The Walking (& Trail Running) Dead

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Events

Bentonville Hosts Inaugural Dirt Circus Trail Running Competition

UltraSignup, Rush Running Company, and Visit Bentonville will host the inaugural Dirt Circus Bentonville on Nov 17-18, including 10K and 5K races with a prize purse totaling $10,000.

• Come One, Come All: Dirt Circus will bring an exciting and competitive weekend of running to Bentonville’s wooded trails in the 5K or 10K race. The $10,000 prize purse is for the 10K race, with payouts at $3,000 for first place, $1,250 for second, and $750 for third in the men's and women's classes.

• Dirty Clown Shoes: Take a lap through Handcut Hollow, then join the post-race circus, including raffles and prize giveaways, a Kids 1K event, and an expo where you can connect with the local running community and learn about nearby events from race directors and local clubs!

Sign up for Dirt Circus HERE.

Nonprofit

Big Brothers Big Sisters Empowering Youth Through Mentorship Programs in the Workplace

After experiencing a successful pilot year of its youth mentorship program Beyond School Walls, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas will expand the program thanks to a two-year $52,000 grant from United Way.

• Bring Your Sis to Work:  Beyond School Walls program matches local students with an employee from a workplace partner. Students visit their mentor’s workplace at least once a month to explore career opportunities and develop professional skills. Current workplace partners include Walmart, Sam’s Club, PepsiCo, Nestle USA, and General Mills.

• Bring Your Bro to Brunch: Learn more about BBBS by joining the next meeting in the Big Business Brunch Series, a lunch-and-learn-style event featuring top executives sharing about the retail industry. The next Brunch will be led by David Guggina & Cedric Clark at the 21C Museum Hotel on Oct 19 at 10a.

Find more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters HERE.

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Rock Out With Wilco At The Momentary

Grammy Award-winning alt-country/indie rock ensemble Wilco will take the stage at the Momentary Green with special guest Nina Nastasia on Oct 27 at 7:30p.

• Timeless Sound: Known for their signature era- and genre-crossing sound, Wilco was formed by Jeff Tweedy in 1994. The band released its thirteenth studio album, Cousin, last month. With shows already selling out on their US tour, snag your tickets to see “America’s foremost rock impressionists" before they’re gone!

• On the Green: Bring your folding chairs and blankets and enjoy the fall evening to the sound of live music on the Momentary Green. Grab a bite at the Momentary Food Truck and a fun beverage from the RØDE Bar before and during the show!

General admission starts at $25. Reserve tickets HERE.

Events

Zombies Invade Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs will be crawling with the walking dead during the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl parade on Saturday, Oct 28, at 6p.

• A need to feed: The parade will include street performers, scary floats, and post-apocalyptic-themed vehicles, and the best part is… you can join the horde of zombies for (nearly) free — just donate two canned food items to benefit the local food bank. 

• Night walkers: The parade starts at 6p, but the fun kicks off at noon with the Macabre Market on Center St and Zombie Makeup stations in Basin Park. Enjoy live music before the parade in Basin Park, starting at 3p. Can’t get enough? Pick up VIP passes or tickets to the Afterparty at the Aud.

Learn more and join the Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl HERE. 

Startup

Former Razorback Track Athlete Launches NIL Matchmaking Platform

Former Razorback Track & Field athlete Ayden Owens-Delerme has launched a digital platform called DapUp to help college athletes navigate the world of name, image, and likeness (NIL) sponsorships.

• Clearing Hurdles: Owens-Delerme began his collegiate sports career in 2018, an experience disrupted by the introduction of NIL. As a graduate student competing for the Razorbacks, he turned that obstacle into an opportunity while earning his MBA from Walton College and a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship. The former Razorback represented Puerto Rico in the 2022 World Athletics Championships, where he finished fourth.

• Nationals: Formed in the startup incubator-like New Venture Development Program, DapUp is an online platform where businesses can hire athletes directly and design custom campaigns. Its initial rollout was exclusively for U of A athletes, but DapUp is currently raising capital for a national rollout.

Read more on the story HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

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