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Strider Cup

Bentonville Square 100 North Main St, Bentonville, United States

Get ready Arkansas, because Strider Cup Racing is about to take over the Square in downtown Bentonville on September 23rd! These tiny riders will be racing their hearts out and shredding some serious rubber as they put their Strider skills to the test! Strider Cup races are the highest level national Strider sanctioned races that […]

Strider Cup

Bentonville Square 100 North Main St, Bentonville, United States

Get ready Arkansas, because Strider Cup Racing is about to take over the Square in downtown Bentonville on September 23rd! These tiny riders will be racing their hearts out and shredding some serious rubber as they put their Strider skills to the test! Strider Cup races are the highest level national Strider sanctioned races that […]

Women’s Trail Luv at Centennial

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Join the OORC’s Hannah Catt for a few hours of raking out the trails at Centennial. Tools and education provided. Bring hydration and a snack.

Women’s Trail Luv at Centennial

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Join the OORC’s Hannah Catt for a few hours of raking out the trails at Centennial. Tools and education provided. Bring hydration and a snack.

Fort Smith Marathon/Half/Relays

University of Fort Smith 601-C Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States

The start/finish will be on the beautiful University of Fort Smith campus.  There will be plenty of parking available for racers and a nice shaded green for spectators to hang out at during the race. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with […]

Fort Smith Marathon/Half/Relays

University of Fort Smith 601-C Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States

The start/finish will be on the beautiful University of Fort Smith campus.  There will be plenty of parking available for racers and a nice shaded green for spectators to hang out at during the race. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency […]

Ouachita Wilds 3/6/12 Hour Rogaine

Camp Ouachita 618 AR-324, Perryville, United States

This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever […]

Ouachita Wilds 3/6/12 Hour Rogaine

Camp Ouachita 618 AR-324, Perryville, United States

This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever […]

Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K 5K

Southwest Church of Christ 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, AR, United States

USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have lots of volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. There will be water/snack/aide stations all along the courses. Powerade, […]

Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K 5K

Southwest Church of Christ 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, AR, United States

USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have lots of volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. There will be water/snack/aide stations all along the courses. Powerade, […]

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

The Great 5k Pumpkin Run

Lonoke Historic Train Depot 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, United States

Give your support to the abused and neglected children housed at Lonoke Open Arms. Run the 5K that begins at the Historic Lonoke Train Depot, winding its way by the Lonoke City Park and through beautiful small-town neighborhoods. Known for its flat as a pancake course, the chipped 5K Pumpkin Run is made for setting […]

The Great 5k Pumpkin Run

Lonoke Historic Train Depot 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, United States

Give your support to the abused and neglected children housed at Lonoke Open Arms. Run the 5K that begins at the Historic Lonoke Train Depot, winding its way by the Lonoke City Park and through beautiful small-town neighborhoods. Known for its flat as a pancake course, the chipped 5K Pumpkin Run is made for setting […]

River Mountain Trail Work Party

River Mountain Park River Mountain Road, Little Rock, United States

Join the CATA Crew at River Mountain Trails for a Trail Work Party on Saturday, 9/30/23 from 8:00 am until noon, as we get ready for Little Rock's first-ever Enduro MTB Race. We will focus on general trail cleanup and removing debris from the gravity trails. Once we are done with the trail cleanup, stick […]

River Mountain Trail Work Party

River Mountain Park River Mountain Road, Little Rock, United States

Join the CATA Crew at River Mountain Trails for a Trail Work Party on Saturday, 9/30/23 from 8:00 am until noon, as we get ready for Little Rock's first-ever Enduro MTB Race. We will focus on general trail cleanup and removing debris from the gravity trails. Once we are done with the trail cleanup, stick […]

The Sandtown Shuffle

The Dirt Church 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, United States

The Sandtown Shuffle (Fall Edition) Here is what happened at the Spring Edition of The Sandtown Shuffle. “No Frills” gravel ride in the Foothills. Come and hang with us at The Dirt Church!  (Camping Welcome!) Join us in Sandtown AR on 9/30/23 Route Description: 3 routes all will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel […]

The Sandtown Shuffle

The Dirt Church 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, United States

The Sandtown Shuffle (Fall Edition) Here is what happened at the Spring Edition of The Sandtown Shuffle. “No Frills” gravel ride in the Foothills. Come and hang with us at The Dirt Church!  (Camping Welcome!) Join us in Sandtown AR on 9/30/23 Route Description: 3 routes all will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel […]

Lakewoods Trails Grand Opening

Lake Monticello 299 Harris Rd,, Monticello, United States

Let's try this again!! Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 of Lakewoods Monticello SEPT 30th 2023. We are sorry for the delay, but on the plus side, more miles have been built!! We will have more details coming in the next few weeks, but this will be a great event to get out […]

Lakewoods Trails Grand Opening

Lake Monticello 299 Harris Rd,, Monticello, United States

Let's try this again!! Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 of Lakewoods Monticello SEPT 30th 2023. We are sorry for the delay, but on the plus side, more miles have been built!! We will have more details coming in the next few weeks, but this will be a great event to get out […]

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