Life's an Uphill RUN 5k

Join us on 04/29/2025
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Life's an Uphill RUN 5k Race Description

The Boys & Girls Club of Van Buren will host its fifth annual “Life’s an Uphill RUN!” 5K on April 29. The race will start at the club and track through the hills of city park. A one-mile family run/walk will also be held at the park lake. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in each age and gender category. Participants who register in advance will receive a goody bag and an event dri-fit T-shirt. Check-in will begin at 7 a.m., with the race to start at 8 a.m. Advanced registration is $20 and can be completed online. Day-of-registration is $25. Participants must register by April 21 to guarantee t-shirt size and goody bag. 


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  • Life's an Uphill RUN 5k Where & When
  • Location: 1403 City Park Road, Van Buren, AR 72956
  • Race Date: 2017/04/29 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
  • Categories:
    • 5k
    • 1-mile Fun Run/Walk

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This is always an amazing race!

I've ran all of the life's an uphill runs since they started and will again this year. It's for such a great cause and a fun run. It's a great time for our community to get together and help our youth. Even if you cant do the fun walk or run you can always donate!

Mallory P.

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