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Potato Hill Festival 5K Run

125 W Main St 125 W Main St, Charleston, United States

This will be a race through the city of Charleston with water stations set up along the way

Trail Work Party – Camp Robinson

Camp Robinson 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, United States

Camp Robinson Trail Work: Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00am to Noon. We will meet the parking area at 8:00am. There will be coffee and donuts Gloves are recommended. Please allow for some extra time to get on post and get to the trails. See less

Get Your Rear In Gear + Paint the City Blue Colorectal Cancer 5k

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

Calling all walkers, runners, bicyclers, skateboarders, etc. The time has come! Registration is now open for this year’s colorectal cancer awareness walk/run! This year we are bringing a nationally recognized movement to our local community. Cassandra Cares Cancer Foundation has partnered with The Colon Cancer Coalition merging our Paint the City Blue (PTCB) event with […]

12th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Murray Park, Little Rock 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, United States

The 12th Annual Omega Prostate/Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/ Walk is a race event for which all the proceeds are donated in support of The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society and scholarships for High School students. We are grateful for the continued opportunity to raise money to help these two organization and continue […]

Kendra’s Voice Race to Be Heard

7717 Contran Rd 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, United States

This is a 5K and a 10K that will be held at Deer Mountain Events, 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, AR 72949 (formerly called Contran Properties).

Event Series Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series

NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships

Devil's Den State Park 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, United States

The 35th Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships at Devil’s Den State Park is coming soon. Registration is now open. There is plenty of time to register before the entry fee increases in September. For camping or cabin reservations, call 479-761-3325 or online at www.arkansasstateparks.com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tim […]

Master Bike Builders Show

All American Trailhead 217 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States

The Master Bike Builders Show takes place Sept. 14-15 in Bentonville AR. Custom handmade bike builders will display their unique builds and answer any questions you may have.

Minuteman Day 5K Run

Camp Robinson 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, United States

Minuteman Day will be held again at Camp Robinson! This is a fun-filled day designed for the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard to engage with the local community through various events. We cannot wait to host you on this open base day! Open 5K Trail Run is a combination of road and trail across […]

2024 Runnin’ Scared 5K

610 County road 336 610 County road 336, Piggott, United States

Come out and join us for the 7th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas on Saturday, September 14th! If you’re brave enough to run through a cemetery at night with the chance of bumping into a few Zombies, then this race is for you! Participants will travel through a local cemetery […]

Kessler Trail Luv

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rake and lop session on Chinkapin . Bring hydration and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves.

Event Series Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024

Kinyon Sports Complex 1550 Gamble Road, Centerton, United States

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. […]

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

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 […]

Grit and Guts Trail Race 2024

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

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 […]

Square 2 Square Bike Ride

Sam’s Club Home Office 2101 SE Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, United States

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 […]

2024 5k @ the LPGA

Walmart AMP 5079 W Northgate Rd, Rogers, United States

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 […]

The River Classic

Epic Glass Recycling 3101 Dugan St., Little Rock, United States

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 […]

Rolling for a Cure 5k Color Run/Walk

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 […]

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Rolling for a Cure 5K Color Run/Walk

109 North 5th St 109 North 5th St, Blytheville, United States

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 […]

East End Sizzler 10K/5K

20422 N Springlake Rd 20422 N Springlake Rd, East End, United States

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 […]

THE MUD RUN – LITTLE ROCK’S DIRTIEST 5K

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

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 […]

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