7 running, cycling, and swimming events in Jonesboro, Arkansas

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running, cycling, and swimming events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Gearhead Endurance Challenge [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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  Gearhead Endurance Challenge — Presented by Roof Raiders

  How far will you go?

  The Gearhead Endurance Challenge is a unique event designed to push participants beyond their perceived limits. Set in...

  Gearhead Endurance Challenge — Presented by Roof Raiders

  How far will you go?

  The Gearhead Endurance Challenge is a unique event designed to push participants beyond their perceived limits. Set in the scenic Craighead Forest Park, this challenge consists of 30-minute intervals over a 6-hour period, where participants run a 2.5-mile loop each interval.

  This event encourages individuals to achieve distances they might have thought unattainable. Whether aiming for a single loop or striving for a 30-mile total, participants define their own goals—making this event less about competition and more about personal endurance and achievement.

  Proceeds support the Jonesboro DARE Program.

  The challenge kicks off at 7am.

  Registration: $90 (Individual)

  Location: Craighead Forest Park, Pavilion 3, Jonesboro, AR

  Participants Receive:

  ✔️ Event Tee & Drinkware

  ✔️ Race Day Food & Swag

  ✔️ Chance to Win Prizes

  ✔️ Exclusive GHO Discount

  ✔️ 1 Drink Ticket at Native Brew Works - Friday Expo

  Packet Pick-Up will be at Native Brew Works on Friday, April 24. Alongside packet pick-up will be the pre-race Vendor Village. Participants will receive 1 free drink ticket with their race entry, valid Friday only.

  Cutoff for shirts — March 30

  Gearhead Endurance Challenge merchandise provided by The North Face and Stanley.

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  Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72404, United States
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• The Skirmish [skirmishjonesboro.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sat, May 30, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  A Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

  The Skirmish is more than just a cycling event, it's a celebration of the rugged beauty, rich...

  Full Event Details - https://skirmishjonesboro.com/

  A Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

  The Skirmish is more than just a cycling event, it's a celebration of the rugged beauty, rich culture, and tight-knit community of the Delta region. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to gravel cycling, this festival offers something for everyone. The festival was created to embrace all aspects of gravel cycling with one main feature not found in the majority of gravel events; the tale of 2 rides. Riders will first traverse the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge, similar to those found on the Ouachita and Ozark Mountain Regions. Crowley’s Ridge is a 200-mile long ridge that was formed by wind, water, and ice over millions of years. It's believed to have been an island between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers that was isolated after the rivers changed course.

  After tackling Crowley’s Ridge, riders will then experience the vast farmlands of the Delta (which supplies the nation with a bounty of food and feed to sustain our republic) during the final two thirds of the ride. Riders will be treated to the wide-open flat farm roads of the region, separated only by endless fields of crops, to bring you home. Late May, early June should see a tailwind blowing from the southwest to guide you home to the finish and a post-ride celebration in the historic downtown of Jonesboro, Arkansas.

  Overall Event Schedule:

  • Thursday - Evening Group ride

  • Friday - 2 Group rides, vendor expo, athlete meeting, welcome party and free live music for everyone.

  • Saturday -

  • the main event with four ride distances and post-ride food and beverage.

  • Awards ceremony, prize giveaways and a celebration of the day with photos and video.

  • Friends and family will have plenty to do while their riders are out on course with kids and family activities at the finish line area. Saturday night will be a great time to explore what Jonesboro has to offer.

  • Sunday - a day to “relax” with a short ride on offer

  Full Event Details - https://skirmishjonesboro.com/

  24 Miles 43 Miles 63 Miles 100 Miles Cycling Gravel Group Ride

  320 S Main St, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401, United States
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• 2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K [runsignup.com]
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  Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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  2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

  The 2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K marks 30 consecutive years of bringing our community together through running, walking, and giving back. This long-standing...

  2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

  The 2026 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K marks 30 consecutive years of bringing our community together through running, walking, and giving back. This long-standing event welcomes participants of all fitness and experience levels, from competitive runners to casual walkers. Join us as we celebrate three decades of miles, memories, and meaningful community impact.

  Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K course through the Hytrol Industrial Park in Jonesboro, AR. Proceeds from the race benefit the Jonesboro Church Health Center, supporting access to affordable healthcare in our community.

  Join us and make plans to be part of a 30-year Hytrol tradition of movement, impact, and community pride.

  Race Date

  Saturday, November 14th, 2026, at 9:00am

  Beneficiary

  All race proceeds benefit the Jonesboro Church Health Center (JCHC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable, accessible healthcare services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in our community.

  Registration Fees

  5K: $25

  10K: $35

  Price Increase Beginning November 2nd, 2026:

  5K: $35

  10K: $50

  Race Shirts

  Register by October 9th, 2026, to guarantee a race shirt. After this date, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

  Packet Pickup

  Early Packet Pickup (Recommended):

  Friday, November 13th, 2026

  8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

  Dan’s Health Club at Hytrol

  (Enter through Door S35 at the back of the building)

  Race Day Packet Pickup:

  Saturday, November 14th, 2026

  7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

  Additional Race Information

  The race will be professionally timed by Stearns Race Management, a trusted local timing company that has timed this event for many years and is known for delivering accurate, reliable results.

  Walkers are welcome in both the 5K, and 10K Course details, awards, and timing information will be announced closer to race day.

  The event will take place rain or shine.

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  If your business or organization would like to support this amazing community event, sponsorship opportunities are available! Please reach out to the race coordinator to learn more about how you can get involved.

  Questions?

  For additional information, please contact:

  Race Coordinator: Hannah Freeland

  📧 hfreeland@hytrol.com

  📞 (870) 972-8951

  5k 10k Run Walk

  2020 Hytrol Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas, 72401, United States
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