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SUMMARY:Grit and Guts Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? \nGRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful.It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow\, we promise! \nThat said: A warning. This is a tough race! The trails are amazing but rocky. Bring your climbing legs and big girl pants because it will get hard. Most race days start cool and then heat up.  Not to scare anyone but this is probably not a good very first race. It will take you longer than a normal half marathon.  You are welcome to bail early just come back to the start and check out. No judgement and no worries! \nThe race is a fun run so is FREE unless you would like a shirt to commemorate the day! Our sweet soft 50/50 shirts from Rock City Outfitters return! Shirts are unisex fit. The link to order shirts is: Grit 26 shirt order  The shirts are $15 plus tax.  We will pick up the shirts the week of the race. \nAll of the proceeds from this race go to local Cross country teams along with a donation to the Friends of Nebo. \nWe will have an aid station every 4-6 miles and would love to have you volunteer\, run\, or enjoy the mountain with family. If you’re running and have family there we can put them to work!  Parking will be in the 2 parking lots at Sunset point and temporary parking across the road. DO NOT park at the visitor center.  Bathrooms are located at the campground/pool area when you first get up top! \nThe race starts from the Sunset point parking lot and after a quick look at the point and a short section of the 3C trail\, you’ll head down the Sunset connector and take a left onto Lizard tail. You’ll go roughly a mile on Lizard past the seasonal waterfall. Then up to the Rim trail where you’ll take a right and end up at Sunrise point for another beautiful view of the river valley. Then you’ll go down the Sunrise connector taking a right. You’ll make your way down to the Bench trail crossing and go right onto Miller’s Goat. You’re at the 5k point and will follow Miller’s 4 miles (including a water stop) to end up at the aid station. Proceed on Miller’s another mile past the Bench overlook to the Ox pull trail. Go down Ox 1.7 miles to the bottom and you’ll find another aid station to lift your spirits for the climb back up. Once you get back up turn right briefly on Miller’s to the Overlook and then stay on the Bench trail back a mile to the Aid station. If you’re doing 13 head up the Sunset connector to the finish. For the 20 you will head right down the Chickalah (pronounced like tequila!) loop trail for a mile and go left at the Y and do the loop clockwise. Then back up to the aid station one last time and up Sunset connector a long half mile to the finish. Piece of cake!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/grit-and-guts-trail-race/
LOCATION:Mount Nebo State Park\, 16728 West State Hwy. 155\, Dardanelle\, AR\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to conquer the peaks with the Tri Peak Series brought to you by River Valley Runners! \nDive into a thrilling trio of races set in breathtaking landscapes\, starting with the Mt. Magazine 15k on May 30\, 2026 that promises to challenge and inspire. It’s only ONE hill!! We start about a half mile from the school on dirt road and then it turns into paved road the rest of the way up to the top of Mt. Magazine. Once at the top\, there will be a shuttle to get you to the bottom of the mountain – Or you can go a little extra an run down! What goes up must come down\, right? \nEarly start for Mount Magazine is 6:30am! \nKeep the adrenaline pumping with an all paved course 1.5 miles up Danville mtn and 1.5 down! Its a fast fun race up a mountain on June 20\, 2026. \nWe wrap up the series with the deliciously named Mt. Nebo Chicken Fried 10k on August 29\, 2026 .This is a paved course that starts at the bottom of Mt. Nebo at the Dollar General across the road. Once at the top\, there will be a shuttle to get you to the bottom of the mountain – Or you can go a little extra an run down! \nWhere you earn the bragging rights along with some awesome swag for the finale! \nEach race comes with a Shirt. There are custom medals made for each race. If you do all three races there is a final medal you receive for doing all three! Each year the design is different so we can keep you interested to come back for more! \nCan’t make a date? No sweat! Just complete the course on your own time\, send us your triumph email and Strave/Garmin/Coros course mapping & time recording\, and we’ll make sure you get your well-deserved gear. Join us for an epic summer of running! \nIf you need to complete a course on a different date\, you will need to email rivervalleyrunners@icloud.com your course completion to ensure you did the course to get your Swag. Email your shipping information as well! \nDISCOUNTS?!\nIf you sign up for two of the three races\, there is a 10% discount applied!\nIf you sign up for all three races in the Tri Peake series\, there is a 15% discount applied!\nIf you a member of RVR you will receive a 10% discount for signing up for any or multiple races. \nWe try to keep these events affordable\, so please donate if you can when you sign up so we can keep our costs covered and keep these races going! for everyone! \nRace Info: \nThe Mount Nebo Chicken Fry 10k will begin on Rock Street next to the Dollar General in Dardanelle AR and finish at the top of Mount Nebo at the parking lot for the pool. Get ready for 9 switchbacks and a great climb. \nThis 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) \nWe 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+ \nAwards will begin @9:00a (we may start sooner if all runners are off course) \nParking: \nWe will have parking available across the street from Rock Street in the open lot\, please do not park in the lot for the Dollar General or the surrounding businesses or you vehicle will be towed. \nPacket Pick Up: \nWe will have same day registration for the race and packet pick up day of only at the at the start line on Rock Street starting @5:45a and closing at 6:45a. Please make sure you plan to get there and get your packet so we can start the race promptly at 7a.(there is no early start for this race) \n**Register before 11:59p CST 8/17 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRace Contact Info\nIf you have any questions about this race\, please contact the race director at rivervalleyrunners@icloud.com
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/mount-nebo-chicken-fried-10k/
