Growing Minds Take Flight 5K
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Walnut Ridge Regional Airport, 11 Sky Watch, Walnut Ridge, 72476, United States
Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Growing Minds Take Flight 5K! All proceeds from this race go directly to Lawrence County, AR children with disabilities. The Growing Minds Foundation funds scholarships for children with disabilities to help with expenses for medical equipment, special surgery, specialty toys, etc! We welcome you to join us on Saturday, June 1st at the Walnut Ridge, AR Airport for the first Take Flight event!

Outrun Cancer 5K
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | ASU – Mountain Home, 1600 S College St., Mountain Home, 72653, United States
Join us as we gather to honor, remember and support those affected by cancer as we walk and outrun cancer on June 1, 2024, National Cancer Survivors Day. Together as a community, we will begin in front of the ASUMH Sheid Building and end in the center of the campus at the Keller fountain. For the 5k, the course will be two loops on the walking/jogging path around the campus. The honor walk will be one loop. There will be one aid station at the halfway point for the 5k.
The official route on Strava HERE
The proceeds of this race will support the many services and programs offered at the Peitz Cancer Support House which focus on fully supporting the needs of our community during their cancer diagnosis and well beyond.
As part of this race and honor event, we encourage you to set up an individual &/or team fundraising page. There will be prizes for the top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser.
Community and companionship are such an important part of the cancer journey as well as for overall health and wellness. As such, we are encouraging and challenging you to grab some friends, family or coworkers and register together! Come together to help us outrun cancer.
Race Day Instructions:

Packet Pickup will be June 1 from 7-7:45am.
Athletes will check in at the center of the campus at the Keller Fountain.
After pre-race announcements we’ll walk together to the race start.
Runners will run clock-wise, entering the ASUMH walking path at mile 0.2. Runners will complete one lap, passing the aid station, before heading out for lap two.
Volunteers and signs will point runners back to the center of campus to finish at the Keller Fountain.
Strollers are allowed.
The official route on Strava HERE

Running on the Ridge
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Greene County Fairgrounds, 1108 Hwy 49B, Paragould, 72450, United States
The 4th annual Running on the Ridge brought to you by CUSI welcomes new and returning participants! We look forward to another great race with options of a 5K, 10K and NEW this year will be a 1 mile dog jog/ fun run! The 5K & 10K course routes will be through downtown Paragould & on a portion of the new 8 Mile Creek Trail with the start and finish at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The dog jog will be around the Greene County Fairgrounds. This year’s race will benefit the Henry Wrinkles Foundation.

All participants will receive a FREE ticket to Saturday night’s Rodeo on the Ridge!
All participants will receive a finisher prize & those registered BEFORE May 10th will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Packet pick-up will be Friday, May 31st from 5pm-7pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds entrance.
Race timing will be provided by Stearns Race Timing for the 5K and 10K racers.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times and cleaned up after.
All racers under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

🏃🏽‍♀️ 5K route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5479913725
🏃🏾 10K route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5479973254

Live Well 5K Run/Walk
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, in partnership with the Delta Presents Outreach Foundation, we will host the 2nd Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk: A Physical and Mental Health Movement. The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is an opportunity to bring the community together for the purpose of promoting physical and mental health/wellness. Research has shown that running and walking have a positive impact on mental health like better sleep, stress reliever, improved self-esteem, sharper focus, and improved memory.
Your support will assist us in our efforts to provide scholarship incentives for high school students interested in furthering their education as well as support overall mental health/wellness in our chapter and community. The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men, women, and children. Runners, joggers, and walkers are encouraged to come out and enjoy a healthy, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause.
COURSE:
RACE DISTANCE: 5K (3.1 miles)
TIME LIMIT: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will continue with our guidance or security.
TIMING: TBD
RACE BIBS:

Clearly visible on the front of the torso
Unaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)
Pinned in all four corners
Uncovered (jackets, fuel belts, etc.)

AWARDS: TBD
EVENT SWAG:

Short-sleeve T-shirt (for those who register by May 5, 2024)
Finisher medal

NOTE: Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.

Festival on the Ridge 5K
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Poinsett County Court House Square, 401 Market Street, Harrisburg, 72432, United States
Festival on the Ridge 5K Walk-Run
Harrisburg, AR. June 1st, 2024, starting at 8 AM on the Court House Square. USATF Certified Course #AR23001WJT. Distance is 5km. Age and Gender Categories.
Sponsored by Restoration House Ministries, 813 N. Illinois Street, Harrisburg, AR 72432
Call 870-578-2604 for more information.

Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic
2024-06-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Batesville City Hall, 500 E Main St, Batesville, 72501, United States
The 46th Annual Classic
Formerly the White River 4 Mile Classic and HealthSouth 4 Mile Classic, this race is now named for Andy Buschmann, the local running man seen everywhere about town trotting out the miles in his steady gait. He and his buddy Jack Heston ran every version of the race since its founding in 1978 until COVID took Andy from us in 2021. The AB4MC course is USATF certified and officially in the RRCA Arkansas Grand Prix XLII Series for 2024. Proceeds from the race are donated to local charities serving Independence County.
Parking:
There is ample parking at City Hall and in parking lots throughout the Main Street area.
Start/Finish:
The race will begin at 8 am.
The race starts and finishes on Main Street with parking and setup near City Hall.
Timing:
Chip timing will be by Oakley Kramer Timing Plus
Race Route:
The route runs downhill through Batesville’s historic residential and downtown districts, with a couple of substantial climbs through nearby neighborhoods mid-race.
Packet Pick Up:
Early packet pickup will be at the Tomahawk Chop located at 177 East Main Street in downtown Batesville on Friday, May 31st, 4-7 pm.
Race day packet pickup will be at City Hall starting at 6:30 am on Saturday, June 1st.
Registration:
Cost: $25
All runners and walkers will receive a swag bag, race shirt, and finisher’s goodie. Registrations received after May 19, 2024 are not guaranteed preferred t-shirt size.
Race day registration will be available from 6:30-7:30 am.
Cancellation Policy:
If the race is cancelled all entries will be deferred to the 2025 race. Sorry, no refunds.
Adverse Weather Policy:
We expect our events to happen rain or shine. No one, including the Race Director, wants to make changes to an event on race day. However, the safety of our participants is of paramount concern. In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Race Director, in communication with the local law enforcement and the city, may delay the event, cancel the event, or make changes to the race course.
Adverse Weather Definition:
The event may be delayed or canceled due to Tornado Warning, Tornado Watch, Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain, or any other extreme weather condition. Light to moderate rain is not considered an Adverse Weather Condition.

Communication:
If the event is canceled more than 12 hours before the event, we will notify participants via the race website and email. If the event is canceled less than 12 hours before the event we will notify participants via the race website and email. Participants will be notified via email where they can pick up their race packets if they have not already done so.

Trail Work at Pinnacle Mountain State Park
2024-06-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Objective: Raking rocks and clearing trail corridor.
Bring rakes and weed eaters if you have them.

Single Speed Royal Rumble
2024-06-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Old Post, 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, 72802, United States
This is a single speed only race for the coveted championship belts!!
Only 2 Categories
Male open and Female open, winner take all in each category. However, the DFL (last place finisher) gets a treat, as well!!
Bring your one geared bike, your jorts, and bike party vibes and come wrestle Old Post for a chance to take home the big belt!!

6th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash
2024-06-01 09:30 - 13:00 | Melvin Ford Aquatic Center, 2000 NE Memorial Park Square, Bentonville, 72712, United States
Come SPLASH with us this June 1, 2024! (NEW DAY AND TIME)
Kids aged 5-14 will participate in the Swim/Run event. Age is based on Race Day Age.
It will be a fun morning full of swimming and running, snow cones, music, and medals!
The 6th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash is an event held in partnership with USA Triathlon. The mission is to provide kids a safe, fun introduction to multisport.
What’s Splash & Dash?
Splash & Dash is a USA Triathlon national series that provides a fun, safe introduction to multisport. This event is a lead up to the bigger 13th Annual Trifest for MS triathlon festival that occurs Aug. 30, 31 and Sept 1, 2024.

Splash & Dash: Kids aged 5-14 – Swim/Run

Ages 5-6: 25 yards / .25 run
Ages 7-8: 50 yards / .50 run
Ages 9-10: 75 yards / 1 mile
Ages 11-14: 100 yards / 2 miles

Run Routes

Event Schedule

Friday – Bentonville Strider

4:00 – 6:30pm In-Town Packet Pickup

Saturday – Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

9:45am Volunteers Arrive
10:15 – 11:15am Out-of-Town Packet Pickup
11:15 – 11:30am S&D Pre-Race Meeting + Transition Open on Pool Deck
11:30am S&D Rolling Start (Oldest to Youngest)
12:30pm S&D Awards
1:00pm Event End

Spring Sing 5K
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Russellville Train Depot, Russellville Train Depot, Russellville, 72802, United States
This fundraiser for the RHS choir trip will be our Fall Fest route!
start at the depot, run down C street around the church and come back!
there will be singing and food after!
All proceeds go to the RHS Choir to help fund their next choir trip.

