The Cow Paddy Run is back at Gulley Park on Saturday, May 16th 2026, beginning at 9:00 am! This family fun run tradition is brought to NWA by the Spark Foundation and presented by Max Mahler and 1828 Capital!
The event has both a 5K race and 1K fun run so all ages, paces, and ability levels are welcome! Kiddos ages 5-12 are eligible for the Spark Foundation's Pay-Your-Age program to encourage families to participate in this event together! The Spark Foundation also offers scholarships to interested runners, more information about that can be found at www.mysparkfoundation.org.
The Fayetteville Public Schools with the highest number of participation will receive participation prize awards! A question during online registration will give you the chance to claim your school and help them earn a prize!
If you don't feel like running but want to join the Cow Paddy Run fun, we are still looking for a few high-energy volunteers to help ensure our runners stay safe and have a great time along the course! Email director@mysparkfoundation.org to learn how you can get involved!
You can register for the race by visiting www.mysparkfoundation.org or directly at this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Fayetteville/CowPaddyRun
