July Pub Run with Karhu
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Northshore Golf Range, 5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, United States
You missed them. NOW THE PUB RUNS ARE BACK! Join us for a 3ish mile fun run and some good times afterwards.This month’s guest will be Karhu Brought to you by Fleet Feet Little Rock, Northshore Golf Range and Karhu

Monday Night Lights Criterium
2024-07-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Central Arkansas Carting Complex, 49 Ricky Bobby Way, Vilonia, 72173, United States
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas’ newest high speed karting course courtesy of Shift Little Rock. The course is .7 of a mile of brand-new pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those handling skills before the main event. Men and women will start together within their race categories but will have separate podiums. Cash prizes for the A race podium sponsored by Spokes Little Rock(prizes increase with every ten registered racers), B race prizes sponsored by Trek Little Rock, and C race prizes sponsored by Arkansas Cycle & Fitness. Prime prizes for A,B,&C races sponsored by Trek, Angry Dave’s, AC&F, Muk-off, Tifosi Optics, Hand-up Gloves, Blue Sail Coffee, Lost 40 brewery, and Diamond Bear brewery. It’s going to be hot , but there will be free cold beer for racers courtesy of Flyway brewery! BBinfinite has supplied ceramic pulley sets for series winners so be sure to keep racing to stack those points! Each race registration enters you for a raffle for prizes from Hyperice as well! Last but not least don’t worry about sending it too hard, because Hex carbon workshop has agreed to fix any carbon bikes damaged due to any unfortunate circumstances that may arise during racing!

Lincoln Lake Trail Luv
2024-07-06 08:00 - 12:00 | Lincoln Lake, West Avenue, Lincoln, 72744
Weed whipping and lopping. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration/snack.

Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K
2024-07-06 07:00 - 10:00 | Batesville Community and Aquatics Center, 1420 20th St., Batesville, 72501, United States
Join us July 6 for the Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K in historic Batesville. Days after we mark our nation’s hard-won independence, we also join the local community in fond memory of Byron Difani. All proceeds from the race will go to the Byron Difani Memorial Scholarship Fund, to help local students just like those he had served so long and so well as educator, principal, and booster until illness took him. In conjunction with our competitive race, we also offer a “memorial walk” for an untimed procession for those not trained to race but wishing to honor his memory. We also have a donation-only option. Entry fee is $30.
We will have a special T-shirt for all entrants registered as of June 24, with overstock available on first come, first served basis thereafter until supply runs out. We will have finishers medals for timed participants, and special awards for Top 3 Overall Men, Top 3 Overall Women, Top 3 Masters (age 40+) Men, and Top 3 Masters Women. We plan top 3 medals in 10-year age groups.
The course starts at Batesville Community Center and Aquatics and finishes at Riverside Park. We plan packet pickup at the center Friday, July 5, 4-7 p.m., and race day registration there 6-6:45 a.m.
UPDATE: June 16, 2024 – Given the recent heat, we are moving the start to 7 am, earlier than originally scheduled 8 am. (We have a few entries already on the original schedule; we can arrange a special 8 am start for them if travel or arrival earlier does not fit their day, but the early start will be safer for the conditions).
The City of Batesville Parks Department provides your welcome site and awards venue. Centennial Bank is a major presenting sponsor and manager of the scholarship fund. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to Experience Independence.

"FREE"dom 5k
2024-07-06 07:00 - 09:00 | Russellville Junior High School, 2000 West Parkway, Russellville, 72802, United States
Free 5k to help us fine tune the timing system!

Run The Railyard
2024-07-04 07:30 - 13:00 | The Railyard, 299 E Cherry St,, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Join us for the Run the Railyard 5K, Thursday, July 4th, 2024, for a scenic walk/run along the paved Lake Atalanta Trails and around the beautiful lake. This family-friendly event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers, welcomes dogs, children, and strollers, ensuring everyone can participate. Starting and ending at the Railyard Bike Park in downtown Rogers, this 3.5-mile run/walk route takes you on a picturesque journey to Lake Atalanta, around the lake, and back to the bike park. Lace up your shoes and bring the whole family for a memorable day of fitness and fun.

Firecracker Fast 5K
2024-07-04 07:30 - 11:00 | The Heights, 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, 72207, United States
Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!”
The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 48 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside of War Memorial Stadium.

