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Candy Cane Course - Fayetteville
2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Orchard Park, 401 NE Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Fayetteville, 72712, United States
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
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 race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/12k, 12 & Under are only $22!

5k/12k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Raid the Rock Adventure Race
2025-12-20 - 2025-12-21 | Central Arkansas, 72201, United States
🪨 Raid the Rock Adventure Race 2025
Date: December 2025Location: Central Arkansas
Get ready to test your endurance, teamwork, and navigation skills in the heart of Central Arkansas! This year’s Raid the Rock Adventure Race promises rugged terrain, advanced navigation, and the thrill of racing day and night.

🪨 Raid the Rock 2025 — Race at a Glance
📍 Location: Central Arkansas
📅 Date: December 2025

🧭 Courses

8-Hour Intermediate – Advanced navigation, team or solo
24-Hour Advanced – The ultimate endurance challenge

💲 Fees
8-Hour Course
Early Bird (by May 24): $100
Right On Time (by Aug. 24): $125
Getting Close to Late (by Nov. 24): $150
Now I’m Late (by Dec. 19): $200
24-Hour Course
Early Bird (by May 24): $225
Right On Time (by Aug. 24): $250
Getting Close to Late (by Nov. 24): $275
Now I’m Late (by Dec. 19): $325
👥 Divisions

4-Person Teams (Premier, Masters 40+, Open)
3-Person Teams
2-Person Teams
Solo Division – Resume required for 24-hour racers (18+)

🏆 Premier Division & 24-Hour Solo winners will have their names etched into “The Rock.”
🎽 What’s Included

Official Raid the Rock shirt
Post-race meal (racer + 2 crew)
Canoe, paddles, and PFDs provided
Detailed race maps
Entry into one unforgettable adventure

🔥 Registration opens March 24, 2025
Are you ready to Raid the Rock?

Jingle All the Way 5k and Fun Run
2025-12-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Pea Ridge City Hall, 975 Weston St., City of Pea Ridge, 72751, United States
In the spirit of giving, the City of Pea Ridge invites you to the 2nd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K and Fun Run.
Join us at City Hall for a festive run that brings the community together to support families in need. Participants are encouraged to donate new toys and/or non-perishable food items, which will be distributed to local charities just in time for the holidays.
Come run or walk with friends and family, and don’t forget to wear your ugliest sweater or favorite holiday costume! You’ll leave with great memories, new friends, and the joy of knowing you helped make the season brighter for others.
All donations will be given to a local pantry and distributed before Christmas.
Participation Medals for all, Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by age category (male and female), and overall.
Also, an award for best(?) dressed: ugly sweaters, Santa, elf, reindeer costumes encouraged!

Ho Ho Go! | Great Cross Country Race
2025-12-20 09:00 - 13:00 | AR
Sign up for our 45th year of the Great Cross Country Race. This year’s theme is HO HO GO!. Dress up in your “finest” Christmas costume and enjoy frolicking around the trails in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Afterwards, cerverza, nachos and awards will be provided at a TBD location.
Whether you have been naughty or nice, don’t forget to bring a friend — as a portion of the proceeds and all of your donations will support the Pulaski Chapter of The Ozark Society in memory of our beloved Rev. Bob.
Spots are very limited and once we reach capacity, registration will be closed.
Guest will receive:

Event patch.
Food.
Photo backdrop with props.
Costume contest.
Awards ceremony.

Packet pickup is available from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m.

Jingle Bell Ride - Camp Robinson
2025-12-24 13:30 - 16:00 | Camp Robinson, 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, 72118, United States
Join us to celebrate the Holidays. This is an annual tradition. A social ride, 8 to 10 miles, and options for shorter or longer routes as desired.
There will be Hot Chocolate and Cookies after the ride.

4th Annual Central Arkansas' Last Chance Run
2025-12-27 09:00 - 11:00 | War Memorial Park, 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72205
Please join local running clubs including the Arkansas Running Klub, Arkansas Ultra Running Association, Blue Rose Running Co., Cabot Country Cruisers, Conway Running Club, Fun Arkansas Running Club, Little Rock Roadrunners, River Valley Runners, Saline County Striders and the Spa Pacers on Saturday, December 27th at 9 AM for the 4th Annual Central Arkansas’ Last Chance Run! This FREE run will take place at War Memorial Park and anyone is welcome to participate! We will meet in the parking lot west of the roundabout at Fair Park Blvd and Zoo Dr. There is limited parking within the park, but there is plenty of overflow parking at the nearby War Memorial Stadium.
There will be 2.5 mile marked loop around the park that participants will be welcome to run or walk as many times as they would like! There will also be a 1/2 mile kids run at 8:40 AM.
Drinks and snacks will be provided after the run in a covered pavilion and there will be a number of door prizes to be given away to registered participants that are in attendance. Many of the participating running clubs and sponsors will have tables and tents set up so you can get in your miles with old friends, and then hang out out afterwards to make some new ones!
We will also be taking online donations for the Arkansas Foodbank. We will not be accepting canned food donations this year. Donations are not required, but are encouraged. The participating running clubs will once again have a friendly competition to win the Last Chance Run Cup. See more information below.
Thank you to our sponsors and friends that have helped to make this event possible: Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix, Blue Rose Physical Therapy, Coker Fit Photographer, Fleet Feet Little Rock, Garner Timing Services, Little Rock Parks & Recreation and Rock City Running. Special thanks to Little Rock Parks & Recreation for once again allowing us to use War Memorial Park for the event!
Please note that this is a “rain or shine” event with exception for unsafe inclement weather (e.g. lightning). Those who choose to participate should recognize that the suggested route will be open to the public and part of the loop will involve running along a sidewalk of a city street with vehicular traffic. Each individual is encouraged to use appropriate caution and is responsible for his or her own safety. Additionally, if runners choose to run outside the designated loop they need to do so at their own discretion, as the streets around the park will be open to the public.

The Last Chance Cup – Benefiting Arkansas Food Bank

Currently 1 in 6 Arkansans struggle to provide enough food for their family, and 1 in 5 children in Arkansas are at risk for going hungry. As the largest hunger-relief organization in the state, The Arkansas Foodbank is the foundation in the fight against hunger. They find pathways to connect people, resources and food to reach those in need, providing dignity, hope and a brighter future for all Arkansans.
We will once again be having a friendly competition for the Last Chance Run Cup that will culminate at midnight on December 31, 2025. The winning club will be determined based on the number of meals provided per club member with every $1 donated being equal to 5 meals. In the first two years the event has raised nearly $16,000 in donations and 2,106 lbs of food were collected.. As a result more than 83,000 meals were able to be provided to Arkansans because of the generosity of our running community! Let’s continue to add to that amazing total this year!
**Please note that we will only be doing online donations via Runsignup. No food will be collected the day of the event.
Donations are not required, but are encouraged. If you are part of a club please make any cash donations by clicking on the club name below. If you aren’t part of a running club, but wish to make a donation, you can either donate on behalf of a club of your choice or visit www.arkansasfoodbank.org.

NYE Last Chance Trail Run - Corkscrew Edition
2025-12-31 07:00 - 17:00 | AR
Come join us for a fun 10 mile (or less) route on service roads around Lake Sylvia area.
Good friends. Good beverages. Bring your own snacks and beer to share.
I’m sure Charlie will have the fireball.
We will have snacks, water, beer, and laughter to share! We will have a few chair to sit in after if it is not too cold so we can all gather and discuss the year going out and the new year coming in!
ALL paces are welcome. Walkers, Joggers, Runners, Elites, Horseback riders, dogs, whatever!!
Let’s celebrate the end of the year with good people and our runderful community!!!
So — the LOCATION:
34°50’06.6″N 92°53’01.0″W
https://maps.app.goo.gl/XEGyeEpvrXVB5Mq8A
Google maps will take you the HARD way — please do not take the short route. going up the corkscrew is hard on a lot of vehicles.
Recommended Route:
1. Turn on AR-324 Headed towards Lake Sylvia and the AT100 start/finish.
2. Follow that road until you hit gravel and continue forward (this is the Full moon and catsmacker route you are headed down now). This is Co Rd. 58
3. Continue on Co Rd. 58 until you hit a T in the road — Turn RIGHT onto Forest Tr 132
4. Keep on Forest Tr 132 until you get to another turn > Turn LEFT
5. After turning LEFT > keep on this road until you hit a triangle and hang another LEFT
6. Stay on this road until you get to the end of the road which is the top of the corkscrew and just about a quarter of a mile from E-Tower aid station (AT100 reference).
I will send a picture of a map in an email as we get closer to the date, I promise!!

