 mile: https://strava.app.link/dba2LyLu6Vb 5K: https://strava.app.link/1eQZ0mPVEWb 10K: https://strava.app.link/P7UmzFKF6Vb This will be a timed event that starts at 8am! Stick […]
Hosting: Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run When: October 11, 2025 at 8:00am Where: Weiner, AR 123 West 2nd Street All Runners/Walkers will receive a T-Shirt with registration. Medals will be given: *Top 3 in each age group runner *Top 5 Overall male/female runner *Top 3 Overall male/female walker
The 3rd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in celebration ostomy awareness! This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, local vendors, food, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, […]
Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park, Mena, AR (at the historic log cabin). If you are checking-in and registering on Saturday, October 11th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: Please park at 811 Port Arthur Ave, Mena, AR 71953 and walk/ride into the park. The park will be closed to […]
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. This event […]
Join us for this 5K and fun run to benefit the Sharp County Sheriff's Foundation and The CALL in Sharp and Independence Counties. Make plans to dress as your favorite superhero and come out to help break the stigma surrounding SUD/AUD as well as show support for individuals and families impacted by foster care in […]
Come out to the John Brown University Golden Eagle 5k. This is a Community 5k open to the public and all ages are welcome.
This year Tour da Delta will be a group gravel ride down the levee and gravel road of the beautiful Saint Francis National Forest out to Storm Creek Lake where there will be restrooms and a rest stop. We will also ride down the gravel road of the Forest out to where the Saint Francis […]
Join us Saturday, October 11th, for the Fifth Annual Argenta Beer Mile! What is the Beer Mile? ***Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps on the designated course in style as quickly as you can.*** Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps around a 1/4 mile course (start with chugging a […]
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.
A night run to shine hope for local kids in foster care Benefiting: The CALL in White, Jackson & Woodruff counties 📅 Friday, October 11 — 🕒 Race Start: 6:30 PM 📍 New Beginnings Community Church, 1705 Hwy 367, Bald Knob Early Bird Bonus: Register by October 1 and receive a FREE Light the Way 5K T-shirt! […]
Enjoy the October night in beautiful Russ Vegas! Participants can set a personal best time on our exactly 5k open course all while shining throughout the night! Kids (And those of us not wanting to run a full 5k) can participate in our 2k Run. Come get glowed up with provided paint and glow jewelry. […]
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […]
The Morrilton Lions Club is excited to host our annual Light Up the Night Fun Run/Walk 5K event on Saturday, October 17, 2025 at The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton campus. Family friendly activities and food will be available around 5:00 PM and our run/walk event will start at 7:30 PM. The goal […]
This year's event is limited to the first 100 riders to ensure that we provide the best experience for every single rider. NOTE FOR LICK FORK METRIC CENTURY (62-MILE) GRAVEL RIDE: We will not be able to post signs along the entire route, so you will need to be able to download the route to […]
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