FAT COW 5K
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the second annual Fat Cow 5K, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the picturesque setting of North Little Rock, Pulaski! This exciting event offers a unique 5K race experience with a newly designed course that winds through the scenic trails of St. Joseph Farmstead, where you’ll be cheered on by adorable farm animals along the way. Runners will enjoy the beauty of wild blackberry bushes, vibrant summer wildflowers, and fresh produce growing in the community gardens while racing for finisher awards and timed results.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! After the race, participants can take part in a free health fair featuring local vendors, indulge in a refreshing watermelon U-PICK, and even join in on some goat yoga at 10 a.m. Kids can get in on the action too with a 100-meter dash at 7:15 a.m., where every young runner will receive a cowbell for their efforts. Don't miss this chance to embrace the "farm life, city living" spirit and support local agriculture while experiencing a day filled with laughter, community, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars for the Fat Cow 5K and
But the fun doesn’t stop there! After the race, participants can take part in a free health fair featuring local vendors, indulge in a refreshing watermelon U-PICK, and even join in on some goat yoga at 10 a.m. Kids can get in on the action too with a 100-meter dash at 7:15 a.m., where every young runner will receive a cowbell for their efforts. Don't miss this chance to embrace the "farm life, city living" spirit and support local agriculture while experiencing a day filled with laughter, community, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars for the Fat Cow 5K and
Organiser's Description
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, GOAT YOGA, 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.
A view of cows munching on fresh field grass, happy-as-can-be-tail-wagging donkeys, a pack of wild farm goats jumping around, sheepishly cute sheep baa-ing as you pass by, bees buzzing (from a distance) & a horde of chickens and ducks chirping & quacking you on! Introducing... ST. JOSEPH'S SECOND ANNUAL FAT COW 5K! This 5k farm-raiser is being held on the farmstead trails that pass wild blackberry bushes, summer wildflowers in bloom, growing watermelon in our Hunger Relief garden, all the fresh fruit & vegetables growing on our land & in our community gardens. Did we mention all the farm animals as official race spectators in this fun run?!
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S: 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. St. Joseph's is also a designated Arkansas Century Farm. 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. 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. Come see for yourself at our second annual 5k FARM-raiser.
100 METER KID'S DASH: 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!
THE COURSE: The course will include both trail and road crossings. The trails include soft grass, rocks and pine, and the crossing road will be manned for safety. Special thanks to Americorps NCCC & Central Arkansas Master Naturalists who helped to create these trails on the farmstead. _PLEASE NOTE THAT A GOOD PORTION OF THE 5K COURSE IS ON THE TRAILS THAT INCLUDE ROCKS AND ROOTS. _
STRAVA LINK TO COURSE: HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/3234604920638433178 [https://www.strava.com/routes/3234604920638433178] (course may change depending on weather, and will be updated before race day)
PARKING: 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!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: The race will start promptly at 7:30am under the arch in front of the building. Post race raffle will begin around 8:45am and finishers are welcome to visit vendors at the health fair or head to the watermelon patch for a U-PICK. Stick around for goat yoga at 10am & shop our farmstand market for all of Arkansas grown natural produce & artisan products!
RACE COWBELL MEDAL, RAFFLE TICKET, AND DRINK TICKET: All finishers will receive a cowbell medal, 1 raffle ticket and 1 drink ticket at the Beer Shed.
FARM-RAISER: This 5k is a farm-raiser for our 501 (c)(3) nonprofit 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!
ENJOY THE 'FARM LIFE, CITY LIVING' WITH US ON SATURDAY, JULY 26 IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK AT ST. JOSEPH FARMSTEAD!
A view of cows munching on fresh field grass, happy-as-can-be-tail-wagging donkeys, a pack of wild farm goats jumping around, sheepishly cute sheep baa-ing as you pass by, bees buzzing (from a distance) & a horde of chickens and ducks chirping & quacking you on! Introducing... ST. JOSEPH'S SECOND ANNUAL FAT COW 5K! This 5k farm-raiser is being held on the farmstead trails that pass wild blackberry bushes, summer wildflowers in bloom, growing watermelon in our Hunger Relief garden, all the fresh fruit & vegetables growing on our land & in our community gardens. Did we mention all the farm animals as official race spectators in this fun run?!
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH'S: 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. St. Joseph's is also a designated Arkansas Century Farm. 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. 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. Come see for yourself at our second annual 5k FARM-raiser.
100 METER KID'S DASH: 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!
THE COURSE: The course will include both trail and road crossings. The trails include soft grass, rocks and pine, and the crossing road will be manned for safety. Special thanks to Americorps NCCC & Central Arkansas Master Naturalists who helped to create these trails on the farmstead. _PLEASE NOTE THAT A GOOD PORTION OF THE 5K COURSE IS ON THE TRAILS THAT INCLUDE ROCKS AND ROOTS. _
STRAVA LINK TO COURSE: HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/3234604920638433178 [https://www.strava.com/routes/3234604920638433178] (course may change depending on weather, and will be updated before race day)
PARKING: 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!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: The race will start promptly at 7:30am under the arch in front of the building. Post race raffle will begin around 8:45am and finishers are welcome to visit vendors at the health fair or head to the watermelon patch for a U-PICK. Stick around for goat yoga at 10am & shop our farmstand market for all of Arkansas grown natural produce & artisan products!
RACE COWBELL MEDAL, RAFFLE TICKET, AND DRINK TICKET: All finishers will receive a cowbell medal, 1 raffle ticket and 1 drink ticket at the Beer Shed.
FARM-RAISER: This 5k is a farm-raiser for our 501 (c)(3) nonprofit 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!
ENJOY THE 'FARM LIFE, CITY LIVING' WITH US ON SATURDAY, JULY 26 IN NORTH LITTLE ROCK AT ST. JOSEPH FARMSTEAD!
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