Arkansas Festivals

Race Calendar

www.RunWalkJog.com 
Arkansas Event Calendar

The 4 Year
Running Planner

     

 

Email Your Event Logo
And It Will Be Placed Here

 

Arkansas
Running Events, Races & Festivals
2008

2008 Events     List Event

  Cycling Events
               

3/10/07 Camden Daffodil Festival 5K Run/Walk 5K Camden Arkansas Camden Area Chamber of Commerce 870.836.6426 870.836.6400 info@CamdenAreaChamberofCommerce.org This is our sixth year hosting the 5K. Entry forms available via email, fax & US mail. Results
3/17/07 White River Run for Your Heart 5K and 1 Mile Cotter Springs Park, Cotter, AR Karla Araneda 870-424-2104 boardermama2004@yahoo.com Scenic out and back along White River. Mostly Flat course. Overall and age awards for 5K, Overall only for 1 Mile. Support the cause of North Central Christian School.
6/9/07 Noah's Ark 10K 10k Dumas Arkansas Claude Rector 8708182432 hopperclaude@yahoo.com 10k Run, 10k Walk, 2x2 Relay(5k x 5k) Walk starts @ 730am Run and Relay Start @ 8am Cash Prizes for Overall Male and Female Event is a Fundraiser for United Methodist Youth Group
06/23/2007 Cancer Challenge 10k & 5k Blowing Springs State Park, Bella Vista AR Tina Waggener 479-273-3172 479-273-7519 www.thecancerchallenge.com registration@cancerchallenge.com The Cancer Challenge is a non-profit organization that raises funds for healthcare organizations in northwest Arkansas to support programs and services designed around the early detection, prevention, diagnosis, research and treatment of cancer.
9/29/07 6th Annual Barn Sale Festival 5K Run/Walk 5K Camden Arkansas Camden Area Chamber of Commerce 870.836.6426 870.836.6400 info@CamdenAreaChamberofCommerce.org Now a certified course! Registration the day of the race begins at 7:15 am. Race fee includes a free t-shirt. Track students can run for free (must preregister & t-shirts extra). Bring your friends & family and make a day of it at the Barn Sale Festival. Entry forms available by mail, email, fax and online atbpwbarnsale.org/pdfs/app_5k_run.pdf.
10/27/2007 Heart & Sole 5K 5k Cardiology Associates of NEA, 201 East Oak, Jonesboro AR Tracy Grimes 870-972-4147 tgrimes@sbrmc.org Special Guest Al Joyner will speak at the pre-race event on Friday, October 26th at The Forum in downtown Jonesboro. We will have packet pickup and pre-registration Oct. 26th from 5-6:30 pm and Mr. Joyner will speak at 6:30. Day of event registration begins at 8:00 am...Race Starts at 9:30 a.m. Entry forms available at www.ridgerider.org

                 

         

