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Hearts of Gold Classic 5K Run/Walk
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
This holiday run will be held at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith. Start and Finish will be at the Ben Geren Community Safe Shelter. Timed by Jaymax Race Timing. This run will benefit Project Compassion’s Hearts of Gold Christmas gifts program for Nursing Home residents without friends and family. Medals for 5K top 3 in each category and finisher medals. Register now for t-shirt and goodie bag. Register by Nov. 21 for guaranteed t-shirt size. Wear your Santa Hats, Reindeer Antlers/Red Noses, Ugly sweaters, and Jingle Bells!
Honor Dr. Stein by bringing new, non-skid socks to donate to nursing home residents.
This event is celebrating the life of Dr. Eric J. Stein. He was a champion for the elderly, and for pets – especially dogs. He was an ambassador of cheer, humor, and encouragement everywhere he went, a courageous advocate for the less fortunate, a passionate Board member for Project Compassion, and a loyal, life-long friend to those lucky enough to know him. He adored his family. He was an outstanding optometrist who truly enjoyed treating his patients. He also loved Hearts of Gold! Come out, have fun, and help us celebrate a life well lived. The Stein family is grateful for all who support this event in honor of Eric and they ask everyone to remember residents in long term care at the holidays and everyday.

36 Hours of Black Bear
2025-12-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Shores Lake
This is a free, donation based “fun run” put on by RD N. Johnson and Assistant RD S. Turner. This is basically like any training run you would do on your own. Only difference, we’re feeding you. A donation jar to cover food and drinks will be at the start/finish or you can email us at haremountain100@gmail.com if you want to donate when you sign up.
Race date and time:
The 36 Hours of Black Bear starts at 9:20am, the 15 miler starts at 9am.
A loop course on the Shores Lake/White Rock spur of the Ozark Highlands Trail, starting and finishing at Shores Lake Recreation Area. It is all on trail.
Each loop is approximately 15 miles and over 3500 feet of elevation gain (so the 15 miler is 15 with 3500). If someone can do 8 loops in 36 hours, that’s ~ 120 miles and over 28,000 feet of elevation gain.
At the start/finish at Shores Lake we will have bonfires, camping, food, beverages and a really good time.
This year, the event is limited to 15 runners (combined distances).
There is only one winner of the 36 Hours.
Details
Runners will alternate directions with each loop. The run will begin with a CW loop (15 milers do one CW loop). The next loop will be CCW. Loop 3 CW and so on. On the first lap, runners will most likely do the White Rock Rim trail. If this is something we make part of the course, we will ask that you not most of the rim trail. It is on a bluff.
All other loops will just be to the OHT TH parking at the top and turn around.
We’ll have a couple of tents and food at Shores Lake. I suggest you camp there and have all of the gear and your favorite foods too. Just in case we might not have your tummy’s favorite.
We’ll have quesadillas, avocados, peanut butter, maybe pizza, sodas, tailwind, chips, turkey burgers, veggie burgers, etc. We will not have gels for this event.
Please bring lots of light. We would like for you to have 2 sources on you if you are doing night loops.
You should prepare for warm or cold daytime temps and chilly nighttime temps. We suggest blister kits, rain gear, anti chafing cream, extra shoes, etc.
There will be one major aid station at the start/finish at Shores Lake. Runners will retrieve something at the TH at White Rock on every loop they complete. Fifteen milers will do the same. There are 2 county road crossings, one on the West side and one on the East. There will be light aid at those intersections. As in, water. We cannot leave food unattended like we had panned due to recent bear activity.
The start/finish at Shores Lake has camping.
This loop is the final portion of the Hare Mountain 100, 50 and 60k. So, a great little taste of the course if you are looking to run HM this fall.

Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk
2025-12-06 09:30 - 11:00 | Gatling Park, 2325 Tyler Street, Conway, 72034, United States
We, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc the Epsilon Alpha Lamda Chapter seated in Conway, Arkansas started the Inaugural movement last year. This year, we’re keeping it running…
The 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun Run & Walk is back — the same event that made history as the First Founders Day Fun Run in Arkansas!
Meet us December 6th at 9:30am in Gatling Park for good vibes, community, and community causes that matters.
Early Bird Special ends Nov 12th | Pet Friendly | Proceeds support the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and Faulkner County Scholarships!!

NARMC Santa Shuffle Fun Run 2025
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 | North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, 620 N. Main Street, Harrison, 72601, United States
WE’RE BACK FOR OUR 7th YEAR!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 6, as we launch the Holiday season with our 7th Annual NARMC Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk. Embrace the joy of giving this year while creating lasting memories. Consider starting a new holiday tradition with friends and family!
We’ll begin at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, where you can walk or jog alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus down Harrison’s Main Street and around our historic town square, all while being serenaded by Christmas music and cheered on by Santa’s helpers!
Once you cross the finish line, Santa’s elves will welcome you with a limited-edition Santa Shuffle medal around your neck, then you can head over to Santa’s sweet shop for some hot cocoa and cookies. This will be a day to remember!
Simply donate a new child’s toy and you will receive a FREE Santa Suit (coat, pants, hat, belt and a beard) to wear the day of the race. This event is for ALL ages.
OVER 1,000 GIFTS GIVEN LAST YEAR TO CHILDREN IN OUR FIVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA!!
We hope you will join us in person this year but if you are unable to attend and would still like to have a part in bringing joy to a child’s life this Christmas, then join us as a Virtual Santa! Drop off toys at the times indicated below or make a donation here to make a difference.
Gifts do not need to be wrapped. Gifts should be for children between ages birth – 12th grade.
All the toys will be given to organizations in the five counties that NARMC serves. Make lasting memories and help make a child’s Christmas special this year by joining us for the Santa Shuffle!

Mena Winterfest Reindeer Fun Run/Walk
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Janssen Park, Mena, AR
Join us for a 2k Fun Run/Walk for the entire family. Wear a holiday themed costume or an “ugly” Christmas sweater and enjoy the scenic winter sites at Janssen Park. Join us as we kickoff the holiday with the last Fun Run/Walk of the year!
This event is not timed.
Please consider bringing a toy to donate to Toys for Tots and help fill Santa’s Sleigh for the children of Polk County!

Pie Ride
2025-12-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Keo, 226 Main Street, Keo, AR, 72083, United States
Welcome to the Pie Ride in Keo, Arkansas! This Southern Lonoke County (SoLoCo) town of just 207 residents is known for their Bike Friendly atmoshere.
The Pie Ride starts at 10:00am, Saturday, December 6, 2025 from the Keo Airstrip on Pecan Road. The airstrip is located one-half mile east of Keo on Pecan Road at the intersection of Cemetary Road.
Packet Pickup will be on Wednesday, December 3 at Moody Brews from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
The morning of the ride, check in with the Keo Collective at the Airstrip and you will be directed to the start line on the runway. You can use the bag you received at Packet Pickup as a drop bag. Write your name on the outside of the bag and put any clothes you want to change into after the ride and the Keo Collective will get the bags to the Finish Line at the Pecan Festival.
The official Finish Line is in Keo. Feel free to hang out at the festival after enjoying a delicious slice of Pecan Pie. You can store your bike in the secure bike area, grab a Moody Brews pour and check out all the activities at the festival.
Please note that riders who sign up the morning of the ride are not guaranteed pie after the ride.
After enjoying your pie and the festival, you can noodle back to your vehicle at the Keo Airstrip. Remember to grab your drop bag with your kit, helmet and riding shoes before heading back to the airstrip on your bike.
The direction of both routes will be Clockwise this year.
SoLoCo 35
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52192137
SoLoCo 25
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52192236

