
From the Organizer
ARE YOU READY FOR MARCH 13, 2027? WE ARE!
2027 is our 10th year for ENDURE THE DIRT. We are busy planning and are excited to bring you our ideas, but before then you can go ahead and sign up for any of our races.
Beginners to elite athletes are welcome to participate in the 10th ENDURE THE DIRT adventure race that's mission is to raise money to motivate, encourage, and educate cancer patients and their caregivers.
You can decide to run VIRTUAL or join us to ENDURE THE DIRT and get DIRTY!
We have so many options for you to participate.
There are several options that we know will fit your needs and level of fun.
ENDURE THE DIRT- COMPETITIVE (a timed event with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for male and female)
ENDURE THE DIRT- TEAM (run as a team and help each other through the course)
ENDURE THE DIRT- FUN RUN (just gather your friends and run for fun)
ENDURE THE DIRT is a 5K mud run that consists of obstacles that are engineered to test your strength and tackle your fears. Located on the flat land of Stuttgart surrounding Mack’s Prairie Wings, this course is designed for a healthy individual to understand what a cancer patient endures daily. Fellow participants will be there to give you a boost and help you conquer each task, just as the cancer patient has their caregivers to help them tackle cancer.
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN
POUNDING THE PAVEMENT COLOR RUN If you don't want to get dirty you can participate our Pounding the Pavement Color Run. It is a 5K color run that is so much fun.
MINI MUDDER
Bring your little people and let them get dirty for cancer too. This is a smaller course right at the finish line that has obstacles adapted for ages 4-9. Must have a guardian present.
SLEEP IN/ NOW WE SPRINT VIRTUAL OPTION
The NOW WE SPRINT VIRTUAL 50 MILE OR MORE RUN begins January 1st, 2027.
Why in January? Because of the weather. Cancer patients have to deal with extreme circumstances just like you may have to deal with extreme weather. We want you to be uncomfortable, just like cancer patients are uncomfortable every day while battling the dreaded disease.
The Virtual race is also a great way to get ready for Endure the Dirt. Enter your miles by March 11, 2027.
We hope that you take a look venture to Stuttgart and see what all we have going on down in southeast Arkansas. It is something you don't want to miss.
CANCER GETS DIRTY, BUT WE DO TOO!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stuttgart 9 Ese, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
8,060
as of 2023
Elevation
215 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 42 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 97 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Beverly Carter Memorial 5K
43 miles away
H2GORUN 2 Miler Fun Run
43 miles away
Summer Sizzler- Little Rock
47 miles away
Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Little Rock
47 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Endure the Dirt 5k Cancer Mud Run
Jan 1, 2027