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2025 USA Cycling Chief Referee Workshop

USA Cycling office 240 S Main St., Bentonville

The Chief Referee Workshop is a class that focuses on leadership and teamwork skills, applied to procedures and best practices for all Chief Referees. This class is a component of the B upgrade […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

Magic Fountain of Hot Springs 302 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Third Annual event takes place […]

Arkansas Traveller 100

Camp Ouachita 618 AR-324, Perryville

The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 33 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras […]

SHAM Mini Series of Cyclocross

War Memorial Park 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR

Come play bikes with us! But…What is cyclocross anyway?! Weellll…it's kinda like if a road bike and a mountain bike and a cross country running event all got mashed together! […]

Arkansas High Country Race

Russellville Station 320 W C St., Russellville

The Arkansas High Country Race has moved to Russellville for 2024 and 2025. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until […]

Pedal the Ridge

Pruett Street 223 N Pruett St, Paragould

Pedal the Ridge will feature a 66 Mile, 42 Mile and 23 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 42 Mile route and 2 […]

Spring to Spring Gravel Ride

Sulphur Springs City Park 101 AR-59, Sulphur Springs

Spring to Spring is fun ride designed to connect communities of Benton County. Start with a 25 mile, 40 mile, or 50 mile gravel ride through the Ozarks where you’ll […]

Ozark Trail Festival “Run to the Wagon” 5K Fun Run

Julian Heating & Air 123 E Main St, Heber Springs

Starting Location: Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park) 123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543 Cost: 5K Preregistration Fee: $30 Virtual Run: $25 5K Awards: Top Overall […]

NEA Rescue Run 25

Craighead Forest Park 4910 S Culberson Rd, Jonesboro

A fun and inspiring event dedicated to supporting local animal rescue groups in our community. This exciting run will bring together passionate animal lovers, runners, and families to raise funds […]

Steady Steve 5K

Our Father's Table facility 548 North Central Avenue, Batesville

The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had […]

The Growing Minds Foundation 5K

Black River Overlook Park Rice Street, Pocahontas

We are back again! Join us for the 3rd Annual Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival 5k. The Growing Minds Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical scholarships to children […]

13th Annual Paint the Town PINK

Downtown El Dorado Elm & Jefferson, El Dorado

To kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness month, #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation is hosting the 13th Annual Paint the Town Pink on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. with a family friendly […]

Timberfest 5K

Grant County Library 210 N. Oak St., Sheridan

The Timberfest  5K is sponsored by Pro-Active Physical Therapy. The 5K run will be held in conjunction with the annual Timberfest celebration in Sheridan, Arkansas. The course is run on […]

MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk

Historic Greyhound Bus Depot Visitor Center 109 N 5th St, Blytheville

We are excited that you will be joining us for a Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk! Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their […]

RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k

Merritt Park 2059 Hwy 22, Dardanelle

Lace up your running shoes and join us for the RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k! This charity run is a chance to enjoy a beautiful morning while making a […]

Pink Out 5k

Jefferson Regional Medical Center 1601 W 40th Ave, Pine Bluff

4th Annual Pink Out 5k walk/run! This is a well marked and supervised, flat and fast course through the neighborhoods surrounding Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The route is filled with […]

Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk

Riverfront Park 120 Riverfront Park Dr., Little Rock

The Rasta Race is designed to address Mental Health /Disease by promoting proper exercise, creating healthy minds, coordinating wellness and encouraging mental stability. Approaches as such are preventive measures that […]

Heroes Against Hunger 5K

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock

All proceeds go to benefitting the Arkansas Food Bank and feeding Arkansans. Highlights: Beautiful scenic route around Two Rivers Park in Little Rock, AR. Entire race path is paved and […]

Paint Chaffee Pink

Celebration Garden and Wellness Park 1531 Loretta Park Lane, Barling

Paint Chaffee Pink 2025: A Walk for Hope, Healing, and Community Each October, our community comes together for a powerful reason—to stand united in the fight against breast cancer. The […]

ARktoberfest Beer Mile

Rapp's Barren Brewing 601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home

ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. 2025 Start Time is 2:30 pm This race provides beer for participants. Completing the event requires participants to […]

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