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Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 49 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]
The Run for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe: 15 mile Bike Race July 5 2025 Bike Race Starts at 7:30 am 5K starts at 8:00 am Attention!!! Both the Bike Race and 5K Run Will Start and Finish at Kamp Karefree, 59 Bass Road Hughes AR 72348 The 5k Run and Bike Ride […]
Come join CRC for a fun run on Saturday, July 5 at 8am at the back parking lot of the Conway Regional Fitness Center on Salem Road. We have a ~5k route (see link below) we will be doing as a group along the trail behind the fitness center. We are also going to do […]
The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Freedom Fest 5K on Sulphur Creek Trail in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Packet Pick-up and onsite registration 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Race begins at 8:00 AM!
Welcome to the 2nd annual Arkansas Omnium. The TT, Road Race, and Crit are for the state championship. If you are not a Arkansas resident, no worries. Come out and see how you stack up against the best of Arkansas. ~ Only annual license holders living in Arkansas are eligible for the State Championship. Cat […]
Finish Line / Transportation SHUTTLE FROM FINISH LINE TO VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK IS AVAILABLE Shuttles will be located adjacent to the Finish line off of Garland Ave. Shuttles will transport athletes from the Finish Line to Village Creek State Park Parking area ONLY. NEW FINISH LINE LOCATION AT THE FORREST CITY AREA CHAMBER OF […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Welcome to the 17th Edition of the Wampoo Roadeo! We’ve got a new Start Line location and five new routes. This year’s event will take place in Keo, Arkansas. We are taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 19, and serving lunch and dessert after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in […]
Come see the ARCC at Climb Bentonville’s Wall Brawl - their biggest roped climbing comp of the year! We’ll be outside in the vendor village and ready to talk with you about who we are, what we do, and what YOU can do for the climbing in the Natural State.
Full Moon 25k/50k kick is the AURA Ultra Trail Series season kickoff race. Proceeds The Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund which benefits a different high school cross country team each year, Faulkner County HAM, and Williams Junction FD. The course is set on rolling Forest Service Roads, starting at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp […]
The first ever Dickson Street Mile was so much fun, that we're bringing it back again in 2025. Starting and finishing on Dickson Street, this one mile race will soon become as iconic as its namesake. Several different race heats will provide a race option for everyone: speedsters, strollers, walkers - even dogs! The race should feel […]
37th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k START LINE: Water, music, and giveaways provided by our friends at Veolia! Have a fun time at the drop off point before starting the race! WATER STATION: At the halfway point and finish line FINISH: Spillway Dam area on Skyline Drive in Arkadelphia, AR. NO DOGS OR […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is one of the country's premier youth triathlons. We provide a morning full of triathlon fun for kids of all abilities from ages 6-15. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun in a safe, family-friendly environment.
Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main. Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Get ready to Go Nuts or Go Home at the ultimate mountain biking weekend, happening August 16-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas! With Saturday’s XC race and Sunday’s enduro race at the iconic Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, this epic event is set to bring thrills, speed, and fierce competition to the heart of a city built for […]
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock. There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate. Each loop […]
The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy! The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & […]
Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would be appropriate […]
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