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Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K
2026-06-27 07:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Martin Marietta Hatton Quarry, 323 Polk County Road 15, Cove, 71937, United States
Join us for the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K at the Martin Marietta Hatton
Quarry, located in Cove, AR!
Martin Marietta’s Hatton Quarry is proud to host the Riggs CAT Rock N Run
5K for its inaugural year! We welcome all levels of runners and competitors
to this one-of-a-kind race that allows you to run along the edge of an
operating rock quarry with breathtaking views of the Ouachita National
Forest!
PRIZES:
1st Place Male & Female $300 Each
2nd Place Male & Female $150 Each
3rd Place Male & Female $75 Each

Red White & Blue Festival 5K
2026-06-27 07:00 - 10:00 | ASU – Mountain Home, 1600 S College St., Mountain Home, 72653, United States
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce presents the Red White & Blue Festival 5K Run!
Saturday June 28th, 2025.
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.

CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler
2026-06-27 07:00 - 10:00 | Tucker Creek Trail, 700 Salem Rd, Conway, 72034, United States
We are back at it for 2026!
Join the Conway Running Club for the 2026 CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5K & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 306 Salem Rd, Conway, AR 72034!
Official 5k Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/18654028431
Whether you are chasing a PR, walking with friends, or introducing your little ones to racing fun, this event is for EVERYONE!
Event Highlights:
5K Race – 7:30 AM
Kids 1-Mile Sparkler – 7:15 AM
Water stop available on course
Music, community, and patriotic fun
Great course atmosphere along the trail
Festive red, white, and blue vibes encouraged!
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, $10 for 5k & $5 for 1miler. 100% Member discount and age based discounts will be automatically applied at checkout. YOU MUST USE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR RACE AS USED FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
Important Race Information:
– Pre-race announcements and the National Anthem will take place ON THE TRAIL at the starting line at 7:00 AM
– Please head directly to the START LINE after check-in (not the parking lot)
– Extra parking will be available at the Conway Fitness Center
– Participants can enjoy a quick .4-mile warm-up walk/jog to the start line on the trail from Conway Fitness Center
This race is perfect for seasoned runners, walkers, families, kids, and anyone looking to kick off Independence Day celebrations with an active and FUN community event!
Come celebrate summer, fitness, and community with CRC — we cannot wait to see you at the starting line!
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. All participants will receive a finisher award.
(Please note: we will not ship. You will have to pick up at a date/location TBD.) The first male and first female “winners” of the 5k will also receive FREE swag.
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, $10 for 5k & $5 for 1miler. 100% Member discount and age based discounts will be automatically applied at checkout. YOU MUST USE SAME EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR RACE AS USED FOR CLUB MEMBERSHIP.
1) We will have a wave start with the 5k starting at 7:30 am and the 1-mile 7:15 am. Please arrive early enough to check-in for the event (we will be giving you a wristband to denote which race you are running).
2) 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.
3) 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!
4) 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.
5) Strollers will be allowed, but we ask that you start at the back of the pack!
6) WARNING: There are limited bathrooms at the start/finish line of this event. There are bathrooms at the Fitness Center, which you will need to ask permission to use, and there are also bathrooms across the street at the McDonald’s.
An annual individual membership to the Conway Running Club is only $15 for the year for an individual and $30 for a family. Your member helps.us host events like this and more, AND you get all of these perks with membership:

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 rewards for being a CRC member quarterly
Get 10% off at Running Warehouse using code
Get 25% Zealios products year-round using code
20% off non-coaching services with Blue Rose Running Co. using code
Waived signup fees and discounted memberships at 10Fitness 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!
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
We will have the run as planned if it rains, but we will postpone the race for 30 minutes in case of lightning. If after 30 minutes the lightning has not subsided, we will have to cancel the event (but we will still pass out the medals to everyone who registered). There is a possibility that a large rainstorm prior to the event could block off access to the northern part of the trail (under the Prince Street bridge). In that case, we will have the 5k runners use the 1-mile turn around to make 3 down and back loops.

