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The Sandtown Shuffle

Sandtown 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, United States

The Sandtown Shuffle is an experience in rural Arkansas that will include 2 days of challenging gravel rides, live music, and food. Route Description: Both routes will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel 5 miles of Sandtown Rd. (chip seal) before transitioning to gravel.  These routes have a nice mix of sandy, rocky, smooth, and raunchy gravel. There […]

The Sandtown Shuffle

Sandtown 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, United States

The Sandtown Shuffle is an experience in rural Arkansas that will include 2 days of challenging gravel rides, live music, and food. Route Description: Both routes will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel 5 miles of Sandtown Rd. (chip seal) before transitioning to gravel.  These routes have a nice mix of sandy, rocky, smooth, and raunchy gravel. There […]

King of the Crag

Jamestown Crag 1650 Jamestown Loop, Batesville, AR, United States

The Nomads are proud to present King of the Crag 2023 Saturday, October 14th. This will mark the 10th annual climbing competition held at the beautiful Jamestown Crag. We are back this year with a great list of sponsors, awesome prizes, cool swag, food, drinks, and entertainment. This is the only fundraising event for the Jamestown […]

King of the Crag

Jamestown Crag 1650 Jamestown Loop, Batesville, AR, United States

The Nomads are proud to present King of the Crag 2023 Saturday, October 14th. This will mark the 10th annual climbing competition held at the beautiful Jamestown Crag. We are back this year with a great list of sponsors, awesome prizes, cool swag, food, drinks, and entertainment. This is the only fundraising event for the Jamestown […]

Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic

Batesville City Hall 500 E Main St, Batesville, 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 […]

Andy Buschmann 4-Mile Classic

Batesville City Hall 500 E Main St, Batesville, 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 […]

10th Annual Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash

Batesville Community and Aquatics Center 1420 20th St., Batesville, United States

When?  June 8th, 2024.  Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. followed by awards party. Where?  Batesville Community and Aquatics Center Why?  Each registration supports adults learning to read and write in your area.  OFLP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Independence, Sharp, Izard, Jackson, and Stone counties in North […]

10th Annual Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash

Batesville Community and Aquatics Center 1420 20th St., Batesville, United States

When?  June 8th, 2024.  Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. followed by awards party. Where?  Batesville Community and Aquatics Center Why?  Each registration supports adults learning to read and write in your area.  OFLP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Independence, Sharp, Izard, Jackson, and Stone counties in North […]

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 […]

White River H2GoRun!

Southland Park 1850 Chaney Dr, Batesville, United States

Join us for the 2nd White River H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Batesville, AR! Participants will enjoy a beautiful two-mile route that begins and ends at Riverside Park. Every runner and walker will receive a participant bag and t-shirt to commemorate the experience. We can only guarantee specific sizes to those registered by August […]

White River H2GoRun!

Southland Park 1850 Chaney Dr, Batesville, United States

Join us for the 2nd White River H2GO 2 Miler Fun Run in Batesville, AR! Participants will enjoy a beautiful two-mile route that begins and ends at Riverside Park. Every runner and walker will receive a participant bag and t-shirt to commemorate the experience. We can only guarantee specific sizes to those registered by August […]

Steady Steve 5K

Our Father's Table facility 548 North Central Avenue, Batesville, United States

The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had also turned to running for fitness and health in a big way before COVID-19 came along. He was stricken with a severe case and we […]

Hope for the Holiday Half Marathon and 5k in Memory of Garrett Yeager

Eagle Mountain 600 Eagle Mountain Blvd, Batesville, United States

The race is being held to honor the memory of Garrett Yeager beloved friend, son, brother, and father. All proceeds will be donated in his memory to Special Olympics of Batesville and New Hope Refuge. New Hope Refuge is a faith-based and Christ-centered program for women who are struggling with substance abuse issues. On the […]

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