The Merry Mile
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Mystic Creek, 191 Club House Drive, El Dorado, 71730, United States
Wear your ugly sweaters and please join El Dorado Service League for a family friendly 5k Walk/Run!
Date: Saturday, December 06, 2025
Location: Mystic Creek | El Dorado, AR
Registration (begins at 4:00 pm): $35/adult | $20/kid *DISCOUNT IS APPLIED WHEN ENTERING AGE AT REGISTRATION*
Race starts at 5:00 and is expected to end by 8:00 PM

Harbor of Heroes Mile Run
2025-12-07 06:00 - 08:00 | Spring Lake Park, 4303 N Park Rd, Texarkana, TX, 75501, United States
Harbor of Heroes Mile Run is a one-mile mission in memory of the Pearl Harbor’s fallen. It’s also the first Slow Misfit “Mission” to help get us started up!
MISSION BRIEF: Harbor of Heroes Mile RUN
Date: Sunday December 7th, 2025
Location: Spring Lake Park or Virtual
Time: 0700
Distance: 1 Mile
Cost:
XP (Members Only)- 25 (Bonus 10 XP if you bring a runner)
MISSION OBJECTIVE
On December 7th, 1941 – a calm harbor was shattered, and thousands gave everything.
This December, we lace up in their honor.
The Harbor of Heroes Mile isn’t just a run – it’s a tribute.
One mile. One Purpose. One nation that remembers.
We’re calling on every Misfit to report for duty:
-Run solo or with your squad
-Wear red, white, and blue
-Carry a flag
-Run for them
HONOR THROUGH ACTION
You don’t need medals to show heart. You don’t need uniform to remember the fallen. All you need is the will to move- one mile at a time.
Tag your phots: HarborofHeroesMile and #SlowMisfits

Go Nuts or Go Home Enduro
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Time & Location
December 5-7, 2025, 2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712
Description:
Friday, December 5, 2025 – Pre-ride will open at noon with taped course.
Saturday, December 6, 2025 – XC Race for Juniors, Adults & EMTB
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – Enduro for Juniors, Adults & EMTB
Get ready to Go Nuts or Go Home at the ultimate mountain biking weekend, happening December 5-7 in Bentonville, Arkansas! With Saturday’s XC race and Sunday’s enduro race at the iconic Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, this epic event is set to bring thrills, speed, and fierce competition to the heart of a city built for mountain biking!
Online registration only.
Enduro Regular Registration Price
Amateurs $75
Experts $85
Pros $100 – cash payout
$10 late fee week of RACE
Includes t-shirt if registered by cut off date.
T-Shirt Guarantee Cutoff – November 24, 2025
Course Map – Coming soon
Enduro Race Day Start Times:
Registration Opens 8am
Rider’s Meet 8:45am
EMTB released at 9:00am
PROS released at 9:00am
EXPERTS released at 9:15am
AMATEURS released at 9:45am
Awards 3pm or to volume
Severe weather policy
Unless otherwise posted, race will be held. Safety of all racers is our main priority. If there is a delay or cancellation due to weather conditions, racers are responsible for checking information posted by director. The information will be posted on the homepage of website, social network avenues, and via email up to 72 hours prior to the race.
Transfer/Refund Policy
There will be no registration refunds once registration is processed. We will allow transfers to upcoming races. All transfers must be requested 10 days prior and is only allowed for races that were rescheduled. Transfers will not be allowed 10 days before race or after race.

