Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

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Arkansas Graveler

SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 3-8, 2025 Hope to see you in the Natural State next summer! Stay tuned as we roll out details this fall on our brand new route […]

Western Arkansas Runners Global Running Day

Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Come out and celebrate Global Running Day by running with Western Arkansas Runners!!! Get pumped and get those legs moving as the first Wednesday in June is Global Running Day […]

The Big (Trail) Run Presented by Brooks

Western Hills Park 5207 Western Hills Ave, Little Rock, United States

On June 5, all Fleet Feet locations will participate in the The Big Run, a nationwide event coinciding with Global Running Day. We will  be running on one of the […]

World Championship Running of the Tubs

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

For over a century, visitors from all over the world have flocked to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas to bathe in our thermal waters. But what happens when you take […]

Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling

Gypsy Camp & Canoe 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

Goals of the School of River Paddling The goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: Feel safer and have more fun on moving water […]

June Bug Jam

Headwaters School 139 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, United States

On June 7, 2025 we are hosting a music fundraiser ( the 28th Annual June Bug Jam) complete with live music, childrens activities and games, a treasure hunt, nature walks […]

Major Taylor 111 at the Port

Little Rock Port Authority 10600 Industrial Harbor Dr., Little Rock, United States

“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through a partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local non-profit Recycle Bikes for […]

Live Well 5K Run/Walk

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of […]

Festival on the Ridge 5K

Poinsett County Court House Square 401 Market Street, Harrisburg, United States

Festival on the Ridge 5K Walk-Run Harrisburg, AR.  June 7th, 2025, starting at 8 AM on the Court House Square.  USATF Certified Course #AR23001WJT.  Distance is 5km.  Age and Gender […]

Single Speed Royal Rumble

Old Post 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, United States

Listen up, adrenaline junkies! It's time to unleash your inner beast in a raw, unadulterated single-speed bike race. Buckle up your jorts, shear your  hair into a menacing mullet, and […]

Old Post Challenge

Old Post 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, United States

Old Post Challenge has had many challenges these past few years, this year is no different and Dirt Viking Members, Cyclone Cycling Team and Lake Hamilton Composite Team are picking […]

Sager Creek Triathlon & Duathlon

JBU Walton Lifetime Health Complex 2000 University Drive, Siloam Springs, United States

SWIM COURSE (600 yard) (300 yards) • The pool length is 25 yards • Racers will complete 12/6 down and back laps We are having to switch to a dualthlon […]

Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program 2025

Lost 40 Brewery 501 Byrd Street, Little Rock, United States

Registration for the 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Program Is Open.  The program is free to participants who have registered for the event by midnight on June 13th. After June 14th, there is a […]

$5 5K

Fit.1 905 South St., Mountain Home, United States

Pirate Perry Events & Fit.1 are ready to give back to our local running community....we just want to get everyone together for a 5K, have some fun, and reuse some race goodies!

The Ride Series MTB Skills Clinics: Bentonville

Memorial Park 3000 NW A St, Bentonville, United States

The Ride Series is different. Your expectations should be high as you enter the hospitality of our classroom setting. A comfortable Kijaro chair awaits your presence and the cover our […]

Cruisin’ Cleveland County Bicycle Ride

Pioneer Village at Rison 200 Yaney Drive, Rison, United States

Cleveland County's 3rd annual bicycle event covering miles of our county, starting and ending at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths! New […]

Cotter Bridge Ultra

Cotter Schools 181 Mabel St., Cotter, AR, United States

Formerly known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, we present you the Cotter Bridge Ultra. A one of a kind event that blends our previous format with a unique concept. […]

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