Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

All runners must pickup their own packet to participate in the City of Colleges Half Marathon.  Approxiamately 1,000 runners, friends and family will come through the expo.  Packet Pick-up to occur at the Indoor Practice Facility, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035. Expo time - Noon - 6pm.

Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival.  The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas.  Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes.  Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish line located on the UCA campus.  Unique finisher medals and a fun post-event celebration for you and your friends and family.

Help us represent the Conway Running Club at our aid station for the City of Colleges Half Marathon (and 10K) the morning of Saturday, October 24, 2026. We are at about mile 2.5 of the race, at the corner of South German and Favre Lanes. (The 10K turns onto Favre while the Half will continue on S. German.) We will be there from about 6:30 am (setup time) and we're packed up and gone by 8:30 am. The half starts at 7am, the 10K starts at 7:15. We will see runners from the half starting about 7:15, and from the 10K starting about 10-15 minutes after that, so, we're very busy until about 8 am, but we're packed up and gone by 8:30.

Under Construction! We're busy updating the website for 2026's event November 7. Stand by for exciting new information!!  Important Online & Raceday Registration Change! For those who aren't registered yet but intend on signing up, online registration will have to close TOMORROW (10.31) at 9pm! You CAN register on raceday (11.1); however, it will have to be in person with cash or CashApp. If cash, please try exact cash. There will be a table next to the finish line that can get you squared away. After an incredibly successful inaugural race in 2024, we’re thrilled to bring the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k back for 2025…bigger, bolder, and even more festive! This year, we're thrilled to announce that Special Olympics Arkansas will be the recipient of 10% of all profits from this event! Also this year, we’re excited to add a family-friendly 1-mile fun run and Best Costume Award! Whether you show up in your spookiest Halloween gear, your best turkey trot outfit, or even a holid

Stars & Strides 5K & 1 Mile 3rd Annual Veterans Day Race📍 Historic Downtown Conway📅 Saturday, November 7th 🏃‍♂️ Description In honor of Veterans Day and all who have served, join us for the 3rd Annual Stars and Strides 5K & 1 Mile race in beautiful downtown Conway! 5K Start: 8:00 AM ⏰1 Mile Start: 8:10 AM ⏰ 👉 Wear your patriotic gear and wave your flags as we honor our heroes! 🎽 All participants receive: Patriotic race shirtFinisher medal 🏁 5K Course: Click Here 📊 2024 Race Results 💙 Donations for Veterans We’re excited to share that the Stars & Strides 5K will support DAV Chapter 57 (Disabled American Veterans) right here in Conway. 🎖️ DAV’s Mission:“Fulfilling our promises to the Men and Women who served.” 💵 Every dollar donated goes directly to supporting local veterans. 🏆 Awards Overall (5K):🥇🥈🥉 Male & Female – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Age Groups (5K, bas

After two incredible years, Ghost-to-Gobble is back for 2026 and bigger than ever! Co-hosted by UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science, this unique fall favorite brings together the community for a fun, festive event on UCA’s beautiful campus. Whether you are racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, walking with family, pushing a stroller, or simply coming out to enjoy the atmosphere, all are welcome at Ghost-to-Gobble. Ghost-to-Gobble operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit event. For the 2026 race, 10% of profits will benefit UCA Living Unleashed, a nonprofit organization that raises and trains highly skilled companion dogs through Canine Companions for Independence for individuals with disabilities. These dogs serve in life-changing roles as service, assistance, hearing, and facility dogs. Remaining proceeds directly support the UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science programs through student scholarships, research initiatives, national con

We, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc the Epsilon Alpha Lamda Chapter seated in Conway, Arkansas started the Inaugural movement last year. This year, we’re keeping it running...The 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun Run & Walk is back — the same event that made history as the First Founders Day Fun Run in Arkansas!  Meet us December 6th at 9:30am in Gatling Park for good vibes, community, and community causes that matters.Early Bird Special ends Nov 12th | Pet Friendly | Proceeds support the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and Faulkner County Scholarships!!