True Grit 2026
2026-06-27 07:00 - 15:00 | Fort Chaffee, 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
True Grit Bike Ride and/or 5K Run/Walk
This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children.
If you sign up by June 16th, you get a free event-shirt

Mitchell's Mountain 5K Trail Race and 1K Dash for Hope
2026-06-27 07:30 - 09:30 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
The Reason: This isn’t just another 5k benefit for charity. This race is creating a trail where one didn’t exist. When you run this race, you become part of a community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to race and to feel like they have purpose and dignity.
The Order of Events: The 1k will start first. We will celebrate the hard work and bravery of the families and those affected by disability for signing up, showing up, and completing the race to the best of their ability. The 5k will begin shortly after the conclusion of the 1k.
The Org: Mitchell’s Mountain serves and supports families affected by autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We achieve this through essential respite care, an upcoming long-term residential community designed for those with severe autism, and local family events like this race.

RUNNING WITH THE ELK 5K RUN/WALK
2026-06-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Lost Valley Store and Canoe Rental, AR-43 Highway, Ponca, 72670, United States
Please join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in downtown Ponca, AR. The race will begin at the Lost Valley Store and Canoe Rental located on Hwy 43 at 8:00 am. Registration will begin @ 7 a.m. The course takes place in the beautiful Boxley Valley on Hwy 43. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome! Funds from the 5K help the Jasper/Newton County Kiwanis support our local youth and graduating seniors with scholarships.

The Sawyer Saves 5K
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Gatling Park, 2325 Tyler Street, Conway, 72034, United States
This is a 5K to remember my son Sawyer, but also to support all families who have lost children. This 5K will raise money to fund the Sawyer Saves Foundation, which will provide the funding for low-income families to take swimming lessons.

Kessler Mountain Jam
2026-06-28 08:00 - 14:00 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer – https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3.
Chip timing, custom socks, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.
Bring a cowbell and let’s have a great day of exciting racing!

Free Socks With Entry

Entry Fees are priced with a free pair of custom socks, but a participant has the option to select no socks and SAVE $5 or upgrade to a short sleeve cotton shirt for $10. If an item is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup. Socks and t-shirts (while quantities last) are also available for sale in the Merchandise store if additional items are wanted.
Race Giveaway Options and Styles:

NO Option – Save $5
Cotton/poly ribbed KMJ custom socks (NO CHARGE)
Short Sleeve Ringspun Cotton T-shirt ($10 upgrade) – unisex sizing.

Monday Night Lights Criterium
2026-06-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-06 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. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those handling skills before the main event.
Cash prizes for the A race podium sponsored by Spokes Little Rock, podium prizes sponsored by Trek Little Rock. Prime prizes for A,B,&C races sponsored by Trek Little Rock, Arkansas Cycle & Fitness, Tifosi Optics, Hand-up Gloves, Blue Sail Coffee, Dumondetech lubricants and others.
We have also partnered with Trek Little Rock this year to raffle off a signed Mads Pederson World Champ jersey, bring three non-perishable canned goods for each entry, unlimited entries!!! All canned food will be donated to the Vilonia Food Pantry to support the community that helps welcome our racing!

48th Annual Freedom Fest 5K
2026-07-04 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 $40.00
Early Entry Fee of $30.00 ends Friday, June 20th
T-Shirt guaranteed to the first 250 paid pre-registered runners.
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

Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile
2026-07-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Rotary Park, 309 Carroll Road, Paragould, 72450, United States
In this country we have Freedom, we have freedom to Run and we have the freedom to run a July 4th race and finish with pride. We will be hosting the Freedom Finishers 5K at Paragould’s Rotary Park on July 4th starting at 7:00AM. The start time has been moved up to allow participants the opportunity to run this event and get to the Community Center for the 8:00AM 4 miler event. The course will be an out and back on the 8 mile ditch trail.
Entry fee is $30 for non-military members 16 and older. Those not old enough to drive yet are discounted to $15.
For those not wanting the 5K distance we are adding a 1 mile route.
Service members (Military, Police, and Fire) can use coupon code “Military” to get $10 off the entry fee. Please have your military ID available at check-in on race morning to receive your bib.
T-shirt cutoff is 6/22 so please register early to insure you get one. Extras are first come, first serve until we run out.
Come out and enjoy the run and create a new tradition. Runners, Walkers, Strollers and 4-legged friends are all welcome to participate.

