Welcome to our Calendar of Events.
Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.
If you’re looking for a specific type of event you can use the following links:
- Running (Road & Trail)
- Cycling (Road, Mountain, Gravel, etc.)
- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
- Paddling (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, Tubing, etc.)
- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
- Trail Love Days (Volunteer Opportunities)
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6th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash

Come SPLASH with us this June 1, 2024! (NEW DAY AND TIME)
Kids aged 5-14 will participate in the Swim/Run event. Age is based on Race Day Age.
It will be a fun morning full of swimming and running, snow cones, music, and medals!
The 6th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash is an event held in partnership with USA Triathlon. The mission is to provide kids a safe, fun introduction to multisport.
What’s Splash & Dash?
Splash & Dash is a USA Triathlon national series that provides a fun, safe introduction to multisport. This event is a lead up to the bigger 13th Annual Trifest for MS triathlon festival that occurs Aug. 30, 31 and Sept 1, 2024.
Splash & Dash: Kids aged 5-14 – Swim/Run
- Ages 5-6: 25 yards / .25 run
- Ages 7-8: 50 yards / .50 run
- Ages 9-10: 75 yards / 1 mile
- Ages 11-14: 100 yards / 2 miles
Run Routes

Event Schedule
Friday – Bentonville Strider
- 4:00 – 6:30pm In-Town Packet Pickup
Saturday – Melvin Ford Aquatic Center
- 9:45am Volunteers Arrive
- 10:15 – 11:15am Out-of-Town Packet Pickup
- 11:15 – 11:30am S&D Pre-Race Meeting + Transition Open on Pool Deck
- 11:30am S&D Rolling Start (Oldest to Youngest)
- 12:30pm S&D Awards
- 1:00pm Event End
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