Old Post Challenge
2024-06-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Post, 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, 72802, United States
Old Post Challenge 2024
Join us for the AMBCS season opener at Old Post Park!
Course is fast, turny, and pedally. Full race route is just over 7 miles and junior/novice course is just over 4 miles.
PACKET PICKUP: Onsite Saturday 4/13 from 2-6pm and again the morning of event.
Race Routes:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43118388
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43118398

Bike Drive and Bike Ride in support of Recycle Bikes For Kids
2024-06-03 17:45 - 20:00 | Recycle Bikes For Kids, 717 E. 10th Street, North Little Rock, United States
Join us Monday, June 3rd for a Bike Drive and Bike Ride in support of Recycle Bikes For Kids.

A “Bike Drive” is an opportunity for you to support Recycle Bikes For Kids by donating any new or used (but repairable) bikes, bike parts, accessories or clothing. This can be any bike that has been gathering dust, that kids have outgrown, or is no longer wanted. Recycle Bikes For Kids then collects these bikes, fixes them, and distributes them to those in need.

This event is completely FREE! We encourage everyone to contribute by bringing bike-related gear for donation. We’ll depart at 6 pm for an hour-long bike ride, and afterward, we’ll fire up the grill and serve beverages for all who attend. It’s a fantastic way to connect with fellow riders and support a worthy cause. Please spread the word, and we’ll see you on June 3rd!

*We’ll have a prize for everyone who RSVPs to the Facebook Event and joins us for the ride!*

Cabot Family Track Nights
2024-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Cabot High School, 401 N Lincoln Street, Cabot, 72023, United States
Join us every Monday in June at the Cabot High School from 6-7 PM for Cabot Family Track Nights. We will meet at the Cabot High School Track. Please have your kiddos bring water, and wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. It gets hot! Bring the whole family, we can not wait to see you there!
Please register kids only, adults do not need to register. Registration is FREE but REQUIRED for each child participating under the age of 18. Shirts and medals are also free to those registered BEFORE May 31, 2024. After this date, we can not guarantee a shirt, although we will try our best to accommodate, and usually have plenty.
Registration is free but a $10-$15 donation is welcome to help us cover the costs of shirts and medals. 🙂
The dates for this summer are as follows, of course subject to weather:
6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24

Neon Bubbly Rush 5K
2024-06-03 19:00 - 21:00 | East Arkansas Community College, 1790 North Falls Blvd, Wynne, 72396, United States
Please join us for a non-timed 5K Neon Glow Run/Walk hosted by the Wynne Farm Fest Committee on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. Entry fee will include price to participate, one Farm Fest shirt, and glow in the dark accessories! Immediately after, you and your children can join us for laughter, foam, and dancing as NEA Foam Parties brings the perfect soundtrack, UV additive to make the foam glow, and black lights.
Feel free to call the Cross County Chamber of Commerce at 870-238-2601 for any questions!
Registration fee:
Ages 11 & up – $25
Ages 10 & under – $15
Check-in will begin at 6:30 PM. Race will start at 7 PM. NEA Foam Parties will set up at dusk for the neon foam party in the parking lot where the race begins and ends.
Route: https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/6005311954/
Begin at the Technology Center for the Delta
Lemons
Neighborhoods: Oakdale, Meadowbrook, Fox Crossing
End at Technology Center for the Delta
*NO REFUNDS*

Walk in the Park - Two Rivers Park
2024-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Two Rivers Park Bridge, 4468 River Mountain Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Join Little Rock Parks & Rec for a lunchtime walk. We will meet at noon to get outside and unplugged. See flyer for details.

The Big (Trail) Run Presented by Michelob Ultra
2024-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Western Hills Park, 5207 Western Hills Ave, Little Rock, 72204, United States
On June 5, all Fleet Feet locations will participate in the The Big Run, a nationwide event coinciding with Global Running Day. We will be running on one of the “funnest” surfaces to run on: TRAIL! Now is the time to venture out and try something new to you. We will be holding are race in Western Hills Park, a relatively flat course with very few rocks and roots. That makes this race the perfect adventure for your first trail run.
If you ask most people in Little Rock where they run, a large majority will say, “The River Trail.” This trail that we love so much, is one of the many parks and trails maintained by Little Rock Parks and Rec. 100% of the proceeds of The Big (Trail) Run go to Little Rock Parks and Rec. We want this fun run to be one of the biggest 5kish trail runs around. Come show your appreciation and run, walk or a little of both on the trails of Western Hills Park.
The Big Run is open to runners of all levels and abilities.
