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The Gobbler 5k and Fun Run Join us this year at the 4th annual Gobbler family 5k and Run Fun! Professionally Timed, Medals and waters for all finishers, and a perfect opportunity to run off some pre Thanksgiving food. Results will be on the page after race
🏃♀️ Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run 🦃 Start your Thanksgiving morning with purpose at the Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run! Join us Thursday, November 27 at Lock & Dam Park in Russellville for a fun, family-friendly event that gives back to […]
RCR Gobbler Turkey Trot 2025 – A 13 Year Central Arkansas Thanksgiving Tradition! After an incredible 2024 event, the 14th Annual Gobbler Turkey Trot is back this Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, hosted by Rock City Running! Held at the Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Suite 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212, […]
Earn that Thanksgiving Day stuffing by bringing the whole family and all your friends out to participate in the Thanksgiving morning turkey trot 5K in scenic and historic Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The race takes place on the Hot Springs Greenway, starting and ending at the Transportation Depot. Participants will receive a finisher's medal […]
Join the RedDog Club on Thursday, November 27 to support the Springdale High School Bulldog Football program. This race event features a 5K, and 1 mile fun run. All races begin at Turnbow Park, 106 E. Emma Avenue, and the race route utilizes the Razorback Greenway. This year, finishers of all races will receive a medal. 5k and fun […]
We Run Rain or Shine! Join us for the 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble Wobble Kids Mile benefitting the United Way of Central Arkansas. The tradition continues in Conway on Thanksgiving morning, and we are back at UCA's Estes Stadium For 2025. We are starting on the UCA campus in front of Estes Football Stadium […]
Join us for the 3rd Annual Cabot Turkey Trot—a community event that we hope will become your new Thanksgiving Day tradition! This 3-mile family-friendly fun run and walk is the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving with your family and the rest of the Cabot community. The Cabot Turkey Trot is a FREE event, but […]
Join us for a new family tradition! Before you gather to eat, gather to move with your feet! This family friendly event has something for everyone. Choose either a 5k "trot" or 1k "trek" perfect for families and little ones! This new course will be everything we love about Fayetteville: hilly, scenic, fun, and downtown! […]
Start your Thanksgiving off on the right foot at the Turkey Day 5K, a fun run and fundraiser for the Batesville Swim Team! Join friends, family, and fellow runners for a festive morning filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit. The race kicks off at 9:00 am on Thanksgiving Day, giving you the perfect excuse […]
Location Sunset Lake, Benton (see directions & and parking info below) Start Times The 24-hour run will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29. The 6 and 12-hour runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 30. Check-in will start 45 minutes before the start time of the event you are running. Course […]
Join Saline River Canoe, Arkansas Watertrails Partnership, and ACC BOATR for the 14th Annual Black Friday Cleanup! Details may change, but what we are thinking at this time is that we will once again try to have a “downriver” opportunity for those who would like that, which will most likely be a float from Lyle […]
Come on out and Talk Turkey to Me on November 29th for a fun-filled 5K and kids fun run! The race kicks off at 8 a.m. and will benefit the Main Street Mission in Russellville. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to start your day, this event is perfect […]
WADDLE, WALK, RUN OR FLY 5k or 10k! Stuttgart AR is known for being the Rice and Duck Capital of the World. Join us Thanksgiving weekend for the Wings Over the Prairie Festival! Get a gaggle of friends or fly alone and conquer new goals. If you can't make it to Stuttgart the Saturday after […]
Dogtown Chilly 5K is a charity race hosted by Rotary Club of North Little Rock and Lakewood Property Owners Association (LPOA). All proceeds go to benefit NLR Rotary's college scholarship for North Little Rock High School Graduates and the NLR Rotary Literacy program for primary and elementary students, also known as "I Like Me". […]
3 Bridges Marathon – Saturday, December 6, at 7:00 a.m. River Mountain Park/ Two Rivers Bridge – 4468 River Mountain Road, Little Rock, AR Aid Stations, Restrooms, and Medical Support There are aid stations that average nearly every mile. There are numerous restrooms, including permanent restrooms on the River Trail and portable ones that we will […]
Four distances to choose from...half marathon, 10K, 5K and fun run. The race will visit some of Fayetteville's most unique spots. There are also virtual options. Entry Fees are Priced with a T-Shirt Entry Fees are priced with a long-sleeved ringspun cotton t-shirt , but a participant has the option to select no t-shirt and […]
The annual Reindeer Run/Walk 5K is a project of and benefits the Vilonia Lions Club. The live road race starts and ends at the Vilonia Softball Complex. There will be 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each category and overall Female and Male winners. We will have winners for Most Glasses Donated, Most Festive, […]
This is an annual trail race in memory of Curtis Colt Childress, who was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 26, 2024. The race distances are 10, 4, and 1 miles through the trails at Woolly Hollow State Park. All proceeds will go to the Cabugcayan Mission/Biliran Church of Christ in the Philippines, which […]
4th Annual Diamond Jingle 5K Color Run -- Join us on December 6th here in Murfreesboro, AR for the 2025 Diamond Jingle 5K Color Run! This 5K was created to help support local charities. Our mission is to help raise funds to enrich these charities and grow!
The race is being held to honor the memory of Garrett Yeager beloved friend, son, brother and father. All proceeds will be donated in his memory to Special Olympics of Batesville and New Hope Refuge. New Hope Refuge is a faith based and Christ centered program for women who are struggling with substance abuse issues. […]
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