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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 […]
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County
"White Elephant" gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.
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 […]
4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.
Bring your Christmas Spirit and your Running Shoes and join us for our First Christmas on the Fourche 5K Fun Run.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
🪨 Raid the Rock Adventure Race 2025 Date: December 2025Location: Central Arkansas Get ready to test your endurance, teamwork, and navigation skills in the heart of Central Arkansas! This year’s Raid the Rock Adventure Race promises rugged terrain, advanced navigation, and the thrill of racing day and night. 🪨 Raid the Rock 2025 — Race […]
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 […]
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, […]
Join us to celebrate the Holidays. This is an annual tradition. A social ride, 8 to 10 miles, and options for shorter or longer routes as desired. There will be Hot Chocolate and Cookies after the ride.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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