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The Sandtown Shuffle

Sandtown 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, United States

The Sandtown Shuffle is an experience in rural Arkansas that will include 2 days of challenging gravel rides, live music, and food. Route Description: Both routes will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel 5 miles of Sandtown Rd. (chip seal) before transitioning to gravel.  These routes have a nice mix of sandy, rocky, smooth, and raunchy gravel. There […]

Iron Mountain Legend

Iron Mountain Marina 134 Iron Mountain Marina Drive, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Iron Mountain Legend trail run is held on the epic trails of Iron Mountain just outside Caddo Valley on DeGray Lake.  With 10K, 28K, and 42K options…there is something for everyone. Post-race food and drink, plus a unique finisher medal will make it a day to remember.  The start/finish line will be at the Iron […]

Iron Mountain Legend

Iron Mountain Marina 134 Iron Mountain Marina Drive, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Iron Mountain Legend trail run is held on the epic trails of Iron Mountain just outside Caddo Valley on DeGray Lake.  With 10K, 28K, and 42K options…there is something for everyone. Post-race food and drink, plus a unique finisher medal will make it a day to remember.  The start/finish line will be at the Iron […]

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

Capital City Classic 10K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on its way to the top. This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 2023 race is part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. More information about the race can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/our-races/capital-city-classic-10k/.

Capital City Classic 10K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on its way to the top. This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 2023 race is part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. More information about the race can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/our-races/capital-city-classic-10k/.

Hoof it For Heifer

Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, United States

Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain – from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the desert-like […]

Hoof it For Heifer

Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, United States

Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain – from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the desert-like […]

Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay

Downtown Mena - Church & DeQueen Church & DeQueen, Mena, AR, United States

Free t-shirt to first 150 registrants.  Please note your size on the Registration form.  Don’t forget to order additional t-shirts (above) for your family and friends! 4-Person Relay Participants: You will NOT sign up individually.  Your team leader should have all information available and register each person on the team at the same time 13-Person Relay […]

Talimena 13.1 Run & Relay

Downtown Mena - Church & DeQueen Church & DeQueen, Mena, AR, United States

Free t-shirt to first 150 registrants.  Please note your size on the Registration form.  Don’t forget to order additional t-shirts (above) for your family and friends! 4-Person Relay Participants: You will NOT sign up individually.  Your team leader should have all information available and register each person on the team at the same time 13-Person Relay […]

Hazel Valley Rally – Rule of 3 Gravel Experience

Hazel Valley Ranch 16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

April 1st, 2023 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel.  Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest.  Afterward we’ll convene back together at the ranch for Bike Rack Brewery beer, food from our friends Devin Cole and Chamois Butt’r with stories shared by the […]

Hazel Valley Rally – Rule of 3 Gravel Experience

Hazel Valley Ranch 16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

April 1st, 2023 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel.  Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest.  Afterward we’ll convene back together at the ranch for Bike Rack Brewery beer, food from our friends Devin Cole and Chamois Butt’r with stories shared by the […]

Styx & Stones Trail Races

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

Event Overview: Join us this spring at Devil's Den State Park, an Arkansas icon nestled in the Lee Creek Valley, for the Styx & Stones Trail Races. Both the Full and Half Marathon race distances will explore the beautiful new Monument Trail system, Butterfield Hiking Trail, Devil's Den's unique rock formations and rock gardens, and […]

Iron Mountain XC

Iron Mountain MTB Trailhead - Corps Road Iron Mountain Trial Corp Rd, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas.  This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  An annual licenses is […]

Iron Mountain XC

Iron Mountain MTB Trailhead - Corps Road Iron Mountain Trial Corp Rd, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas.  This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  An annual licenses is […]

Expedition Ozark

Choice of 8 hour or 5 days races. A professional, AR World Series, expedition adventure race course set in the stunning Ozark Mountains A fully supported event – no support crews required.  Bikes and equipment boxes will be moved by our logistics team to race transitions managed by race volunteers A spacious and well-equipped race […]

Expedition Ozark

Choice of 8 hour or 5 days races. A professional, AR World Series, expedition adventure race course set in the stunning Ozark Mountains A fully supported event – no support crews required.  Bikes and equipment boxes will be moved by our logistics team to race transitions managed by race volunteers A spacious and well-equipped race […]

Ozark Mountain Bike Festival

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

Devil’s Den State Park has been a haven for mountain bikers for nearly 30 years, and this April is no exception.  This weekend (April 7-9, 2017) the park will celebrate its 29th Annual Mountain Bike Festival. Cyclists are always welcome to ride on one of the first mountain bike trails built in the state. However, the […]

Ozark Mountain Bike Festival

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

Devil’s Den State Park has been a haven for mountain bikers for nearly 30 years, and this April is no exception.  This weekend (April 7-9, 2017) the park will celebrate its 29th Annual Mountain Bike Festival. Cyclists are always welcome to ride on one of the first mountain bike trails built in the state. However, the […]

Northwoods Social Media Scavenger Hunt

Northwoods Trails 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Have a bunny-hopping Easter, at the Northwoods! Hunt for prize eggs in the Northwoods on Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9 for our Social Media Scavenger Hunt. The Northwoods Easter Bunny has hidden 50 easter eggs throughout the Northwoods trail system, some with prizes inside like Gu, Clif Bloks, SiS energy supplement, Skratch drink mix, AND […]

Northwoods Social Media Scavenger Hunt

Northwoods Trails 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Have a bunny-hopping Easter, at the Northwoods! Hunt for prize eggs in the Northwoods on Saturday, April 8, and Sunday, April 9 for our Social Media Scavenger Hunt. The Northwoods Easter Bunny has hidden 50 easter eggs throughout the Northwoods trail system, some with prizes inside like Gu, Clif Bloks, SiS energy supplement, Skratch drink mix, AND […]

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