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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Ozark Outdoor Supply is bringing the tour to Little Rock's Ron Robinson Theater with films that explore the themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission: using the power of […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 32 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras today is the combination of volunteer support from many in the running community and beyond, the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Trail and Forest Service […]
The Arkansas High Country Race has moved to Russellville for 2024 and 2025. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until we start sending out emails to registered participants closer to October. Trackleaders is our official tracking service. We will email information to the racers when the […]
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 66 Mile, 42 Mile and 23 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 42 Mile route and 1 stop along the 23 Mile route. All bike rides registration fees are $20 and will include a Pedal the Ridge T-Shirt if registered by Sep […]
Come run and/or walk the beautiful streets of downtown El Dorado, Arkansas and surrounding areas for this challenging, but fun 5K/10K! Join us for the 6th annual MusicFest 5K/10K. We are hoping for rain-free conditions and even a bigger turnout than 2023! Late registration will be 7-7:30am on Oct 5. Race will begin at 7:35 […]
What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion's Foundation! Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel. One of our sponsors Albemarle has a […]
The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had also turned to running for fitness and health in a big way before COVID-19 came along. He was stricken with a severe case and we […]
The Get Downtown Festival Races include a 10k, 5k & Doggie Dash. The 10k and 5k will take place on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas. NEW THIS YEAR is the FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACE Sponsored by PMU with the Fastest Internet in Town. All racers are congratulated with a fresh cinnamon […]
Starting Location: Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park) 123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543 Cost: 5K Preregistration Fee: $30 1M Fun Run Fee: $20 Virtual Run: $25 5K Awards: Top Overall Male/Female 2nd Place Overall Male/Female Top Male/Female in the following categories: 12 & Under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Registrations […]
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