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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, […]
What? Grit Fest is a 3-day grassroots, community-building event designed to bring trans men and women, cis women, and non-binary folks together around the sport of mountain biking, regardless of skill or ability! When? September 27 - 29, 2024 Where? Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas What's Included? •Camping •7 meals •Workshops, group rides, yoga, gear […]
This weekend long event is held every fall, organized and executed by volunteer efforts of Arkansas Canoe Club members for the greater Arkansas boating community. We invite you to participate in any part of a weekend of fun and learning. You do not have to be a member to participate, though who wouldn’t want to […]
An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the "The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks" and the Victorian-style resort town of Eureka Springs. The community is home to some of the best mountain biking in Arkansas including the Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest […]
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]
Just in time for fall running season, Run with the Knights 5k is back! We are super excited to return with our annual 5k to help support taking our students go to 5th grade camp. The USATF certified course will take you through Historic Downtown Van Buren. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and packet […]
3.1 miles Fun Fast Family Fun 1K kids fun run
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy's Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 28! This fast and flat 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Arch and Spring streets. The Funnel Cake 5k will be professionally chip timed! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to […]
To kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness month, #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation is hosting the 12th Annual Paint the Town Pink on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. with a family friendly 5k Color Run/Walk through the beautiful downtown El Dorado. Our theme this year is Continuing the Fight! Unfortunately this year due to conflicts with timers […]
Join us in supporting children in need by registering for The Great 5K Pumpkin Run Event. This event will take place at the Train Depot in Lonoke that offers a professionally chip-timed race and a 1 mile family fun run. The course takes runners, walkers and trotters on a USATF certified course winding its way throughout […]
The Big Dam Bridge 100 began with a group of enthusiastic cyclists from central Arkansas who formed the Big Dam Bridge Foundation (BDBF). The BDBF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote the use, support and preservation of the Big Dam Bridge for the advancement of health, fitness, cultural and recreational activities in […]
The Tour De Burt is a gravel cycling event that will be held at the Burt Reynolds Gymnasium in Evening Shade Arkansas. This event showcases the unique history of Burt Reynolds involvement in the small community where the 90's TV show was loosely based. In partnership with the Evening Shade Fall Festival, this ride takes […]
NAMI Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state. The NAMI Arkansas 5K Run/ Walk to End the Stigma raises […]
As a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards. Held on the fourth Saturday in September each year, NPLD is also a “Fee-Free Day” where entrance fees are waived at national parks and public lands. With support from […]
On Our Way to Ending Sexual Violence 5K Glow Run/Walk Sponsored by Ozark Rape Crisis Center Saturday, September 28th, 2024 Details: · Check-in/Registration: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. · Start Time: 6:30 p.m. · All ages welcome Entry fees: · Early Registration: $20 Adults / $10 Children on/before - September 13th · $25 for Adults and […]
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