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A fun scavenger hunt–style ride around Little Rock Opportunities to pick up nonperishable food to donate. Food and drinks provided 💡 All ages welcome! You don’t need to be a pro cyclist—just ready to ride, laugh, and give back. 👉 Reserve your spot now and let’s make this year’s Cranksgiving the biggest yet! Find out […]
A sunset run or walk perfect for the whole family. 5K, 10k, Virtual Run/Walk options. Both 5K and 10K start at 4:30pm. **We have closed on-line registrations. You are still welcome to join us and register day of by 4pm (preferred t-shirt size cannot be guaranteed) at check-in. See ya Saturday at Bryant Jr High/Bryant […]
The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual […]
Picture This Sunset is approaching, a live band is on stage, dinner is about to be served, and you hear the swarm of cheering friends and family as you return from a 500 mile odyssey on Crowley's Ridge – just in time for your chance to win $500. The Challenge No-Frills // Unsupported // Adventure […]
What’s It About? The City of Little Rock Public Works Department, Civil Engineering Division, will present plans for the Arkansas River Trail – Cantrell Road Connection. This key segment between Water Works Road and LaHarpe Boulevard will complete a vital missing link in the trail system, helping to Close the Loop for safer, continuous access […]
A secret held, a truth embraced, A landscape time cannot erase. If you have walked that shadowed lane, Then in this quiet, you remain.
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/08/2024!! PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!! Early bird Registration will close on July 16th at NOON. Late Registration begins on October 1st at NOON. Only the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size. There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead. It […]
We are rolling out more Type 2 fun. Jackalope is stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to keep The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods Festival. Participants are encouraged to join in on the rest of the Gudrun activities and parties, it is a great time in the Northwoods! The […]
Event Website for full details - https://www.chinkapinhollowgravelgrinder.com Packet Pickup Location - same location both days! October 25 - 3pm - 7 pm October 26 - 6am - 7:45am Address - Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15592 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 Google Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/UkCwrz3k17rCXry27 Start/Finish Location: Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15592 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704. […]
The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866. Race proceeds benefit organizations that meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play. The Spark […]
Here is your chance to run the nationally acclaimed Back 40 trails in Northwest Arkansas on November 8th, 2025 at the Back 40 Trail Run. Brought to you by the same team as the award-winning War Eagle Trail Running Festival. Start/Finish area will be at Blowing Springs Park. Everyone who registers will receive a shirt […]
The Philander Smith University Homecoming Inaugural 5K Run/Walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the institution by bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members for a day of wellness, unity, and purpose. The course is designed to pass many of the city’s African American historical sites, including Arkansas Baptist […]
Honoring veterans through our shared love for cycling and community, the Purple Heart Gravel Ride, presented by Pure Life, starts in downtown Bentonville and leads to University of Health and Performance’s 800-acre campus via 33 miles into the heart of the Ozarks. With a route named after the highest esteem given to servicemen and women […]
This is an inclusive 5K and 1 mile Fun Run that celebrates neurodiversity, movement, and community. Designed for participants of all backgrounds and abilities: run, walk, or roll to the finish line! SLS Community, a Fayetteville-based nonprofit and service provider for neurodivergent adults, invites runners, walkers, and volunteers to join the 2025 SLS Dash 5K & […]
Thank you for registering for the 2025 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K Run/Walk! Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Beneficiary: This year’s race proceeds will support the Jonesboro Church Health Center. Registration Fees: 5K: $25 per person 10K: $35 per person Shirts: Register by October 17th at 8:00 AM to guarantee a shirt. After this date, shirts will be […]
Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To Cure® pancreatic cancer. Whitney's Time To Cure® has passed. Whitney Marsh perished at age 41, November 1, 2018, ten months after diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Five-year survival […]
Come out to honor all the Veterans with a 5K/10K/Half Marathon. We're lacing up at the Blossom Way Trailhead for an 8:30 am start, and hitting the trail! The event is FREE to all veterans! (ID Required - any form of government issued Veteran's ID) Custom Finisher Awards for all participants, Great Shirts, Overall […]
The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & Squirt Race Come Run With Us, November 15th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids […]
The Little Rock Hash House Harriers invite you to the 27th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend 2025, November 14-16, in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. We’re back with all of the usual debauchery you’ve come to expect from the Little Rock Hash House Harriers. The city residents are anxiously awaiting our return, so start […]
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