Black Eyed Pea New Year's Run
2026-01-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Brookhaven, 3509 Buckingham Drive, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
The Black Eyed Pea New Year’s Day Run
Kick off 2026 at the 12th Annual Funky Faytown Family Run – The Black Eyed Pea Run/Walk!
5K • 10K • Kids Fun Run
Gather your family and friends to run in memory of someone special or race just for yourself—then enjoy steaming black-eyed peas, cornbread, and hot cocoa. Every runner gets a goofy finisher medal—the perfect New Year’s Day brag!
Trophies for first place Male and Female 5K & 10K finishers
Family-friendly fun, fresh air, and a hopeful start to the year
This year’s run benefits Parents Left Behind, supporting families after the death of a child.
Please visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/14Hhmfrobwg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Kids Run starts at 9:30 AM
10K and 5K starts at 10:00 AM
Start/Finish 1591 E Winfield Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Medals for all- Trophies for overall male and female in the 5K and 10K
Prices
$30 for 5K and 10K
Kids Run $15
Not chip timed.

Resolution Run
2026-01-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Greene County Tech High School, 4601 Linwood Drive, Paragould, 72450, United States
The 16th annual Resolution Run is a flat 2 miler through lower Carriage Hills subdivision. The race is an out and back course from Greene County Tech High School starting at 11:00. We will have access to the GCT Community Room so registration and awards will be inside out of any weather conditions. All runners and walkers are welcome.
Shirts will be provided to participants as they register until sizes are gone. Encourage everyone to participate.

Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon & 17 Mile Fun Run
2026-01-03 08:00 - 16:00 | Big Fork Community Center, 6118 AR-8, Mena, AR, 71953, United States
Welcome to the 27th annual Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. Both events are on an “out-and-back” well marked course beginning and ending at the Big Fork Community Center, utilizing the Athens-Big Fork trail. Full Marathon runners will climb eight mountains twice with ~7,000′ of cumulative gain. The event is free/donation based. A minimum $25 donation is suggested to cover our costs. All proceeds over our cost will be donated to the Big Fork community Center and the Ouachita Amateur Radio Association, who help us keep our runners safe.
We will have three fully stocked aid stations. All aid stations will be fully stocked with your typical aid station fare. In addition, each of our aid captains provide their own bougie concoctions for you to enjoy. This event is free but you wouldn’t guess it based on the food offerings. Please bring your own cup or handheld because the race will be cupless this year. There will be an option to purchase a post-race meal ticket. The post race meal will be catered once again by Cheryl with the Big Fork Mall (details coming soon for race swag and meal tickets via email). Buy early because there will be no race-day meal ticket purchases and swag is pre-purchase only.
We encourage you to bring a chair, blanket and other comfort items and plan to stick around to cheer in the finishers. The community experience at the finish is one of the many things that makes this race so unique and popular.
Awards:
We will have awards for overall male and female in both the full and fun runs. We also offer unique awards to our 10 and 20 year finishers. We do not offer finish awards because this race experience is reward enough.
Aid Stations:
MARATHON RUN:
Little Missouri Trailhead
Mile 3.8 Outbound & Mile 22.4 Inbound
3:42PM Cutoff (Mile 22.4)
Blaylock Creek West Trailhead
Mile 8.5 Outbound & Mile 17.7 Inbound
10:30AM Cutoff (mile 8.5) for marathon runners
Turn Around (Forest Rd B23F – Southern Trailhead)
Mile 13.1 – the turn around
*Marathon runners may drop to the 17 mile fun run on race day. This can be a game day decision. We highly encourage all marathon runners to take a good assessment of how you are feeling when you reach Blaylock Creek (mi 8.5) and if it just isn’t your day switch to the Fun Run.
*There is an early start option for those requiring more than 8 hours. Do NOT take this option if you are capable of finishing in the 8 hour timeframe. (Early start details will be included in race email.)
*Due to the remote nature of this event, there is NO SHUTTLE SERVICE with the exception of a medical emergency. You go in on your own two feet and you come out on your own two feet. Again, this is good reason to take an honest assessment of how you are feeling when you arrive at the Blaylock Creek aid station. It can be a long and tough slog if you do not heed this warning.
17 MILE FUN RUN:
Little Missouri Trailhead
Mile 3.8 Outbound
Blaylock Creek West Trailhead – Turnaround
Mile 8.5 Outbound – Turnaround for 17 mile fun run only
Safety/Required Gear: a hydration system (handheld or bladder) and a light source (handheld or headlamp). A windbreaker or space blanket is strongly suggested but not required. Runner safety is a high priority for us. We will have HAM radio operators at every aid station and they will be in communication with us at Net Control at all times. We also have several medical entities on stand by. It is worth taking your cell phone because runners are often able to get service on the top of some of the mountain peaks. I will provide my cell number in the December runner email.
NOTE: This event is NOT for trail-newbies.
If you are not an experienced trail – or ultra-runner (or adventure racer), we happily invite you to one of the other UTS runs, BUT NOT THIS ONE. This is a difficult event on a difficult trail that presents many opportunities for one to get lost, injured, exhausted, or incapacitated–with sparse access for rescue.
Please do not be enticed into trying this run because of the difficulty warning–it is merely an honest attempt at preventing the run organizers from having to find and rescue someone ill-equipped for the event.
A cut-off time of 10:30am (2.5 hours) will be enforced at the turn-around (half-way) point for the 17-mile run. Runners reaching that point after 10:30 must turn around (–NOT proceed on the marathon course).

