FAT COW 5K

🐄 Race Overview

We're back for year 2 of the Fat Cow 5k with a new and improved (one option only!) course, timed results and finisher awards! Stick around after for a free Heath Fair featuring local vendors and a Watermelon U-PICK on the farm. Don't miss out on the only 5k where you'll have farm animals as spectators throughout the course.

🌾 Course Details

• Scenic Route: The course will include both trail and road/pavement.
• Trail Conditions: The trails include soft grass, rocks, and pine.
• Safety Measures: The crossing road will be manned for safety.
• Trail Assistance: Special thanks to Americorps NCCC & Central Arkansas Master Naturalists for their help.

👶 Kids Dash

100 Meter Kid's dash added! Our kid's dash will take place before the 5k in front of the building near registration at 7:15am. This is an all ages dash and every registered finisher will receive a cowbell. Parental supervision is required. Join the fun after the dash and cheer on the 5k runners!

🐑 About St. Joseph's

Historic Venue: St. Joseph farmstead is a 56,000 SF historic building and 63 acre property in North Little Rock that is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Agricultural Mission: As an independent nonprofit, St. Joseph operates as a farm with a mission to preserve the historic property through sustainable agriculture & food production, programs that educate & promote agritourism, & support community outreach.

Community Hub: With over 30 artist studios, an event venue, renovated commercial kitchen space, beer shed, & a year-round farmstand store selling local and organic foods, there is A LOT going on at St. Joseph's.

🚗 Parking Information

Parking is available on the West (second) Entrance at the front of the building on Camp Robinson Road. Follow the signs for parking and please arrive early to secure your spot!

🏆 Event Timing

The fun run will start promptly at 7:30am and a raffle will occur at 8:45am. Stick around for goat yoga at 10am, & shop our farmstand market for all of Arkansas grown natural produce & artisan products! Don't forget to support our nonprofit by pre-ordering farm swag!

🛒 Farmraiser Details

This 5k is a farm-raiser and all merchandise will be for sale including post race beverages. Purchase a few extra raffle tickets to increase your odds at winning some farm swag! Thanks for supporting our local, independent nonprofit!

📅 Join Us!

Enjoy the 'farm life, city living' with us on Saturday, July 26 in North Little Rock at St. Joseph's Farmstead!

Strava link to course: https://www.strava.com/routes/3234604920638433178 (course may change depending on weather, and will be updated before race day)

For more information, visit our official race page.