Fall Step: 4 Holiday Runs to Have on Your Radar
Looking to hit the pavement this fall? With the mild temps, there's no better time to get your run on! Lucky for you, there are a few 5Ks in and around central Arkansas, many of which donate proceeds to a great cause.
Here's our four picks for the best upcoming fun runs:
November
Go!bbler Turkey Trot, Little Rock: Join hundreds of runners, walkers and holiday merrymakers for a little pre-turkey “trot” at 8 a.m. Thursday (Nov. 28). The group run won't have an entry fee, chips or timing. Run options include 3, 4 or 6.5 mile routes on the road, track and trail. The race begins next to Go! Running, 1819 N. Grant St., Little Rock, and finishes back at the store. The fun run is perfect for families-- dress in costume (and win prizes), kiddos will get to meet Santa and families will be able to enter for a chance to win a pie. Register for the free run and get more information here.
December
St. Jude Memphis Marathon, Memphis, Tenn.: The charitable event happening Saturday, Dec. 7, features a run for every level: marathon, marathon relay, half-marathon, 5K, a kids marathon and family fun run. Run through historic downtown Memphis past the National Civil Rights Museum, Beale Street and Sun Studio and through the St. Jude campus. Registration for the 5K and family fun run is still open. Register and get more information here.
22nd Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk, Little Rock: Chosen as one of the most fun themed races around, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis on Saturday, Dec. 7 is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping the Arthitis Foundation. Wear a holiday themed costume or tie jingle bells to your shoelaces as you run or walk a 5-kilometer route with your team members. The one-mile walk is $25 and $30 for the 5K. Register and get more information here.
Light Up the Night in Honor of Jennings Osborne 2013, Little Rock: Get in the holiday spirit at the 3rd Annual Light Up the Night on Saturday, Dec. 14. With proceeds benefiting Our House and the Little Rock Animal Village, this annual run allows runners and walkers to dress up in festive attire and take in the beautiful lights of downtown Little Rock. Registration is $10 for the one-mile fun walk and 5K. Register here!
Looking for more fun runs this fall and winter? Click here for a list of runs around the state.