True Grit 2026
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
20 events found.
Welcome to our Calendar of Events.
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:
- Running (Road & Trail)
- Cycling (Road, Mountain, Gravel, etc.)
- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
- Paddling (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, Tubing, etc.)
- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
- Trail Love Days (Volunteer Opportunities)
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Fort Chaffee 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, United States
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Kessler Mountain Jam
Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United StatesKessler 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, […]
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Firecracker Fast 5K
The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, United StatesCome 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 […]
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Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K
Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, United StatesWestern 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, […]
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Paradise Found 5k Trail Run/Kids Fun Run
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United StatesExperience 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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Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler
Johnson County Court Square 215 W Main St., Clarksville, United StatesThe 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.
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Wampoo Roadeo
Downtown Keo 226 Main Street, Keo, AR, United StatesA 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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Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship
Fair Park - Hope, AR 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, United States•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR24012WJT -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions. Awards Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open, Masters, Grandmasters and Senior. […]
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44th Annual ARK 5K Classic
Crystal Hill Elementary School 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United StatesWe look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director We will continue with the option of tank or t-shirt as your giveaway. […]
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99 Miles of Bad Road
Hardy City RV Park Campground 3 North Spring Street, Hardy, United States99 Miles of Bad Road is a gravel bicycle race starting and ending in Hardy, Arkansas. Expect every road surface type, with roughly 80% being unpaved. Don't let the elevation profile of the GPX fool you - Devices have picked up 100 feet or more of elevation gain per mile. These are relentless rolling hills […]
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DeGray Lake Triathlon
DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United StatesOne of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas...the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature two triathlon distances (olympic and sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful lake and […]
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MJ’s Stampede
121 Riverfront Drive 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United StatesCertified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 19 Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 8 and $40 after September 8 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration. Participant Packet Pick-Up and Expo Friday, […]
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Big Dam Bridge 100
Riverfront Drive 398 Riverfront Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United StatesThe Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It […]
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The Great 5K Pumpkin Run
Lonoke Historic Train Depot 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, United StatesOur mission is to provide a community event open to athletes of all abilities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through running and walking and raising money to youth and family needs in Lonoke.
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Here’s Johnny 10k Trail Run
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United StatesGet ready for a spine-tingling trail run like no other, at the Here’s Johnny 10k RedRun at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Lace up your shoes and tap into your inner Jack Torrence as you navigate the course through the woods of Coler. All racers receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out […]
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Arkansas 20k
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, United StatesThe Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00am. Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s. Humidity can sometimes be high. The 20K is an excellent test/training […]
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City of Colleges Half Marathon
UCA Foundation 2490 Bruce Street, Conway, United StatesHalf marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas. Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish […]
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Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder
Lake Wedington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United StatesThe start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. 4 gravel ride distances of 24, […]
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Spa Running Festival
Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesCome Run With Us, November 15th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 - 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course! The 10K, […]
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SPA 10K
Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesThe Spa 10k has been a part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series since 1983. The course USATF Certificate Code is #AR13022DLP. We have a cap of 675 race participants for the 10K race. Participants should maintain a 19.21 pace per mile to complete the 10K course in 2 hours. Our race has a start line mat […]
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