Ozark Valley Triathlon

50th Annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Springdale, Arkansas- Non Profit Event

Over $35K raised for local charities in 2025!

26.2 miles of beautiful rolling course, mostly streets with some paved trail sections. Run by city parks, and through the minor league baseball park before finishing on the Razorback Greenway and in Downtown Springdale. The Half Marathon is also the state's longest continuously-running half, just like the marathon. You will be able to take in parts of Lake Fayetteville before returning to the Downtown Springdale finish. The 4-Person Marathon Relay uses the same marathon course so you'll be able to get a smaller taste of the fabulous southern hospitality the Hogeye Marathon has become known for. And, run the marathon or half as the first relay runner. Get your work crew or your running buddies together to compete. All events, including the 10K & 5K (register on another site) on Sunday FUNDay are part of the Hogeye Team Challenge & benefit Northwest Arkansas charitable causes-see website for info. You can also register for the 5K or 10K at Race Wizard- after Nov. 1.

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!

Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious donut waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

• Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

What is the Bike City Fondo?

Love to ride? This event has options for everyone! Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level! Bring your club, team, friends and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the finish.

Want to explore the back roads? Our road options which get you out of town onto the open roads quickly, with mileage to meet your goals. Feeling more adventurous? Or go for a gravel option. Our gravel course will take you south, out of Fayetteville and wind you through a variety of terrain. First event ride? Want to stay on the paved trail? We have that as well! And enjoy some amazing aid stations...you may be surprised by the wide array of goodies provided our great sponsors.

All ride options include a finisher medal, ride t-shirt and post race food and beverages! Join the fun!

There’s a 5K for adults and older kids and a 1K Fun Run for the little ones. Don’t worry though, because there aren’t any real cow paddies to avoid. The name is just part of the tradition of this race, which has played a big part in developing Fayetteville’s pro-fitness, pro-fun culture over the years!

The Cow Paddy Run produced by The Spark Foundation focuses on helping students and families build habits for an active, healthy lifestyle. We offer a “pay-your-age” program for runners 5-12 and proceeds directly support physical education in local schools through the school participation prize. As part of our mission, we want the focus on running to be fun and accessible. All runners get a chip time, participant shirt and finisher’s medal.

We do not offer overall or age group awards for these events, but rather focus on the love of running by creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere!

5K Strava Map — The course uses the paved loop around Gulley Park and the grass loop by Apple Seeds — please prepare your child for the varied terrain. Parents are encouraged to run with your child! We will have directional signs and volunteers at turns, roads soft closed to traffic, a bike lead and sweep, and an aid station at the halfway point. We take every precaution to ensure safety; however your child is your ultimate responsibility. Please review the course with your child and run with them if you are able.

1K Strava Map — Parents are encouraged to run with your child! The course uses the paved loop around the gazebo and the grass loop by Apple Seeds — please prepare your child for the varied terrain.

Both elementary AND middle schools in Fayetteville are eligible for the annual participation prize! Make sure your students, teachers, parents, alumni, friends and family all select YOUR SCHOOL to be in the running for highest Cow Paddy Run participation.

1st Place — $2,000

2nd Place — $1,000

3rd Place — $500

We also have our Mighty Moovers Award — a $500 participation award for schools with fewer than 350 students. Whoever has the most participants among eligible schools will receive the prize money.

Race fees can be prohibitive, so we offer scholarships to make running accessible to everyone. For details, please email director@mysparkfoundation.org.

Please note: In order to guarantee a race T-shirt (short-sleeved cotton with winning design), you must register and select a size no later than April 13th, 2025. If you register on or after April 13th, 2026, we can no longer guarantee a race T-shirt. We will have some extra shirts available on race day, but please register before April 13h, 2026, to ensure your T-shirt in your desired size.

All proceeds benefit The Spark Foundation, a Northwest Arkansas-based nonprofit focused on creating a positive impact in the community by providing increased access to health and fitness education and opportunities. Thank you for joining us in helping people of all ages, paces and abilities build the habits for a healthy, active lifestyle. More information about The Spark Foundation, its programs and other races can be found at www.mysparkfoundation.org.