Cow Paddy Run

🏃‍♀️ Cow Paddy Run Overview

• Date: 2025-05-03
• Location: Gulley Park, Fayetteville, AR
• Events: 5K for adults and older kids, 1K Fun Run for little ones
• Tradition: The name is part of the race's tradition, with no real cow paddies to avoid.

💪 Health and Fitness Focus

• Organizer: The Spark Foundation
• Program: “Pay-your-age” for runners aged 5-12
• Support: Proceeds support physical education in local schools
• Inclusion: Fun, accessible running experience for everyone

🏅 Participant Experience

• Inclusions: Chip time, participant shirt, and finisher’s medal
• No awards: No overall or age group awards to foster a family-friendly atmosphere
• Safety: Parents encouraged to run with children, safety measures in place
• Direction: Volunteers and signs at all turns to ensure guidance

🗺️ Course Maps

• 5K Map: 5K Strava Map — Course uses the paved loop around Gulley Park and the grass loop by Apple Seeds. Parents are encouraged to run with their child. Please review varied terrain with your child.
• 1K Map: 1K Strava Map — Parents are encouraged to run with your child! The course includes the paved loop around the gazebo and the grass loop by Apple Seeds.

🏆 School Participation Prizes

• Eligibility: Elementary and middle schools in Fayetteville
• Prizes: 1st Place — $2,000, 2nd Place — $1,000, 3rd Place — $500
• Mighty Moovers Award: $500 participation award for schools with fewer than 350 students based on participation
• Encouragement: Students, teachers, and families encouraged to support their school by registering for the race

🎫 Accessibility and Scholarships

• Affordability: Dedicated to making race fees accessible for all
• Scholarships: Available through school and community running clubs and P.E. programs
• Contact: Email director@mysparkfoundation.org for more information
• T-Shirt Deadline: Register by April 10th, 2025, to guarantee a race t-shirt in your desired size

🌟 Community Impact

• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit The Spark Foundation, promoting health education
• Mission: Helping people of all ages build healthy, active lifestyle habits
• More Info: Additional details about The Spark Foundation and its programs can be found at www.mysparkfoundation.org.

🔗 Race Registration

• Link: Register for the Cow Paddy Run