Yell County Freedom 4-Miler
2026-07-04 07:00 - 09:00 | Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park, 3 Locust Street, Dardanelle, 72834, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Yell County Freedom 4-Miler
Kick off your 4th of July with a historic stride! This year, Dardanelle is pulling out all the stops for a massive, family-friendly Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park—and we are starting the day on the right foot.
Whether you’re a competitive runner or just looking for a morning walk with the family, come out for the inaugural Yell County Freedom 4-Miler as we celebrate 250 years of American liberty!
Race Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, July 4th, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM sharp
📍 Start & Finish: Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park
🏃‍♂️ Route: Lace up for a beautiful 4-mile loop following our brand-new city trail all the way to the Dardanelle Community Center and back.
Packet Pickup and Same Day Registration will be from 6:00a-6:45a with the race beginning promptly at 7a.
🎉 Stick Around for the Main Event! The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line. Veterans Park will be buzzing all day long with incredible festivities for the whole family:
💦 Cool Off: Slide down the state’s largest community slip ‘n slide!
🍔 Eat & Groove: Grab a bite from local food trucks and enjoy live music from bands.
🎆 The Grand Finale: End the night with our biggest aerial fireworks display yet, featuring an expanded budget for an unforgettable show over the water!

Planning your day? Don’t forget to check out nearby Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo State Parks for daytime nature walks and community bike parades!
See you at the starting line! 🥇
Race Info:
This is a scenic 2 mile out and back following the new Dardanelle Trail System. We will start and finish at the trail head near the basketball court in Veteran’s Memorial Riverfront Park, you will follow the trail along front street then turn on to N Second St. where you will cross under Hwy 22 to the parking lot by the Dardanelle Community Center where you will turn around and head back.
This is a chip timed race you will need to cross the starting mat and finish mat in order to be recorded. Please make sure you have the chip securely attached to your shoe. (see image below for examples)
There is 1 water stop for this race at the turn around point near the Dardanelle Community Center.
We will have overall awards for the top 3 male and female finishers for both the runner and walker categories. We will also have top 3 age awards for 10 year increments 0-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+
Awards will begin @8:30a after the kids fun run (we may start sooner if all runners are off course)
Parking:
We will have parking available at Veteran’s Memorial River Front Park.
Packet Pick Up:
We will have packet pick up the day of the race only at the start line beginning at @5:45a and closing at 6:45a. Please make sure you plan to get there and get your packet early so we can start the race promptly at 7a.
**Register before 11:59p CST 6/22 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.

Tour De Horseshoe 14.1 Mile Bike Race and Run for the Fireworks 5K
2026-07-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church, 15235 AR-47 South, Hughes, 72348, United States
Run for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe 14.1 mile Bike Race
July 4, 2026
PRE REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Bike Race Starts & Ends at 7:30 AM at Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church (241 Lake Estates Dr.)
5K Starts at 7:15 AM at Bond’s Grocery Store (15235 AR-147 S) and Ends at Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church
The 5k Run and Bike Ride for Fireworks is a community based fundraiser to raise money for our Fireworks and Fire Department. Additionally, it is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our independence.
Bike Race Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:00 am.
5K Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:00 am.
5K registration is $35.00
Day of race registration will be $40.00
Bike Race registration is $35.00
Day of race registration will be $40.00

Firecracker Fast 5K
2026-07-04 07:30 - 10:00 | The Heights, 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, 72207, United States
Come join us this Independence Day and run the course 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 50 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

Freedom 5k
2026-07-04 07:30 - 10:00 | Lake Balboa Marina, 476 Ponce De Leon Drive, Hot Springs Village, 71909, United States
Join us on the 4th of July 2026 at Lake Balboa Beach in Hot Springs Village, AR for the annual Stars and Stripes Freedom 5k Run and 1k Walk. Check-in starts at 6:30a and the run begins at approximately 7:30a. All runners will receive a custom finisher’s medal and awards will be given for top 3 men’s and women’s finishers. We will have a strict field limit of 175 runners. All participants must sign a waiver. Links to the course map and waiver are below. Online Registration is $20 until July 2nd with onsite registration available for $25 July 3rd/4th. Early check-in/registration will take place in the garden area next to the Coronado Fitness Center from 4-6 on the 3rd of July.

