Stories by Conley Byrd III

  • Spa City's Jockey Jog is a 5K for two-leggers

    The Jockey Jog 5K will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Dorothy and Staton's parking lot beside Rocky's Corner across from Oaklawn Park, 2608 Central Ave. in Ho…

    by Conley Byrd III January 2, 2017

  • Spots still open for popular 3 Bridges Marathon

    Last year, registration for the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon was already closed by the Monday before the race. This year there's still time to register, but …

    by Conley Byrd III December 12, 2016

  • Taking a cold Plunge for Special Olympics

    The Central Arkansas Polar Plunge will take place Saturday at Maumelle with registration opening at 10:30 a.m. and plunges into Lake Willastein beginning at 1 …

    by Conley Byrd III December 5, 2016

  • Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run is Saturday

    Some of us are still eating Thanksgiving leftovers, but it's already time for jingle bell Christmas-theme runs. 'Tis the season of seriously wondering what hap…

    by Conley Byrd III November 28, 2016

  • Endurance race offers three timing options

    The annual 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge is one way to incinerate any extra calories you eat over Thanksgiving. The endurance footrace is Friday and Saturda…

    by Conley Byrd III November 21, 2016

  • Races offer a way to help self, others

    Some spend Thanksgiving with the TV -- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade or a football game, depending on the time of day and which family elder has laid claim to…

    by Conley Byrd III November 21, 2016

  • Weekend marathons scheduled for Conway

    The Soaring Wings of Conway Marathon will make its second outing Saturday. While the marathon distance is brand new, there also is a half-marathon distance tha…

    by Conley Byrd III October 24, 2016

  • Color Run Night adds new hue to Mud Run

    It would appear that the annual Mud Run at Two Rivers Park, self-billed as Little Rock's dirtiest 5K, has cleaned up its act, or at least expanded its color pa…

    by Conley Byrd III October 10, 2016

  • MEMS 5K, Arky 100 scheduled for weekend

    The MEMS 5K will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday in Little Rock's Two Rivers Park, 6900 Two Rivers Park Road. There will also be a 1-mile kids run available for …

    by Conley Byrd III October 3, 2016

  • Autism Speaks hosts 5K, walk on Saturday

    Autism Speaks will host two events Saturday: a competitive 5K at 8 a.m. and a fundraising walk at 10:55 a.m., both at the Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 Pre…

    by Conley Byrd III September 26, 2016

  • Fairfield Bay hosting Paddle Battle racing

    School may be back in session, but summer is not completely over -- there's at least one more chance to race on Greers Ferry Lake this weekend. Registration fo…

    by Conley Byrd III September 12, 2016

  • Cycle the Pig Trail in Ozark or run in a LR park

    Everybody has his own particular reason to welcome the advent of fall. The memes have already been flooding into this writer's Facebook feed -- cooler weather,…

    by Conley Byrd III September 5, 2016

  • Rock-skipping champ coming to local contest

    There's nostalgia in skipping rocks -- searching for the perfectly flat stone, trying to hop a bounce or two past a buddy on a beautiful morning at the lake. T…

    by Conley Byrd III August 29, 2016

  • Run free on Mount Nebo, go western at stadium

    Finding a no-cost road race is the equivalent of finding a unicorn clad in running shoes. Things get a little more free in the woods. In the case of a free tra…

    by Conley Byrd III August 22, 2016

  • Hot Pepper 5K, 10K to light up Jonesboro

    In summer, your smarter runners race early in the morning or after the sun goes down. The third annual Hot Pepper Nights 5K and 10K begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday…

    by Conley Byrd III August 15, 2016

  • Cyclone GLO 5K race to hit Russellville streets

    The Russellville Football Booster Club is holding its fourth annual Cyclone GLO Run Walk 5K at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the east parking lot of Russellville Junior …

    by Conley Byrd III August 1, 2016

  • Wampoo Roadeo ready to roll

    The eighth Annual Wampoo Roadeo Metric Century Bike Ride will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday at the All Souls Church, 4601 Walkers Corner Road, Scott.