First Sunday Ride
2025-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Equestrian Trailhead Parking – Burns Park, 4700 Joe K. Poch Dr, North Little Rock, 72118, United States
The First Sunday Ride is a simple idea. Frank Webber of Shift Modern Cyclery and Joe Jacobs of ArkansasOutside.com wanted to carve out time each month to enjoy the local trails with friends. Instead of keeping it to themselves, they decided to open the invite to anyone who wants to join. This is a casual friends ride where new faces are welcome, good conversations happen, and the goal is to have fun on the dirt.
Each month, riders come together to explore local singletrack, meet fellow riders, and get to know the trails that make central Arkansas such a great place to ride. Frank and Joe love seeing new people show up, so if you are looking for a welcoming group to ride with, this is your chance.
The first ride will meet at the Equestrian Trailhead Parking Lot in Burns Park at 1 pm on Sunday, December 7, 2025. If the turnout is large, riders will split into A, B, and C groups so everyone can find the pace and style of ride that fits. Eat before you arrive, bring your helmet, and be ready to roll right at 1 pm.
If you have not tried the new and rebuilt trails at Burns Park, this is the perfect time to discover them. If you already know the system, then you know how much fun is waiting. Come ride, make new friends, and start your month with a good time on the trail.
Each rider is responsible for themselves on this ride.

2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-14 | Centennial Park, S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
The full competition schedule can be found here.
Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met.
All riders who want to compete in the categories of Junior 17-18, U23, or Elite must be a United States citizen with a USA sporting nationality and have a current UCI/international license issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation. In addition, riders must meet all eligibility, licensing, category, and age requirements as indicated in the eligibility guide linked above.
For event updates and additional resources, refer to the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships event page as it will continue to be updated leading into the event.
Location Information
Learn more about our host here. You will be able to find lodging options and information on local restaurants and activities.
Questions can be directed to nationalevents@usacycling.org.
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USA Cycling has a No Refund Policy for National Championships. We suggest adding the Participant Registration Insurance when completing your registration in BikeReg.

Crystal Bluffs - Guidebook Debut and Documentary Viewing
2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N Main St,, North Little Rock, 72114, United States
Central Arkansas! Next month we are cohosting an event with @explorenlr to celebrate the release of the latest climbing guidebook for the state of Arkansas: Rock Climbing Arkansas, 3rd Edition, Eastern Crags featuring a Q&A with the man himself, Cole Fennel!

During the event, we will also be premiering the Crystal Bluff documentary made by Jonathan Childs (produced by NLR Tourism Bureau).

We are excited to see our community come out, get a first look at the new guidebook, ask the author questions, and see the documentary for the first time. Snacks and drinks will be provided/available. The event will take place at Argenta Plaza from 5-8.

Spirit of Syllamo
2025-12-13 - 2025-12-14 | Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States
Run with passion and an unbreakable spirit – the journey through the forest is rugged and beautiful.
-Rusty Harvey, Race Co-founder & Finisher
Distances
100 Miles
35 Miles
10k
(Note – we measure distances in “ishes”)
Lodging
Numerous options within a 20 minute drive, including some spots at the Start/Finish.
Terrain
Highly maintained singletrack trails that are rugged, rocky, steep, and densely forested. There’s lots of water crossings. Depending on rain, creeks could be completely dry or waist deep. Safety will always be considered. In a single mile, runners may cross a creek, climb a mountain, traverse boulders, and flow through smooth trail.
Aid
Aid stations for this event can range from 5 to 13+ miles apart. It offers both relief and requires strategy by the runners as they are not spaced evenly apart.
Standard Syllamo Events Menu:
Hydration: Electrolyte mix, ginger ale, Coca-Cola, and water
Sports Nutrition: various gels or chews
Solid Foods: Sandwiches, fruit, pickles, chips, candy (hard and/or chocolate)
Cooked/Warm Foods: Commonly prepared by our wonderful volunteers
We do not supply NSAIDS or other pain relievers.
All aid stations will have basic first aid.
Swag, Post Race, and Awards
Standard Syllamo Events Swag includes a race shirt, stickers, and some giveaways from sponsors. Every event offers hats and other items available for purchase.
All Syllamo Events offer a lively, family friendly atmosphere with food, music, and activities. Meals are provided for all runners and extra meals are available for family/friends.
Spirit of Syllamo awards are custom made and substantial.
35 mile finishers receive a laser engraved award.
100 mile finisher receive a large laser engraved award and belt buckle.
Both distances receive a finishers magnet.
Should you DNF, you earn a glittery DNF bumper sticker. No judgements if you aspire to earn one, but maybe some side eye.

