Stay in shape and connected with the community by finding a race that’s right for your family. Is this your kid’s first 5K? Check out our tips on how to train a young runner. 

Little Rock Trojan 5K 

This race supports the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Track & Field and Cross Country Team. You can run a traditional 5K through campus or sign up to run a mile to beat Little Rock cross country coach and the American mile record holder, Alan Webb. There's also a free, just-for-kids half-mile run after the 5K.  

The Details: 

When: August 29 | 6:30 a.m. registration | 9:15 FREE kids half-mile run 

Registration Fees: 5K/Mile Double: $35 | 5K Run: $30 | Open Mile: $30 | Elite Mile: $30 | Kids Half Mile: FREE — register here. 

Where: University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 2801 S. University, Little Rock

Guidelines: The race will have a staggered start to help racers social distance. 

River City Virtual 5K 

River City supports the homeless, marginalized, uninsured and underinsured people of central Arkansas, and their annual race supports those efforts. This year, the event is virtual, so sign up and run at your own pace. 

The Details:

When: August 29 - September 5

Registration Fees: $25 for adults | $15 for kids under 18 

Where: Register here and walk your favorite route. 

Guidelines: This is a virtual event. 

Easterseals Arkansas Virtual Walk with Me

Walk on your own time and on your favorite trail to support Easterseals Arkansas’ work for kids and adults with disabilities. Form a team and fundraise to help Easterseals reach their 2020 goal! There will be a celebratory car parade in the the Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center on September 19 at 8:30 a.m. 

The Details: 

When: You have until September 19 to complete your 3.1 miles 

Where: Register here and walk your favorite route 

Guidelines: This is a virtual event.

Heroes Against Hunger 5K

Dress up and head out to Murray Park for the Heroes Against Hunger 5K. Kids will love the fun run and the chance nab the top prize for the best superhero costume. Hosted by the KRT Fellowship of Physician Assistant Students at UAMS, this race donates 100% of race proceeds to the Arkansas Foodbank. 

The Details: 

When: October 3 | 8 a.m. 

Registration Fees: Run/Walk: $25 ($30 day-of registration) | Spirit runner: $15 | Kids fun run: $10 — register here.

Where: Murray Park on the River Trail | 5900 Rebsamen Park Road

YoungLife Inner City Classic

Is biking more your thing? Check out the YoungLife Inner City Classic. All race registration fees go toward sending students from Little Rock's inner city neighborhoods to Young Life Summer Camp. Find all the details for this September 19 in-person race here.