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Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike! Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride. These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation. No Refunds, Rain or Shine - We will move forward in some fashion to support our […]
Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? GRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful. It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow, we promise! The race is a fun run so is FREE […]
Our team looks forward to offering both in-person and do-it-yourself ride options for the 2024 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride. The Square 2 Square Bike Ride is a festive, family friendly experience that allows participants to take in the scenery and camaraderie of the Razorback Greenway! As an alternative to in-person, a do-it-yourself ride […]
Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM Location: Walmart AMP – Choctaw Plaza; Rogers, AR The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 21st at the Walmart AMP! Kick off the 2024 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas! The race route will start and finish in the […]
Get ready for Central Arkansas’ fastest growing cycling event over the last five years – the Young Life River Classic. This event is a fundraiser for Young Life’s Southside youth ministry program that works with teenagers in underserved communities south of I-630. The 2023 ride was our largest to date, and we're hoping to keep […]
A Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk to benefit the American Cancer Society, and hosted in partnership with the Mississippi County of Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commision's Cancer Coalition. Will include a timed 5k and optional color fun run. T-shirts and lunch included, and followed by a vendor expo focused on cancer awareness and prevention, including free […]
We are excited that you will be joining us for a Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk! Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Shirts guaranteed for those registering […]
The 15th Annual East End Sizzler “Stride to End Childhood Cancer” is a 5K and 10K in held in the small community of East End, AR put on by the Little Rock South Lions Club. Registration for the race will begin at 7:00 am and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. The […]
Here’s the Down & Dirty . . . Created for those who think a little differently about this runnin’ stuff. Definitely NOT your average 5K, the Mud Run is for those with an adventuresome spirit. Participants run, walk, skip, trot and even cavort through our 5K(ish – please refer to helpful hints section for the […]
Hi my name is DariAne Lewis vice president of Local Mpact. My Husband Trae and I are so excited to bring to you the 4th annual Onyx Ledger Memorial 5k. Onyx Ledger was our little boy who was born a bit to soon to survive at 22 weeks gestation. Local Mpact is a Non Profit […]
Rake and lop session. Bring hydration and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. Meet on top of Sequoyah where Skyline Drive meets Williams Drive.
‼️Join the Benton Bike Park crew on September 21st or October 19th for trail maintenance days! If you've never been to a work day, it's an awesome opportunity to meet other riders and see what it takes to keep these trails running. Make sure to bring some gloves and water. We look forward to seeing […]
2024 MJ's Stampede Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 21 Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 9 and $40 after September 9 through day of race Participant Packet Pick-Up, Friday, September 20, […]
Join us for the annual Spooky Sprint 5k/10k & Half Marathon! A fun, Halloween-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 […]
The 5th Annual Disaster Dash Run/Walk 5k will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The race will begin and end at Murray Park, Pavilion #2 located at 5900 Rebsamen Park Road, Little Rock. Race start is 8:30 am. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, goody bag, and official race time. T-shirt Deadline: August 31, […]
The Little Rock Teal Trot is a 5K fun run dedicated to supporting the Tina Head Ovarian Cancer Foundation's mission to advance the fight against ovarian cancer. This event brings together runners, walkers, and supporters from all walks of life to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research. Proceeds from the Little Rock Teal […]
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3. Chip timing, […]
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. […]
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR. Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12 hour and 24 hour event, or the Devil’s Disco bouldering […]
Chile Pepper Mission Statement We inspire and support Northwest Arkansas youth cross country teams, promoting the benefit of exercise, healthy lifestyle, teamwork and lifelong sport. Race Proceeds Distributed to Northwest Arkansas High School Cross Country Programs Race proceeds are given to public high school cross country programs in the four counties of Northwest Arkansas (Benton, […]
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