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Mount Nebo Trail Run

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles […]

2025 Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 1 | FAYETTEVILLE ENDURO

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

With access to multiple world-class trail systems including Kessler Mountain Regional Park and Centennial Park, Fayetteville, Arkansas boasts an abundance of gravity-filled experiences to properly kick off the 2025 Arkansas […]

44th Annual ARK 5K Classic

Crystal Hill Elementary School 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Packet Pick Up will be offered the day before the race and the morning of.  Packet Pick Up will be the available on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 12pm to […]

Caddo River Fest 5K

Glenwood City Hall 210 North 2nd Street, Glenwood, United States

Date:  Saturday, August 30th Race Time:  8:00 AM Early registration & race day registration for the 5K will be online (www.runsignup.com). Race Day Check-In & Late Registration:  7:00-7:30 AM at Glenwood City […]

Tour de Salvation

Hot Springs Farmer's & Artisans Market 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis […]

99 Miles of Bad Road

Loberg Park N Spring St, Hardy, United States

99 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 […]

DeGray Lake Triathlon

DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

The DeGray Lake Triathlon is an All Sports Productions' promoted event. We are a sports event management company which promotes cycling, running, duathlons, triathlons, adventure runs and other outdoor events. The goal […]

2025 USARA National Championships

USARA is excited to partner with the Ozark Foundation to produce the 2025 USARA National Championships in Northwest Arkansas. Based out of Bentonville, Arkansas, the race promises teams nothing short […]

Newton County Brutality

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

Welcome to the Newton County Mentality Three Days of Bikes and Community Friday: We’ll start things off on Friday afternoon with a 3-4 mile time trial that stays within the […]

The River Classic

ACE Glass Manufacturing 3101 Dugan St,, Little Rock, United States

A USA Cycling-sanctioned, fully supported ride with great fun, food and fellowship This is a fully supported ride, with on-site mechanics and SAG provided by Trek Bikes, well-stocked rest stops and […]

NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships

Devil's Den State Park 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, United States

Men’s Cat 1 unified field will include:  19-29, 30-39, and 40-49. Women’s Cat 1 and 2 unified field will include all Cat 1 and 2 women riders.

Kessler Mountain Jam

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

A pair of custom socks comes with each entry.  Or, upgrade to a long sleeve tshirt ($10) or hoodie ($20).  You can also choose no socks and save $5 on […]

Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K 5K

NEA Baptist Hospital 4800 E Johnson Street, Jonesboro, United States

On Saturday, September 20 this year’s race will be starting and ending our race again at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Changes will be coming. Follow our Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K […]

Finish Sydney’s Run 5K

Tuckerman City Hall 200 West Main Street, Tuckerman, United States

Come join us for Annual Celebration of Life 5K in Honor of Sydney Claire Sutherland. We will come together to celebrate and honor her incredible life. We will FINISH SYDNEY'S […]

2025 Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 2 | EUREKA ENDURO

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

EUREKA ENDURO | SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2025 An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the "The Little Switzerland of the […]

Big Dam Bridge100 presented by Arvest

Riverfront Park 120 Riverfront Park Dr., Little Rock, United States

The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4,226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built […]

Dirt Movement – Hillfolk Hootenanny

Beard and Lady Inn 411 E Front Ave, Chester, United States

The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much […]

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The Great 5k Pumpkin Run Event

Lonoke Historic Train Depot 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, United States

This event will take place at the Train Depot in Lonoke that offers a professionally chip-timed race and a 1 mile family fun run. The course takes runners, walkers and trotters […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

Magic Fountain of Hot Springs 302 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, United States

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Third Annual event takes place […]

Arkansas Traveller 100

Camp Ouachita 618 AR-324, Perryville, United States

The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 33 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras […]

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