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Come play bikes with us! But…What is cyclocross anyway?! Weellll…it's kinda like if a road bike and a mountain bike and a cross country running event all got mashed together! Cyclocross is the best spectator friendly cycling event there is. ‘Cross races are held on short 1.5 to 2 mile laps that will mostly consist of grass […]
Please join local running clubs including the Arkansas Running Klub, Blue Rose Running Co., Cabot Country Cruisers, Conway Running Club, Little Rock Roadrunners, River Valley Runners, Saline County Striders and the Spa Pacers on Saturday, December 28th at 9 AM for the 3rd Annual Central Arkansas' Last Chance Run! This FREE run will take place at War Memorial Park and anyone is welcome to participate! We will meet […]
Kick off 2025 with a breath of fresh air and a hike to remember! Arkansas State Parks invites you to join the First Day Hikes Arkansas 2025, a time-honored tradition that blends outdoor adventure with healthy habits on January 1. Since 2014, these hikes have brought together nature lovers from all walks of life, creating […]
HOSTED BY WESTERN ARKANSAS RUNNERS- OUR ANNUAL FROZEN BUNS RUN IS COMING UP SOON AND WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE READY TO JOIN US ON NEW YEARS DAY 2025 !! WE ALWAYS HAVE SUCH A GREAT TIME AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOUR COMPANY AGAIN. WE WILL HAVE A 5K ONLY THIS YEAR, BUT […]
The 15th annual Resolution Run is a flat 2 miler through lower Carriage Hills subdivision. The race is an out and back course from Greene County Tech High School starting at 11:00. We will have access to the GCT Community Room so registration and awards will be inside out of any weather conditions. All runners […]
Kick off the New Year in style with a New Year’s Day canoe trip. Paddle down the scenic Little Maumelle River! Join the Arkansas Canoe Club for this cherished tradition on New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2025. We’ll meet at 11:00 AM at the Pinnacle Mountain State Park boat ramp in the West Side […]
The event is an “out-and-back” course beginning and ending at Big Fork Community Center ( See Google Map). The course utilizes the roads (Hwy 8, County Rd 83, and Forest Rd B15) between Big Fork Community Center and the Athens Big Fork Northern Trailhead, with the remaining course consisting of the full length of the Athens […]
We have loved hosting the Ouachita Gravel Grind for the last several years! But there's always been one downside….the SH and the AM in SHAM have never gotten to do it! So this year we're going to give the OGest of the SHAM Gs their chance to do the OGG! In celebration of getting to […]
We have so many options for you to participate this year ! You can decide to run VIRTUAL or join us to ENDURE THE DIRT and get DIRTY! ENDURE THE DIRT 5K MACKS PRAIRIE WINGS STUTTGART ARKANSAS Beginners to elite athletes are welcome to participate in the ninth ENDURE THE DIRT adventure race that's mission […]
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, along with the short races happening at high speeds. Although the racing can be highly competitive on course, there’s […]
For the 2024-2025 Season: Climbers need to have competed in one regular season competition to be eligible to compete at the Regional Championship
David's Trail Endurance Run is providing a full-blown "experience" for our runners. Our host, Rocking Chair Resort, is our mecca for the weekend with Friday night's meet and greet, then a band, campfires, and food on Saturday. Stay on-site both nights and enjoy your suds and buds! Swag for David's Trail Endurance Run....all 50K, 25K, […]
(Postponed until January 18, 2025) Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on January 11th, 2025 with a 9am start time on the beautiful trails of Woolly Hollow State Park including The Huckleberry hiking trail and the Enders Fault mountain biking trail system encompassing 13.1 unique miles of trail.
The Fab 5K Run/Walk is in honor of Andrea Prime, Salomon Correa, Maggie Franco, Ava Luplow, and Suzy Prime. This will be a family friendly race. We hope that in a time of sorrow, our community being brought together can provide a light, even if it’s just for a moment. “Let us run with perseverance […]
The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by Adventure Subaru is a three-day, all-inclusive, "off the grid" mountain bike festival. It includes 5 meals, libations, primitive tent and RV camping, live music, and amazing riding, highlighted by the annual “Challenge” ride on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. The “Challenge” ride consists of a 40ish mile semi-supported backcountry mountain bike experience […]
The annual loop-de-loop of Tucker Creek Trail in Conway, Arkansas, Loco is a laid back race with ample aid station support, approximately every half mile. We offer both full and half marathon distances. And with an eight hour time limit for both it's the perfect choice for a first full. (We are walker friendly!) Plus, […]
Welcome to year 12! Village Creek the Legend! Lace ‘em up tight! Like we always say, “Mud, Sweat, and Tears!” That’s what you will find here at Village Creek State Park—the 31st and 2nd largest in Arkansas. Located just 6 miles south of Wynne, Village Creek State Park encompasses nearly 7,000 acres. We have an […]
The City’s annual cold weather trail running race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Run is perfect for runners looking to transition from a 5K or 10K to a longer distance OR for those who want to try their first trail running race. The singletrack trails of Kessler Mountain […]
January 25, 2025, is the Rule of $3.99 community bike extravaganza! We’ll gather that Saturday morning at Bike Rack Brewing and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA tarmac, gravel, and singletrack...all on one bike. Afterward, we’ll convene back together at Bike Rack for beer, food, and fellowship, and most importantly you’ll have the […]
Race hosted by the River Valley Runners •Kicks off the 2025Grand Prix Season! •Run on a standard 400 meter track •Grand Prix Championship Event •Two separate heats to decrease track congestion Day of race registration: $35.00 Chili and all the fixin's will be provided The first One Hour Track Run was held in 1983 as […]
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