Run for Fun at the Cow Paddy Run – Fayetteville’s Classic Race
Need a race that brings the fun and the feel-good? The Cow Paddy Run, one of Fayetteville’s oldest running events, was revived in 2011 by The Spark Foundation to keep the community moving. With both a classic 5K and a lighthearted 1K Fun Run, it’s all about fitness, fresh air, and a great time with your neighbors.
The Deets:
📍 Where: Gulley Park, Fayetteville
📅 When: Saturday, May 3, 2025
⏰ 1K Fun Run: 9:00 AM
⏰ 5K: 9:15 AM
💲 Cost: Pay-Your-Age for kids 12 and under
Why It’s Worth Checking Out:
• 5K for Adults & Older Kids – A great chance to push yourself and have a blast while supporting a good cause!
• 1K Fun Run for the Little Ones – Perfect for kids to get involved in fitness.
• Special guest Dash the Cow cheering you across the finish line!
• The Pay-Your-Age program for kids 12 and under, plus scholarships for those in need.
• All proceeds go toward supporting physical education in local schools.
Prizes:
- 1st Place – $2,000
- 2nd Place – $1,000
- 3rd Place – $500
• Mighty Moovers Award: $500 participation prize for schools with fewer than 350 students that have the most participants.
How to Stay in the Loop:
Sign up here and stay up to date with the race! Follow The Spark Foundation Facebook event page for updates.
T-shirt Deadline:
To guarantee a race T-shirt in your desired size, register before April 10th, 2025. After that, we can’t guarantee your shirt size, but we’ll have extras on race day!
Important Race Day Information:
Packet Pick Up:
- Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Gulley Park Gazebo.
- If it rains, packet pickup will be moved to Rise PT’s East Location (2668 E Citizens Dr #5, Fayetteville, AR 72703). You’ll be notified via email.
- Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM at Gulley Park Gazebo.
- Tip: Try to pick up your packet on Friday! If you can’t make it, someone else can pick it up—just make sure they know your name and shirt size!
Parking:
- Available: Township Lot, Gulley Park Pets Clinic, Parkside Playschool.
- Not Allowed: Old Wire Road Church or Old Wire Lot (reserved for vendors, volunteers, and handicap parking).
- Street parking is available near park entrances—check the map and plan ahead!
Wrap It Up With a Nudge:
It’s a fun, family-friendly race with a tradition you don’t want to miss! Bring your family, support local schools, and get ready for a blast at the Cow Paddy Run. See you there! 🐄🎉
All proceeds benefit The Spark Foundation, a nonprofit focused on improving health and fitness access in our community. Find more info at www.mysparkfoundation.org.
