The inaugural AURA Wild Card Run takes place June 6th, 2026, in Paron, Arkansas. This inaugural event features a 10-mile distance and starts at 7:00 AM. The race is free to enter, making it an accessible option for runners looking to test themselves over the 10-mile distance without entry fees. Whether you're using this as a training run, a workout, or a competitive effort, the early morning start gives you most of the day to recover afterward. Since this is the first year of the event, expect the experience of helping establish a new local running tradition in the Paron area.
From the Race Organizer
Event Description Join AURA for the inaugural AURA Wild Card Run on Saturday, June 6, at 7:00 AM. This will be a fun, low-key trail poker run on the Corkscrew route. We will start at the Electronic Tower and run the route counterclockwise, hitting four card stations along the way before returning to the finish. Friends and family welcome. Please sign up so we know how much food to bring. At each of the four stations, runners will pick up one playing card. When you return to the finish line, you’ll draw your fifth and final card. Everyone will then play their hand, and the best poker hand wins. The winner will receive a custom chip medal. This is not your typical race — it’s a fun AURA community run with trails, cards, aid stations, and a little luck. Event Details Date: Saturday, June 6 Start Time: 7:00 AM Start/Finish Location: Electronic Tower Map Link: Pin to start/finish Route: Corkscrew Direction: Counterclockwise Distance: Approximately 10 miles Format: Trail poker run Prize: Custom chip medal for the winning poker hand How It Works Runners will: Start at the Electronic Tower. Run the Corkscrew route counterclockwise. Stop at four card stations along the route. Draw one card at each station. Return to the finish line and draw a fifth card. Play their best poker hand. Best hand wins. Volunteers Needed We need volunteers to help man the aid/card stations and hand out cards to runners. If you would like to volunteer, please use the Volunteer button on this page or email: arkultrarunning@gmail.com Volunteers make these events possible, and this will be a fun one to be part of. What to Bring Please bring: Water bottle or hydration pack Trail shoes Weather-appropriate clothing Snacks if needed A good attitude Your poker face Important Note This is a casual AURA trail event, not a traditional timed race. Come ready to run, hike, laugh, draw cards, and enjoy the trails with the AURA community.
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When is Inaugural AURA Wild Card Run – June 6th 2026 — Paron, AR?
Inaugural AURA Wild Card Run – June 6th 2026 — Paron, AR takes place on June 6, 2026. The race is held in Paron, Arkansas.
Where is Inaugural AURA Wild Card Run – June 6th 2026 — Paron, AR held?
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