Birdeye
About this race
Join us in Birdeye!
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.
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. It’s 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE --> Saturday
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8:30 am - 17 Mile runner meeting
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9am - Bus leaves for Harrisburg
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3pm - 5k
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4:30pm - 1 Mile
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5pm - Dinner & Music
The After Party
The run is just the beginning. Stick around for our legendary post-race party right here at Birdeye. We'll have food, cold drinks, and a live music performance to celebrate your accomplishment.
17 MILE REGISTRATION INCLUDES POST-RACE BEVERAGES, SNACKS, A DELICIOUS MEAL AND AMAZING MUSIC!
5k and 1 Mile participants can add on the house party during registration.
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.
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.
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 event contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT!
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Running
17 Mile
5k
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cherry Valley, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 5:02 PM local time (CST) in Cherry Valley on November 7, 2026 — 10h 32m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Cherry Valley event
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