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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Week of Events
Arkansas Traveller 100
The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 32 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras today is the combination of volunteer support from many in the running community and beyond, the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Trail and Forest Service […]
Sunday, October 6, 2024
No events on this day.
Monday, October 7, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, October 11, 2024
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
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October 12, 2024 -Race to Rison in the Fall
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October 12, 2024 -Fall Festival 5k Run/walk
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October 12, 2024 -Hero Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, & 5k
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October 12, 2024 -DARE 2 Tread the Trails
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October 12, 2024 -Pink Out 5k
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October 12, 2024 -Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice
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October 12, 2024 -The Possum at Woolly Hollow
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October 12, 2024 -Dogtown Beer Down – Beer Mile
Race to Rison in the Fall
Run or walk your way to the Rison in the Fall Festival! We have a 5K and 1-Mile Walk option for you to choose from! This event is sponsored by Absolute Health. It serves as the official kick off for the festival, which will include a free concert from global entertainer, musician and actor CHARLES […]
Fall Festival 5k Run/walk
Fall Festival 5K 2024: Step Forward for the Future! Join us for the Fall Festival 5K 2024 on October 12th, 2024! This event welcomes everyone, from seasoned runners to families looking for a fun day. Proceeds will support the 2024 race due to short notice of taking over the director position of the race this […]
Hero Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, & 5k
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 meet important community needs, increase fitness opportunities for the community, and make Fayetteville and Arkansas a great place to live, work, and play. The Spark […]
DARE 2 Tread the Trails
Jonesboro Police DARE is hosting a 5k, 10k, 20k trail run and a fun mountain bike poker ride on October 12th! The event will start at access 5 at Craighead Forest park in Jonesboro Arkansas. Roof Raiders will be giving away a bicycle from Gearhead to a running or biking participant. Please follow the link […]
Pink Out 5k
3rd 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 Powder stops and there are giveaways along the way! If you're not into the "powder thing" there are lanes designated so you can stay on […]
Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice
Hosting: Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run When: October 14, 2023 at 8:00am Where: Weiner, AR 123 West 2nd Street All Runners/Walkers will receive a T-Shirt with registration. Medals will be given: *Top 3 in each age group runner *Top 5 Overall male/female runner *Top 3 Overall male/female walker
The Possum at Woolly Hollow
The Possum at Woolly Hollow will be run on October 12th, 2024 with a 9:00 AM start time on the roads and Huckleberry trail circumnavigating Lake Bennett. This is a 6 hour team event involving four participating runners. All 4 runners must run the first lap together. After that at least 1 runner must be […]
Dogtown Beer Down – Beer Mile
Join us Saturday, October 12th, for the Fourth Annual Argenta Beer Mile! What is the Beer Mile? ***Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps on the designated course in style as quickly as you can.*** Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps around a 1/4 mile course (start with chugging a […]
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