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Ho Ho Ho! The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs will be hosting the third annual White Elephant 5K Race on Saturday, December 9, 8:00am!

Join us on the Fayetteville Square for this fun-filled holiday themed 5K race and 1 Mile fun run!

Registration is open online, with fees varying from $10-$30. Participants will receive a long-sleeve tee, finisher medals, and a chance to high-five Santa himself at the finish line!

For more info please contact Tiffany Hoover at thoover@fayetteville-ar,gov or (479) 444-3467.

When: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Where: The Square in Fayetteville
5K: Starts at 8 a.m.
1 Mile: Starts at 9 a.m.

Lights of the Ozarks, holiday music, hot cocoa and "White Elephant" gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.

Runners and walkers of all ability levels and ages are invited to participate in the 11th Annual Jingle Bell Jog at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears, and anything that sparkles and jingles is highly encouraged! No pets please.

Registration:

5K Run/Walk | All Ages | $30 ($35 after November 30)

5K Run/Walk – Team of 4 | All Ages | $25 ($30 after November 30)

Children’s Fun Run | Ages 6-12 | $17.50 ($20 after November 30)

Little Sprouts Fun Run | 5 & under | Free

Schedule & Course:

Gates open at 7:30 am. Runners can register and check-in at this time. A continental breakfast and children’s craft activity will be available in the Event Hall from 8:00 to 9:00 am.

5K Run/Walk: The Fayetteville Athletic Club will lead the warm-up stretch at 8:30 am. The 5K (all ages) starts at 9:00 am. This course starts & finishes inside the Garden and is out and back along the Lake Fayetteville Trail and the Razorback Greenway. The race will be chip-timed. Medals will be awarded and winners announced at 9:30 am. All race finishers will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be handed out to the fastest girl/woman and boy/man runners in each age group.

Children’s Fun Run: The Fayetteville Athletic Club will lead the warm-up stretch at 9:30 am. The Children’s Fun Run (ages 6-12) starts at 9:45 am. This run is 1 mile and takes place inside the Garden. All race finishers will receive a finisher medal. The first 250 participants will receive a swag bag.

Little Sprouts Fun Run: The Little Sprouts Fun Run (ages 5 & under) starts at 10:00 am. The course is 3 laps around the Great Lawn circle. All participants will get a prize!

Register thru link above or through runsignup.com.

Proceeds support the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ mission to provide education, entertainment and recreation to the Northwest Arkansas community.

The venue, Centennial Park, is located just 10 minutes from the heart of vibrant and charming downtown Fayetteville. 
Teams of 8 (or 4) will set out to conquer three incredibly unique, clean single-track trails. You’ll run up and around the rollercoaster of world class mountain biking trails at Centennial Park.

Runners will also flow through the lush forest of Kessler Mountain, surrounded by granite slabs, vibrant moss, and breathtaking views of the Ozarks. 
When you’re not out there cruising through the course, you’ll kick it with your team as you camp under billions of stars at Ragnar Village.

Rest your legs next to the campfire, chow down on s’mores, and relax with your team. Come early for a bonus day of camping, campfires, and fun!

Check out the link to find out more!!

The venue, Centennial Park, is located just 10 minutes from the heart of vibrant and charming downtown Fayetteville. 
Teams of 8 (or 4) will set out to conquer three incredibly unique, clean single-track trails. You’ll run up and around the rollercoaster of world class mountain biking trails at Centennial Park.

Runners will also flow through the lush forest of Kessler Mountain, surrounded by granite slabs, vibrant moss, and breathtaking views of the Ozarks. 
When you’re not out there cruising through the course, you’ll kick it with your team as you camp under billions of stars at Ragnar Village.

Rest your legs next to the campfire, chow down on s’mores, and relax with your team. Come early for a bonus day of camping, campfires, and fun!

Check out the link to find out more!!