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As always, everyone had a great time.

New course, but still classic

Holidays and races compliment each other well.  Valentine’s Day races give you the opportunity to share your love of running in February and Turkey Trots are a cornucopia of fun

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The large crowd starts the Firecracker Fast 5K.

An Independence Day Tradition

I was discussing the abundance of new outdoor events in central Arkansas with a friend the other day; runs, bicycle rides and races, paddling, climbing events, etc. Something he said

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Bentonville Bike Festival 2026
Photo credit: Mark Fonville

9th Annual River City 5k

No one can ever say the Arkansas River Trail is neglected in terms of usage.  Cyclists and runners can be found relaxing, training, or racing.  How many races can you

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Race to Remember 2013

Race to Remember can be considered the race to officially kick off the summer running season.  That statement alone could be a deterrent for a potential participant.  The middle of

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Firecracker 5K

A Lot of Love for the Bit

(A follow-up to Ashten’s article from last week.) I hope you can see how this child can change lives. Her story is about much more than cancer. It’s about life. We

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Why I Run

I’ve been running for a little over a year now. May 18 is my running anniversary if you want to get technical. And I’ve had a great time running races with my

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A great memorial to a 9/11 victim.

Sara Low Memorial 5K

There is no doubt that everyone remembers where they were when the news of 9/11 transpired.  That day has been woven into American history as one of the most tragic, bleakest

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