Birdeye Run

Event details

The Birdeye takes place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Cherry Valley, Arkansas (10 Co Rd 334, 72324). The event offers multiple running options on routes tied to Crowley's Ridge and the surrounding Delta countryside.

Distances:

• 17 Mile point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm
• 5k trail run on handbuilt single track
• 1 Mile flat run on a groomed pasture path

If a participant registers for the 17 Mile, the 5k and 1 Mile are included at no extra cost. The 17 Mile registration includes post-race beverages, snacks, a meal, and live music. 5k and 1 Mile participants may add the post-race house party.

Festival and logistics

The run is part of the Birdeye Gravel Festival, a rally-style event for runners and cyclists that includes music, food, and other cultural activities. Routes traverse rolling dirt roads, ridge terrain, farmland, levees, and historic country lanes on the eastern slope of Crowley's Ridge.

The festival is held on a small farm site where on-site accommodations are available. The organizing group studioDRIFT supports community placemaking and offers free event participation options for marginalized and underprivileged people; registration contributes to the organization’s community and outdoor recreation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.