Four on the 4th
2026-07-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Paragould Community Center, 3404 Linwood Drive, Paragould, 72450, United States
Kick off Independence Day with a few miles, a good time, and a finisher’s medal that’s going to be an awesome addition to your wall! The race takes place at the Paragould Community Center and consists of 4 one-mile loops. At the end of each loop you get a beaded necklace.
End of Lap 1: Red
End of Lap 2: White
End of Lap 3: Blue
End of Lap 4: Finishers Medal!
Stick around for Chick-fil-a and awards after the race!

"We the People” Freedom Fest 5K
2026-07-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Cleburne County Fairgrounds, 880 Bittle Road, Heber Springs, United States
Celebrate freedom, community, and 250 years of American independence at the We the People 5K this July 4th! Start your morning on the beautiful Sulphur Creek Trail and be part of a fun, patriotic tradition for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, it’s the perfect way to kick off a day full of Freedom Fest festivities. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special milestone—let’s celebrate 250 years together!

Freedom Fest – “We the People” 5K
July 4, 2026, 8 AM

S/F at Cleburne County Fair Grounds, 880 Bittle Road

The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Freedom Fest – “We the People” 5K
on Sulphur Creek Trail in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Online Pre-Registration guarantees T-shirt size. Shirt cutoff is June 21st. Extras will be ordered and given out on first come, first serve until gone.
Packet Pick-up and onsite registration 6:30 – 7:30 AM (cash/check)
Race begins at 8:00 AM!

Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K
2026-07-11 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 10th 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 award 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, Memorial Site for Brent, with the remainder to go towards day-to-day use of the Western Arkansas Running Club, a non profit organization, located in Chaffee on Taylor Ave, along with our weekly sponsored runs and events for runners. 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. You will run the certified course, chosen to be part of the 2025 Arkansas Grand Prix as a Championship Race however start/finish line had to be moved due to construction delays therefore is not certified. It is still measured as an 8K and next year we will return to original course. Race will be timed by Jaymax Timing. No dogs are allowed on the course

Paradise Found 5k Trail Run/Kids Fun Run
2026-07-11 07:00 - 10:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Experience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, with the fourth annual Paradise Found 5k! Join us at the Paradise Found 5k on Saturday, July 11th,2026.
This race will begin and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee. This race is the perfect opportunity for those new to trail running to experience what it’s all about. All participants will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group. There will be one aid station on the course available to all runners. Funds from this event will go directly to the Peel Compton Foundation, and their mission to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.
The race is limited to the first 350 people to sign up. There will be no refunds on registrations, but your registration may be transferred.

Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler
2026-07-18 07:00 - 10:00 | Johnson County Court Square, 215 W Main St., Clarksville, 72830, United States
The Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler is held in conjunction with the longest running outdoor festival in Arkansas! We have divisions for runners and walkers and awards for the first 3 places in each age division.

Wampoo Roadeo
2026-07-18 07:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Keo, 226 Main Street, Keo, AR, 72083, United States
A metric century road ride benefitting Recycle Bikes for Kids. We will be taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 18 and having a party after the ride on Main Street!
Plenty of parking available in Keo, AR. Feel free to set up your cycling club tents and enjoy the festivities. Show your Bib Number to cash in on all that’s offered after the ride. There will also be food trucks available to purchase lunch.

