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Lace up your running shoes and join us for the RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k! This charity run is a chance to enjoy a beautiful morning while making a tangible difference in the lives of animals in need. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Furry Tails Rescue, a local no-kill, foster-based […]
4th Annual Pink Out 5k walk/run! This is a well marked and supervised, flat and fast course through the neighborhoods surrounding Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The route is filled with Powder stops and there are giveaways along the way! If you're not into the "powder thing" there are lanes designated so you can stay on […]
The Rasta Race is designed to address Mental Health /Disease by promoting proper exercise, creating healthy minds, coordinating wellness and encouraging mental stability. Approaches as such are preventive measures that will enable us all VICTORIOUS! Our Motto: One Love-One Race; let's also add One Mind, for we can together raise awareness while embracing diversity, supporting […]
All proceeds go to benefitting the Arkansas Food Bank and feeding Arkansans. Highlights: Beautiful scenic route around Two Rivers Park in Little Rock, AR. Entire race path is paved and accessible with strollers. This is a kid and pet friendly event! Custom Event T-Shirt Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Registration fees. Run/Walk: $30 (includes T-shirt) SATURDAY, […]
Paint Chaffee Pink 2025: A Walk for Hope, Healing, and Community Each October, our community comes together for a powerful reason—to stand united in the fight against breast cancer. The Paint Chaffee Pink Walk is more than just a morning of movement; it’s a tribute to strength, a celebration of survivorship, and a promise that […]
ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. 2025 Start Time is 2:30 pm This race provides beer for participants. Completing the event requires participants to consume alcoholic beverages. No one under 21 years of age is permitted to participate (or register). There will not be an "alcohol free" category. Beer Mile in […]
This race is an extension of the Caveman Open Cross Country Meet! This will take place on the Cave City Cross Country Course. We will have 2 Races. The Kids 1 mile Fun Run for ages 12 and under will begin at 4:00pm with the Community/Alumni 5k (for all ages) beginning at 4:30pm. The Official […]
Mountainfilm on Tour visits Little Rock on October, 7th at the Ron Robinson Theater. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. […]
Welcome to Outback in the Ozarks — the first and only overnight team endurance relay set deep in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. Spanning 205 miles and 36 rugged legs, this one-of-a-kind adventure kicks off in the historic town of Eureka Springs and winds its way through the stunning Ozark National Forest and five state […]
Register before August 31st to guarantee t-shirt size and before registration goes up to $40. NO Cut Off times this year; please respect our volunteers and choose a route you can complete by about 12 noon. We are doing staggered starts this year: The 62-mile riders will start at 8 a.m. The 40-mile riders at […]
King of the Crag is Jamestown’s annual climbing competition and community celebration — a grassroots event that brings together climbers, friends, and outdoor lovers from across the region. Now in its 12th year, this fall gathering is more than just a comp — it’s a reunion, a fundraiser, and a showcase of what makes Jamestown Crag […]
RAT 1000 Mile Gravel Stage Race, RAT 1000 Self Supported Group Departure for ITT, RAT 1000 mile gravel stage party, Mini RAT & Tiny RAT. Plan to join us because these will be memories that last forever. Please note that the expectation is for all riders to adhere to the Traffic Codes for each state […]
Fall Festival 5K 2025: Step Forward for the Future! Join us for the Fall Festival 5K Run/Walk 2025 on October 11th, 2025! This event welcomes everyone, from seasoned runners to families looking for a fun day. Proceeds will support the 2025 race due to no sponsors as right now. Proceeds will go to Awards, Timing, […]
We’re back for Year 2! Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer Awareness, hosted by Dr. Kim Leverett — breast cancer survivor and owner of A Kick Above: A Personal Training Studio. Kim spent 10 years as a full-time pharmacist before following her passion for fitness and wellness. She transitioned into […]
Into the Light 5K is hosted by Micah Mental Health Awareness, Inc. Make plans to lace up those running shoes and join us for a fun-filled race through De Queen, AR and help us promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. 10/10/25 | Packet Pick-Up: 7:00a - 4:00p @ Micah 6:8 Coffee Shop 10/11/25 | […]
The First Annual Help Them Stay 5K will be held in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 11, 2025. This event is presented by Cooper Land and Development. This event is hosted by King’s Ranch Ministries, a Center for Childhood Trauma Recovery and 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Jonesboro, AR. Every step of this race will help […]
Join us for this incredible, fast 5k spread out among the beautiful campus of Harding University and Harding Academy. There are two races set for this event, a 5k run and a 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds for this event go to support the Micah Rine Wellness Room, scholarships, and other programs at Harding Academy. Come […]
Project Hope Arkansas and QC Academy present our first annual Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler! Kicking off at Russellville Jr High, pick your favorite option and come out to walk or run with us! 1 mile: https://strava.app.link/dba2LyLu6Vb 5K: https://strava.app.link/1eQZ0mPVEWb 10K: https://strava.app.link/P7UmzFKF6Vb This will be a timed event that starts at 8am! Stick […]
Hosting: Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run When: October 11, 2025 at 8:00am Where: Weiner, AR 123 West 2nd Street All Runners/Walkers will receive a T-Shirt with registration. Medals will be given: *Top 3 in each age group runner *Top 5 Overall male/female runner *Top 3 Overall male/female walker
The 3rd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in celebration ostomy awareness! This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, local vendors, food, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, […]
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