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RIVER VALLEY RUMBLE This race will be on super fun 4.4-mile laps as a XC UCI inspired course. The shorter laps will also be more spectator friendly and more encouraging for racers as family and friends cheer them on each lap. Ben Geren Park Fort Smith Arkansas This race is part of the Arkansas Mountain […]
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the Back to School Bash Fun Run 5K! This community event benefits local students by raising funds to provide essential school supplies to children throughout Polk County. Every registration helps ensure students have the tools they need to begin the school year prepared and confident. Whether you're […]
This year's Springhill Classic is hosted by the ARNICA team “River Valley Marshals”! Thank you for supporting this event to help us “GET MORE KIDS ON BIKES” in the Fort Smith and surrounding river valley communities. Opening remarks and safety briefing will be at 7:30am near the Start/Finish line. We have merch! Online only, for […]
We are getting moving to Move the Mission! The end goal is sharing the whole gospel with the whole world. Pre-registrations will also receive a T-shirt and a medal! Sponsors will get a logo on the back of t-shirt and free registration slots.
•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR24012WJT -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions. Awards Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open, Masters, Grandmasters and Senior. […]
Kick off Gravette Day with one of Northwest Arkansas' favorite community traditions! Join us for the annual Gravette Day 5K, presented by The Gravette Gym and co-sponsored by Grand Savings Bank and El Bohemio, as runners and walkers of all ages come together to celebrate fitness, community, and everything that makes Gravette special. Whether you're […]
The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy! The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & […]
Meteor showers get coverage in the popular press, and astronomy groups invariably get requests from the public about how to view them. But there are challenges. First, you need a dark, open sky. That requires at least some travel for most people, and then you need no moon. Finally, you need to be prepared to […]
The Scorchin’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock. There are 4 distance options: a 10kish (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate. Each loop passes through 1 full […]
Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would be appropriate […]
The Bentonville - Bella Vista Enduro highlights the best of Northwest Arkansas, where an extensive network with hundreds of miles of world-class trails and multiple trail systems creates a proper canvas for an epic day of enduro racing in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. Registration opens Friday, June 12th at 8am with participation […]
Get ready to conquer the peaks with the Tri Peak Series brought to you by River Valley Runners! Dive into a thrilling trio of races set in breathtaking landscapes, starting with the Mt. Magazine 15k on May 30, 2026 that promises to challenge and inspire. It's only ONE hill!! We start about a half mile […]
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director We will continue with the option of tank or t-shirt as your giveaway. […]