River Valley Rumble XC Race
2026-07-26 07:30 - 14:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
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 Bike Championship Series.
The rookie class is for first time racers only. No awards will be given for these classes. Temporary plates will be given.
AMBCS Hardplates are required for all riders in the Cat 1-3, Single Speed, Clydesdale, and junior divisions. The cost of the plates are $25 and will be available on site. There is no charge to junior racers for AMBCS Hard Plates.
Awards will be given for Cat 1-3 categories.
The men’s and women’s Cat 1 15-49 Open categories will be eligible for a unified payout following the AMBCS Payout.
The men’s and women’s Cat 50+ will be eligible to payout following the AMBCS Payout.
AMBCS Rules
USA Cycling Rules
For the most up to date information go to facebook/rivervalleyrumble

Back to School Bash 5k
2026-08-01 07:00 - 10:00 | Mena High School, 1200 Dallas Ave, Mena, 71953, United States
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 jogging, walking with family and friends, or simply supporting a great cause, your participation makes a meaningful difference.
This is a non-timed, family-friendly fun run. There are no official race results or awards—just cool finisher medal and an opportunity to enjoy a morning of movement while supporting a great cause. Participants of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join us at their own pace.
Together, we can help Polk County students start the school year ready to succeed—one step at a time!
Race Day Information

Check-in: Begins at 6:15 a.m.
Race Day Registration: Available until 6:50 a.m.
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Start/Finish Location: Mena High School Parking Lot
Aid Station: Water will be available at the halfway point of the course.

Thank you for supporting our local students. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line!

Move the Mission 5K
2026-08-01 08:00 - 10:30 | Norphlet Park, 361 Front Street, Norphlet, 71759, United States
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.

Springhill Classic
2026-08-01 08:00 - 14:00 | Springhill, 1700 Lock and Dam Road, Barling, AR, 72923, United States
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 a small cost, River Valley Marshal socks are available until sold out; Online only, event T-Shirts are available for purchase to participants who register prior to July 8th. Pending approval, available at the event for a designated donation, other MTB style T-shirts will be available and printed on site in various sizes!
Lunch will be provided to participants at no charge. Any extra food will be made available (please consider a donation) once all participants have had a chance to eat.
The 10 and Under course will be 2 laps on a 1.4 mile inside course loop close to the Pit Zone so you can cheer them on.

The 11-14 year old racers may recognize the old ARNICA racecourse with a little added to make it 4.4 miles long.

For the rest of the racers, the full course of 6.44 miles will be used. Some returning veterans to the SH Classic will recall the course being 9+ miles, however as you will soon find out, there is a new bridge being constructed over the Arkansas River which cut off about 2 miles of the trail system.

Grandma's House Seeds of Hope 5K
2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Anstaff Soccer Complex, 202 Old Stonewall Rd, Harrison, 72601, United States
Seeds of Hope 5K with all proceeds going to Grandma’s House and the child abuse victims served.
This event is an event for both runners AND walkers – the fee is $35 per person. Children under the age of 6 are free.
Please call 870-517-1681 or email ksoma@grandmashousecac.com with any and all questions.

Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship
2026-08-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Fair Park – Hope, AR, 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, 71801, United States
•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. Overall top 3 Male and Female Walkers, Top 3 Wheelchairs, Girls and Boys High School Track team award. Awards are given 5 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
Directions to the Starting Line
From I-30 take Exit 30 onto AR-Hwy 32/73, and proceed southeast into Hope. Drive ~1.5 miles, then turn right at the 3rd stop light onto US-Hwy 67 (3rd St). Drive west 3 blocks and take a left onto Fulton St. Drive (Hwy 174 ) south for 1/2 mile until reach Park Dr. Turn right and the start/finish area is right before park entrance. .
Address: 1251 Park Drive, Fair Park, Hope, AR

