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Come out and join us for the 8th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas on Saturday, September 13th! If you’re brave enough to run through a cemetery at night with the chance of bumping into a few Zombies, then this race is for you! Participants will travel through a local cemetery […]
A pair of custom socks comes with each entry. Or, upgrade to a long sleeve tshirt ($10) or hoodie ($20). You can also choose no socks and save $5 on your entry fee. See sock image below. USA Cycling License Info: Cat 1 & 2 - an annual USA Cycling license is required to race. One-day […]
The 2023 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival will be three nights under the Summer Milky Way on Bear Creek, just south of the Buffalo River off Hyw. 65. The registration process will be opened soon. In the meantime, please explore this page, check out the information downloads in Event Guide Section, and subscribe to our Dark Sky Event News list. The […]
Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclist, for cyclist, to raise funds for NWA Charity. Save the date September 19 & 20, 2025
Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclist, for cyclist, to raise funds for NWA Charity. Save the date September 19 & 20, 2025
The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival invites you to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want. We’ve got a weekend full of fun and diverse options for you to choose from. For my part, Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner friendly, lightly supported, no drop, community overnighter. We’ll be riding the […]
On Saturday, September 20 this year’s race will be starting and ending our race again at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Changes will be coming. Follow our Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K 10k Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703435368 to stay informed of changes being made. Runners will be excited! This will be USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of […]
Come join us for Annual Celebration of Life 5K in Honor of Sydney Claire Sutherland. We will come together to celebrate and honor her incredible life. We will FINISH SYDNEY'S RUN because she was denied that opportunity. Sydney loved running. She loved all things fitness. From working out to just getting a quick run, jog […]
The 16th Annual East End Sizzler “Stride to End Childhood Cancer” is a 5K and 10K in held in the small community of East End, AR put on by the Little Rock South Lions Club. Registration for the race will begin at 7:00 am and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. The […]
"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 […]
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