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Woolly Hollow State Park, 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, 72058, United States
The Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be held at Woolly Hollow State Park on January 10th, 2026 with a race start of 9am. This race is a benefit race for The Arrow Project.
The Arrow Project seeks to provide education, physical and spiritual projects for the betterment of the children of Honduras.
The Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on the Huckleberry Hiking Trail and the Enders Fault Mountain Bike Trail creating 13.1 unique miles of trail at the beautiful Woolly Hollow State Park.

David's Trail Endurance Run - Postponed
2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Rocking Chair Resort, 278 Co Rd 763, Mountain Home, 72653, United States
Challenge Yourself
Touted as one of the toughest 50K courses out there, David’s Trail Endurance Run offers a relentless course though the Ozarks along beautiful Lake Norfork. A great mix of single and double track take you through nearly 5000 + ft. in elevation change for the 50K and which makes for a pretty awesome 25K too!
January in the Ozarks could mean sunny 45 degree weather or 10 and snowy. Races are held rain or shine, sleet or snow! Pack for anything, stay at Rocking Chair Resort, run your race, then hang out afterward. Cash purses for top male/female who break a course record, prizes, and post race grub await you at the finish!
Proud to be a race that Meet’s ATRA’s Event Standards, DTER has taken careful considerations in planning our race from [our] start to finish! Learn all about ATRA’s (American Trail Running Association’s) standards at www.trailrunner.com.
We’re Cupless!
Join us in our Going Green initiative! We’ve gone cupless! This counts for both on-course aid stations as well as post race. Bring your hand-held and fill up on us, or during registration you can purchase a HyraPak SpeedCup for $5.00
Chow Down & Drink Up!
All athletes are welcome to refuel from your Saturday run. For friends and family however, we’re selling wrist bands that enable them to eat up too. We don’t want to run out of food, so this is our measure to best guesstimate how we’ll we need to stock up!
Part of our Going Green Initiative is to reduce waste every chance we get! For the post race feast, everyone is required to bring their own plates, cups, utensils, etc. We may have some to sell, but we won’t be providing any paper or plastic goods. Thank you for helping us Go Green!
Schedule
Friday, January 23rd @ Rocking Chair Resort
5:00 pm – 7:00 – Packet pickup & on-site registration (IF NOT SOLD OUT)
Saturday, January 24th @ Rocking Chair Resort
6:30 am -9:45 – Packet pickup at Rocking Chair Resort
8:00 am – 50K start
9:00 am 25K start
10:00 am – 7K start

Groundhog 5K
2026-01-31 08:00 - 11:00 | J.B. Hunt Park, 2003 Fleming Dr., Springdale, 72762, United States
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 Greenway, before finishing back on the J.B. Hunt Park Loop. Adjusted course map coming soon! Finishers’ medal included with registration. Packet Pickup: Thursday, January 29th (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Friday, January 30th (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), Springdale Recreation Center, 1906 Cambridge St., Springdale. Packet pickup is also available morning of the race, up until 30 minutes before the start of the race.

