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Broken Sword Triathlon

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

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 & […]

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship

Fair Park - Hope, AR 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, United States

•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR19012WJT. -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions. Awards Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open and Masters.  Top 3 […]

Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship

Fair Park - Hope, AR 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, United States

•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR19012WJT. -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions. Awards Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open and Masters.  Top 3 […]

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Coler Mtb Preserve Bentonville

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville

Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]

Event Series Ozark Enduro Lite

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Coler Mtb Preserve Bentonville

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville

Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]

Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors

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

Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you've never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes. Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, […]

Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors

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

Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you've never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes. Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, […]

Mount Nebo Chicken Fry 10K

Rock Street Rock St., Dardanelle, AR, United States

Start beside the Dollar General in Dardanelle,AR and wind your way up and around the beautiful Mt. Nebo. Nice easy 6 miles up one of the prettiest Mountains in Arkansas.  Register early online for 25.00, Race day registration at 6a.m. is 30.00. Tshirts and FINISHER MEDALS!! Walkers will start at 630am.  Race day registration for […]

Mount Nebo Chicken Fry 10K

Rock Street Rock St., Dardanelle, AR, United States

Start beside the Dollar General in Dardanelle,AR and wind your way up and around the beautiful Mt. Nebo. Nice easy 6 miles up one of the prettiest Mountains in Arkansas.  Register early online for 25.00, Race day registration at 6a.m. is 30.00. Tshirts and FINISHER MEDALS!! Walkers will start at 630am.  Race day registration for […]

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop passes through 1 full […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop passes through 1 full […]

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

Shiloh Square 106 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike! Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride. These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation. No Refunds, Rain or Shine - We will move forward in some fashion to support our […]

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

Shiloh Square 106 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike! Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride. These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation. No Refunds, Rain or Shine - We will move forward in some fashion to support our […]

Arkansas State Time Trial Championships 2023

Downtown Mountainburg 129 Hwy 71 SE,, Mountainburg, AR, United States

Championship Jerseys will be provided to winners of Championship events at no cost. Winners of non-Championship events will earn a crisp high five or hug. Hugs and high fives will also be available to winners of Championship events and all other participants on request! Registration will open on bikereg.com on June 1, 2023. The 6.66 […]

Arkansas State Time Trial Championships 2023

Downtown Mountainburg 129 Hwy 71 SE,, Mountainburg, AR, United States

Championship Jerseys will be provided to winners of Championship events at no cost. Winners of non-Championship events will earn a crisp high five or hug. Hugs and high fives will also be available to winners of Championship events and all other participants on request! Registration will open on bikereg.com on June 1, 2023. The 6.66 […]

Coler Roller

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

No other information available.

Coler Roller

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

No other information available.

Star Party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join CAAS on Saturday August 26th at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center for a free public star party. We CAASiopeians will set up scopes from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM to share our passion for the night sky with you! Bring your kids, if you don’t have any, bring your parents, but be […]

Star Party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join CAAS on Saturday August 26th at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center for a free public star party. We CAASiopeians will set up scopes from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM to share our passion for the night sky with you! Bring your kids, if you don’t have any, bring your parents, but be […]

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