The Bugle Bolt

OCT
17
2026
A 5K run and a 5K walk in Ponca AR on October 17, 2026, featuring a low-elevation course, fall scenery, and proceeds to a local memorial scholarship fund.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
5 kilometers

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The Bugle Bolt

The Bugle Bolt takes place on October 17, 2026, in Ponca, Arkansas. The event comprises a 5K run and a 5K walk on a low-elevation course through Ponca and the Boxley Valley.

  • 5K run
  • 5K walk

The course has less than 70 feet of elevation change across its length and passes through areas of fall foliage. The event occurs during the season when elk bugle can be heard in Ponca and the Boxley Valley.

Directions to nearby trails are provided in grab bags. Nearby outdoor points of interest mentioned for the same day include the Lost Valley Trail, Hawksbill Crag, the Buffalo River Trail, and Triple Falls, all within a short drive.

Registration by October 4 qualifies for a T-shirt. Proceeds support a local memorial scholarship fund established in 2008. The fund is a nonprofit operated by volunteers and awards scholarships each year to three local students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Paige Slape Bugle Bolt 5k Run
5 km
Paige Slape Bugle Bolt 5k Walk

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