Hot Springs Half Marathon
2026-01-31 08:00 - 14:00 | Northwoods Trails, 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
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, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
All Finishers will receive a Hot Springs Half Marathon Finisher Medal to commemorate their achievement.
Swag
Custom Bib Number, Long Sleeve Performance Shirt, and a Finisher Medal!
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup: Friday, January 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.
Location: To be determined.
Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, January 31 from 7:00 to 8:00 AM at the Start/Finish area.
Location: 300 Pineland Drive, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Parking
Available at the parking lots within Northwoods.
Restrooms
Portable Restrooms at the Start/Finish Line as well as select locations on course.

River Trail 15K
2026-01-31 08:30 - 11:30 | Burns Park Soccer Complex, 1 Tournament Drive, North Little Rock, 72115, United States
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 Rodney Parham Road Suite 37B in Little Rock from 11am-5:30pm. Registration will be available – $35 for adults & $25 for juniors (up to 18.)
Race Day packet pickup from 7:00-8:15am at Burns Park. Race day registration will be available – $40 for adults & $30 for juniors.
Race hosted by the Arkansas RRCA
USATF Course Certification #AR pending
Chip Timing provided by Garner Timing Services
Proceeds benefit the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series

Village Creek 10K/25K Trail Run
2026-01-31 08:30 - 16:00 | Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, 72396, United States
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. We have an amazing multi-use trail system that is virtually untouched by the running community most of the year. Equestrian, Mountain Bike, and Hiking Trails combine to form a little over 26 miles of manicured sweetness atop the geologic anomaly know as Crowley’s Ridge.
Our race features a multitude of ups and downs, both physically and emotionally! Your day will consist of creeks, mud, leaves, sticks, steep ridgelines, and our infamous rolling pipeline. All the while a tub of buttercream icing and warm homemade cinnamon rolls wait for you at the finish.
The start/finish sits at the edge of our lower campground and boasts some of the most pristine bath houses of any state park! You can camp so close to the start line that all ya gotta do is roll over toot, tinkle, brush, and run! If cabins are more your thing, no fear! Village Creek has a number of 5 star cabins available just up the hill towards Lake Dunn.
The 25k has a 6 hour time limit. You have approximately 3hr and 15min to make it to our bib check at the 25k turn around. If you have not checked out of the turn around by the 3:15 mark chances are you aren’t gonna get a cinnamon roll….I kid, I kid! You just won’t get a hot one!
The 25K is an out and back route starting at the bicycle entrance to the following markers 13,14,15,16,17,18, north past 19 towards 20 where you will reach the turnaround. Aid stations will be at approximate half way points for both races. This is a cup free race! Bring your own bottles! The 10k route coming soon!

Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Races
2026-01-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Kessler Mountain Regional Park, 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, 72701, United States
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 Kessler Mountain are technical in most areas, but the views are worth every step of the course! Take a break from the pavement and give trail running in the Natural State a try!
Registration includes socks, a finisher’s medal, and more!
When: January 24, 2026 January 31, 2026
Where: Kessler Mountain Regional Park

