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50K, 25K & 10K RACE EVENTS The Hobbs War Eagle was established in 2010 and has grown to become the biggest trail race in the state of Arkansas. This acclaimed and award-winning event allows both beginner and veteran runners the opportunity to experience the beauty of the largest state park in Arkansas. Proceeds from the […]
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
Arkansas's premier mountain biking festival celebrating trails, community, and adventure. What started as a vision to showcase Bentonville's incredible trail system has grown into the region's premier cycling celebration. The festival brings together riders of all abilities to experience the natural beauty and welcoming spirit that defines our community.
When & Where Pirate Perry Events Headquarters 905 South Street Mountain Home, AR 72653 Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 pm Start Course Description Leave 905 South St, take Main St. to ASU and back. Map & Elevation chart, see the route on Strava. Aid station(s) at mile 1.1 and 2.1 with water, and maybe something else […]
Straight Up Gravel makes its first annual debut on June 13th in Harrison, Arkansas, delivering a raw and unforgettable gravel experience in the heart of the Ozarks. Riders will tackle stunning, soul-testing routes that trace the legendary Buffalo National River, pairing jaw-dropping views with truly grueling climbs. With three distance options—70, 50, and 25 miles—Straight […]
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Saturday, June 13 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Off-road events: Gravel Tri - 400-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run Gravel Du - […]
“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through the partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local 501c3 non-profit Recycle Bikes for Kids (RB4K). MT111 is one of the most sought after cycling events in the country. Supported by the Little Rock Port Authority, local […]
Net profits from the race will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
We remember the Trail of Tears to acknowledge the humanity of those who suffered and the grave injustice committed against sovereign peoples. This remembrance ride is not about assigning collective modern-day guilt, but about collective modern-day responsibility. History, unexamined, repeats its patterns of dehumanization and marginalization. Remembrance facilitates essential change and discussion. It forces us […]
Join us on June 20th, 2026, as we retrace the Trail of Tears from Pea Ridge, AR, to Tahlequah, OK. This ride is an act of collective responsibility—acknowledging the grave injustices of the past to foster essential dialogue and change for the future. By confronting this legacy, we honor the sovereignty and humanity of Indigenous […]
Please join the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for the very first annual Monumental Mayhem XC Race at Hobbs State Park! This race is part of the AMBCS series, is sanctioned by USAC, and utilizes Wolf's Den and Karst Loop Trails. As always, kids race free (ages 14 & under, racing in the 14 & under categories) […]
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
True Grit Bike Ride and/or 5K Run/Walk This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children. If you sign up by June 16th, you get a free event-shirt
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3. Chip timing, […]
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
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 50 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
Western Arkansas Runners is honored to be able to carry on the Annual Memorial Run honoring BRENT MORRISON who was an avid runner in the River Valley as well as the Hot Springs area. This year will mark the 10th year that a run of some form has been held and along with honoring Brent, […]
Experience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, with the fourth annual Paradise Found 5k! Join us at the Paradise Found 5k on Saturday, July 11th,2026. This race will begin and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee. This race is the perfect opportunity for those new to […]
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