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Join us for this 5K and fun run to benefit the Sharp County Sheriff's Foundation and The CALL in Sharp and Independence Counties. Make plans to dress as your favorite superhero and come out to help break the stigma surrounding SUD/AUD as well as show support for individuals and families impacted by foster care in […]
Come out to the John Brown University Golden Eagle 5k. This is a Community 5k open to the public and all ages are welcome.
This year Tour da Delta will be a group gravel ride down the levee and gravel road of the beautiful Saint Francis National Forest out to Storm Creek Lake where there will be restrooms and a rest stop. We will also ride down the gravel road of the Forest out to where the Saint Francis […]
Join us Saturday, October 11th, for the Fifth Annual Argenta Beer Mile! What is the Beer Mile? ***Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps on the designated course in style as quickly as you can.*** Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps around a 1/4 mile course (start with chugging a […]
Light the Way is a fundraiser to help purchase solar street lights to light the walking and Jogging track around the soccer complex. The city will mount the lights on already existing poles.
A night run to shine hope for local kids in foster care Benefiting: The CALL in White, Jackson & Woodruff counties 📅 Friday, October 11 — 🕒 Race Start: 6:30 PM 📍 New Beginnings Community Church, 1705 Hwy 367, Bald Knob Early Bird Bonus: Register by October 1 and receive a FREE Light the Way 5K T-shirt! […]
Enjoy the October night in beautiful Russ Vegas! Participants can set a personal best time on our exactly 5k open course all while shining throughout the night! Kids (And those of us not wanting to run a full 5k) can participate in our 2k Run. Come get glowed up with provided paint and glow jewelry. […]
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […]
The Morrilton Lions Club is excited to host our annual Light Up the Night Fun Run/Walk 5K event on Saturday, October 17, 2025 at The University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton campus. Family friendly activities and food will be available around 5:00 PM and our run/walk event will start at 7:30 PM. The goal […]
This year's event is limited to the first 100 riders to ensure that we provide the best experience for every single rider. NOTE FOR LICK FORK METRIC CENTURY (62-MILE) GRAVEL RIDE: We will not be able to post signs along the entire route, so you will need to be able to download the route to […]
The Hare Mountain 100 is a graduate level run. It is extremely difficult. Big climbs and relentless smaller, steep climbs in between. This trail is hiked by thousands of people every year. It's not a primitive, unmarked trail by any means. It is a National Scenic Trail. But, please do not sign up if you […]
CAPITAL CITY ENDURO | OCTOBER 26-27, 2024 Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. Featuring a collection of world-class trails crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders, this year’s Capital City Enduro […]
CAPITAL CITY ENDURO | OCTOBER 25-26, 2025 Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. Featuring a collection of world-class trails crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders, this year’s Capital City Enduro […]
ATTENTION: Across the street from Fat Jack's is St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church. They have agreed to let us park in their parking lot and use their restroom. Please park there instead of at Fat Jack's. There is additional street parking along Whittington and Pine St. The sign-in will be under the portico at […]
Race the Base Trail Run Returns to Pinnacle Mountain State Park This Fall! The Race the Base, a 4-mile competitive trail run, is returning to Pinnacle Mountain State Park October 25, 2025, with all the fan favorites – plus a few new additions. Featuring the Base Trail at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, a scenic loop […]
The 17 mile route will be the same as previous years. An aid station will be available in London at the old City Hall parking lot. The 30 mile route has two deviations from previous years' route. This year the route will turn left on Whorton Mountain Rd off of Will Baker Rd, then turn […]
Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25 hour party you’ve ever experienced. Profits from this “race” will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler. Join us on November 2nd, Mt. Kessler – Fayetteville, Arkansas for a full day of partying in the dirt. […]
Join Project Zero's mission to raise awareness about adoption, build hope in kids and teens waiting in foster care to be adopted and connect forever families in Arkansas. Our goal is simple, to fight for those children and advocate for them to find the right forever family, until there are zero waiting children in Arkansas. […]
After an incredibly successful inaugural race in 2024, we’re thrilled to bring the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k back for 2025…bigger, bolder, and even more festive! This year, we're thrilled to announce that Special Olympics Arkansas will be the recipient of 10% of all profits from this event! Also this year, we’re excited to add a family-friendly 1-mile […]
Come help us raise money for the 2025 Christmas season. All monies raised will go to support underprivileged children in Johnson/Newton Counties have smiles on Christmas morning. Each participant will receive a tshirt and participation medals. We will award the top 3 runners in each age group. Any questions please free to contact us at […]
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