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Little Rock Health & Fitness Expo

The 23rd Annual Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is the kick-off the marathon weekend at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. The Expo offers vendors in health, beauty, fitness, apparel, nutrition, and the course overview will be offered. With a focus on the latest in running, fitness and lifestyle improvements, the […]

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 […]

Arkansas Run For The Fallen 5K

Arkansas State Capitol 500 Woodlane Ave, Little Rock

We are excited to announce that this year we will again have honor bibs. These bibs say "I'm running in honor of..." and you will be able to write in the name of the fallen hero you would like to run in honor of. The first 100 participants will also receive a memorial bracelet in […]

Capital City Classic 10K

Little Rock City Hall 500 W Markham St, Little Rock, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it's way to the top!  The event moved back to downtown Little Rock in 2022, and while the 2023 had to be cancelled due to a tornado, the 2024 race came back as strong as ever!  We grew from 355 […]

Fostering Champions- The CALL 5k, 10k and Fun Run

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for either a 5k, 10k or fun run to raise awareness and funds for The CALL in Pulaski County as we continue to stand in the gap of the foster care crisis. The CALL is a nonprofit working to recruit, train and equip more than enough families to foster and adopt so that […]

Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Ouachita Trail 50

Maumelle Park Pavilion #8 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a […]

PHMS Panther Prowl 5K

Pulaski Heights Middle School 401 N. Pine Street, Little Rock, United States

On Saturday, April 26, 2025,, Pulaski Heights Middle School PTSA will host the 10th anniversary of the Panther Prowl 5K. The race begins at 8:00 am. The Panther Prowl 5K begins at Pulaski Heights Middle School, runs through Knoop Park and historic Hillcrest and ends back at PHMS. Morning of Race Fun will include music […]

Monday Night Paddle & Dinner

William Kirsch Preserve within Ranch North Woods 8803 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, United States

We will do a flat water paddle on Monday night, 5/12/25. We'll be meeting at The Ranch North Woods. Our plan, as of now, is to paddle to the floating camping platform and back. This is a casual event open to any ACC members. Don Rottman will be cooking chicken fried rice on an outdoor […]

Family Fest: Into the Wild

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, United States

Experience nature’s wonders through interactive artmaking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities as we celebrate the opening weekend of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. Meet fascinating animals from the Little Rock Zoo, create nature-inspired fish prints and outdoor and animal sketches with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, […]

Pink’s Adult Bike Night

Clinton Presidential Library Parking Lot 1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, United States

Friends, we are ready to party on bikes!!! “Pinks Ride” is back. MAY 16th @ 7:00 PM - rolling at 7:30 PM ••come early for goodies, while they last•• Meet us at Clinton Library Lot as we’ll ride the River Trail and make our way back over to @therailyardlr for food & drinks! Please share […]

Miles for Mary Ann

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a special Run/Walk event to remember our friend, Mary Ann Hansen.  We will be meeting at Two Rivers Park. The course will progress along the River Trail around the Tree Farm Loop.  It's a picturesque route with views of Pinnacle Mountain, the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers with a variety of deer, birds […]

Ride of Silence – Little Rock

Bernice Gardens 1401 S Main St, Little Rock, United States

​The Ride of Silence is an annual international cycling event that honors cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding on public roadways. Participants engage in a silent, slow-paced ride—typically not exceeding 12 mph (20 km/h)—to raise awareness among motorists, law enforcement, and city officials about cyclists' legal rights to share the road. ​ Established in 2003 […]

The Big (Trail) Run Presented by Brooks

Western Hills Park 5207 Western Hills Ave, Little Rock, 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 […]

Major Taylor 111 at the Port

Little Rock Port Authority 10600 Industrial Harbor Dr., Little Rock, United States

“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through a partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local non-profit Recycle Bikes for Kids (RB4K). MT111 will become one of the most sought-after cycling events in the country. Supported by the Little Rock Port Authority, local cyclists and […]

Live Well 5K Run/Walk

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, in partnership with the Delta Presents […]

Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program 2025

Lost 40 Brewery 501 Byrd Street, Little Rock, United States

Registration for the 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Program Is Open.  The program is free to participants who have registered for the event by midnight on June 13th. After June 14th, there is a fee of $45 for the training program (with or without registering for the BDB100 ride). The Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program was developed to […]

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center’s Juneteenth 5K

Mosaic Templars Cultural Center West 9th Street, Little Rock, United States

The 4th Annual Juneteenth 5K run/walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as well as to see many of the city’s African American historical sites including Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School and Philander Smith College. Runners will also pass the home of Mifflin Gibbs, first elected black […]

Team Arkansas To Cure T1D – Poker Ride 2025

Murray Park, Little Rock 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, United States

Day of Event Details 12:00-12:30pm - Sign in/packet pick up will be at Murray Park Pavilion 7 & 8 (5900 Rebsamen Rd. LR 72202) 12:30-1pm - Announcements and Reviewing Game Rules 1pm-3pm - Game Time!!! All participants must return to the Pavillon by 3pm *There will be no race-day registration*

The SoMa Main Street Mile

SOMA District Little Rock S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for 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 (Men and Women Heats) and the Elite Mile! Presented by Blue Rose Running in partnership with Little Rock […]

Firecracker Fast 5K

The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, 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 49 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]

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