Birdeye
- Date Sat 9th November 2024
- Location Cherry Valley, Arkansas
- Price $10.00 - $50.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us in Birdeye on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 for an exciting running event organized by studioDRIFT. The event kicks off with a 17-mile point-to-point run from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run and a flat mile through the pasture. Participants can enjoy the stunning scenery of Crowley's Ridge and immerse themselves in the rich cultural tapestry of Arkansas' Delta region. The Birdeye Gravel Festival offers a unique experience with music, food, and other fun activities, making it a true one-of-a-kind event. Registration for the 17-mile run includes the 5k and 1-mile events for free, making it a perfect marathon training day. Don't miss out on this rewarding running terrain, local flavors, warm hospitality, and live music. Reserve your spot for accommodations and join us for a full day of fun, including post-race beverages, snacks, a delicious meal, and amazing music. Don't forget that signing up for this ride supports studioDRIFT's mission of community building and outdoor recreation in the Delta region.
Organiser's Description
Join us in Birdeye for our first 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. [https://youtu.be/5pETRTEtMTs?si=b4kefmxprfV3-yMC]
IF YOU REGISTER FOR THE 17 MILE RUN THE OTHER EVENTS (5K AND 1 MILE) ARE FREE. CONSIDER THIS A MARATHON TRAINING DAY!
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. Its a true one-of-a-kind experience on Crowley's Ridge that you do not want to miss.
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.
REGISTRATION GETS ATHLETES A FULL DAY OF FUN INCLUDING POST-RACE BEVERAGES, SNACKS, A DELICIOUS MEAL AND AMAZING MUSIC!
_EVENT SCHEDULE --> SATURDAY 11/9 _
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8:30 am - 17 Mile runner meeting
*
9am - Bus leaves for Harrisburg
*
3pm - 5k
*
4:30pm - 1 Mile
*
5pm - Tacos & tamales San Judas
*
Music - Curtis Scott & Deion James followed by Amy LaVere & Will Sexton
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 [https://forms.gle/3Mo2G194aryqoVbG9]
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 [https://www.studiodriftar.org/contact].
_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. _
Signing up for this ride contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT [https://www.studiodriftar.org]!
IF YOU REGISTER FOR THE 17 MILE RUN THE OTHER EVENTS (5K AND 1 MILE) ARE FREE. CONSIDER THIS A MARATHON TRAINING DAY!
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. Its a true one-of-a-kind experience on Crowley's Ridge that you do not want to miss.
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.
REGISTRATION GETS ATHLETES A FULL DAY OF FUN INCLUDING POST-RACE BEVERAGES, SNACKS, A DELICIOUS MEAL AND AMAZING MUSIC!
_EVENT SCHEDULE --> SATURDAY 11/9 _
*
8:30 am - 17 Mile runner meeting
*
9am - Bus leaves for Harrisburg
*
3pm - 5k
*
4:30pm - 1 Mile
*
5pm - Tacos & tamales San Judas
*
Music - Curtis Scott & Deion James followed by Amy LaVere & Will Sexton
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 [https://forms.gle/3Mo2G194aryqoVbG9]
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 [https://www.studiodriftar.org/contact].
_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. _
Signing up for this ride contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT [https://www.studiodriftar.org]!
Birdeye