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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Bentonville Bike Fest 2025

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 women advance to elimination rounds.
Race starts at 3:00 pm
Awards within 30 minutes post-race
Saturday 5/25/2024
Venue hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Schedule of events:
Gravelicious Presented by
30-mile and 60-mile start at 9:00 am
Rider meeting at 8:45 am
Kids Enduro Presented by
Start at 10:00 am, approximately 4- 4.5-mile course with 6 kid friendly stages in Coler Preserve Riders 6-8 years old will ride 3 miles. Parent, please know that Riders must be trail ready, this is not a beginner course and will present some challenges for our smaller athletes. .
Riders will be led in groups by Certified Buddy Pegs Guides.
Rider meeting at 9:30 am
Straight rhythm practice 11:00 – 1:00
Straight rhythm qualifier 1:45 – 3:00
Straight rhythm Finals 3:30 – 5:00
Sunday 5/26/2024
Venue hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Schedule of events:
Enduro Presented by Mojo Cycling
Start at 10:00 am
Rider meeting at 9:30am
Mandatory finish at 3:00 pm
Awards within 30 minutes post-race
Pedal Kids Race Series
Racing starts at 12:30 pm. A short course designed for off road bicycles ( no road bikes). Helmets required.
Start Times:
Balance Bikes @ 12:30 PM
Pedalers ages 3-4 @ 1 PM
Pedalers ages 5-6 @ 1:30 PM
Pedalers ages 7-8 @ 2 PM
Pedalers ages 9-11 @ 2:30 PM
Rider meeting at 12:15 pm
Awards within 30 minutes post-race
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