White Rock Classic 50K
2026-02-01 09:00 - 16:00 | Shores Lake
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 small donation to help cover costs.
Donations need to be in cash as we are not set up with payment apps and there is no cell service at start/finish.
Refreshments will be at the Shores Lake Pavilion starting at about 1:00PM
If doing the 50K and not confident of a 5:00PM finish you are welcome to start early.
(Study the map, you will be unsupported until the aid station volunteers get set up, you will not be eligible for awards).
Course Info:
The course is on well maintained forest roads with some trail sprinkled in for good fun.
Important Note About Course: Avoid the recreation area, campground area, parking area, at the top of White Rock Mountain, this is not part of the course! This is important as we could lose access to this course. We will enjoy the amazing view at the Sunset Point while running the Rim Trail
We can no longer have alternative starts as in running to the top, riding bike back, starting at the top and running to the start/finish area. We have to start at the starting line and finish by crossing the finish line for both distances.
50K Course Gaia Map GPX file Google Map
Ignore the distance and elevation in the Gaia map. I have no idea how it added extra loops. The course is correct, the distance and elevation is way off. I think actual distance is 32.0 miles with 5,500 feet of climb.
50K: Start at Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area. Turn north on Co RD 75 to Co RD 76 (4.25mi), Turn right on Co Rd 76 follow for (3.67mi) to Co Rd 77, Turn Left onto Co Rd 77 follow for (4.66 mi) continue left onto Co Rd 78 follow for (0.50mi) Turn right on CO Rd 79 for 1.25 miles, turn around and go back to the intersection, continue right on Co Rd 79 follow for (2.50mi) Turn Left onto White Rock Mountain Rd, follow for (4.06mi) to Bowels Gap Rd follow for (0.10mi) turn left onto White Rock Rim Trail, follow staying on trail for (2.1mi) this is around the mountain back to Bowels Gap Rd, Turn left onto Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.70mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76 and follow for (0.06) to Ozark Highlands Trail , Turn left and follow the Ozark Highlands Trail for (1.47 mile)s to the Rock Shores Lake West Trail, Turn right and follow the Rock Shores Lake West Trail for (0.30 mile) to Co Rd 76, turn left on Co Rd 76 and follow for .68 miles to Co Rd 75, turn left on to Co Rd 75 for (4.25 miles) back to Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area.
25K Course Gaia Map GPX file Google Map
Ignore the distance and elevation in the Gaia map. I have no idea how it added extra loops. The course is correct, the distance and elevation is way off. I think actual distance is 16.5 miles with 3,200 feet of climb.
25K: Start at Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area. Turn north on Co RD 75 to Co RD 76 (4.25mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76, follow for (.68 mi) to the Rock Shores Lake West Trail, turn Right follow the Rock Shores Lake West Trail for (0.30mi) turn left onto The Ozark Highlands Trail, follow the Ozark Highlands Trail for (1.47 mi) turn Right on to Co Rd 76, follow Co Rd 76 for (0.06 mi) to Bowels Gap Rd. Turn Right, follow Bowels Gap Rd follow for (0.65mi) turn Left onto White Rock Rim Trail, follow staying on trail for (2.1mi) this is around the mountain back to Bowels Gap Rd, Turn Left onto Bowels Gap Rd, follow for (0.65mi), Turn left onto Co Rd 76 and follow for (0.06 mi) to Ozark Highlands Trail , Turn left and follow the Ozark Highlands Trail for (1.47 mile)s to the Rock Shores Lake West Trail, Turn right and follow the Rock Shores Lake West Trail for (0.30 mile) to Co Rd 76, turn left on Co Rd 76 and follow for .68 miles to Co Rd 75, turn left on to Co Rd 75 for (4.25 miles) back to Shores Lake Pavilion Start/Finish area.
This 50K is very challenging and not recommended for those who have not at least completed the marathon distance. This course is guaranteed to help work off those Christmas Holiday pounds before the Valentine’s Candy arrives

Cupid Shuffle 5K Walk/Run
2026-02-07 08:00 - 09:30 | Paradise Park, 1 Paradise Park Road, Jacksonville, AR, 72076
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.

Valentine's Day 5k
2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Doc Bryan Hall, 215 West O Street, Russellville, 72801, United States
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 Masters: Jen Found – 20:05 (2022)
Course Description: The race starts and finishes at Doc Bryan Hall on ATU Campus. Awards will be given for Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters and Seniors as well as male and female age divisions 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Sweetheart Competition: A special feature of the Valentine’s Day 5K is the chance to team up with a sweetheart for additional prizes! Runners have the option of entering with their spouse in the Married Sweethearts Division, or teaming up with a “friend” in the Unmarried Sweethearts Division. The finishing times for the two Sweethearts will be added together to compete against other couples’ composite times. The Sweetheart competition is in additional to the male/female individual races and does not affect an individual’s time, placing, or award in the overall race.