Gravette Day 5k
2026-08-08 08:00 - 10:00 | Old Town Park, Old Town Park, Gravette, 72736, United States
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 chasing a personal best, enjoying a morning walk with friends, or bringing the whole family, this event is the perfect way to start a day full of hometown festivities.
The race begins and ends at Old Town Park and takes participants on a scenic tour through Gravette. The course travels past the local schools, heads toward Highway 72, winds through historic downtown Main Street, and finishes back at the park where the Gravette Day celebration continues.
Your registration includes:
Professionally timed 5K
Event t-shirt for early registrants (while supplies last)
Water station on the course
Post-race refreshments
Overall and age group awards
Even better, your participation helps support local community initiatives and organizations, making every mile you complete give back to the community. This years event supports Bright Futures Gravette.
There will be a goodie bag with giveaways, such as FREE entry to a Naturals baseball game for 2, free injury screening voucher, and a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse to registrants while supplies last! Don’t delay!
After you cross the finish line, stick around and enjoy everything Gravette Day has to offer, including the community pancake breakfast, local vendors, arts and crafts, family activities, and the annual Gravette Day Parade.
Whether you run, jog, or walk, we’d love to have you join us for a fun morning celebrating health, community, and hometown pride. We’ll see you at the starting line!

Broken Sword Triathlon & Kid's Tri
2026-08-15 - 2026-08-16 | Clarksville City Hall, 205 Walnut St., Clarksville, 72830, United States
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 & Recreation.
COURSE MAP AND RACE DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.clarksvillear.gov/brokensword
COURSE INFORMATION:
Sprint Triathlon (Individual and Relay Team options)
The Sprint Triathlon distances will be a 500 meter Swim, a 15-mile Bike, and a 5K (3.1mi) Run.

Swim Course:
The swim is an open water swim at Lake Ludwig, located about 5 miles north of town off of Hwy. 21. The course will be a point-to-point loop starting at the beach area and ending at the boat ramp. It will be marked with buoys and other directional signage.
Transition 1: The T1 area is in the parking lot as you come up the boat ramp. The transition exit to bike will be at the parking entrance onto the road.
Bike Course:
The bike course is on paved roads with beautiful scenery of the Ozark Mountains. The first half of the course is a FAST ride with rolling downhill terrain. The second section goes through downtown and the University of the Ozarks campus, then back out into the countryside that features rolling hills and finishes with a gradual and flat ride back into downtown.
Transition 2: The T2 area is a parking lot downtown. You will enter from the road after you go around the courthouse square and exit the parking lot to quickly hop on the trail for the run.
Run Course:
The run is an out-and-back course on the Spadra Creek Nature Trail that features a flat paved trail with a pasture and wooded setting and finishes downtown with great spectator viewing and an awesome finish line party!

PARKING and TRANSPORTATION:
Participant parking is available at Lake Ludwig near the Swim Beach Start/T1 area on race morning. After the race, there will be a bus shuttle back and forth from the Finish Line/T2 area downtown to the Start/T1 area at Lake Ludwig for participant/spectator pickup/drop-off every 20-30 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM until the last finisher at the end of the race. Participants who do not have any family/friends/crew present at the race to take their gear and vehicle to the Finish Line area downtown after race start, are encouraged to park at Lake Ludwig/Swim Start/T1 area on race morning and take the shuttle bus back to their vehicle after the race.
PACKET PICKUP:
Packet Pickup for all race events will be available on Friday, August 14th from 9am-7pm at Clarksville City Hall (205 Walnut St, Clarksville, AR 72830).
Saturday, August 15th- Race Day Packet Pickup (Sprint Tri):
Race Day Packet Pickup will be from 5:30-6:30am near the T1 area at Lake Ludwig (Southside of Lake). All packets must be picked up prior to race start at 7am. There is no race day registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Race entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
We race rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, or any other safety issue, race management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for any safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. We promise to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to cancel the race is based on the overall safety of participants.
History of the Broken Sword:
As the legend goes, the sword was broken in battle along a swift creek over the forbidden love between a lost explorer and the chief’s daughter of the native Quapaw tribe. Years later, DeSoto and his Spanish explorers were passing through this area when they came upon the same swift creek. As they crossed the stream, DeSoto stumbled upon the broken sword and cried “Spadra!” (espada is Spanish for sword), and so was named Spadra Creek, “Stream of the Broken Sword.”
Today, the beautiful Spadra Creek still flows swiftly through the heart of Clarksville and features prominently along the racecourse.
