Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Welcome, runners, walkers, and fun-seekers, to the Let the Gourde Times Roll 5K! We are so excited to have you join us for this event, a fantastic highlight to the cherished Russellville Downtown Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off. For over 30 years, this festival has brought our community together to celebrate the season with a day-long street party reminiscent of classic town carnivals. Today, you're not just participating in a race; you're becoming a part of this wonderful tradition. Whether you're here to push for a personal best in the 5K run, enjoy a scenic walk with friends and family, or cheer on the future champions in the Kids Fun Run, your energy adds to the vibrant spirit of the day. We'll be celebrating your achievements with awards for the top three overall male and female runners and walkers, as well as age group awards to recognize the dedication of all our participants. So, lace up, get ready! Fast Flat 5K  Start on West C street down to cumberland church

Every runner feeds a family this Thanksgiving. Join River Valley Youth Foundation in downtown Russellville for the RVYF Turkey Trot 5K and the Kids Gobble Wobble 1 Mile. For every person who registers, RVYF will provide a holiday meal to a River Valley family in need. Run it, walk it, wear your best turkey costume, and help put food on someone's table this season. Kids Gobble Wobble 1 Mile – 8:00 AM – $15Turkey Trot 5K – 8:30 AM – $30 (flat, fast downtown course)Start/Finish: Historic Train Depot, 320 W C St, Russellville Want to feed more families? Add a donation at checkout. Every $11 provides one more holiday meal for a River Valley family. All proceeds support River Valley Youth Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving youth and families in the River Valley. Race Day Schedule – Saturday, November 21 7:00 AM – Check-in & packet pickup at the Historic Train Depot 8:00 AM – Kids Gobble Wobble 1 Mile 8:30 AM – Turkey Trot 5K 9:30 AM – 5K awards at the Depot Parking: Park in public lots and street parking around downtown Russellville. Allow a few extra minutes, since W C St and W B St will be closed for the race. Race shirts: Every registrant gets a Turkey Trot shirt. Register by November 6 to guarantee your size.

Come on out and Run the RVR Turkey Trot on November 28th for a fun-filled 5K and kids fun run! The race kicks off at 8 a.m. and will benefit the Main Street Mission in Russellville. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to start your day, this event is perfect for the whole family. Main Street Mission provides a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals and families facing a crisis. They offer hot meals, groceries, clothing, and furniture to those in need, and they also provide assistance with employment and housing. You can make an even bigger impact by bringing non-perishable food items to the event. For every item you donate, you'll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win some great prizes. All donations will go directly to the Main Street Mission to help stock their pantry and support the community.  MSM serve meals in their kitchen every day Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 for breakfast and 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.for l

Race hosted by the River Valley Runners •Kicks off the 2027 Grand Prix Season! •Run on a standard 400 meter track •Grand Prix Championship Event •Two separate heats to decrease track congestion Day of race registration: $40.00 Chili and all the fixin's will be provided The first One Hour Track Run was held in 1983 as part of Grand Prix II. This run took place in Russellville at the Arkansas Tech University track. The One Hour Track Run was eliminated after one year as the Grand Prix was trimmed to a core of four races for most of the 1980's. Later incarnations of a One Hour Track Run were located in El Dorado and later Camden, Arkansas, and were a Grand Prix staple in the 1990's. After 1998, the One Hour Track Run ceased to be run until the Long Distance Running Committee decided to revive it as part of the 25th Running of the Grand Prix in 2006. Fittingly, the One Hour Track Run returned to Russellville for Grand Prix XXV, and was held at the Russellville High School Track. The course is a standard, 400 meter track. Very Flat! Aid stations every 1/4 mile! ONE HOUR TRACK RUN WILL BE AT Russellville High School, Russellville,AR 72802 ENHANCED SECURITY FROM RPD WILL BE PROVIDED DURING THE RACE AND IN THE PARKING LOTS

Race History: The Valentine's Day 5K dates back to the 1980's when it was known as the "Serendipity Run". 1994 marked the race's first inclusion in the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series. Course Records: Male Overall: Wayne Stanley - 15:14 (1992) Female Overall: Leah Thorvilson - 17:14 (2010) Male Masters: Tom Aspel - 15:52 (1996) Female Masters: Jen Found - 20:05 (2022) Course Description: The race starts and finishes at Doc Bryan Hall on ATU Campus. Awards will be given for Overall Male and Female Finishers, Masters, Grand Masters and Seniors as well as male and female age divisions 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+ Sweetheart Competition: A special feature of the Valentine's Day 5K is the chance to team up with a sweetheart for additional prizes! Runners have the option of entering with their spouse in the Married Sweethearts Division, or teaming up with a "friend" in the Unmarried Sweethearts Division. The finishing times for the two Sweethearts will be added together to compete against other couples' composite times. The Sweetheart competition is in additional to the male/female individual races and does not affect an individual's time, placing, or award in the overall race. **Register before 11:59p CST 1/20 to be guaranteed a shirt and medal. Same Day registration is available from 7:30-8:30a day of the race and will be $40 Packet Pick Up: -We will have packet pick up available on 2/5 from 3:30-7:00p at Feltner's Athletes Corner in Russellville (2320 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801) -You can also pick up your packet day of the race starting at 7a at the start line, just look for the registration flags.

Join us for the annual  Riiver Valley H2Go! 2 mile run or walk in Russellville!  Top 3 Runner & Walker Female and Male Awards plus age group awards.  Participants will be cooled off by water blasters along the way.  Great t-shirt and goody bag!   Proceeds benefit Alzheimer's Arkansas whose mission is to create a compassionate, welcoming and restorative community for family caregivers across the state who are caring for those with dementia, chronic illness or debilitating disease. There will be Race Day Registration, Location:  Russellville Junior High.  Out and back route.