Road Runners' Grand Prix series to toe line Jan. 24
The Arkansas chapter of the Road Runners Club of America has announced the 20 races in its 2016 Arkansas Grand Prix schedule.
Stories by Conley Byrd III
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Group to kick off Saturday fun runs
Based on the nature of Arkansas weather, I can't assume it will be cold outside as you read these words. When it's 70-some-odd degrees on Christmas, I cease to…
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Gym isn't the only option for 'get fit' resolutions
It's that time of year again, for making the New Year's resolutions. The two that this writer hears about the most involve eating better and going to the gym m…
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Training programs, apps assist runners
Planning on running a marathon or any other race in 2016? There are training programs and resources available if you know where to look.
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Annual Christmas Bird Count is open to everyone
It's time again -- the 116th time -- for the coolest (figuratively and literally) birding of the year.
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Helpers, pep squads wanted for 3 Bridges
Alas, it is too late to register for the Jacob Wells 3 Bridges Marathon, but there are opportunities to volunteer or cheer the runners.
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Half marathon in PB for kids, prix points
The CASA Half Marathon has been an annual event in Pine Bluff since 2011. This year it is pulling double duty as an Arkansas Road Runners Club of America Champ…
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Sleighful of fun runs, a half-marathon Saturday
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell-theme runs everywhere.
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24-hour event: Racers will loop until pooped
It's not often that an Arkansas runner gets the chance to run a race with no predetermined distance.
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Spa Running Fest, ALE Run debut this weekend
The Spa Running Festival debuts this Saturday in Hot Springs, but it's a familiar event with a new name and an additional race.
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4-mile Race the Base set for Pinnacle trails
A trail is just a trail, until somebody offers to time you, then it becomes a racecourse. Race the Base offers runners just that at Pinnacle Mountain State Par…
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Race 13.1 visits LR during 20-city series
There aren't an abundance of half-marathon races in central Arkansas. Half marathons are becoming more popular statewide, but after the Little Rock Marathon's …
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Kids as young as 6 can try a shortie triathlon
The Ironman World Championship is an annual triathlon held in Hawaii consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2 -mile marathon run. It is …
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Insane Inflatable 5K a bouncy obstacle run
The latest in a veritable onslaught of themed obstacle races is making its Arkansas debut at North Little Rock's Burns Park on Saturday.
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Many miles' worth of 5Ks on the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is time to fire up the grill, think about fireworks safety and -- for a sizable number of Arkansans around the state -- throw on a pair of r…
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Go! Mile six heats, Ozark Valley Triathlon take off
Most 5K and 10K races, along with their longer marathon-type cousins, lend themselves to a certain mindset. They favor the distance runner who likes to think a…
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Mountain bike trail day provides guides, snacks
The Central Arkansas Trail Alliance will present the "All-A-CARP" Mountain Bike Ride/Trail Run at 9 a.m. Saturday at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock.