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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 […]
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships MUST hold a Collegiate Category A license and a minimum of Category 2 in the discipline of entry (Endurance, DH, DS). Each license allows […]
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 […]
USATF To be eligible for the USATF 10k National Championship prize purse and/or awards, age groups and overall awards you MUST have a valid membership with the usatf. USATF Membership To be eligible for the USATF 10 Mile Arkansas Association Championship with awards you MUST have a valid membership and your association MUST be Arkansas to […]
The Little Rock Hash House Harriers invite you to the 26th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend 2024, November 15-17, in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. We’re back with all of the usual debauchery you’ve come to expect from the Little Rock Hash House Harriers. The city residents are anxiously awaiting our return, so start […]
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 […]
Be There with Bells On! Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run. Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also […]
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