**Register before 11:59p CST 2/6 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30a day of the race and will be $35 (cash, check or Cash App will be accepted)

Papa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon
2026-02-08 08:00 - 16:00 | Tucker Creek Trail, 700 Salem Rd, Conway, 72034, United States
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 friendly!)
Plus, at only $50 for either race, Loco is a bargain! All participants (that register in time) will receive shirts and finisher bling. Awards will be given to the top three finishers for each distance, male and female.
Packet pickup will be available at both The Ride in Conway and Rock City Running in Little Rock on Friday, as well as at the race on Saturday. You will need to choose your pickup location when you register. Your packet will be at the location you choose during registration. If you need to change your registration location you must email us by Thursday, 1/22/2026 at 8am. If you unexpectedly cannot make your selected location, your packet will be available on race day.
Registration will remain open until noon, Friday, 1/23/2026 Wednesday, 2/4/2026. PLEASE NOTE: If you register after Thursday, 1/22/2026 at 8am you will be required pick up your packet on race day.
Loco is Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics eligible if you participate on race day. We have a limited number of openings for virtual racers in each distance. Virtual participants will receive a finishers medal but no shirt. (Please note that virtual races are not eligible for MM/HF due to their rules.)
The course is certified and a Boston Qualifier though be aware it has been known to register long on some GPS devices.

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas Membership and Public Meeting
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Flyway Breckenridge, 10301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, 72227, United States
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 Maneesh Krishnan, Director of Public Works for the City of Little Rock. He will share updates on major alternative and active transportation projects shaping the future of mobility in our city, including progress on Closing the Loop of the Arkansas River Trail, the Markham Road Diet, and several other initiatives aimed at creating safer and more accessible routes for people who walk, roll, and ride.
Whether you are a longtime advocate, a casual rider, or simply curious about what is coming next for Little Rock infrastructure, your voice matters. This is a great chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who care about building a more bike friendly city.
We look forward to seeing you at Flyway Breckenridge Brewery. Grab a drink, bring a friend, and help us keep the momentum going for better biking in central Arkansas.

Sylamore 50K/25K Trail Run
2026-02-14 07:00 - 17:00 | Angler’s White River Resort, 23080 AR-5, Allison, 72050, United States
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 be held on the front porch of Anglers Restaurant in Allison, AR.
Both races will start from Anglers parking lot.
The 50k will begin at 7am and the 25k at 8am.

Course

50k – Out and back course on 14.5 miles of trail and 1 mile of pavement. Two water crossings at approximately 2 miles and 30 miles.
25k – Out and back course on 7.25 miles of trail and 1 mile of pavement. Two water crossings at approximately 2 miles and 14.5 miles.

Awards

Overall Male 50K, Overall Female 50K, Overall Male 25K and Overall Female 25K Finishers Awards

Refunds and Inclement Weather Policy

No Refunds
No Inclement Weather Policy. Race will be held regardless of temperature, precipitation (forecast or actual) or level of the creek crossing.

Kings River Falls Loop Hike
2026-02-14 09:00 - 13:30 | Kings River Falls Trailhead, 1543 Madison 3500, Witter, 72776, United States
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
Day, Date: February 14, 2026
Name of Hike: Kings River Falls Loop
Location: Southern Madison County, Heritage Commission area
Hiking Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Rating: Easy
Features: The Heritage Commission is making a new trail in this area. Evan will take hikers on a loop hike that will encompass the new and the old trails.
Hike Leader: Evan Walden
Email and Phone: thewaldenfarm@hotmail.com or 479-677-2127
Meeting Place and Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026

Meet at Harp’s Food Store parking lot at 115 Lee Street in Huntsville AR near the highway at 9:00 am. Evan will lead drivers to the parking area from there; or,
Meet at the Kings River Falls Trailhead at 9:45 am. Hike starts at 10:00 am.
For Google Map to trailhead see: Kings River Falls Trailhead – Google Maps

Comment: Bring water, snack, lunch, rain gear, gloves, and wear hiking boots/shoes. Hiking poles may be helpful. No pets are allowed on any hikes, and children under 12 years are discouraged and must be accompanied by a guardian. Participants are required to sign a liability release at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with the OSHC, whether an Ozark Society member or not.
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Run the Line Half Marathon
2026-02-15 07:30 - 14:00 | Downtown Texarkana, 300 Olive St., Texarkana, 71854, United States
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 includes 10-ft wide asphalt trails that wind through residential neighborhoods on city streets. The finish line is downtown at 3rd and Wood Streets in front of the Hopkins Ice House about 5 blocks from the start.
We are a Road Runner Club of America event member. We have also applied to be a qualifying race again in the 2025 Natural State Running Series. The races and registration are available at www.naturalstateruns.com.
A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. The 2026 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, runners, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.

Race Contact Info

Hike in Allsopp Park
2026-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Allsopp Park, 3700 Cedar Hill Road, Little Rock, United States
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 this trail are January through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles.

