Race Details
Race Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1k starts at 9:00 am and the 5k starts at 9:15 am!
The race that started it all! The family-friendly fun on the run: The Cow Paddy Run presented by 1828 Capital. This is one of the oldest group races in Fayetteville and was started to promote education and active lifestyles back in the 1980s. The Spark Foundation revived this run in 2011 as part of our mission to create fun and accessible opportunities for physical activity in our community.
There’s a 5K for adults and older kids and a 1K Fun Run for the little ones. Don’t worry though, because there aren’t any real cow paddies to avoid. The name is just part of the tradition of this race, which has played a big part in developing Fayetteville’s pro-fitness, pro-fun culture over the years!
Registration
NOW OPENhttps://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Springdale/CowPaddyRun
Packet Pickup
Packet pick up will be Friday May 2nd at the Gulley Park Gazebo from 3-7PM. (1850 E. Township Street, Fayetteville, AR, 72703)
Perks
School Prizes
Both elementary AND middle schools are eligible for the annual participation prize, and we've added even more awards! Make sure that your students, teachers, parents, alumni, friends, and family all select YOUR SCHOOL at registration to be in the running for highest Cow Paddy Run participation.
1st Place - $2,500
2nd Place - $1,000
3rd Place - $500
Location
Gulley Park
1850 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703