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“FREE”dom 5k

Russellville Junior High School 2000 West Parkway, Russellville, United States

Free 5k to help us fine tune the timing system!

“FREE”dom 5k

Russellville Junior High School 2000 West Parkway, Russellville, United States

Free 5k to help us fine tune the timing system!

Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K

Batesville Community and Aquatics Center 1420 20th St., Batesville, 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 […]

Difani Memorial / Experience Independence 5K

Batesville Community and Aquatics Center 1420 20th St., Batesville, 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 […]

9th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K

Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, 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, […]

9th Annual Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K

Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, 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, […]

Paragould XC Color Run

Paragould High School 1701 W Court Street, Paragould, 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 […]

Paragould XC Color Run

Paragould High School 1701 W Court Street, Paragould, 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 […]

2nd Annual Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. 5K Run/Walk

Cherry Street Pavillion 141 Cherry Street, Helena, United States

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Dr. Phillip Lockhart, Sr. Scholarship Fund 5K Race! Join us for a morning of community, fitness, and support for education. Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement as we raise funds to honor the legacy of Dr. Phillip Lockhart, Sr. and provide scholarships for deserving students. We were […]

2nd Annual Dr. Phillip W. Lockhart, Sr. 5K Run/Walk

Cherry Street Pavillion 141 Cherry Street, Helena, United States

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Dr. Phillip Lockhart, Sr. Scholarship Fund 5K Race! Join us for a morning of community, fitness, and support for education. Lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement as we raise funds to honor the legacy of Dr. Phillip Lockhart, Sr. and provide scholarships for deserving students. We were […]

Melon Dash 5K

Cave City Park W South St, Cave City, AR, United States

BENEFICIARY This race will support the Cave City High School Cross Country and Track and Field Teams. The teams will be hosting this year's Melon Dash 5K Run. LOCATION The race starts and finishes at the Cave City Park. COURSE MAP Check the Link here to view the course: 2023 Race Map ENTRY FEES $25 race […]

Melon Dash 5K

Cave City Park W South St, Cave City, AR, United States

BENEFICIARY This race will support the Cave City High School Cross Country and Track and Field Teams. The teams will be hosting this year's Melon Dash 5K Run. LOCATION The race starts and finishes at the Cave City Park. COURSE MAP Check the Link here to view the course: 2023 Race Map ENTRY FEES $25 race […]

Fat Cow 5K

St. Joseph Center 6800 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock, United States

A view of cows munching on fresh field grass, happy-as-can-be-tail-wagging donkeys, a pack of wild farm goats jumping around, sheepishly cute sheep baa-ing as you pass by, bees buzzing (from a distance) & a horde of chickens and ducks chirping & quacking you on! Introducing... St. Joseph's first annual Fat Cow 5k! This 5k farm-raiser is being […]

Fat Cow 5K

St. Joseph Center 6800 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock, United States

A view of cows munching on fresh field grass, happy-as-can-be-tail-wagging donkeys, a pack of wild farm goats jumping around, sheepishly cute sheep baa-ing as you pass by, bees buzzing (from a distance) & a horde of chickens and ducks chirping & quacking you on! Introducing... St. Joseph's first annual Fat Cow 5k! This 5k farm-raiser is being […]

H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

LRAFB University Park Center Jacksonville, AR, United States

Join us for our 5th annual H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Jacksonville, AR on Saturday, July 27th! Participants will enjoy a beautiful two-mile route with volunteers along the way to help runners beat the heat with water guns and cannons. So, dress to get wet! Every runner will receive a participant bag and t-shirt […]

H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run

LRAFB University Park Center Jacksonville, AR, United States

Join us for our 5th annual H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Jacksonville, AR on Saturday, July 27th! Participants will enjoy a beautiful two-mile route with volunteers along the way to help runners beat the heat with water guns and cannons. So, dress to get wet! Every runner will receive a participant bag and t-shirt […]

That Dam Night Run 5K

DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

36th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k WATER STATION: At the halfway point and finish line FINISH: Spillway Dam area on Skyline Drive in Arkadelphia, AR. NO DOGS OR STROLLERS. RACE RESULTS: Results will be on the internet at www.macsrts.com Race shirts guaranteed to anyone registered by July 13, 2024. Additional shirts on a first […]

That Dam Night Run 5K

DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

36th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k WATER STATION: At the halfway point and finish line FINISH: Spillway Dam area on Skyline Drive in Arkadelphia, AR. NO DOGS OR STROLLERS. RACE RESULTS: Results will be on the internet at www.macsrts.com Race shirts guaranteed to anyone registered by July 13, 2024. Additional shirts on a first […]

DARE 2 Tread the Trails

Craighead Forest Park 4910 S Culberson Rd, Jonesboro

Jonesboro Police DARE is hosting a 5k, 10k, 20k trail run and a fun mountain bike poker ride on October 12th! The event will start at access 5 at Craighead Forest park in Jonesboro Arkansas. Roof Raiders will be giving away a bicycle from Gearhead to a running or biking participant. Please follow the link […]

$25 – $60

Little Rock Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers” in 2017, come fill your bucket at the Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little Rockers Kids Marathon. A race with personality, loads of southern hospitality, tons of caring volunteers, a running or walking tour through the scenic streets of […]

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