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Family Fest: Into the Wild

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, United States

Experience nature’s wonders through interactive artmaking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities as we celebrate the opening weekend of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. Meet fascinating animals from the Little Rock Zoo, create nature-inspired fish prints and outdoor and animal sketches with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, […]

Southwest Trail in Saline County Groundbreaking

Across the street from Little Sprouts Academy 14803 N. Sardis Rd, Mabelvale, United States

We’re breaking ground on the first segment of the Southwest Trail in Saline County! Join us Wednesday, May 14, at 10:30 A.M. as we celebrate the start of a 2.5-mile stretch that will run from the Pulaski/Saline County line to Germania Road—marking a significant milestone in bringing this regional trail to life. When complete, the […]

Pink’s Adult Bike Night

Clinton Presidential Library Parking Lot 1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, United States

Friends, we are ready to party on bikes!!! “Pinks Ride” is back. MAY 16th @ 7:00 PM - rolling at 7:30 PM ••come early for goodies, while they last•• Meet us at Clinton Library Lot as we’ll ride the River Trail and make our way back over to @therailyardlr for food & drinks! Please share […]

Rule of Three

Fly Oz Club 3100 Price Coffee Rd,, Bentonville, United States

Come Early and Stay Late! Tuesday 5/13:  Bentonville’s legendary TNT group ride leaving from Bentonville Rapha Clubhouse at 5:55 pm, will be a Rule of Three styled 2ish hours of fun followed by food and beers at the pub. Wednesday 5/14:  TBD- Chasin Payson with Red Bull and Allied? Thursday 5/15: 3:30pm PRO Women's Shake […]

Miles for Mary Ann

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a special Run/Walk event to remember our friend, Mary Ann Hansen.  We will be meeting at Two Rivers Park. The course will progress along the River Trail around the Tree Farm Loop.  It's a picturesque route with views of Pinnacle Mountain, the Arkansas and Little Maumelle Rivers with a variety of deer, birds […]

Dirtsurferz Enduro Arkansas 2025

Great Passion Play 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, United States

2025 DIRTSURFERZ ENDURO | The Great Passion Play Trails | Eureka Springs, AR  May 16th - 18th The Dirtsurferz Enduro is a three day Premium Onewheel Trail Racing Experience!  Stages will be set and the course will be open for practice all day Friday.  The Downhill Enduro on Saturday is a 5+ mile seven stage event.  This […]

Double Barrel Gravel Ride

Benton County Quail Barn 11670 W Highway 72, Bentonville, United States

Get ready for the most epic adventure in NWA - the Double Barrel Gravel Ride is back and bigger than ever! Phat Tire Bike Shop and the Benton County Quails are throwing the ultimate party in May, and you're invited to join the chaos on Sunday, May 18th. Buckle up for a day of heart-pumping […]

Ride of Silence – Honoring Cyclists Lost and Injured

Conway Station Park - Boys and Girls Club 1405 Robins St,, Conway, United States

Join Conway Advocates for Bicycling for the Ride of Silence, a solemn, slow-paced group ride to honor bicyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public roads. This quiet, reflective ride begins and ends at the Boys and Girls Club and follows a low-traffic route to the Faulkner County Courthouse, where we will […]

Feel the Burn Trail Runs

Burns Park - Boy Scout Trailhead 4700 Joe K. Poch Dr,, North Little Rock, AR, United States

The Feel The Burn Trail Runs include 10K, 30K, and 50K distances through the dense yet scenic forests of Burns Park, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. This year we are happy to be including a 10K Ruck on the 23rd as well as a kids 1 1-mile trail fun run! The fun run is […]

Bentonville Bike Fest 2025

Applegate Property 1770 SW 2nd Street, Bentonville, United States

Please refer to the www.bentonvillebikefest.com for full schedule of events. Thursday 5/23/2024  Venue hours: Closed for Vendor Setup Schedule of events: Parade TBD Friday 5/24/2024 Venue hours: Noon - 7:00 pm Schedule of events: Cross Country Eliminator (XCE) Presented by Burt's Bees 11:00 to 1:00 pm Qualifying round 1:00- 3:00 pm, open qualifying, top 32 men and top 32 […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Catsmacker Trail Run

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 618 AR-324, Perryville, AR, United States

Participation is limited, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also note that any race donations are non-refundable. In other words, if you sign up and donate, you might as well show up! AURA "Fun Run" […]

Run for a Vet 5K/1M Race

Lee Creek Park 199 North 1st Street, Van Buren, United States

11th Annual Run for a Vet 5K/1M.

Good Ol’ Days Festival 5K in Downtown Mount Ida

Downtown Mount Ida 338 Whittington Street, Mount Ida, United States

Join us for the annual Good Ol' Days 5k in Downtown Mount Ida, Arkansas! An old fashioned event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes an improved path around our beautiful city, door prizes, great post-race food, and plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want […]

The Skirmish

Downtown Jonesboro 320 S Main St, Jonesboro, United States

A Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The Skirmish is more than just a cycling event, it's a celebration of the rugged beauty, rich culture, and tight-knit community of the Delta region. Whether you're a seasoned rider or new to gravel cycling, this festival offers something for everyone. The festival was created to embrace all […]

Big Rock Quarry Grand Opening

Big Rock Quarry Trailhead 3204 River Road, North Little Rock, United States

The time has come! We are excited to announce we are opening the first section of Big Rock Quarry to the public in two weeks! There will be a ribbon cutting at 10 AM on May 17th, then this section of the crag will be officially open to the public with 30+ routes. There are […]

Arkansas Graveler

SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 3-8, 2025 Hope to see you in the Natural State next summer! Stay tuned as we roll out details this fall on our brand new route development, event format, and Host Cities! A captivating annual gravel ride traversing Arkansas’s most rural roads and the outer realms of your own curiosity. It's […]

Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling

Gypsy Camp & Canoe 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

Goals of the School of River Paddling The goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: Feel safer and have more fun on moving water Recognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them Improve fundamental paddling skills of: Balance Boat edging Basic body mechanics Paddling strokes for power […]

June Bug Jam

Headwaters School 139 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, United States

On June 7, 2025 we are hosting a music fundraiser ( the 28th Annual June Bug Jam) complete with live music, childrens activities and games, a treasure hunt, nature walks and a series of guided mountain bike rides on the nearby Ozark National Forest Upper Buffalo Mountain Bike Trails. This year we will be offering […]

Major Taylor 111 at the Port

Little Rock Port Authority 10600 Industrial Harbor Dr., Little Rock, United States

“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through a partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local non-profit Recycle Bikes for Kids (RB4K). MT111 will become one of the most sought-after cycling events in the country. Supported by the Little Rock Port Authority, local cyclists and […]

Live Well 5K Run/Walk

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, in partnership with the Delta Presents […]

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