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Birdeye Gravel expands its weekend festivities with this unique challenge dubbed the Night Owl! Two distance options, one epic endeavor. Picture this: sunset is approaching, a live band is ready to send you off, and you're surrounded by a group of enthusiastic riders ready to take on the night. There will be a few stashed […]
Date change due to weather forecast, more information is available here: https://arkansasoutside.com/jones-center-bike-festival-rescheduled-due-to-weather-forecast/ Gear up for an action-packed weekend of bike-forward events you and your family won’t want to miss at the Jones Center Bike Festival! The Jones Center Bike Festival brings three unique cycling and adventure events to the heart of downtown Springdale: a kids […]
Join us in Birdeye for our first ever running event! First up is a 17 miler point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run on handbuilt single track, and wrap the day with a flat mile through on a groomed path through the pasture. Here's a fun slideshow about running […]
Discover Birdeye - an Adventure Getaway on Crowley's Ridge As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas' Delta region. Rolling gravel routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country roads are the main event. Rewarding Gravel Rides - Explore beautiful terrain with beginner, […]
Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ''The Rise'' Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, "Queen and King of The Rise". Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to […]
The ALS Association's Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings together a diverse group of individuals and teams dedicated to taking the challenge for those who bravely fight ALS and creates hope for a future […]
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Race the Base Trail Run Saturday 11-9-2024 9 a.m. Race the Base is a 4 mile Trail Run with a mixture of paved trail, gravel road and technical single track. This race is a fundraiser for Partners for Pinnacle, working to keep Pinnacle Mountain State Park accessible and enjoyable for generations to come. ________________________________________ Event […]
Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To Cure® pancreatic cancer. Whitney's Time To Cure® has passed. Whitney Marsh perished at age 41, November 1, 2018, ten months after diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Five-year survival […]
Come out to honor all the Veterans with a 5K/10K/Half Marathon. We're lacing up at the Blossom Way Trailhead for an 8:30 am start, and hitting the trail! The event is FREE to all veterans! (ID Required - any form of government issued Veteran's ID) Custom Finisher Awards for all participants, Great Shirts, Overall Awards, […]
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you […]
Join the ARCC for another Gym to Crag class at Boulders and Brews, this time taking a deeper dive in climbing outside. We’ll be covering not just the transition from indoor to outdoor rock climbing, but from crag to backwoods climbing. This is a free class to attend, but participants must purchase a day pass […]
The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race Come Run With Us, November 16th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is […]
Walkers Welcome! The Little Rock Realtors Association is committed to fostering community spirit and inclusivity through our annual Run The Park 5K & Fun Run in support of Special Olympics Arkansas. Our mission is to promote physical fitness, raise awareness, and generate funds that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. Together, we celebrate the strength of […]
Come out and join us November 16th for the inaugural UCA Ghost-to-Gobble 5k, celebrating fall by uniquely combining Halloween and Thanksgiving themes! Can’t let go of Halloween? Wear your favorite costume! Can’t wait for Thanksgiving? Don your best turkey suit! Are you a Christmas-in-July kinda person? Wear an ugly sweater! *All participants will receive […]
Local folklore speaks of Sasquatch sightings during the early history of Little Rock AR. Through the mid to late 1800s, several different companies harvested the forests that later became Hillcrest and the Heights neighborhoods, and Allsopp Park. Loggers would tell tales of "huge, man-like beasts" roaming the woods at night. Since the dedication of Allsopp […]
Thank you for registering for the 2024 Hytrol Industrial Park 5k/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 16th. This year the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Jonesboro Church Health Center. Registration cost for the 5k is $25 per person. Registration cost for the 10k is $35 per person. Those who register by November 1st at 8:00am will be guaranteed a […]
What It Is… This is an extreme gravel event that will test your mind, body, and soul. You will ride 76 miles and cover 8,000 feet of vertical gain over remote, demanding and unforgettable terrain. Unforgettable partly because of relentless climbing but more so because it might be the most beautiful place you’ll ever pedal […]
Welcome to the Central Arkansas Cyclocross Series "CACS" The atmosphere of cyclocross racing is what draws many racers and fans to the sport. Cyclocross is very spectator friendly with the courses set up in local parks and the short races happening at high speeds. Although the racing can be highly competitive on the course, there’s […]
IT'S BACK, BETTER AND IMPROVED! The annual "WANGO TANGO" endurance race, a loud and rowdy 4-hour ENDURANCE mountain bike race/party on the City Lake trail system in Siloam Springs Arkansas will include for the first time a 5K and 10K trail run! You read that right, this year the Wango Tango will include a 5k and […]
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