LOCATION:Dollar General – Dardanelle\, 1242 State Hwy 22\, Dardanelle\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Yell County Freedom 4-Miler
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Yell County Freedom 4-Miler \nKick 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. \nWhether 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! \nRace Details: \n📅 Date: Saturday\, July 4th\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 7:00 AM sharp\n📍 Start & Finish: Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park\n🏃‍♂️ 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. \nPacket Pickup and Same Day Registration will be from 6:00a-6:45a with the race beginning promptly at 7a. \n🎉 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: \n💦 Cool Off: Slide down the state’s largest community slip ‘n slide!\n🍔 Eat & Groove: Grab a bite from local food trucks and enjoy live music from bands.\n🎆 The Grand Finale: End the night with our biggest aerial fireworks display yet\, featuring an expanded budget for an unforgettable show over the water! \n  \nPlanning your day? Don’t forget to check out nearby Lake Dardanelle and Mount Nebo State Parks for daytime nature walks and community bike parades! \nSee you at the starting line! 🥇 \nRace Info: \nThis 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. \nThis 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) \nThere is 1 water stop for this race at the turn around point near the Dardanelle Community Center. \nWe 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+ \nAwards will begin @8:30a after the kids fun run (we may start sooner if all runners are off course) \nParking: \nWe will have parking available at Veteran’s Memorial River Front Park. \nPacket Pick Up: \nWe 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. \n**Register before 11:59p CST 6/22 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/yell-county-freedom-4-miler/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park\, 3 Locust Street\, Dardanelle\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your running shoes and join us for the RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k! This charity run is a chance to enjoy a beautiful morning while making a tangible difference in the lives of animals in need. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Furry Tails Rescue\, a local no-kill\, foster-based dog rescue dedicated to saving abandoned and stray dogs. \nThe run will take place at 8am. in Merritt Park in Dardanelle\, AR. We’ll have awards for the overall male and female runners and walkers. \nEvery step you take and every dollar you donate helps Furry Tails Rescue continue its vital work. Since its founding in 2014\, this 100% volunteer-run organization has rescued and rehomed nearly 6\,000 dogs. As a foster-based rescue\, all dogs receive personalized care in loving homes\, not kennels. The money raised from this event will help cover essential veterinary costs—from basic spay/neuter surgeries to more extensive treatments for heartworm and injuries. While the adoption fees only cover a fraction of these costs\, your support helps bridge the financial gap and ensures that every dog gets a second chance at a happy\, healthy life. \nWe will be collecting donations at the event for the following items\, for every item you donate you will get an entry into our raffle for some of our wonderful prizes. \nDry and canned dog food (no Gravy Train\, please) \nPuppy pads \nClorox wipes \n10×10 or larger tarps \nZip ties \nGas gift cards \nStainless steel bowls \nSmall swimming pools \nBox fans \nExtension cords \nWater hoses \nAutomatic feeders \nStall rakes \nTogether\, we can make a difference—one paw at a time. We hope to see you there! \n  \nPacket Pick Up: day of race beginning at 6:30a-7:45a for pre-registered. \n*same day registration will be available from 6:30-7:30a for $40\, shirts will be 1st come first serve. \nIf you need to complete the race virtually please sign up online and send an email to rivervalleyrunners@icloud.com with your gps result for the run and we will connect for packet and medal pick up or mailing as needed.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/rvr-running-for-a-pawpose-5k/
LOCATION:Merritt Park\, 2059 Hwy 22\, Dardanelle\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Mount Nebo Chicken Fried 10k
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to conquer the peaks with the Tri Peak Series brought to you by River Valley Runners! \nDive into a thrilling trio of races set in breathtaking landscapes\, starting with the Mt. Magazine 15k on May 31\, 2025 that promises to challenge and inspire. It’s only ONE hill!! We start about a half mile from the school on dirt road and then it turns into paved road the rest of the way up to the top of Mt. Magazine. Once at the top\, there will be a shuttle to get you to the bottom of the mountain – Or you can go a little extra an run down! What goes up must come down\, right? \nEarly start for Mount Magazine is 6:30am! \nKeep the adrenaline pumping with an up and downhill all paved course on Danville Mtn. with the Danville Mountain 5k on August 16\, 2025. \nWe wrap up the series with the deliciously named Mt. Nebo Chicken Fried 10k on September 13\, 2025.This is a paved course that starts at the bottom of Mt. Nebo at the Dollar General across the road. Once at the top\, there will be a shuttle to get you to the bottom of the mountain – Or you can go a little extra an run down! What goes up must come down\, right? \nWhere you earn the bragging rights along with some awesome swag for the finale! \nEach race comes with a Shirt. There are custom medals made for each race. If you do all three races there is a final medal you receive for doing all three! Each year the design is different so we can keep you interested to come back for more! \nCan’t make a date? No sweat! Just complete the course on your own time\, send us your triumph email and Strave/Garmin/Coros course mapping & time recording\, and we’ll make sure you get your well-deserved gear. Join us for an epic summer of running! \nIf you need to complete a course on a different date\, you will need to email rivervalleyrunners@icloud.com your course completion to ensure you did the course to get your Swag. Email your shipping information as well!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/mount-nebo-chicken-fried-10k-3/
LOCATION:Dollar General – Dardanelle\, 1242 State Hwy 22\, Dardanelle\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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