FAT COW 5K

Save

Feature

Claim

6800 Camp Robinson Rd, North Little Rock AR

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Recovering after the St. Joseph Fire on March 19. Our building was heavily damaged by a fire on Wednesday, March 19. Our farm operations our ongoing and our Fat Cow 5K will continue as planned! Join us on July 26 for a memorable 2nd annual Fat Cow 5K.

🎉 Event Highlights

Year Two: 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!
Activities: Stick around after for raffle prizes, goat yoga, and a Watermelon U-PICK on the farm.
Unique Experience: Don't miss out on the only 5k where you'll have farm animals as spectators throughout the course.
Scenic Route: This 5k farm-raiser is being held on the farmstead trails that pass wild blackberry bushes, summer wildflowers in bloom, and growing watermelon.

🌱 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.

🏅 Kid's Dash

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

Trail and Road: The course will include both trail and road crossings.
Course Terrain: The trails include soft grass, rocks and pine, and the crossing road will be manned for safety.
Trail Creation: Special thanks to Americorps NCCC & Central Arkansas Master Naturalists who helped to create these trails on the farmstead.
Caution: Please note that a good portion of the 5k course is on the trails that include rocks and roots.

🗺 Course Details

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

🚗 Parking Information

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

Race Start: 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!

🏆 Finishers' Rewards

Race cowbell medal: All finishers will receive a cowbell medal, 1 raffle ticket, and 1 drink ticket at the Beer Shed.

🌾 Farm-Raiser Information

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!