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Are you ready to run towards your shadow or run from it? Join us for Springdale Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Annual Groundhog 5K!!! Must register by December 31st to guarantee a T-shirt. The 5K race will take place at our scenic J.B. Hunt Park, starting on the J.B. Hunt Park Loop, crossing onto the Razorback […]
Runners & Walkers Welcome! Start Time 8:00 AM at Northwoods (300 Pineland Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71901) Course Cutoff 2:00 PM. Awards Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers plus the Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in each of the following categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, […]
POSTPONED - New date coming soon. Arkansas' fastest and most scenic 15K! 100% paved course travels along the Arkansas River, Old Rock Quarry, Burns Park, and more. The RiverTrail 15k will be a Grand Prix Championship race. It will also be an RRCA State Championship race. Packet pickup 1-30-26 at Rock City Running 11121 North […]
New Date! Welcome to year 13 Village Creek the Legend! Lace ‘em up tight! Like we always say, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears!” That’s what you will find here at Village Creek State Park. The 31st and 2nd largest in Arkansas. Located just 6 miles south of Wynne, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres. […]
New Date! The City’s annual cold weather trail running race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Run is perfect for runners looking to transition from a 5K or 10K to a longer distance OR for those who want to try their first trail running race. The singletrack trails of […]
Race Information: -No Fees, No Frills, No WIMPS! -Don't Be a Dumbass! Read the Race INFO! The run begins at the Shores Lake Pavilion at 9:00am. The 50K is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series, the 25K is part of the AURA Ultra Trail Series Lite There is no entry fee, we appreciate a […]
5K road race sponsored by the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department. Race starts at 8AM for all runners and walkers. Pre-registration $25, $15 for runners 12 and under. Race day registration $35, $25 for runners 12 and under.
Race History: The Valentine's Day 5K dates back to the 1980's when it was known as the "Serendipity Run". 1994 marked the race's first inclusion in the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series. Course Records: Male Overall: Wayne Stanley - 15:14 (1992) Female Overall: Leah Thorvilson - 17:14 (2010) Male Masters: Tom Aspel - 15:52 (1996) Female […]
Date Change! The annual loop-de-loop of Tucker Creek Trail in Conway, Arkansas, Loco is a laid back race with ample aid station support, approximately every half mile. We offer both full and half marathon distances. And with an eight hour time limit for both it's the perfect choice for a first full. (We are walker […]
Join us for an important community meeting at 6 PM on February 10, 2026, at the new Flyway Breckenridge Brewery in the Breckenridge Center at the southeast corner of I-430 and Rodney Parham Blvd. We apologize for the late notice. This conversation is one you will not want to miss. Our guest speaker will be […]
Location Allison, Arkansas Allison is located along the White River at the junctions of Highways 5, 9, & 14. It is 5.9 miles north of Mountain View. Racer Check In and Start Racers can check in Friday February 13, 2026 from 4pm - 9pm and Saturday February 14, 2026 beginning at 6:00am Check in will […]
This next Saturday, Valentine’s Day, Evan Walden will lead a 2.5 mile hike at the Kings River Falls. Hikers can meet Evan at the Harps grocery store parking lot in Huntsville AR at 9:00 am to follow him to the parking area for King’s River Falls. Find details below. Highlands Chapter Dayhike: King’s River Falls Loop […]
The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course […]
Type of Hike: Explore this 3.8-mile loop trail near Little Rock, Arkansas. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit […]
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by Adventure Subaru is a three-day, all-inclusive, "off the grid" mountain bike and trail running festival. It includes 5 meals, libations, primitive tent and RV camping, live music, and amazing trails, highlighted by the annual “Challenge” ride and this year the new run on Saturday, January 31st, 2026. The “Challenge” ride […]
100 Mile Start: Saturday, February 21, 2026 6:00AM 34 hour cutoff, Sunday, February 22,2026 4:00pm 20:24 min/mile pace Course Records: Male 19:36:36 (Karl Meltzer - 2022) Female 21:45:41 (Bea Miller – 2023) 100k Start: Saturday, February 21, 2026 6AM 21 hour cutoff, Sunday, February 22, 2026 3:00am 20:16 min/mile pace Course Records: Male 8:12:15 (Preston […]
7:30-8:50 am Packet Pickup 8:55 Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 9:00 am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
This is a Rose Creek Initiative Outing! If you have any questions, please email Mike Sprague at msprague17@hotmail.com, or call or text him at 406-370-4792. Meet at: the warehouse parking lot (2226 North Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR 72202) near Gill Street and near where Rose Creek enters the Arkansas River. From there we will […]
The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be hosting for the public a Star Party at Lake Sylvia State Park on Saturday February 21, 2026 from 6:30-10:00 PM There will be a presentation at the Park Lodge, at 6:00 PM about the Celestial objects that can be observed during the Star Party. If the weather forecast calls for […]
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