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• Andy Allison Super Kids Fun Run [runsignup.com]

  Sat, May 02, 2026 at 10:30 AM

  Description

  A long standing kids fun run for babies up to 5th grade in memory of Andy Allison. All proceeds help fund the Andy Allison Scholarship given at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

  45.8 km
  601 Main Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, 71923, United States
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  Fun Run Kids Run

• That Dam Night Run 5K [runsignup.com]

  Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM

  Description

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  38th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k

  START LINE: Water, music, and giveaways provided by our friends at Veolia! Have a fun time at the drop off point before starting the race!

  WATER STATION: At the...

  38th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k

  START LINE: Water, music, and giveaways provided by our friends at Veolia! Have a fun time at the drop off point before starting the race!

  WATER STATION: At the halfway point and finish line

  FINISH: Spillway Dam area on Skyline Drive in Arkadelphia, AR.

  NO DOGS OR STROLLERS.

  RACE RESULTS: Results will be posted here on RunSignUp

  Race shirts guaranteed to anyone registered by July 12, 2025. Additional shirts on a first come, first serve basis.

  MOTELS:

  1. Hampton Inn, 870-403-0800

  2. Quality Inn, 870-246-5592

  3. Super 8 Motel, 870-345-4350

  4. Holiday Inn Express 855-797-6733

  5. America's Best 870-2465855

  6. Comfort Inn, 855-516-1093

  The Arkadelphia Running Club would like to thank our sponsors:

  • Caddo Valley A&P

  • Obsessions

  • Southern Bancorp

  • Ax'Em Timber

  • Veolia

  • Corp of Engineers

  • Clark County Sheriff Office

  • Printmania

  • Iron Mountain Marina

  • Hardman Lumber Company

  • Batson Signs

  For more information contact:

  Nicole McGough, 870-464-7415, email: hdnicole@yahoo.com

  THIS RACE WILL BE CAPPED AT 850 PARTICIPANTS

  46.5 km
  DeGray Lake Spillway, Clark County, Arkansas, 71923, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run

• Hope Watermelon 5K [runsignup.com]

  Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 7:25 AM

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  •Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders.

  *USATF Course Certification #: AR24012WJT

  -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :)

  -High School Track Girls / Boys Team...

  •Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders.

  *USATF Course Certification #: AR24012WJT

  -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :)

  -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions.

  Awards

  Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open, Masters, Grandmasters and Senior. Overall top 3 Male and Female Walkers, Top 3 Wheelchairs, Girls and Boys High School Track team award. Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 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 and over.

  Directions to the Starting Line

  From I-30 take Exit 30 onto AR-Hwy 32/73, and proceed southeast into Hope. Drive ~1.5 miles, then turn right at the 3rd stop light onto US-Hwy 67 (3rd St). Drive west 3 blocks and take a left onto Fulton St. Drive (Hwy 174 ) south for 1/2 mile until reach Park Dr. Turn right and the start/finish area is right before park entrance. .

  Address: 1251 Park Drive, Fair Park, Hope, AR

  Race History

  The Watermelon 5K was established in 1978 though in the first few years the race distance was 4 miles. The race has been part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series since 1994.

  Course Description

  Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main.

  Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. Main St then moves gradually back uphill and the race route continues this gradual incline after making a right turn onto 16th street until just before the 2 mile marker.

  At this point the course is gradually downhill until after the turn onto Grady Street, where the route levels off. The now weary runners will take Grady north to 7th Street where a left turn is made. The route angles to the southwest onto Park Dr. The road then turns back due west for the final straightaway. It is now time for the runners to begin their finishing kicks as the 3 mile marker and the finish line back in Fair Park are finally in sight!

  For further information, contact:

  Don Still, Race Director

  Email

  25.9 km
  725 South Mockingbird Lane, Hope, Arkansas, 71801, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk Wheelchair