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THE MUD RUN – LITTLE ROCK’S DIRTIEST 5K

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

The Mud Run is for the adventuresome spirit and is definitely not your average 5K. The only thing serious about this event is the MUD. Participants run, walk, skip, trot, and even cavort through our 5K(ish - please refer to helpful hints section for the clarification of "ish") course, which winds through scenic Western Hills […]

THE MUD RUN – LITTLE ROCK’S DIRTIEST 5K

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

The Mud Run is for the adventuresome spirit and is definitely not your average 5K. The only thing serious about this event is the MUD. Participants run, walk, skip, trot, and even cavort through our 5K(ish - please refer to helpful hints section for the clarification of "ish") course, which winds through scenic Western Hills […]

Stand Up Paddleboard surfing lessons

Siloam Springs Kayak Park 19253 Fisher Ford Rd, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

Surfing lessons at Siloam Springs Kayak Park! These lessons will be on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer in 2023. It’s strongly suggested to take an ACA L2 SUP lesson first. We will not be teaching strokes or standing on the board in this course, if you sign up without these skills you won’t get as […]

Stand Up Paddleboard surfing lessons

Siloam Springs Kayak Park 19253 Fisher Ford Rd, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

Surfing lessons at Siloam Springs Kayak Park! These lessons will be on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer in 2023. It’s strongly suggested to take an ACA L2 SUP lesson first. We will not be teaching strokes or standing on the board in this course, if you sign up without these skills you won’t get as […]

School of River Paddling

Gypsy Camp & Canoe 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

Goals of the School of River Paddling The goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: Feel safer and have more fun on moving water Recognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them Improve fundamental paddling skills of: Balance Boat edging Basic body mechanics Paddling strokes for power […]

School of River Paddling

Gypsy Camp & Canoe 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

Goals of the School of River Paddling The goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: Feel safer and have more fun on moving water Recognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them Improve fundamental paddling skills of: Balance Boat edging Basic body mechanics Paddling strokes for power […]

Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship

Big Spring Park 183 Big Spring Pkwy, Cotter, AR, United States

Arkansas Backyard Ultra Experience The 2nd Annual Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship will take place at the Historic Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas. The flat & scenic out-and-back route follows an old railroad bed along the White River and there’s a Natural Spring to re-invigorate your beaten body after the race.  Food will be provided […]

Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship

Big Spring Park 183 Big Spring Pkwy, Cotter, AR, United States

Arkansas Backyard Ultra Experience The 2nd Annual Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship will take place at the Historic Big Springs Park in Cotter, Arkansas. The flat & scenic out-and-back route follows an old railroad bed along the White River and there’s a Natural Spring to re-invigorate your beaten body after the race.  Food will be provided […]

Arkansas Runner 2M

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, United States

2023 is the 25th running of the Arkansas Runner 2 Mile Race All entry fees will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

Arkansas Runner 2M

Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, United States

2023 is the 25th running of the Arkansas Runner 2 Mile Race All entry fees will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.

Pedals for Compassion – 5th Annual

The Square Park 117 N Jefferson St, Magnolia, AR, United States

It's time for the 5th annual charity bicycle ride for the Compassion's Foundation, Inc. !!! More details to come! Event Details On-site registration will be the morning of only at The Square Park Starting at 6am The Square Park will be the start and finish line activities again this year! Ride start is at 7:30 […]

Pedals for Compassion – 5th Annual

The Square Park 117 N Jefferson St, Magnolia, AR, United States

It's time for the 5th annual charity bicycle ride for the Compassion's Foundation, Inc. !!! More details to come! Event Details On-site registration will be the morning of only at The Square Park Starting at 6am The Square Park will be the start and finish line activities again this year! Ride start is at 7:30 […]

Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park Grand Opening

Confederate Mother's Memorial Park 1915 S Glenwood Ave,, Russellville, AR, United States

The grand opening will take place on June 10th, 2023 at 10am and lunch is provided. The RVOORC will have Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park t-shirts for sale, which sales will support the continued growth of the park. The RVOORC board will be in attendance to answer any questions and give tours.

Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park Grand Opening

Confederate Mother's Memorial Park 1915 S Glenwood Ave,, Russellville, AR, United States

The grand opening will take place on June 10th, 2023 at 10am and lunch is provided. The RVOORC will have Pine Knob Mountain Bike Park t-shirts for sale, which sales will support the continued growth of the park. The RVOORC board will be in attendance to answer any questions and give tours.

Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 3 | RED STAR ENDURO

Red Star 348 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, United States

RED STAR ENDURO Presented by Arkansas Enduro Series | Powered by Slaughter Trail Guides Race Venue- 348 Madison 3605 Pettigrew, AR 72752 (RED STAR SCHOOL) Connected to the Upper Buffalo Headwaters Trails via trail/dirtroad or by the road in a car. For details about AES and the other races in the tour can be found […]

Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 3 | RED STAR ENDURO

Red Star 348 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, United States

RED STAR ENDURO Presented by Arkansas Enduro Series | Powered by Slaughter Trail Guides Race Venue- 348 Madison 3605 Pettigrew, AR 72752 (RED STAR SCHOOL) Connected to the Upper Buffalo Headwaters Trails via trail/dirtroad or by the road in a car. For details about AES and the other races in the tour can be found […]

Central Arkansas Boatball

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Central Arkansas Boatball June 13th @ Lake Nixon. 6:30 pm start. Arkansas Canoe Club membership required (https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Join-us) PFD required helmet required Boatball BOATBALL, a new game! By Sonny Salomon To explain what boatball is, first, understand what it's not. It's not kayak polo. Although that is what Memphis boaters called it when they started, it […]

Central Arkansas Boatball

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Central Arkansas Boatball June 13th @ Lake Nixon. 6:30 pm start. Arkansas Canoe Club membership required (https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Join-us) PFD required helmet required Boatball BOATBALL, a new game! By Sonny Salomon To explain what boatball is, first, understand what it's not. It's not kayak polo. Although that is what Memphis boaters called it when they started, it […]

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