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2nd Ever World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day ZERO-K 2023

Bridge Street Live Entertainment District 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

IT’S BACK! ☘️? What better way to kick off Day 2 of the St. Patrick's Day weekend of fun activities surrounding the First Ever 20th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade then with the 2nd Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K® footrace in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The "race" will cover […]

2nd Ever World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day ZERO-K 2023

Bridge Street Live Entertainment District 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

IT’S BACK! ☘️? What better way to kick off Day 2 of the St. Patrick's Day weekend of fun activities surrounding the First Ever 20th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade then with the 2nd Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K® footrace in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The "race" will cover […]

Northwoods Enduro

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around Enduro […]

Northwoods Enduro

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around Enduro […]

Iron Mountain PayDirt Workday

Upper Iron Mountain Parking Iron Mountain Trail Head Parking, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship racers and all lovers of the Iron Mountain Bike Trails. Here's an opportunity to get some paydirt and help maintain some of the best trails in the state.

Iron Mountain PayDirt Workday

Upper Iron Mountain Parking Iron Mountain Trail Head Parking, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship racers and all lovers of the Iron Mountain Bike Trails. Here's an opportunity to get some paydirt and help maintain some of the best trails in the state.

Arkansas Climbers Festival

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

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner Saturday night, and access to […]

Arkansas Climbers Festival

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

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner Saturday night, and access to […]

Ouachita Challenge

Oden School Oden Schools, Oden, AR, United States

The Ouachita Challenge Race Association has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a fun and safe 2023 Ouachita Challenge. We are in the final stages of getting our permits and approvals for the event. The OC must still follow state and local guidelines. Check the OC Facebook page for any changes or […]

Ouachita Challenge

Oden School Oden Schools, Oden, AR, United States

The Ouachita Challenge Race Association has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a fun and safe 2023 Ouachita Challenge. We are in the final stages of getting our permits and approvals for the event. The OC must still follow state and local guidelines. Check the OC Facebook page for any changes or […]

Beer & Bagel Run

War Eagle Mill 11036 High Sky Inn Road, War Eagle, AR, United States

The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2023. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Mill east of Rogers, Arkansas. This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Oh […]

Beer & Bagel Run

War Eagle Mill 11036 High Sky Inn Road, War Eagle, AR, United States

The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2023. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Mill east of Rogers, Arkansas. This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Oh […]

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 […]

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 […]

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