Headwaters Trail Luv
2024-07-13 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Headwaters School, 139 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, 72752, United States
Weed control and any trees that need the business. Bring all the hydration, gloves and bug spray. Lunch provided after!

Paragould XC Color Run
2024-07-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Paragould High School, 1701 W Court Street, Paragould, 72450, United States
Welcome to the Paragould Cross Country 1st ever color run! We are excited to give our 2024 summer a POP of COLOR while raising money for a good cause! This event is a fundraiser for Paragould School District’s hard- working Cross Country Team. We want to harness our team’s hobbies and passions into a profitable yet fun experience for our community. Join us for some colorful summer fun and support the fastest Rams in town! We will be starting and ending at the race at the Paragould High School. Registration will open at 6:30 and the 5K race will start at 8:00. 1 mile will begin after the 5K finishes. Awards will follow after the races.
Shirts guaranteed until 6/13. a few extras will be ordered and will be given out first come, first served until gone.

9th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K
2024-07-13 07:00 - 10:00 | Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic, 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, 72923, United States
Western Arkansas Runners is honored to be able to carry on the Annual Memorial Run honoring BRENT MORRISON who was an avid runner in the River Valley as well as the Hot Springs area. This year will mark the 9th year that a run of some form has been held and along with honoring Brent, we will also be honoring runners whose life’s have been taken too soon. Run in honor of that runner you knew who is no longer with us. Our Age Group awards are always an extra special treat and all runners will receive a finishers medal as well as food, music and runner comradery afterwards !!! A portion of the proceeds will go towards our clubs plans to host a Jr. Run Clinic, with the remainder to go towards day-to-day use of the Western Arkansas Running Club building located in Chaffee on Taylor Ave and weekly sponsored runs. Western Arkansas Runners- WAR- supports Runners and Walkers of all ages and gender and live by the motto “No Runners Left Behind”. If you are unable to run/walk but are interested in volunteering or would like to make a donation please contact the race director : Sheri Nicholls @ brentmorrisonmemorial@gmail.com. This is a certified course, chosen to be part of the 2024 Arkansas Grand Prix and will be timed by Jaymax Timing.

Paradise Found 5K Trail Run 2024
2024-07-13 07:00 - 10:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Experience the world-class mountain bike trails on foot at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve’s 3rd annual Paradise Found 5k Trail Run happening Saturday, July 13th, 2024. The race will begin at 7am and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee.
All racers will receive a special-edition finisher medal and race t-shirt. Awards will be given out to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group.

Saturday Endurance DH Series #2
2024-07-13 | Howler Bike Park, 3410 US-65, Walnut Shade, MO, 65771, United States
Get ready for the Howler Saturday Race Series!
Starting June 29, Howler Bike Park will host the Saturday Race Series where you can battle your friends on timed downhill segments. There will be three stages: Mustard Tiger, Momo, and a to-be-determined third mystery trail. Come out on Fridays for some practice runs and then head back on Saturday at 9 a.m. for race day.
The racer with the best collective time on two Saturdays wins! The race field is limited to 150 racers and you can drop a Saturday and still be in the running.
Sign up today and get ready to show off your skills!

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) July General Meeting
2024-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Whole Hog Cafe – Cantrell Road, 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202, United States
The July meeting is hosted by Whole Hog Cafe. They are on Cantrell just off the Arkansas River Trail and easily accessible by bicycle.

Our speaker will be Jon Honeywell, Public Works Director for the City of Little Rock.

Jon started with the City Of Little Rock in April 2005 in the Civil Engineering Division as Civil Engineer III – Public Projects. He was promoted to Assistant Director of Public Works in March 2012, providing oversight for the Civil Engineering and Operations Divisions of Public Works. In November of 2013, Jon was promoted to Director of Public Works.
Jon will speak on several current projects including the Close the Loop Project and the Markham Street Redesign.

Please come a little early to order food. We look forward to seeing everyone.

Avoca Race Series
2024-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Avoca, N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, 72756, United States
PSA – The final race of our 2024 series that was originally scheduled for today, July 3rd has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, July 10th.

Bikereg and USAC should be updated.

For our final race of the year, we will go out with some extras. We will have primes in each race, crown our series champs and have our traditional taco dinner provided by Custom Electronics. Bring the family.

I would like to thank everyone for another great season and especially our sponsors for making this whole thing possible.

Custom Electronics
Rapha
The Meteor Cafe
Flyer Homes

July Pub Run with Karhu
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 | 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

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