In loving memory of my mom, Shannon Kelly, we invite you to join us for the Miles for Mom 5K—a race created to celebrate her life, her heart, and the incredible gift she was to so many. Mom was the best gift giver—not just to the people she loved, but even to children she had never met. Shopping and sponsoring children’s’ Christmas gifts was a tradition that Mom took part in for as long as I can remember. When she passed away, we asked friends and family to forego flowers and instead keep this tradition going for her. This 5K is more than a race. It is a celebration of Mom’s love and a way to carry her generous spirit forward. Proceeds from the race will help provide Christmas gifts to children in need in the Grand Strand.

We Run Rain or Shine! Join us for the 12th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble Wobble Kids Mile benefitting the United Way of Central Arkansas.  The tradition continues in Conway on Thanksgiving morning, and we are back at UCA's Estes Stadium For 2026.   We are starting on the UCA campus in front of Estes Football Stadium just off Bruce Street. You will take a stroll through Arkansas' most beautiful campus and over to the Stone Dam Creek Paved, Multi-Use Trail that leads through a beautiful wooded preserve, across the Dave Ward Drive pedestrian bridge, to the water station turnaround, and back. Strollers permitted. No bikes. No pets. 8 AM        Gobble Wobble Kid's Mile start8:30 AM   Turkey Trot 5K start Can't be there in person? We also offer a virtual run/walk option and you will still get all the swag! Virtual racers can complete the race and submit results between Nov. 26 and Dec. 5.

1st Annual Diamond Shores Conway Turkey Trot 5K Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 8:30am Join us for the 1st Annual Diamond Shores Turkey Trot 5K in historic downtown Conway, SC. Enjoy our 5K race as we wind through downtown Conway and the Conway Riverfront. Get the entire family involved with our free Gobbler Kids' Dash! Participants are encouraged to dress in costume! Race Info: 5K race begins at 8:30am Address- 110 Laurel St. Conway, SC 26526 Gobbler Wobbler Dash begins at 9:35am (10 and Under) This is a short down and back from the start line to around the fountain and backRunners will receive a bib but the race is untimed This course has been measured to 5K distance Runners and walkers are all WELCOME! Dogs and Strollers are all WELCOME Day of Registration will be available Overall and Age Group Awards will begin approximately 9:40am Results will be live on Run Sign Up Race Swag: 5K-Participant Shirt (while supplies last) 5K-Finisher Medal Custom 5K and Dash Race Bib 5K Registration: Early Bird Registration to September 15th: $35.00 September 16th- October 31st: $40.00 November 1st- November 25th: $45.00 Day of Registration: $50.00 Gobbler Dash is free but participants must register online Packet Pickup Information: Race morning near the start line from 7:00-8:15am 5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female Top 3 Masters Male and Female (40+) Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Group No Awards for Gobbler Dash 5K Age Groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ T-Shirts Are on a first come first serve basis when you register until quantities run out. Register early to guarantee your shirt Shirt Size: Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL (+3.00) Parking: Dowtown Conway parking lots and street parking Restrooms: Will be located at the City of Conway Public Restroom facility on Scarborough St.