Firecracker trophies will be handed to the first 50 men and first 50 women finishers
Overall male/female and age divison awards
Medals for all kids 12 years old and under who complete the race
Commemorative race shirts guaranteed for pre-registered participants

DeGray Lake Resort State Park's Independence Day Freedom 5K/10K
2024-07-04 07:30 - 10:00 | DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR, 71929, United States
2024…the year of the Great American ECLIPSE! Not to be eclipsed, however, is DeGray Lake Resort State Park’s 9th annual 4th of July Freedom 5k/10k Fun Run!
Make plans to celebrate our sweet land of liberty with friends and family this Independence Day at Arkansas’s only resort state park! Join us at the starting line in your most patriotic outfit to run, walk, or march the 3.1 mile course (5k), or make mom and ‘Merica proud by taking on our 6.2 mile (10k) course. Runners and walkers alike are sure to enjoy scenic lake views and shaded forest trails along our unique, mixed surface courses. The 5k is an even split between single track trail (1.5 miles) and pavement (1.6 miles). The 10k course covers the same distance of single track trail (1.5 miles) with an extended pavement portion (4.7 miles) that parades runners all the way down to the park’s Caddo Bend peninsula for some beautiful lake views and a welcome breeze coming off the water. All ages and abilities are welcome!
Race Registration:
Registration will be available online through 11:59 a.m. on July 3rd (online registration closes at noon). Race day registration will be available starting at 6:30 a.m. at the race location in front of the lodge.

Included with your race registration:
• Custom race T-shirt*
• Chipped race time
• Custom finisher medal
• Souvenir race bib
• Memories to last a lifetime!

(*Note – T-shirt sizes are only guaranteed for registrations made by June 20)

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Last minute registration opens at 6:30 a.m.
10k Start: 7:30 a.m.
5k Start: 7:45 a.m.

Packet pick-up:
Packet pickup will be held the morning of the race starting at 6:30 a.m. in front of the lodge.
*Any race packets that are not picked up on race day will be donated.
*Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup table following the race to see if there is another size available.
Race Location & Parking:
The Lodge at DeGray Lake Resort State Park
2027 State Park Entrance Rd.
Bismarck, AR 71929
Directions at the bottom of the page
Free parking is available in the lodge parking lot.
The starting line is in front of the lodge.

Restrooms:
Restrooms are located inside the lodge and in campground/day use bathhouses(10K access only)
Water Stations:
10k Course: water stations will be available at the Caddo Bend turn around point & 5K location listed below
5k Course: a water station will be located near the halfway point.

Awards
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Age Groups:
• 11 and Under
• 12-17
• 18-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70-79
• 80 and up
Overall Costume Contest Winner and runners up
• Dress in your loudest, proudest, most patriotic, most fun costume for a chance to win – to be entered in the contest, participants must stop by judges table at race check-in to have their picture taken with their bib number displayed.

*Race will be held rain or shine.
**Guaranteed finisher medal if registered by 6/25 at 11:59 PM
**Guaranteed t-shirt if registered by 6/25 at 11:59 PM

#DeGrayFreedom5K/10K #DeGrayLakeResortStatePark

46th Annual Freedom Fest 5K
2024-07-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, #2 W. Center, Greenwood, 72936, United States
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Freedom Fest 5K, July 4.
All registration is done online. Registration will be $35.00
Early Entry Fee of $25.00 ends Friday, June 23rd
T-Shirt guaranteed to the first 200 paid pre-registered runners.
(must be in by June 16th to guarantee size)
Race begins at 7:00 a.m.
Early packet pickup will be July 3rd, 1-6 pm at the Chamber office. 16 Townsquare.
No Entries Will Be Accepted After 6:45 am. July 4th.
For more information contact the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce 479-996-6357

Centennial Whack A Weed
2024-06-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park, S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
Wear appropriate weed eater clothing, bring plenty of hydration and a snack. We will meet in the main paved lot then head out.

River Valley H2GoRun!
2024-06-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Russellville Junior High School, 2000 West Parkway, Russellville, 72802, United States
Join us for the first ever 2 mile run or walk in Russellville! Overall trophy for Female and Male Winners plus age group awards. Participants will be cooled off by water blasters along the way. Great t-shirt and goody bag! Proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Arkansas whose mission is to create a compassionate, welcoming and restorative community for family caregivers across the state who are caring for those with dementia, chronic illness or debilitating disease.
Location: Russellville Junior High. Out and back route.

CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Sparkler
2024-06-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Conway Regional Fitness Center, 700 Salem Rd, Conway, 72034, United States
Come join CRC for a fun run on Saturday, June 29th at 8am at the back parking lot of the Conway Regional Fitness Center on Salem Road. We have a ~5k route (see link below) we will be doing as a group along the trail behind the fitness center. We are also going to do a 1-Mile Sparkler Run this year, so be sure to bring the entire family for a fun morning.
5k Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3101551894825041526
ADDITIONAL INFO:
1) This is a “fun run.” It is not a timed event. We will, however, have refreshments and awards for those that register for the event on RunSignUp. The first 50 participants to register are guaranteed a finisher’s medal, and the first male and first female “winners” of the 5k will receive a free CRC membership.
Registration is FREE to all Conway Running Club members, so be sure to become a member before registering! (See membership cost and perks below.) 12 and under, regardless of event, are also free. 100% Member discount will be automatically applied at checkout. YOU MUST USE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR RACE AS USED FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
2) We will have a wave start with the 5k starting at 8am and the 1-mile starting ~5 minutes after. Please arrive early enough to check-in for the event (we will be giving you a wristband to denote which race you are running).
3)This is an OPEN course. The 1-mile course will be on the trail with a turnaround point halfway. We ask that you please try to run on the right side of the trail as to not impede those who are returning to the finish. While the majority of the 5k is along the trail, there is a small portion that goes into a neighborhood. It is your responsibility to obey all traffic laws and be aware of your surroundings. Please run opposing vehicular traffic whenever possible.
4) We will have the portion of the 5k course that goes into the neighborhood marked with some cones so you hopefully will know when to turn. Still, please check out the course map prior to the run if you can!
4) We are anticipating a nice turn out for this event, and we are excited! We hope you can make it and meet other runners/walkers!
5) While we love our four-legged friends, we ask that you abstain from bringing them to this event in case there are runners who are wary of dogs.
6) Strollers will be allowed, but we ask that you start at the back of the pack!
An annual membership to the Conway Running Club is only $15. That’s only $5 more than the cost to register for this race, AND you get all of these perks:

10% off at Sporty Runner (Conway, AR)
10% off at Rock City Running (Little Rock, AR)
10% off at Fleet Feet Little Rock (Little Rock, AR)
10% off the CRC Merch store
TheFeed.com – you get $20 toward any purchase of $35 or more EVERY 90 DAYS
Get 10% off at Running Warehouse using code
Get 25% Zealios products year-round using code
10% off massage with Austin Reeves at Black Sand Massage
20% off non-coaching services with Blue Rose Running Co. using code
Waived signup fees and discounted memberships at 10Fitness and Planet Fitness in Conway
Local race discounts! Be on the lookout for emails/notifications about discount codes you can use when registering for local races.

Become a member here! Then come back and register for the event FREE!

Red White & Blue Festival 5K
2024-06-29 07:00 - 10:00 | ASU – Mountain Home, 1600 S College St., Mountain Home, 72653, United States
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Mountain Home Police Department presents the Red White & Blue Festival 5K Run! Saturday June 29th, 2024.
6:00 – 6:45 am – Packet pickup and on-site registration
7:00 am – Race starts
8:15-ish – Awards
Join in the fun at the ASU Campus in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Course Description:
We’ll start in front of The Sheid and end in the center of campus at the Keller fountain. We’re pleased to be the first of what is surely many 5K races to be held at the new walking trail that circles ASUMH. Course will have one aid station at the half way point with Base Hydration & water.
Map via Strava HERE
Check out the Pirate Perry Events RWB5K page for a map and elevation chart.
Instructions:
Athletes will check in at the center of 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 to finish at the Keller Fountain.

Awards
Top three male/female overall winners and three-deep age group awards with the following divisions:
0-10
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Ozark Valley Triathlon
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. UPDATE – Gravel and Mtn Bike events both to be held on Saturday, June 29 at the same time.
Saturday, June 29 – OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 miles, mtn bike course is 12 miles and the triathlon run course is an epic 5 miles. Both the gravel and mtn bike duathlon run courses will consist of a 3 mile Run #1 and 5 mile Run #2 courses.
Sunday, June 30 – Ozark Valley Triathlon (road events) is hosting the 2024 Arkansas State Championships in the international and sprint distances as well as the Arkansas High School State Championship. There is a combined Club Championship competition as well. These are both road triathlon races and there will be a Aquabike, duathlon and team category (International distance only) in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.
OVT road events:

Sprint Triathlon – 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run (2024 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship and High School State Championship)
International Triathlon (individual or teams) – 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike and a 4 mile run (2024 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship)
Aquabike – 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike
Sprint Duathlon – 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run

All events will be held at Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Lake Wedington is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area and combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes all make this race one not want to miss.

Entry Fees Priced With A T-Shirt

Entry Fees are priced with a ringspun cotton t-shirt. But, there is an option to choose no shirt and save $5 or upgrade to a fully sublimated technical fabric shirt for $15. Shirt size not guaranteed after June 1, 2023. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup.
T-Shirt Options and Styles:

$(5) – choose the no shirt option and save $5.
$0 – Ringspun Cotton T-shirt – 100% unisex sizing
$15- Tech Fully Sublimated T-shirt – A true moisture wicking-fabric shirt that has been engineered to keep you dry while you exercise. There are plenty of polyester shirts out there, but this one is the real deal. Both men and women specific sizing.
