Catsmacker Fun Run

05/24/2026

Thank you for a fun day yesterday! I sent out a follow-up via the email address you used to register, mainly to give you links to photos and results.

Of course, none of yesterday's fun would be possible without the best volunteers. It's an honor to have friends who not only make these events possible, but who go the extra mile (or several) to make them top-notch. Many of our volunteers are also race participants with some pretty impressive finishes, so they know how to create a good experience and are dedicated to providing it. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.

See you next year!

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05/22/2026

Course-marking day! Of course, it didn't quite look like this (stock photo). Weatherperson says we'll be socked in with some fog... which unfortunately means no long-range views from the summits, but it DOES mean some surreal in-the-clouds experiences. The fogged-in summits with nothing but an expanse of void all around are pretty cool, too. Soak it in! We'll see you tomorrow... looking forward to it, as always... 😎

05/21/2026

Check Meowt! Thank you to local artist and animal lover Jessica Milam for these one-of-a-kind awards. Art + Running + Cats = Happiness. (or pick 2 out of 3 and you’re probably still good…)

05/19/2026

Have you read event procedures regarding early start, parking, dogs, and more? Take a minute to review, and know before you go: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Perryville/Catsmacker

05/18/2026

As you make your plans for race day this week, remember that we will have a post-run picnic with all the fixin's... burgers, dogs, veggie options, and soda pops. Feel free to bring a side/dessert, but no pressure. All are welcome to eat, you don't have to be a race participant... kids & family members make it even better!

05/01/2026

Yep, we've flipped the calendar to May... which means that we'll see you soon at Lake Sylvia on May 23. Remember that we have a cookout afterwards... stay for post-race snacks and the AURA annual member meeting.

Pre-registration is needed so that we can appropriately plan and know who's out there. You can do that here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Perryville/Catsmacker

If you've registered and realize that you can't come, please let me know at [email protected], and I'll un-register you. It's that simple!

See you soon!

04/13/2026

Nature Enthusiasts! We could still use an Aid Station person/vehicle at Flatside Pinnacle. What a gorgeous place to spend a few hours on a late spring morning. You could even camp there the night before. The aid station services the 20-mile-ish distance only, but it's an important one! Interested? Holler at me!

03/06/2026

Volunteers! Yes, we need 'em. A race only happens when people put them together. If you're not running, but A) enjoy being around fun events, B) have a loved one running and want to come support, C) enjoy being outside in nature on a lovely late-spring day, or D) all of the above; please consider volunteering! You can do that here:
volunteersignup.org/WKE7R

Thank you for considering, and keep in mind that you are enabling this race to happen for others... what an honor!

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11/29/2025

Planning your 2026 events? Catsmacker will be on Saturday, May 23, 2026. (Yes, it's Memorial Weekend). Registration will open on Jan 1, 2026. Visit our website here: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Perryville/Catsmacker

05/25/2025

Have you thanked a volunteer today?

One more (because there can’t be enough) massive thank you to yesterday’s volunteers. Race days are my favorite days, but they only happen because people create them for us! We had some wet, tired, and selfless brothers and sisters in the running community out there yesterday, making sure that an event happened on time, safely, and with high quality. Volunteers created awards, were out before dawn, set up and ran aid stations, covered the course on foot/bike/vehicle, checked runners in and out, took pictures, set up/took down equipment, kept burgers and cold drinks coming, and ultimately hauled all of that stuff to/from Little Rock. Whew, that’s a lot… May we continue to be grateful and appreciative of the amazing experiences that we provide for each other! THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. 💕