Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

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Birdeye 500

Birdeye Farms 10 County Road, Birdeye

Picture This Sunset is approaching, a live band is on stage, dinner is about to be served, and you hear the swarm of cheering friends and family as you return […]

Birdeye Gravel

Birdeye Farms 10 County Road, Birdeye

A secret held, a truth embraced, A landscape time cannot erase. If you have walked that shadowed lane, Then in this quiet, you remain.

Gudrun – Northwoods MTB Festival

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs

NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/08/2024!! PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!! Early bird Registration will close on July 16th at NOON. Late Registration begins on October 1st at NOON. Only the […]

Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder

Lake Wedington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville

Event Website for full details - https://www.chinkapinhollowgravelgrinder.com Packet Pickup Location - same location both days! October 25 - 3pm - 7 pm October 26 - 6am - 7:45am Address - Lake Wedington Recreation Area, […]

Ongoing

Ouachita Triple Crown

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs

We are rolling out more Type 2 fun. Jackalope is stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to keep The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods […]

Hero Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, & 5k

Fayetteville Fire Department 303 W Center St, Fayetteville

The Hero Half Marathon is a fundraising race and community event hosted by The Spark Foundation in partnership with Fayetteville Firefighters’ IAFF – Local 2866. Race proceeds benefit organizations that […]

Back 40 Trail Race

Blowing Springs 70 Sugar Creek Center,, Bella Vista

Here is your chance to run the nationally acclaimed Back 40 trails in Northwest Arkansas on November 8th, 2025 at the Back 40 Trail Run. Brought to you by the […]

Philander Smith University Homecoming 5K Walk/Run

Philander Smith University 900 West Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock

The Philander Smith University Homecoming Inaugural 5K Run/Walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the institution by bringing together students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members […]

Purple Heart Gravel Ride presented by Pure Life

Bentonville Square 100 North Main St, Bentonville

Honoring veterans through our shared love for cycling and community, the Purple Heart Gravel Ride, presented by Pure Life, starts in downtown Bentonville and leads to University of Health and […]

SLS Dash 5K for Neurodiversity

Kessler Mountain Regional Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville

This is an inclusive 5K and 1 mile Fun Run that celebrates neurodiversity, movement, and community. Designed for participants of all backgrounds and abilities: run, walk, or roll to the finish […]

Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

Hytrol 2020 Hytrol Street, Jonesboro

Thank you for registering for the 2025 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K Run/Walk! Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Beneficiary: This year’s race proceeds will support the Jonesboro Church Health Center. Registration Fees: […]

Whitney’s Race

The Bakery District 70 S 7th St, Fort Smith

Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To […]

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