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The 5k Run and Bike Ride for Fireworks is a community based fundraiser to raise money for our Fireworks and Fire Department. Additionally, it is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our independence. Bike Race Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:45am. 5K Registration […]
2023 is a BIG YEAR for Arkansas, as it marks 100 years of Arkansas State Parks. What better way to celebrate our sweet land of liberty and Arkansas State Parks' Centennial than with friends and family at Arkansas's only resort state park for our 8th annual 4th of July Freedom 5k/10k Fun Run event?! Join us at the starting line in your most patriotic outfit to […]
This is a point-to-point race starting at 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard There are no shuttles to take you to the starting line before the race, only shuttles to take you back to your car after the race.
Experience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, with the second annual Paradise Found 5k! Join us at the Paradise Found 5K on Saturday, July 8th, 2023. The race will begin at 7 am and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee. All participants will receive a finisher medal […]
YOU MUST CARRY A HANDLAMP AND A HYDRATION DEVICE OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN. THIS IS A NIGHT TIME RACE. Check in Place: Camp Ouachita for all races. Times: 5pm for 25K and 50k. You’ll pick up your bib, wristband, swag at runner check in. You must wear your number in such a place […]
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 $20 race fee […]
A fun or serious 2miler in Jacksonville AR with water blasters along the way to keep runners and walkers cool. We have a water slide for the kids. Age-group awards plus door prizes and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Arkansas.
35th 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 15, 2023. Additional shirts on a first […]
The Titans Obstacle Course is an obstacle race for kids ages 6-15 as an end-of-summer adventure that they won’t want to miss. Kids will navigate through fun and challenging obstacles including a mud run, slip n’ slide, tire run, balance beam walk, and many more! This event will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 […]
THE PUB RUNS ARE BACK! Join us for a 3-ish mile fun run and some good times afterward. Brought to you by Fleet Feet, Northshore Golf Range and On.
Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main. Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. […]
•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR19012WJT. -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions. Awards Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open and Masters. Top 3 […]
Start beside the Dollar General in Dardanelle,AR and wind your way up and around the beautiful Mt. Nebo. Nice easy 6 miles up one of the prettiest Mountains in Arkansas. Register early online for 25.00, Race day registration at 6a.m. is 30.00. Tshirts and FINISHER MEDALS!! Walkers will start at 630am. Race day registration for […]
The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock. There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate. Each loop passes through 1 full […]
Miscellaneous Information: Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would […]
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, September 2, 2023, for our 42nd Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director This year we are excited to announce the option of tri-blend tank or […]
We will once again be hosting our annual Labor Day Pancake Fun Run. This will be a 4 mile route (run or walk all of it or part, whatever you like). Donations for St. Jude's will be accepted.
Race Information All finishers will receive a themed medal. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours. The Half Marathon is limited to […]
9/11 Memorial Run is to honor the people lost on 9/11/01. Each year we honor a local hero and donate to the charity of their choosing. This year will be in honor of Chief Wesley Adams of the Sedgwick Fire Department and donating to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This will be a non-timed group run […]
Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? GRIT 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! The race is a fun run so is FREE […]
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