Rating: Easy to moderate. A hiking pole would be helpful for roots and holes.

Hike Leader: Tommie Kelly

Email: gogolibrary@yahoo.com

Meeting Place and Time: Allsopp Park – 3700 Cedar Hill Road. Near the intersection of Cantrell and Cedar Hill. Meet at the parking lot near the tennis courts

Comment 1: Bring water, snack, and wear trail shoes. Hiking poles are helpful. Participants are required to sign a “liability release” at the trailhead to take part in any Ozark Society outing. Everyone is welcome to hike with us, whether an Ozark Society member or not.

Comment 2: Toilets available near the trailhead, but not once on the trail

Comment 3: Please join us afterwards for brunch at Tommie’s home which is within walking distance from the park.

Wild Women Wednesday Hike
2026-02-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center, 9600 AR-300, Roland, 72135, United States
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.

21st Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Red Star, 348 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, 72752, United States
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 consists of a 35-mile semi-supported backcountry mountain bike experience, a 30 K and 15 K challenge run with a few marked bailouts along the way. It’s a ride, not a race… just finishing is winning. During your ride, you will possibly encounter DJs in the woods and of course, the infamous grilled cheese and soup at the iconic fire tower. Additionally, on Sunday, you will have the option to join the gravel challenge group ride to the Buffalo Outdoor Center or use your wristband at the Buffalo Outdoor Center, which will provide you with free shuttles for the DH runs all day.
Important! This is our annual fundraiser for the club and goes a long way in providing the needed tools and materials that go into the 10,000 hours plus volunteers put in each year. A large portion of this years proceeds will go directly into trail maintenance at the headwaters. With that in mind this is a non refundable event. If weather becomes an issue we will reschedule event to a later date but will not be offering refunds. Thank you for your understanding.
All attendees will receive a pair of custom event socks.
Complete your challenge and receive your patch once you check back in.
We will have post ride yoga on Saturday.
-A limited number of primitive RV spots are available for an additional $25.00. (no hook ups, you are paying for the space)
-Tickets will be limited in quantity.
-For 5 meals, live bands, free beverages, killer routes , amazing humans, and a special swag bag you aren’t going to find a better deal!
Dinners provided by Phat Tire Bike Shop, Pro Chill and OORC.
Thanks for you continued support and much gratitude to all of our sponsors.
Lunch at the fire tower provided by The Buffalo Outdoor Center
Beverages by Trailside Coffee Co, Fossil Cove Brewery, Liquor World and the OORC
Breakfasts provided by Ozark Natural Foods and the OORC.

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail 100 Mile and 100 Kilometer
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-22 | East Cove Wilderness Pavilion at Mountain Harbor Resort, 66 E Park Dr, Mt. Ida, 71957, United States
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 Cates – 2021)
Female 11:03:55 (Jenny Stipp– 2024)

Participants in both events will receive an event shirt and the experience of a supported run through the Ouachita Mountains with 12 manned aid stations on the 100k course and 22 manned aid stations on the 100 mile course. 100k finishers will receive a medal and 100 Mile finishers a custom finisher’s buckle to commemorate their accomplishment.
Weather Conditions
Average High: 60F
Average Low: 35F
The weather can be unpredictable in Arkansas, especially in late February. We’ve had sunny skies, rain, fog, and sometimes all during the same event. Snow is possible, but not anticipated.
Be prepared to face all that the weather can throw at you!
Will I be running in the dark?
Yes. You should bring a light source and back up batteries. At this time of year, the average sunrise is 6:45 AM and the average sunset is 6:00 PM.
What do I need to bring?
At very minimum, all racers will be required to carry a water bottle or hydration pack AND a light (flashlight or headlamp) at dark. Due to the remote nature of parts of the trail, runners will not be allowed on the course without a way to carry water. We strongly suggest you carry a backup light with you at all times. If you’re wondering about additional gear, check out this video from Runner’s World. A cell phone is recommended and and service is good on the majority of the course.
How tough is the course?
Terrain = very hilly, total climb between 100 and 200 feet per mile (5,000 – 8,000 feet in 50 miles)
Surface = trail or dirt road with substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts

Couple Shuffle - Fayetteville
2026-02-21 07:30 - 11:00 | AR
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!
