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RUN RARE: The Rarety 5K is more than just a race... it’s a movement. A celebration. A call to action. It’s a heartfelt and high-energy event powered by Rarety, a nonprofit organization founded by Taylor, a Class of 2026 student who has been bravely battling a rare disease for years. This 5K honors the often […]
February 28, 2026 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. Afterwards we’ll convene back together at Bike Rack for beer, food, and fellowship. Send it South is happening across the Green at The Momentary, be […]
The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around riders! […]
Day, Date: Wednesday March 4, 2026 Meeting Place and Time: Audubon Society parking lot; 9:00 – 11:00 am Name of Hike: Audubon Arkansas Trail: Wood Thrush Trail, Prothonotary Warbler Trail (Loop) Location: Audubon Arkansas on 4500 Springer Blvd, Little Rock. Type of Hike: mixed: paved, gravel and natural surface trails with some rocky sections Hiking Distance: 4 miles. Elevation Difference: Rating: easy to moderate […]
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
The Farm Road 5K Challenge is an annual race that raises money for The Overcoming Adversity Scholarship. The scholarship supports SAU student-athletes with disabilities. Founders, Briston and Carley Rains, ran cross country and track and field at SAU (Briston 2020-2023, Carley 2017-2021). They started this scholarship in 2022 based on Carley's true testimony of being […]
A unique gravel bike experience for you and your teammate! Completed in teams of two, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas! Here's the skinny: Completed in teams of two (or solo if you so desire), the Randonneuring […]
The 5th annual Kindness Classic is a 5K, 10K and a 1K Kids Flash Dash along rolling hills in the shadow of Mount Magazine. Enjoy both waterfront and wooden landscapes as you run along the cart path surrounded by manicured fairways, smoothly sloping greens, and some of the most spectacular scenery in the state. Chamberlyne […]
We are excited that you have landed here on our page. This year we are doing the COLORS OF CANCER because it was such a big hit last year. We are changing the colors of shirts etc, but we are still asking everyone to be creative and wear many colors as you run. Or wear […]
Half Marathon A scenic and spirited route highlighting Fayetteville’s best running spots and views. What to expect: rolling terrain, well-marked turns, lively aid stations, and enthusiastic volunteers. Course Map and USATF certification info coming soon. 5K A festive course perfect for first-timers, families, and speedsters alike. Course Map coming soon. Kids Mile A confidence-boosting dash for […]
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
Name of Outing: Rattlesnake Ridge Hike Day, Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 Beginning and Ending Time: 1:00 PM Type of Activity: Interpreter led hike Location: Rattlesnake Ridge 9515 Barrett Rd., Roland, AR 72135 Distance: Approx 4 miles Elevation Difference: 400 feet Rating: easy to moderate Features: It features several well-designed and implemented bridges and boardwalks and the trail features rolling terrain, berms, […]
We’ve shifted to the Ouachita National Forest to continue showcasing some of the most rewarding backcountry riding and views in the Natural State. The move brings long stretches of singletrack and true remoteness—entirely new terrain for any previous edition. Hot Springs now serves as the launch and return point, offering more accessible food, lodging, and […]
Run or walk one or both CHASE RACE events! CHASE RACE 2-MILE is not only an AR Grand Prix Championship Race but a fun family event. Walkers & slower runners must yield to faster runners on course. All participants will be directed to right side of course streets. No dogs in this one please! Course is USATF […]
Join us for the second annual Natural State Backyard Ultra which is the location for the High School Ultramarathon National Championship hosted by Epopeo in North Little Rock, Arkansas on March 14-15. Compete with other high school endurance athletes from around the country for the opportunity to be the High School Ultramarathon National Champion. The […]
The Adam Brown Shamrock Run is held in the hometown of US Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Brown, who lost his life on Earth, on March 17, 2010 serving our country during combat operations in Afghanistan. All skill levels from walkers to runners, of all ages, are welcome to join us! Many wonderful individuals […]
The Possum Pedal Fun Ride is design as a family friendly recreational ride the routes to some of the best locations in Russellville. You have two route options to choose from. The full loop is 14 miles long with three rest stops. The short cut loop is 8 miles long, with 3 rest stop and […]
IT'S BACK!! The Nutty Runner 5k is back and little nuttier than ever. 3 miles, 3 brews, tons a fun. We are throwing it back to our original 1 mile loop beginning and ending at the brewery where you'll consume your pints of Nutty Runner Nut Brown Ale on the CHB patio! Nutty Runner- run, […]
☘️🍺 Lace Up (or Not!) for the 5th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K! 🍺☘️ Get ready to sprint, stroll, or saunter your way into St. Patrick’s Day weekend fun! The 5th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K is back and better than ever, kicking off the festivities leading up to the legendary […]
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.
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