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24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe […]

Grit MTB Festival 2024

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

What? Grit Fest is a 3-day grassroots, community-building event designed to bring trans men and women, cis women, and non-binary folks together around the sport of mountain biking, regardless of […]

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous

ORBI Rentals 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States

This weekend long event is held every fall, organized and executed by volunteer efforts of Arkansas Canoe Club members for the greater Arkansas boating community. We invite you to participate […]

Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 2 | EUREKA ENDURO

Lake Leatherwood 14582 US-62, Eureka Springs, United States

An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the "The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks" and the Victorian-style resort town […]

OZ Mile Swim

Beaver Lake Dam Site Park 348 Damsite River Rd, Eureka Springs, United States

OZ Mile Swim is for ALL swimmers! Elite, experienced, novice, beginner - ALL! The OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend […]

Mountainfilm on Tour

Ron Robinson Theater 100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, United States

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Ozark Outdoor […]

Arkansas High Country Race

Jackalope Cycling 112 N Commerce Ave, Russellville, AR, United States

The Arkansas High Country Race has moved to Russellville for 2024 and 2025. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until […]

Pedal the Ridge

Centennial Station Park 110 S. Pruett Street, Paragould, United States

Pedal the Ridge will feature a 66 Mile, 42 Mile and 23 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 42 Mile route and 1 […]

SARH MUSICFEST 5K & 10K

Downtown El Dorado Elm & Jefferson, El Dorado, United States

Come run and/or walk the beautiful streets of downtown El Dorado, Arkansas and surrounding areas for this challenging, but fun 5K/10K! Join us for the 6th annual MusicFest 5K/10K. We […]

Pedals for Compassion – Gravel Grinder

Columbia County Fairgrounds 200 Columbia Road, Magnolia, AR, United States

What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion's Foundation! Come join us in the […]

Steady Steve 5K

Our Father's Table facility 548 North Central Avenue, Batesville, United States

The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had […]

Get Downtown 10k/5k & Kids Fun Run/Doggie Walk

Centennial Station Park 110 S. Pruett Street, Paragould, United States

The Get Downtown Festival Races include a 10k, 5k & Doggie Dash. The 10k and 5k will take place on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas.  NEW THIS […]

Ozark Trail Festival “Run to the Wagon” 5K & 1M Family Fun Run

Julian Heating & Air 123 E Main St, Heber Springs, United States

Starting Location: Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park) 123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543 Cost: 5K Preregistration Fee: $30 1M Fun Run Fee: $20 Virtual Run: […]

Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K

Railyard Bike Park 299 East Cherry Street, Rogers, United States

The 2nd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. This family friendly event will include lots of […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

Malvern Ave. 302 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, United States

Website: ouachitagranfondoforfamilies.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ouachita-Gran-Fondo-for-Families-101570702291725 Long course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42051799 Short course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42000411

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