03/02/08 Little Rock Marathon Varies Downtown Little Rock AR Geneva Hampton 501-371-4770 501-371-6832 http://www.littlerockmarathon.com ghampton@littlerock.org One bodacious race with the world’s largest finisher’s medal. Over $20,000 in prize money. We love walkers. 8-hour time limit. Tons of volunteers with loads of southern hospitality. A race with personality! Join us for Six in the City as we celebrate the 6th edition of the Little Rock Marathon The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are a running and walking tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas' capital city. We offer a variety of events to our participants - we are a race for every pace. Come enjoy our lively brand of southern hospitality.
3/808 7th Annual Daffodil Festival 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Camden State : Arkansas Contact : Rebecca Hiatt Phone : 870.836.6426 Fax : 870.836.6400 Website : http://camdenfestival.com/2008%205K%20Run%20Entry%20Form.html Email : info@CamdenAreaChamberofCommerce.org Additional Info : Join us on a beautiful CERTIFIED COURSE that winds through pine-shaded streets. Race fee includes a t-shirt. Bring your family & friends & enjoy the Festival after the race. Entry forms through the Daffodil Festival website listed above, and by fax, email or USPS. Call or email the Chamber for more information. Results
5/3/2008 Heather Ridley Fleeman Battle for Hope Distance: 10k, 5k, 1 mile, kids races Location : Old Tiger Stadium Bentonville State : AR Contact : Mandy Silberstein Phone : (479)571-4673 Fax : (479)443-6001 Website : www.heathersraceforhope.com Email : info@hopenwa.org Additional Info : The Heather Ridley Fleeman Battle for Hope is a fundraiser for Hope, Inc. Hope is a non-profit organization that provides counseling, medical assistance, and financial support to cancer patients throughout NWA. The event is also a memorial for a young lady who died of colon cancer at the age of 28. Her memory lives each year through her friends and family as they plan and coordinate the event. A portion of the proceeds go directly toward colon cancer research.
5/18/08 Arthritis Walk Distance: 5k or 1 mile walk Location : Big Dam Bridge State : Arkansas Contact : Arthritis Foundation Phone : 501-664-7242 Fax : Website : http://ww2.arthritis.org/communities/chapters/walk/overview.asp?chapid=9 Email : agarrett@arthritis.org Additional Info : Help the Arthritis Foundation, Arkansas Chapter take steps toward fighting arthritis, America's number one cause of disability. The walk focuses on people of all ages, joining together to help raise money for the prevention, control, and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The event is a non-competitive 5K walk (3.1 mile) or 1 mile walk benefiting the 626,000 Arkansans with arthritis. How Do I get Involved? There are many ways to get involved in the next Arthritis Walk. The best way is to invite others to walk with you. Anyone can participate. Recruit co-workers, friends, family, neighbors, whomever, and get them to join in the fun. All participants who raise $100 or more will earn an official Arthritis Walk t-shirt.
07/12/2008 Run for Sophia Distance: 6.5 mi Location : Avilla Baptist Church Contact : Jeff Compton Address : 10580 Avilla W Rd City : Alexander State : AR Zip : 72002 Country : USA Phone : 501-316-1623 Fax : Website : Email : mmehoggard@juno.com Additional Info : July 12, 2008, 7:00am. "Run for Sophia". This is a fundraiser for the medical bills of 10 year old Sophia Tilly. She has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, which is a bone cancer in her knee. she is undergoing chemo and will have surgery in May. There will be 3 races with walking, running and biking classes. a 1 mile kids race, a 3 mile intermediate race and a 6.5 mile feature race. Entry fees are $15.00. Donations will be accepted. All funds received will go to the Tilly family to aid in paying medical bills. The race will begin and end at Avilla Baptist Church, located 15 miles out Congo/Ferndale Rd from Benton AR. Signature : Jeff Compton/Mike Hoggard 4/17/2008
8/31/2008 Ozark Advebtist Academy Half Marathon half marathon, 10k, 5k, mile Ozark Academy, 20997 dawn hill east road, Gentry Arkansas Thomas McDonald 3072597597 www.ozarkacademy.org tmcdonald02@hotmail.com Held the sunday before Labor Day. Ozark 1/2 marathon is open to all runners. Entry fees include a 2008 Race t-shirt and Vegetarian after race meal. Trophys and medals awarded. The Race begins at 7:30 Registar online at Ozarkacademy.org
09/27/2008 Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk and Corporate Walk Distance: 5K Location : Cardiology Associates of Northeast Arkansas, 201 East Oak, Jonesboro State : Arkansas Contact : Tracy Stearns Phone : 870-931-0578 Fax : 870-974-7120 Website : www.ridgerider.org Email : tstearns@sbrmc.org Additional Info : USATF Certified Course - The run/walk will begin at 9:30 with a kids fun run, then the competitive run/walk. The Corporate walk will begin 5 minutes after the race. Registration forms can be obtained at www.ridgerider.org or by emailing tstearns@sbrmc.org. Register prior to 9/17/08 for $15.00 and receive a goody bag with event t-shirt. Register after 9/17 for $20.00 and t-shirts will be given away until gone. There will be live music and brunch at the finish line. Kids fun run is Free!
