Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Run for Your Life 5K & Fun Run Join us for the Run for Your Life 5K and Fun Run in Mena, Arkansas! We’ll kick things off with a timed, competitive 5K for runners who want to test their pace, followed by a non-competitive fun run/walk that’s perfect for families and casual participants. Costumes are highly encouraged—show off your creativity as we celebrate fall fun in our community! 📍 The race will take place on Saturday, October 31st, at 9:00 AM at Janssen Park, following the same scenic route as the Lum & Abner 5K. Adults must register to participate, but children under 12 are admitted free of charge. Register online or in person on October 31st. (T-shirts not guaranteed for in-person registration) 💲 Registration Options: Competitive 5K: $30 (includes event T-shirt, Finisher and Age Group Medals)Non-competitive Adult Fun Run/Walk: $15 (T-shirt not included, but available for purchase, finisher medals not provided)Kids 12 & under: Free 👕 Event T-shi

Join us for a 2k Fun Run/Walk for the entire family. Wear a holiday themed costume or an "ugly" Christmas sweater and enjoy the scenic winter sites at Janssen Park. Join us as we kickoff the holiday with the last Fun Run/Walk of the year! This event is not timed. Please consider bringing a toy to donate to Toys for Tots and help fill Santa's Sleigh for the children of Polk County!

RACE INFORMATION Sixteen mountain climbs. One unforgettable finish.   Welcome to the 28th annual Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. Both events follow an out-and-back, well-marked course beginning and ending at the Big Fork Community Center and using the Athens Big Fork Trail. Full marathon runners will climb eight mountains twice for a total of SIXTEEN mountain climbs and approximately 7,000 feet of cumulative gain. Whether this is your first ABF or you’re returning for your twentieth, we can’t wait to welcome you to one of Arkansas’ most challenging and rewarding trail races. A New Chapter for ABF For decades, the Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon has been a donation-only event thanks to the generosity of our runners, volunteers, sponsors and the Arkansas Ultra Running Association. We are incredibly thankful for the support that has allowed this race to thrive for so many years. Beginning with the 2027 race, ABF will transition to a traditional regist