​ARKANSAS RUNNING KLUB
Arkansas Running Klub (ARK) of North Little Rock is a non-profit organization of runners and walkers of all ages and backgrounds, who share a common interest in physical fitness and better health.  ARK seeks to promote these interests in the Central Arkansas community by holding regular meetings, training runs and races. ARK is a great way to meet other runners and reach your fitness goals.

   ARKANSAS RRCA GRAND PRIX UPDATE

The next Grand Prix race is the SoMa Street Mile in Little Rock, on June 27th.  This race includes a Kids Mini Mile, Open Mile (Men and Women Heats) and the Elite Mile! Presented by Blue Rose Running in partnership with Little Rock Roadrunners and SoMa 501.

In July there are two newer Grand Prix races.  On July 12th will be the Brent Morrison annual memorial no runner forgotten 8K in Fort Smith.  This will be the second year in the Grand Prix for this race,

On July 17th the only new race in the Grand Prix will be run.  This is the Peach Festival 4 miler in Clarksville.

In August there are two long time Grand Prix races.  The first is the Hope Watermellon 5K in Hope on August 9th.  This race has been a part of the Grand Prix since 1994 and is held in conjunction with the Hope Watermelon Festival.  Be sure to stick around for the awards because everyone will receive a free locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon. 

The second race in August is our own ARK 5K Classic on August 30th. This will be the 44th running of this race and is tied with the SPA 10K for the longest running race in the Grand Prix. 

Here is the remaining 2025 RRCA Grand Prix schedule:

6/27 the SoMa street mile, LR, non-championship
7/12 Brent Morrison annual memorial no runner forgotten 8k, Fort smith, championship
7/19 Peach Festival 4miler, Clarksville, non-champ
8/9 Hope watermelon 5K, Hope, championship
8/30 ARK 5K, NLR, non-champ
9/20 stampede 10k, fort smith, championship
9/27 Great Pumpkin run 5k, lonoke, non-championship
10/25 Arkansas 20k, Benton, championship
11/15 spa 10k, hot springs, non-championship
12/6 Jacob wells 3 bridges marathon, LR, championship

If you have any comments/suggestions concerning the Grand Prix, please reach out to the ARK Grand Prix Running Committee Representative Joe Milligan at arkjoe10@gmail.com. 

Thank you for supporting the ARK and competing in the Grand Prix. Pleahese remember to take the proper precautions while running and be safe.

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   ARKANSAS RUNNING KLUB ACTIVITIES

The NEXT ARK KLUB MEETING WILL BE AT 6:30 ON JULY 14TH AT US PIZZA, 4001 MCCAIN PARK DRIVE, NORTH LITTLE ROCK.
 
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MOVE IT MONDAYS!

Who’s ready to get some miles on Mondays?
 Join us on Move It Mondays around 6pm.
​We encourage all paces! All distances! All ages!!

Location: 5001 Northshore Drive,
North Little Rock
Time: 6pm
Disclaimer: This is a fun run! By attending you are agreeing to a release of liability of the Arkansas Running Klub

            MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ARK
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  • Email:  arkansasrunningklub@gmail.com   
  • ARK's Facebook page: HERE.
  • ARK's current issue of "The ARK Rundown" and newsletters going back to the Klub's beginnings are on this website.  Be sure to check  the downloads page for a view of ARK's history through our newsletters! 
  • ARK meets second Monday of each month, 6:00 PM  Potlucks and other Klub activities may be  held during summer months,
  • The Klub has a Christmas potluck in December
  • Meeting plans are on each month's newsletter and our Facebook page and Web Site.
  • Shirts & singlets:   We ask for adult t-shirt and singlet sizes on the membership application. We periodically provide t-shirts for ARK members, as well as team singlets for members of our Grand Prix team.   If you haven’t already done so, be sure to let us know your preferred t-shirt size.
  • The ARK Rundown is your newsletter:               Running related articles and pictures are always welcome. If you're a new member, let us know something about yourself, especially regarding your running. Perhaps we could feature your story in one of our monthly newsletters.  Of course any running related articles or pictures you would like to contribute are always welcome.  Please send to: arkansasrunningklub@gmail.com.