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Today, over 200 runners, walkers and rollers gathered at the starting line at Craighead Forest Park-Access 6 for the 5K Freedom Run and Walk race. Participants from the state of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, and Missouri completed the course with a loop around the park. The winning time was a great 18:11, turned in by Joseph Pearce, 33 of Jonesboro, AR, in the women’s bracket Katie Helms, 30 of Fayetteville, AR posted 21:23, while Natalie Johnson-Leslie, 39 paced the walkers with a time of 37:32. |
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Jonesboro City Stars of Parks and Recreation is offering a free soccer program to Jonesboro area youth ages 5-19. No fee will be charged for this league, registered participants will receive a complete uniform, along with shin guards; cleats and sneakers will not be provided. The only cost is commitment, hard work, determination and fun. |
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XTERRA IRON WILL 2008
The XTERRA Iron Will is a challenging off-road course, taking the participant for a half-mile swim, 10.6 mile mountain bike, and 3.1 mile trail run. The course is held entirely within Craighead Forest Park, allowing for a scenic route. For the 2007 results and pictures, click "READ MORE" below!!!
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Come Challenge Yourself on Jonesboro's
Craighead Forest Park Bike Trails |
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Click "Read More" for more info | |
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At 42 feet long and 25 feet high, the Crag is the largest climbing wall in Jonesboro. |
Located in the heart of Jonesboro, AR, at the Earl Bell Community Center, 1212 S. Church Street. |
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FREE Climbing
Thursdays
6:00-9:00 p.m. |
Other Times*
All Day Climb $5
Harness Rental $3
*Please call for an appointment. |
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For additional information, contact Jeff Owens at (870) 933-4604 or jowens@jonesboro.org, or come by the Earl Bell Community Center. |
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THE CRAG ROCKS! THE CR*AG ROCKS! THE CRAG ROCKS! |
*All climbers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone must have a partner that is belay certified. We will NOT belay for you on Free Climb Days. * |
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Visit the Foundation of the Arts in Jonesboro, AR for a variety of plays, films, and more! Click "Read More" for more info. |
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| John Close (Birmingham, AL) and Jocelyn Wood (Broken Arrow, OK), claimed the 2008 XTERRA Iron Will triathlon title at Craighead Forest Park this afternoon. Close, 40 completed the challenge in 1:22:42, while Wood, 31 finished the contest in 1:39:08; each winning their respective division and the overall race. Close finished 2:25 minutes ahead of second place finisher Kevin Grogan (Clermont, FL), while Matthew Christiansen (Austin, TX) finished third. Wood finished nine minutes ahead of Vanessa Jacoby (Greenfield, MO) who garnered second place, and Linda Cole (Olive Branch, MS) nabbed third place. |
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August 07, 2008 @ 01:58pm CDT
Jonesboro City Stars of Parks and Recreation is offering area youths (formerly Little Indians) an opportunity to participate in tackle football. The league is being offered to boys in the 5th and 6th grades. Players will receive a complete uniform, with the exception of pads and footwear. Once the season is completed, player will be allowed to keep their jersey. |
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