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Harbor of Heroes Mile Run is a one-mile mission in memory of the Pearl Harbor's fallen. It's also the first Slow Misfit "Mission" to help get us started up! MISSION BRIEF: Harbor of Heroes Mile RUN Date: Sunday December 7th, 2025 Location: Spring Lake Park or Virtual Time: 0700 Distance: 1 Mile Cost: XP (Members […]
Time & Location December 5-7, 2025, 2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Description: Friday, December 5, 2025 - Pre-ride will open at noon with taped course. Saturday, December 6, 2025 - XC Race for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Enduro for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Get ready to Go Nuts or Go Home […]
The First Sunday Ride is a simple idea. Frank Webber of Shift Modern Cyclery and Joe Jacobs of ArkansasOutside.com wanted to carve out time each month to enjoy the local trails with friends. Instead of keeping it to themselves, they decided to open the invite to anyone who wants to join. This is a casual […]
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. All riders who want to compete in the categories of Junior 17-18, U23, or Elite must be a United States citizen with a USA sporting nationality and have a current UCI/international license issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation. […]
Central Arkansas! Next month we are cohosting an event with @explorenlr to celebrate the release of the latest climbing guidebook for the state of Arkansas: Rock Climbing Arkansas, 3rd Edition, Eastern Crags featuring a Q&A with the man himself, Cole Fennel! During the event, we will also be premiering the Crystal Bluff documentary made by […]
Run with passion and an unbreakable spirit - the journey through the forest is rugged and beautiful. -Rusty Harvey, Race Co-founder & Finisher Distances 100 Miles 35 Miles 10k (Note - we measure distances in "ishes") Lodging Numerous options within a 20 minute drive, including some spots at the Start/Finish. Terrain Highly maintained singletrack trails […]
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County
"White Elephant" gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run 5K Run December 13, 2025 Registration is online only Race Starts at 9:00 am (No entries will be accepted after 8:45 am) Registration is $35 Early registration is $25 (by 11:59pm November 29th) T-Shirt to the first 100 to pre register Early package pickup Friday Dec 12, 1pm to […]
4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.
Bring your Christmas Spirit and your Running Shoes and join us for our First Christmas on the Fourche 5K Fun Run.
Light the Way is a fundraiser to help purchase solar street lights to light the walking and Jogging track around the soccer complex. The city will mount the lights on already existing poles.
DESCRIPTION - This is a 2 mile race through town that starts at the Cave City Middle School and runs down Highway 167 to the Stop light on Center where it turns right and finishes on the scenic backstreets of Cave City through Matlock Road. Highway 167 will be a closed course featuring a huge […]
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-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, […]
🪨 Raid the Rock Adventure Race 2025 Date: December 2025Location: Central Arkansas Get ready to test your endurance, teamwork, and navigation skills in the heart of Central Arkansas! This year’s Raid the Rock Adventure Race promises rugged terrain, advanced navigation, and the thrill of racing day and night. 🪨 Raid the Rock 2025 — Race […]
In the spirit of giving, the City of Pea Ridge invites you to the 2nd Annual Jingle All the Way 5K and Fun Run. Join us at City Hall for a festive run that brings the community together to support families in need. Participants are encouraged to donate new toys and/or non-perishable food items, which […]
Sign up for our 45th year of the Great Cross Country Race. This year's theme is HO HO GO!. Dress up in your "finest" Christmas costume and enjoy frolicking around the trails in Little Rock, Arkansas. Afterwards, cerverza, nachos and awards will be provided at a TBD location. Whether you have been naughty or nice, […]
Join us to celebrate the Holidays. This is an annual tradition. A social ride, 8 to 10 miles, and options for shorter or longer routes as desired. There will be Hot Chocolate and Cookies after the ride.
Please join local running clubs including the Arkansas Running Klub, Arkansas Ultra Running Association, Blue Rose Running Co., Cabot Country Cruisers, Conway Running Club, Fun Arkansas Running Club, Little Rock Roadrunners, River Valley Runners, Saline County Striders and the Spa Pacers on Saturday, December 27th at 9 AM for the 4th Annual Central Arkansas' Last Chance Run! This FREE run will take place at War Memorial Park and anyone […]
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