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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 […]

Pedals for Compassion – Gravel Grinder

Columbia County Fairgrounds 200 Columbia Road, Magnolia, AR, United States

What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion's Foundation! Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel. More details to come! Event Details Choose […]

Pedals for Compassion – Gravel Grinder

Columbia County Fairgrounds 200 Columbia Road, Magnolia, AR, United States

What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion's Foundation! Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel. More details to come! Event Details Choose […]

Kessler Mountain Jam

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR.  This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  An annual license is required to race in the Cat 1 category.  The Novice […]

Kessler Mountain Jam

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR.  This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  An annual license is required to race in the Cat 1 category.  The Novice […]

Mountainfilm on Tour in Little Rock

Ron Robinson Theater 100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, United States

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Ozark Outdoor Supply is bringing the tour to Little Rock's Ron Robinson Theater with films that explore the themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission: using the power of […]

Mountainfilm on Tour in Little Rock

Ron Robinson Theater 100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, United States

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Ozark Outdoor Supply is bringing the tour to Little Rock's Ron Robinson Theater with films that explore the themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission: using the power of […]

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