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3rd Annual Central Arkansas’ Last Chance Run

War Memorial Park 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR

Please join local running clubs including the Arkansas Running Klub, Blue Rose Running Co., Cabot Country Cruisers, Conway Running Club, Little Rock Roadrunners,  River Valley Runners, Saline County Striders and the Spa Pacers on Saturday, December 28th […]

Arkansas State Parks – First Day Hikes

Kick off 2025 with a breath of fresh air and a hike to remember! Arkansas State Parks invites you to join the First Day Hikes Arkansas 2025, a time-honored tradition […]

Frozen Buns Run

Fort Chaffee Redevelopment 7000 TAYLOR AVENUE, SUITE 1, Fort Smith, United States

HOSTED BY WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS- OUR ANNUAL FROZEN BUNS RUN IS COMING UP SOON AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE READY TO JOIN US ON NEW YEARS DAY 2025 !!  […]

Resolution Run

Greene County Tech High School 4601 Linwood Drive, Paragould, United States

The 15th 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 […]

Happy New Year Red Hot Cider Float

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Kick off the New Year in style with a New Year’s Day canoe trip. Paddle down the scenic Little Maumelle River! Join the Arkansas Canoe Club for this cherished tradition […]

Ouachita Gravel Grind

West Main Haul Road 6225 AR-7, Jessieville, United States

We have loved hosting the Ouachita Gravel Grind for the last several years! But there's always been one downside….the SH and the AM in SHAM have never gotten to do […]

Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run

Mack's Prairie Wings 2335 US Hwy 63, Stuttgart, AR, United States

We have so many options for you to participate this year ! You can decide to run VIRTUAL or join us to ENDURE THE DIRT and get DIRTY! ENDURE THE […]

David’s Trail Endurance Run

Rocking Chair Resort 278 Co Rd 763, Mountain Home, United States

David's Trail Endurance Run is providing a full-blown "experience" for our runners.  Our host, Rocking Chair Resort, is our mecca for the weekend with Friday night's meet and greet, then […]

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon

Woolly Hollow State Park 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, United States

(Postponed until January 18, 2025) Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on January 11th, 2025 with a 9am start time on the beautiful trails of Woolly Hollow State […]

FAB 5K

Sylvan Hills Church of Christ 111 West Maryland AVE, Sherwood, United States

The Fab 5K Run/Walk is in honor of Andrea Prime, Salomon Correa, Maggie Franco, Ava Luplow, and Suzy Prime. This will be a family friendly race. We hope that in […]

20th Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge

Red Star 348 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, United States

The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by Adventure Subaru is a three-day, all-inclusive, "off the grid" mountain bike festival. It includes 5 meals, libations, primitive tent and RV camping, live music, and amazing […]

Papa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon

Tucker Creek Trail 700 Salem Rd, Conway, United States

The annual loop-de-loop of Tucker Creek Trail in Conway, Arkansas, Loco is a laid back race with ample aid station support, approximately every half mile. We offer both full and […]

Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run

Village Creek State Park 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, United States

Welcome to year 12! Village Creek the Legend! Lace ‘em up tight! Like we always say, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears!” That’s what you will find here at Village Creek State […]

Frozen Toes 5K &15K

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

The City’s annual cold weather trail running race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Run is perfect for runners looking to transition from a […]

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The Rule of $3.99

8th Street Market 801 SE 8th St, Bentonville, United States

January 25, 2025, is the Rule of $3.99 community bike extravaganza!  We’ll gather that Saturday morning at Bike Rack Brewing and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA tarmac, […]

One Hour Track Run

Russellville High School 2203 S Knoxville, Russellville, United States

Race hosted by the River Valley Runners •Kicks off the 2025Grand Prix Season! •Run on a standard 400 meter track •Grand Prix Championship Event •Two separate heats to decrease track […]

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Northwoods Trails 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, […]

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