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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Run Routes

Event Schedule

Friday – Bentonville Strider

4:00 – 6:30pm In-Town Packet Pickup

Saturday – Melvin Ford Aquatic Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arkansas Outside Amber Release Night - Moody Brews
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Moody Brews Taproom, 414 E 21st St, Little Rock, 72206, United States
Calling all craft beer lovin’ outdoor adventurers! Remember that legendary Arkansas Outside Amber brewed by Josiah Moody back in 2013? Well, dust off your hiking boots and grab your koozies, because it’s BACK!
That’s right, Josiah’s slinging that amber elixir again at his brand new Moody Brews Taproom in Pettiway Square (just a hop, skip, and a jump from SOMA). We here at Arkansas Outside couldn’t resist twisting his arm, and lucky for you, thirst-quenching Arkansas Outside Amber is officially making a comeback!
To celebrate this epic reunion, Arkansas Outside and Moody Brews are throwing a release party you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 6th from 6-9 pm. Come raise a glass (or two) of the new batch, snag $1 off your AO Amber pour, and munch on some free bar snacks. Feeling peckish? The Smash Burger Food Truck will be there to fuel your next adventure.
So come hang with the Arkansas Outside crew, mingle with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and experience one of the coolest breweries in the state! See you there!

What – Arkansas Outside Amber Release Party
Where – Moody Brews Taproom, 414 E 21st St, Little Rock, AR, 72206
When – Thursday, June 6, 2024, 6-9 pm.
Why – Why not, $1.00 discounts, free bar food, cool people, and great beer.
Who – Anyone with a sense of adventure and is of legal drinking age.

Read the original story of how we got beer almost 11 years ago.

The SoMa Main Street Mile
2024-06-07 19:30 - 21:00 | SOMA District Little Rock, S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, 72202, United States
The SoMa Main Street Mile – a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and life! Run under the dazzling lights of SoMa Main Street, with a thrilling lineup including a Kids Mini Mile, Open Mile, and Elite Mile! Presented by Blue Rose Running in partnership with Little Rock Roadrunners and SoMa 501. Get ready for a summer night race towards a healthier, happier you!

Mount Magazine 15k
2024-06-08 07:00 - 12:00 | Western Yell County High School, 1 Wolverine Drive, Havana, 72842, United States
Welcome to the tri peak series!
We will have 3 races in the series, directed by River Valley Runners!
Mt. Magazine 15k – June 8, 2024
Mt. Nebo Chicken Fried 10k – August 17, 2024 = https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Dardanelle/MountNeboChickenFried10k
Danville Mountain 5k – August 10, 2024 = https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Danville/DanvilleMountain5k
If you need to complete a course on a different date, you will need to email rivervalleyrunners.ar@gmail.com your course completion to ensure you did the course to get your Swag. Email your shipping information as well!