Lace up for the 20th Annual Rivertown Reindeer Run in historic downtown Conway! 🎄🦌 Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5, the race will take participants along a beautiful, tree-lined route through our historic Rivertown, starting and finishing at the Conway Marina. Prefer a shorter distance? An untimed 1-Mile Run/Walk will begin at 8:05 a.m. One-mile participants will receive a shirt and bib. (No awards will be given for the 1-mile group.) Come run, walk and celebrate the holiday season in Conway! ❤️ The race is a fundraising event of the Conway Rotary Club’s charitable giving. The 5K (3.1-mile) race, directed by Simply Timing, welcomes runners and walkers of all ages! Participants will have the chance to earn awards, with honors presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 🎽 Register by midnight on Nov. 15 to receive a long-sleeve Dri-FIT shirt! 👕 After Nov. 15, participants will receive a cotton T-shirt while supplies last. 🎨 Shirt color may vary. Conway Rotary Rivertown Reindeer Run Type: 5k race and 1 Mile (1 mile is untimed) Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Start Time: 5K 8:00 a.m. & 1 Mile 8:05 a.m. (no awards for 1 Mile) Location: Conway Marina Address: 4 Elm Street Conway, SC 29526 Proceeds: Proceeds go to fund local charities and community projects in our area Race Day Schedule: Race Day registration and Race Day - Packet Pickup 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Race Start Time: 5K 8:00 a.m. then 1 Mile at 8:05 a.m. 5K Run/ Walk Course Map: Click Here 5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time) Overall Male / Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd M/F in age groups listed below. Overall Master Male and Female (40+): 1st place only 5K Age Groups: (Age Group Awards based on Gun Time) 14yrs and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ 5K Fees: Early Registration Price (online registration) $40 until midnight 10/31/2026 Late Registration Price (online registration) $45 until midnight 11/30/2026 12/1/26 to Day of Race Price $50 1 Mile Fees: Early Registration Price (online registration) $20 until midnight 10/31/2026 Late Registration Price (online registration) $25 until midnight 11/30/2026 12/1/26 to Day of Race Price $30 Packet Pickup Location and time: DAY BEFORE: Black Dog OutfittersFriday December 5th from 4:00-6:00 p.m.316 N Main Street, Conway, SC 29526 MORNING OF RACE: At Race location starting at 7:00 a.m. 2026 Holiday Challenge: Participants must finish both races and have recorded times to receive a custom YETI cup 11/7/26 Rotary Club of Little River 5K 12/5/26 Conway Rotary Club Rivertown Reindeer 5K Event special notes: Strollers are welcome at this race.Feel free to listen to music while you run.Pets are not welcome at this race.This event does not allow refunds.All participants should park in the county parking lot or along the tennis courts area before reaching the marina. We will have staff in place to direct traffic on race day.The entire marina parking lot and boat ramp area will be closed until after the race is completed. Additional Information: Produced by The Rotary Club of Conway Ask about sponsoring!

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM. The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times. This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race. To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last. Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over. This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Run or walk one or both CHASE RACE events! CHASE RACE  2-MILE is not only an AR Grand Prix Championship Race but a fun family event. Walkers & slower runners must yield to faster runners on course.  All participants will be directed to right side of course streets. No dogs in this one please!   Course is USATF certified and disposable chip timing with S/F mats provided.  PAWS RACE 1-Mile event is for participants who want to run or walk with their leashed dog/pet. It is a fun event for dogs/pets of all breeds, ages and sizes!  The course will be gun timed (no start mat).  LOCATION: Both events start & finish at Simon Park, 805 Front Street, Downtown Conway, AR.    OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: 1) Best Pet Costume Contest. Judging and winners will be determined during the 1-Mile race.  2) Local Animal adoption agencies and organizations will have info regarding their rescue as well as pets available for adoption. 3) Various sponsor booths with give aways and information. C o u r s

We are so excited to announce the 44th Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems! The Tadpole Trot, Presented by Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems will take place May 1st at 5:45 pm at the Young-Wise Memorial Stadium at Hendrix College.  This will be a short race and is for kids ages 3-10 years old.  Prizes and t-shirts are available! The Toad Suck Daze 10k Race was started by the Conway Kiwanis Club in 1982 and run in conjunction with the then-new Toad Suck Daze Festival. In 1984, First National Bank (now Regions) began a race in memory of a fellow employee, Randy Baker, who died of cancer. The Randy Baker 8k was conducted for two years, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. In 1986, the Conway Kiwanis Club approached Regions Bank, and the two races were combined.  The annual Toad Suck Daze Run is he