10/11/08 Tour de Cure - Northwest Arkansas Distance: 100/50/20 Mile Ride, Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk Location : The Shoppes at Pinnacle Hills State : AR Contact : Krista Coffee Phone : 479-464-4121 Fax : 479-464-4131 Website : www.nwatour.com Email : kcoffee@diabetes.org Additional Info : The American Diabetes Association invites you to our 2008 Northwest Arkansas Tour de Cure. Join us on October 11th to ride, run, or walk in our fight against diabetes. The event includes a 100 mile, 50 mile, 20 mile ride; half marathon; 5K run; and 5K walk followed by a family health festival featuring fun, food, entertainment, awards ceremony, and health screenings. Register today at www.nwatour.com. SCHEDULE: 7:15am - 100 Mile Ride 8:15am - 50 Mile Ride 8:30am - Half Marathon Run 9:00am - 5K Run 9:15am - 5K Walk 10:00am - 20 Mile Ride 11:00am-3:00pm Health & Wellness Festival
10/25/08 Alltel Wireless Mud Run Distance: 5Kish Location : Two Rivers Park, Little Rock State : AR Contact : Geneva Hampton Phone : 501-371-4639 Fax : 501-371-6832 Website : www.mudrun.org Email : ghampton@littlerock.org Additional Info : Here's the Down & Dirty . . . Created for those who think a little differently about this runnin' stuff. The Mud Run is definitely NOT your average 5K. The Alltel Wireless Mud Run is for the adventuresome spirit and is a family friendly race. Participants run, walk, skip, trot and even cavort through our 5K(ish - please refer to helpful hints section of the website for the clarification of "ish") course, which winds through a scenic Little Rock Park. Participants must overcome an "obstacle" or two along the way. (2005, it was a tire obstacle.) Then finish with a spectacular frolic (but in most cases romp) through our world-renowned 300-foot mud pit, which is filled with that amazing Arkansas mud. The point is not to finish fast but to finish with style.
10/11/2008 3rd Annual Merechka 5K Run/Walk, "It's Down There & Back!" 5K Van Buren AR Lori Hamlin 479.474.6918 479.471.3139 lhamlin@vbsd.us This is a 5K Run or Walk. Trophy for overall male and female winners. Medals for several age divisions. This race is inside a park and the course is FLAT.
10/25/2008 Soaring Wings Half Marathon 13.1 Miles McGee Center, 3800 College Avenue Arkansas Dustin Speer 501-952-8972 www.swhalf.com info@swhalf.com Soaring Wings Half Marathon is a spirited event that welcomes athletes of any fitness ability. The proceeds from the race will benefit Soaring Wings Ranch, a Christian home for children needing a chance. Soaring Wings Ranch is a Christ-centered ministry that serves children who are abused, abandoned, neglected, or in need of a strong family support structure. The 2008 Soaring Wings Half Marathon offers a course that is challenging but rewarding. The course begins at Conway's McGee Center and travels along the Tucker Creek trail before heading out to west Conway. It offers some challenging but rewarding hills. This scenic route passes by three Conway golf courses before ending back at the McGee Center.
10/25/2008 2008 Runners' High 5k Run/Walk 5k Hot Springs Arkansas Beunka Sinclair (501) 622-5110 (501) 622-5109 www.asmsa.org sinclairb@asmsa.org Pre-registration: $15, Family of 4: $35 Day of Race: $25.00, Family of 4: $50 A family event for all ages to benefit the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts. Also, obstacle course for kids, face painting and tons more fun!
11/8/2008 Healthy Parks - Healthy Living 5K 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Pea Ridge National Military Park Arkansas Mackenzie Kay 843-795-9292 843-795-6292 www.pearidgerunner.com mackenzie.kay@clearseascommunications.com Lipton Tea Healthy Parks - Healthy Living Program will be hosting a 5K Run/Walk at Pea Ridge National Military Park. Race day registration and packet pick-up will be held from 6:00a.m. - 7:00a.m. and the race will begin at 7:30 a.m. Free t-shirt to first 1,000 registered runners/walkers. Overall Prizes - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place All ages welcome!
11/09/08 World Run Day - For Arkansas Runners Create your own course and distance Every City & Town in the State Arkansas Bill McDermott 516 208-7030 http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1643542 runday2008@yahoo.com  www.runday.com

    

 

Running Races in Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Missouri Michigan Minnesota Mississippi MontanaRunning Races

 

    Wholesale!! Tri Color Glow Necklaces!!  for fundraisers and vendors !!  

    Homes For Sale By Owner
View Homes
List Your Home

Running Races and Festivals
Weight Loss Success Stories
Used Concession Trailer For Sale
My Chrome Plating Resume
Used Concession Trailer For Sale
Auctions  RVs And Campers For Sale
Boats For Sale  Soda Shop
Car Shows  Worlds Tallest Pinball
Garage Sales
We Now Have Vinyl Vehicle Lettering Motorcycles For Sale

Home
Resources Submit Event Privacy Policy Home Contact Us

Please Return For Updates.  Arkansas Festivals.