Birdeye

🏃‍♂️ Join the Birdeye Adventure!

Join us in Birdeye for our 2nd ever running event! First up is a 17 miler point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run on handbuilt single track, and wrap the day with a flat mile through on a groomed path through the pasture. Here's a fun slideshow about running on Crowley's Ridge.

🏅 Exclusive Registration Benefits

If you register for the 17 mile run the other events (5k and 1 mile) are free. Consider this a marathon training day!

🎉 Birdeye Gravel Festival Highlights

This run is part of the Birdeye Gravel Festival - a rally style event for runners and cyclists, mixing it up with music, food, and other fun cultural activities. It’s a true one-of-a-kind experience on Crowley's Ridge that you do not want to miss.

🍂 Experience the Arkansas Delta

As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas' Delta region. Rolling dirt routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country lanes are the main event.

• Rewarding Running Terrain: Explore the beautiful countryside of Eastern Arkansas.
• Local Flavors: Savor farm-to-table cuisine and lose yourself in the region's culinary delights.
• Distinctive: Crowley's Ridge offers a unique blend of authentic charm and outdoor adventure in a setting that is both a geographical and ecological anomaly.
• Warm Hospitality: Experience the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Arkansas Delta, house-party style.
• Live Music: Enjoy a vibrant music scene that showcases local talent.

🍽️ Post-Race Celebration

Registration gets athletes a full day of fun including post-race beverages, snacks, a delicious meal and amazing music!

📅 Event Schedule

EVENT SCHEDULE --> Saturday 11/8

• 8:30 am - 17 Mile runner meeting
• 9am - Bus leaves for Harrisburg
• 3pm - 5k
• 4:30pm - 1 Mile
• 5pm - Dinner & Music

🏕️ Need Accommodations?

The festival takes place on a small farm nestled on the eastern slope of Crowley's Ridge. For on-site accommodations please reserve your spot as soon as possible. Space is limited - RESERVE YOUR SPOT

🤝 Building Community

studioDRIFT's mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation. To this end we offer free event participation for marginalized and underprivileged people. If you would like to apply for a scholarship and attend this event for free, please be in touch.

With an emphasis on connectivity, placemaking, and the outdoors, studioDRIFT is also helping fellow Arkansans strengthen their community and landscape through bike and water trails, ecological and adventure tourism, cultural arts and music, and sustainable food systems.

🌍 Support Our Mission

Signing up for this event contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT!

📍 Event Location

The race will take place on November 8, 2025, at 10 Co Rd 334, Cherry Valley, AR.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit: Birdeye Race Registration.