
From the Organizer
We, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc the Epsilon Alpha Lamda Chapter seated in Conway, Arkansas started the Inaugural movement last year. This year, we’re keeping it running...
The 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun Run & Walk is back — the same event that made history as the First Founders Day Fun Run in Arkansas!
Meet us December 6th at 9:30am in Gatling Park for good vibes, community, and community causes that matters.
Early Bird Special ends Nov 12th | Pet Friendly | Proceeds support the Children’s Advocacy Alliance and Faulkner County Scholarships!!
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
61°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Conway, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
66,288
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 27 mi
Major Hub
MEM
Memphis International Airport · 137 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 3rd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
159
Days to train
Coming Up
The Sawyer Saves 5K
Less than a mile away
CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler
Less than a mile away
Praying Ninja Warrior Benefit Race
6 miles away
Run for Hope
10 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)
Epsilon Alpha Lambda's 3rd Annual Founders Day Fun 2K Run/Walk
Nov 14, 2026