Start your Thanksgiving Day off with a run, and it will be a whole lot easier to convince yourself you earned another trip to the dessert table. Turkey Day Races are happening all over NWA this Thursday. 

• Bentonville: The Gobbler 5K and mile fun run will begin at 7:30a from 1101 SW Citizen Cir.
• Rogers: The Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K will begin at 9a from 1200 W. Walnut St., featuring a traditional 5K run and the Wild Gobbler 5K, which adds 5 stations of exercise dedicated to Fallen Heroes throughout the run. 
• Springdale: Join the 12th Annual SHS Bulldog Football Turkey Trot for a 5K, 10K, or mile fun run. 
• Fayetteville: Beginning at Ozark Natural Foods at 9a, take part in the first ever Turkey Trot-n-Trek for a 5K run or 1K walk. 

Stay up to date on local races HERE. 

Stop by Shiloh Museum of Ozark History during the Christmas on the Creek celebration in Downtown Springdale to snap some pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11a-5p on Saturday, Nov 26. 

• In the bag: After you've given your wish list to Santa, grab a few gifts of your own for friends and family at the museum store where you can find Ozark-related books, old-time toys, souvenirs, and more. 
• Stick around: Take a look around and enjoy the museum’s current special exhibits: Ken Smith's Buffalo River Country, featuring a photo history of the Buffalo River, and Digi Know?, showcasing the museum’s process for preserving historic photos. 

Learn more about the museum HERE. 

Bentonville-based healthcare technology startup Soda Health is working to eliminate health care inequities and create a healthier America. 

• Inaccessible: Every year, Americans miss out on billions of dollars worth of supplemental benefits available to them through their health insurance providers. 
• Determined: Soda Health is developing a technology platform that will enable health plans to reimburse members for goods and services not supported by traditional medical claims. 

Read more on the story HERE. 

Tecovas, the direct-to-consumer cowboy boot and Western apparel brand, will soon open a retail location in Rogers’ Pinnacle Hills Promenade. 

• High steppin’: Quality boots with a timeless design, Tecovas are handmade in Léon, Mexico with classic construction techniques that take over 200 steps. 
• If the boot fits: Interested joining the founding team? The Rogers’ Tecovas Store is currently hiring for all positions. 

Learn more about the upcoming store HERE. 

Southern culture magazine, Southern Living, made a list of top destinations to consider when planning trips for the new year, and Bentonville made the list. 

• Naturally: Referring to Bentonville as an “artsy city with an outdoor soul”, the article highlighted the region’s mountain biking opportunities, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and The Momentary. 
• For the foodies: Travelers with an appetite will love the area's budding culinary scene, particularly Bentonville's three 2022 James Beard Semifinalists: The Hive, The Preacher’s Son, and Yeyo’s. 

Find the full list of destinations HERE.