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Snowball Adventure Race

The Old Snowball House 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, United States

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime!  The Snowball Adventure Race is the first of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas.  This adventure will start with a 6 mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, only a few hills, all gravel and great scenery.  You will […]

Ladies DU Fayetteville

Lake Fayetteville Marina 1330 E Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, United States

Ladies Du Fayetteville Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:00am www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ladiesdu Run (2 miles), Bike (11 miles), Run (2 miles) Lake Fayetteville Marina, Fayetteville AR Run, ride, run around the beautiful Lake Fayetteville in this duathlon. We welcome women and non-binary athletes of all abilities to participate in this multi-sport race. Each run is 2 miles and […]

Ladies DU Fayetteville

Lake Fayetteville Marina 1330 E Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, United States

Ladies Du Fayetteville Saturday, June 8, 2024 7:00am www.fayetteville-ar.gov/ladiesdu Run (2 miles), Bike (11 miles), Run (2 miles) Lake Fayetteville Marina, Fayetteville AR Run, ride, run around the beautiful Lake Fayetteville in this duathlon. We welcome women and non-binary athletes of all abilities to participate in this multi-sport race. Each run is 2 miles and […]

10th Annual Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash

Batesville Community and Aquatics Center 1420 20th St., Batesville, United States

When?  June 8th, 2024.  Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. followed by awards party. Where?  Batesville Community and Aquatics Center Why?  Each registration supports adults learning to read and write in your area.  OFLP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Independence, Sharp, Izard, Jackson, and Stone counties in North […]

10th Annual Bad Boy Kids Splash and Dash

Batesville Community and Aquatics Center 1420 20th St., Batesville, United States

When?  June 8th, 2024.  Registration opens at 7:00 a.m. Race begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. followed by awards party. Where?  Batesville Community and Aquatics Center Why?  Each registration supports adults learning to read and write in your area.  OFLP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Independence, Sharp, Izard, Jackson, and Stone counties in North […]

Sager Creek Triathlon

JBU Walton Lifetime Health Complex 2000 University Drive, Siloam Springs, United States

SWIM COURSE (600 yard) (300 yards) • The pool length is 25 yards • Racers will complete 12/6 down and back laps TRANSITION: There will be a single transition area. You will exit the pool area, walk down a hallway and enter the transition area. There will be a bike exit and entrance and a […]

Sager Creek Triathlon

JBU Walton Lifetime Health Complex 2000 University Drive, Siloam Springs, United States

SWIM COURSE (600 yard) (300 yards) • The pool length is 25 yards • Racers will complete 12/6 down and back laps TRANSITION: There will be a single transition area. You will exit the pool area, walk down a hallway and enter the transition area. There will be a bike exit and entrance and a […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. UPDATE - Gravel and Mtn Bike events both to be held on Saturday, June 29 at the same time. Saturday, June 29 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. UPDATE - Gravel and Mtn Bike events both to be held on Saturday, June 29 at the same time. Saturday, June 29 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and […]

2024 Conway Kid’s Tri

Carmichael Hall 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, United States

The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is one of the country's premier youth triathlons. We provide a morning full of triathlon fun for kids of all abilities from ages 6-15. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun in a safe, family-friendly environment.

2024 Conway Kid’s Tri

Carmichael Hall 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, United States

The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is one of the country's premier youth triathlons. We provide a morning full of triathlon fun for kids of all abilities from ages 6-15. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Broken Sword Triathlon 2024 & Kid’s Tri

Lake Ludwig Park Lake Road, Clarksville, AR, United States

The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy!  The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & […]

Broken Sword Triathlon 2024 & Kid’s Tri

Lake Ludwig Park Lake Road, Clarksville, AR, United States

The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy!  The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & […]

DeGray Lake Triathlon

DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas...the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon.  NEW CATEGORY:  COLLEGIATE SPRINT DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in […]

OZ Mile Swim

Beaver Lake Dam Site Park 348 Damsite River Rd, Eureka Springs, United States

OZ Mile Swim is for ALL swimmers! Elite, experienced, novice, beginner - ALL! The OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend in Northwest Arkansas with festivities centered around swimming.  This will be a great weekend in the heart of the Ozark on beautiful Beaver Lake with […]

Raid the Rock Adventure Race

Central Arkansas , United States

Race Location We are excited to be in the Central Region of Arkansas for the 2024 Race. Check out the Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau for lodging and dining options. Race Courses There will be two course options: an 8-hour intermediate course and a 24-hour advanced course. Each course will require advanced navigation. You can […]

7th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash

Bentonville Community Center 1101 SW Citizens Cir, Bentonville, United States

Come SPLASH with us this April 27 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race series brought to you by OZ Kids that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO.  Ages for the race series is […]

Snowball Adventure Race

The Old Snowball House 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, United States

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime!  The Snowball Adventure Race is the only one of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas.  This adventure will start with a 6 mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, only a few hills, all gravel and great scenery.  You […]

Sager Creek Triathlon & Duathlon

JBU Walton Lifetime Health Complex 2000 University Drive, Siloam Springs, United States

SWIM COURSE (600 yard) (300 yards) • The pool length is 25 yards • Racers will complete 12/6 down and back laps We are having to switch to a dualthlon due to repairs to the pool.  a 2 mile run will replace the swim portion. TRANSITION: There will be a single transition area. You will […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Saturday, June 21 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events.  Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 […]

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