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"DO THE HAVEN HUSTLE 5K" The Haven Hustle 5K" is a fundraiser to benefit Haven Homes of Texarkana. Haven Homes is a faith-based, non-profit organization that serves both men and women in the Texarkana/Four States area who are struggling with life issues such as drug abuse, alcoholism, and addiction. Through safe housing, work and service […]
OZ Mile Swim is for ALL swimmers! Elite, experienced, novice, beginner - ALL! The OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend in Northwest Arkansas with festivities centered around swimming. This will be a great weekend in the heart of the Ozark on beautiful Beaver Lake with […]
2025 MJ's Stampede Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 20 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 8 and $40 after September 8 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration. Participant Packet Pick-Up, […]
Welcome to the Fayetteville Ultra Circuit (FUC) - a gritty, soulful, and rugged bikepacking race weaving its way through the heart of Northwest Arkansas and the ancient ridgelines of the Arkansas Ozarks. Designed for the self-reliant, the curious, and the trail-hungry, this race is not just about speed - it's about connecting forgotten singletrack, pushing […]
Celebrate Recovery 5k / 1 Mile Fun Walk. Life can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone! Everyone has struggles that keep us from living the life that God intended. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered ministry for anyone struggling with life's hurts, habits, and hang ups. We grow and learn together while […]
A 5k, 1 mile wheelchair race, and kids 100 yard dash
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 […]
The AgriCrit p/b Bike Club NWA Welcome to the inaugural edition of the AgriCrit, a one-of-a-kind gravel race around the enclosed and scenic roads of the Agriculture Park in the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas. This event will be hosted by Bike Club NWA, a local Fayetteville cycling club and race team, as part of the […]
Gallop Through the Enchanted Hills of Downtown Eureka Springs Lace up your shoes and join us for a race like no other—where the hills and valleys of Downtown Eureka Springs set the stage for a celebration of movement, community, and individuality! Whether you’re conquering the Magic Mile, tackling the 5K, or embracing the challenge of […]
Join Us for the 1st Annual Light The Darkness 5K! We invite you to be a part of something truly meaningful — the very first Light The Darkness 5K, a community event dedicated to honoring and remembering those we've lost to suicide. This special run/walk is a time to come together in support, compassion, and […]
Horseshoe Hell is a five day rock climbing festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. The festival features three different climbing competitions, food, camping, live music, swag, games, parties, mountain biking, and most of all… fellowship. Join our beautiful […]
EUREKA ENDURO | SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2025 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 Lake Leatherwood […]
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 Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity […]
The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4,226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It […]
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much as possible by all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose—get outside […]
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy's Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 27! 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 […]
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 NAMI Arkansas 5K Run/Walk to End the Stigma raises funds for NAMI Arkansas programs that support, educate, and advocate for those affected by mental illness. It also provides a place to celebrate and honor those living with mental health issues and remember those with a mental health condition who have passed on. The End […]
On Our Way to Ending Sexual Violence 5K Glow Run/Walk Sponsored by Ozark Rape Crisis Center Saturday, September 27th, 2025 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 12th · $25 for Adults and […]
Registration closes at 5:30 p.m. on October 10.* The USTAF-certified 5K racecourse begins at the front steps of the Arkansas State Capitol and winds through downtown Little Rock, passing Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The Family Walk course is just under a mile and starts at the capitol a few minutes after the 5K start. After the […]
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