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Day of Event Details: Packet Pick-up: 9:00 am - 10:00 am Ride: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Lunch and Prize announcements Riders will ride the course in no specific order. You must go to all four (4) card stops. Your wristband number will be written on the card you […]
Join us Memorial Day weekend 2026 for the OZ Stage Race and 3-days of adrenaline-fueled mountain bike stage racing through the world-class terrain of the OZ Trails network. Riders will push their limits on punchy climbs and technical descents while soaking in the energy of a community that lives and breathes mountain biking. Whether you're […]
The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival is back — and once again we’re inviting you to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want. Patrick Farnsworth of Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner-friendly, lightly supported, no-drop community overnighter as part of a weekend full of riding, learning, and good times. This year […]
Participation is limited, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also note that any race donations are non-refundable. In other words, if you sign up and donate, you might as well show up! AURA "Fun Run" […]
The ride/race begins and ends on Main Street (313 S Main) in downtown Jonesboro. For the 43, 63 and 100-mile routes, there is a neutral roll-out of 7 miles and then the hammer drops. The 24-Mile route, there is a neutral roll-out of 2 miles. Saturday, May 30: Start Line / Ride Corrals – Open […]
Join us for the 3rd Annual 2026 SoMa Main Street Mile — a high-energy celebration of movement, community, and summer racing in the heart of Little Rock! Get ready to lace up and fly down SoMa Main Street under the evening lights. Whether you're chasing a PR, testing your fitness, or enjoying a fun night […]
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.
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler is held in conjunction with the longest running outdoor festival in Arkansas! We have divisions for runners and walkers and awards for the first 3 places in each age division.
A metric century road ride benefitting Recycle Bikes for Kids. We will be taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 18 and having a party after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in Keo, AR. Feel free to set up your cycling club tents and enjoy the festivities. Show your Bib Number […]
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