    by Conley Byrd III July 11, 2016

  • Bryant Kids Triathlon will take off Saturday

    As an avid runner and father of a tiny tyke, I always find myself looking for things outside of the run-of-the-mill peewee team sports programs.

    by Conley Byrd III May 30, 2016

  • Memorial Day Murph workout honors sailor

    Memorial Day isn't merely about grilling and baggo. It isn't just the unofficial opening day for public pools, or time to head to the lake.

    by Conley Byrd III May 23, 2016

  • Five Beer 5K to pour on the fun in Hot Springs

    I remember when I began running competitively and was introduced to the idea of a beer ticket. For those who aren't familiar, some events give away a celebrato…

    by Conley Byrd III May 16, 2016

  • 8K, 5K will hit the road Saturday

    The Easter Seals Rock Run 8K begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Little Rock's Murray Park, near Pavilion No. 2.

    by Conley Byrd III May 9, 2016

  • Cardiac Classic pits pedal against mettle in NLR

    The Arkansas Heart Foundation's Cardiac Classic will let cyclists sleep in a bit later Saturday than it usually does. Instead of rolling out at 8 a.m., the non…

    by Conley Byrd III April 18, 2016

  • Rocket 5K, 3K races blast off on Saturday

    Catholic High School for Boys, 6300 Father Tribou St., is holding its annual Rocket 5K Run and 3K Walk in Little Rock on Saturday.

    by Conley Byrd III , Conley Byrd Arkansas Democrat-Gazette April 11, 2016

  • Hogeye run, Pedalpalooza are toe-flexing quests

    Over the Easter weekend, I mentioned to one of my uncles that I would be running the Hogeye Marathon in Fayetteville on April 10 as my first ever "full" marath…

    by Conley Byrd III April 4, 2016

  • Woodstock is theme of first Springfest run

    Riverfest has jumped from its traditional spot on Memorial Day Weekend to June 4-5 and spun off its family-friendly events into a new Springfest this coming Sa…

    by Conley Byrd III March 28, 2016

  • Highrock Hop sure to lure runners low on green

    I have to fight my inner penny-pincher when it comes to running. There are more expensive recreational activities, so I suppose I should be grateful running is…

    by Conley Byrd III March 21, 2016

  • 15.3-mile rucksack hike will honor fallen heroes

    The central Arkansas chapter of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance will host its third annual Heroes Ruck Challenge at 8 a.m. Saturday. A ruck event involves carrying…

    by Conley Byrd III March 14, 2016

  • Adam Brown 5K to honor fallen Arkansas hero

    It would be difficult not to recognize the name Chris Kyle, thanks in part to the commercial success of Bradley Cooper's portrayal of him in the movie based on…

    by Conley Byrd III March 7, 2016

  • Unofficial racing season to open on Saturday

    In my primary role as chief answerer of unasked questions, I am declaring this Saturday to be the unofficial opening day of racing season.

    by Conley Byrd III February 22, 2016

  • Texarkana marathon runs through 2 states

    Last week, we highlighted the Mississippi River Marathon, which began in Arkansas and extended outside the state line. This week, there is another race that "t…

    by Conley Byrd III February 15, 2016

  • Weekend provides two marathons in two days

    According to Guinness World Records, the record for the most marathons run in one year belongs to Larry Macon of San Antonio. From Dec. 1, 2012, to Nov. 30, 20…

    by Conley Byrd III February 8, 2016

  • Guided LR bike tours sample history, food

    One of the main complaints about heart-healthy exercise is that it's boring. Personally, I use running to take a break from having to think about anything exce…

    by Conley Byrd III February 1, 2016

  • Six Leg Fun Run, 5K will pair humans, canines

    The vast majority of footraces prohibit animals, but not the inaugural Six Leg Fun Run and 5K on Sunday at Front Street Festival Plaza, 400 E. Front St., in do…

    by Conley Byrd III January 25, 2016

  • Team Loco registrants could use cheer section

    The most unfortunate aspect of writing a column about the week's recreation opportunities is that occasionally race registrations are closed before the newspap…

    by Conley Byrd III January 18, 2016

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