Jingle Jog
2025-12-13 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 11:00 | Peoples Bank – Magnolia, 500 North Jackson, Magnolia, 71753, United States
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County

The White Elephant 5k & 1 Mile
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Fayettevile Square, 1 W Center St., Fayetteville, 72701, United States
“White Elephant” gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.

Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Harps Food Store – Greenwood, 301 W. Center Street, Greenwood, 72936, United States
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run
5K Run
December 13, 2025
Registration is online only
Race Starts at 9:00 am (No entries will be accepted after 8:45 am)
Registration is $35
Early registration is $25 (by 11:59pm November 29th)
T-Shirt to the first 100 to pre register
Early package pickup Friday Dec 12, 1pm to 6 pm at the Chamber office, 16 Townsquare
Check in at the Greenwood Youth Building(only if you did not pick up day before) 8-8:45 am
#2 W. Center (Corner of Main and Center)

Mount Nebo Bench Trail Run
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, 72834, United States
4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.

Christmas on the Fourche Fun Run
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Perryville, 310 W. Main Street, Perryville, 72126, United States
Bring your Christmas Spirit and your Running Shoes and join us for our First Christmas on the Fourche 5K Fun Run.

Lights the Way 5K
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Anstaff Soccer Complex, 202 Old Stonewall Rd, Harrison, 72601, United States
Light the Way is a fundraiser to help purchase solar street lights to light the walking and Jogging track around the soccer complex. The city will mount the lights on already existing poles.

Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile
2025-12-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Cave City Middle School, 711 N. Main Street, Cave City, 72521, United States
DESCRIPTION – This is a 2 mile race through town that starts at the Cave City Middle School and runs down Highway 167 to the Stop light on Center where it turns right and finishes on the scenic backstreets of Cave City through Matlock Road. Highway 167 will be a closed course featuring a huge crowd that will be set for the Christmas Parade as our runners lead the way for the annual Christmas Parade. After the race there will be an after party that all the runners are invited to at the Cave City Middle School.
Race entry fees include a T-Shirt and runners in the following age groups will receive an award. Top 3 male and Top 3 female overall. Age Group Categories (Top 3 Male and Female in each age group) 0-9; 10-14; 15-19; 20 – 29; 30 – 39; 40 – 49; 50 – 59; 60 – 69; 70+
PARKING:
Parking is allowed at the Elementary School, In the lots between the Elementary and Middle School, the Softball/Baseball Gravel Lot or the Lot by the Tennis Courts off Terrie Street.
BENEFICIARY
This race will support the Cave City High School Senior Class. The proceeds will help to raise funds for the 2026 Graduation.
LOCATION
The race starts and finishes at the Cave City Middle School. Please park in the Middle or Elementary Parking lot and be mindful of the parade floats that will gather.
COURSE MAP
Check the Link here to view the course: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hG17OD87w7mRZ454H90dajSyuZK2DBTV/view?usp=sharing
ENTRY FEES
$20 race fee includes race entry, T-shirt (for racers registered by November 20 after which they will be first come; first serve until gone), Cookies, and entry to the after part at the Cave City Middle School. Race day registration will begin at 3:45 PM and cut off STRICTLY at 4:45pm. Make checks payable to: Cave City School District. $25 Day of Race Registration is available (Cash or Check ONLY for day race registration).
T-SHIRTS
All runners pre-registered by November 20th will receive a T-shirt. After November 20th T-shirts will be handed out until they run out on a first come, first serve at the registration tent for anyone who signs up after November 20th or on the day of the race.. Sizes: Youth M and L and Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL. If you ARE NOT registered by November 20 there is NO GUARANTEE you will receive a shirt.

Candy Cane Course - Fayetteville
2025-12-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 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
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
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.
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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.
