Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.
If you’re looking for a specific type of event you can use the following links:
Are we missing an event? Enter your event here:
We’ll see you on the trail.
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much as possible by all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose—get outside […]
This event will take place at the Train Depot in Lonoke that offers a professionally chip-timed race and a 1 mile family fun run. The course takes runners, walkers and trotters on a USATF certified course winding its way throughout Lonoke neighborhoods that loops back to the Finish Line. The cost for the in-person event is […]
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Third Annual event takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency Shelter, […]
The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 33 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras today is the combination of volunteer support from many in the running community and beyond, the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Trail and Forest Service […]
The Arkansas High Country Race has moved to Russellville for 2024 and 2025. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until we start sending out emails to registered participants closer to October. Trackleaders is our official tracking service. We will email information to the racers when the […]
A fun and inspiring event dedicated to supporting local animal rescue groups in our community. This exciting run will bring together passionate animal lovers, runners, and families to raise funds for the care and well-being of homeless pets in Northeast Arkansas. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, this event offers a chance to […]
The Rasta Race is designed to address Mental Health /Disease by promoting proper exercise, creating healthy minds, coordinating wellness and encouraging mental stability. Approaches as such are preventive measures that will enable us all VICTORIOUS! Our Motto: One Love-One Race; let's also add One Mind, for we can together raise awareness while embracing diversity, supporting […]
ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. 2025 Start Time is 2:30 pm This race provides beer for participants. Completing the event requires participants to consume alcoholic beverages. No one under 21 years of age is permitted to participate (or register). There will not be an "alcohol free" category. Beer Mile in […]
Register before August 31st to guarantee t-shirt size and before registration goes up to $40. NO Cut Off times this year; please respect our volunteers and choose a route you can complete by about 12 noon. We are doing staggered starts this year: The 62-mile riders will start at 8 a.m. The 40-mile riders at […]
The First Annual Help Them Stay 5K will be held in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 11, 2025. This event is presented by Cooper Land and Development. This event is hosted by King’s Ranch Ministries, a Center for Childhood Trauma Recovery and 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Jonesboro, AR. Every step of this race will help […]
Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park, Mena, AR (at the historic log cabin). If you are checking-in and registering on Saturday, October 11th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: Please park at 811 Port Arthur Ave, Mena, AR 71953 and walk/ride into the park. The park will be closed to […]
The Hare Mountain 100 is a graduate level run. It is extremely difficult. Big climbs and relentless smaller, steep climbs in between. This trail is hiked by thousands of people every year. It's not a primitive, unmarked trail by any means. It is a National Scenic Trail. But, please do not sign up if you […]
CAPITAL CITY ENDURO | OCTOBER 26-27, 2024 Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. Featuring a collection of world-class trails crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders, this year’s Capital City Enduro […]
CAPITAL CITY ENDURO | OCTOBER 25-26, 2025 Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. Featuring a collection of world-class trails crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders, this year’s Capital City Enduro […]
ATTENTION: Across the street from Fat Jack's is St. Mary of the Springs Catholic Church. They have agreed to let us park in their parking lot and use their restroom. Please park there instead of at Fat Jack's. There is additional street parking along Whittington and Pine St. The sign-in will be under the portico at […]
The Possum at Woolly Hollow will be run on November 1st, 2025 with a 7:00 AM start time on the roads and Huckleberry trail circumnavigating Lake Bennett. This is a 6 hour team event involving four participating runners. All 4 runners must run the first lap together. After that at least 1 runner must be […]
The Canyon Crawl Triathlon is a multi-sport endurance event that brings together outdoor rock climbing, mountain biking, and trail running in a single, unforgettable challenge. Set right here at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, it showcases everything that makes this place special—from the dramatic sandstone cliffs to the techy mountain biking terrain. Athletes will compete in teams of two and can choose […]
A secret held, a truth embraced, A landscape time cannot erase. If you have walked that shadowed lane, Then in this quiet, you remain.
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/08/2024!! PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!! Early bird Registration will close on July 16th at NOON. Late Registration begins on October 1st at NOON. Only the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size. There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead. It […]
Event Website for full details - https://www.chinkapinhollowgravelgrinder.com Packet Pickup Location - same location both days! October 25 - 3pm - 7 pm October 26 - 6am - 7:45am Address - Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15592 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704 Google Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/UkCwrz3k17rCXry27 Start/Finish Location: Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15592 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704. […]
<?php echo do_shortcode(“[the_ad_group(2858)]”); ?>
Our goal at ArkansasOutside.com is to provide information on outdoor recreation throughout Arkansas. We specialize in participatory sports like running, cycling, paddle sports, climbing, hiking.
