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Bentonville Bike Fest

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville

Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 returns for its third year with several exciting changes, the first being an earlier date, May 25 through 28, 2023. The earlier date is one of several updates for the Bike Fest including a new venue, more competitions, and additional activities. These features will add to festival staples that include […]

Bentonville Bike Fest

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville

Bentonville Bike Fest presented by Mobil1 returns for its third year with several exciting changes, the first being an earlier date, May 25 through 28, 2023. The earlier date is one of several updates for the Bike Fest including a new venue, more competitions, and additional activities. These features will add to festival staples that include […]

Feel The Burn Trail Runs

Burns Park - Boy Scout Trailhead 4700 Joe K. Poch Dr,, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Description The Feel The Burn Trail Runs include 10K, 30K, and 50K distances through the dense yet scenic forests of Burns Park, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Race Information Saturday (May 27, 2023) 6:00 – 7:00 AM (Packet Pickup) 7:00 AM 50K (Race Begins) 7:10 AM 30K (Race Begins) 7:20 AM 10K (Race Begins) […]

Feel The Burn Trail Runs

Burns Park - Boy Scout Trailhead 4700 Joe K. Poch Dr,, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Description The Feel The Burn Trail Runs include 10K, 30K, and 50K distances through the dense yet scenic forests of Burns Park, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Race Information Saturday (May 27, 2023) 6:00 – 7:00 AM (Packet Pickup) 7:00 AM 50K (Race Begins) 7:10 AM 30K (Race Begins) 7:20 AM 10K (Race Begins) […]

Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success. The third annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 5/27/23. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence. The first 250 registered […]

Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA

Bentonville 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States

The Tour de BBQ event combines cycling with BBQ all for the cause of helping individuals become economically independent through Dress for Success. The third annual Tour de BBQ benefiting Dress for Success NWA is coming up on 5/27/23. All proceeds benefit Dress for Success in empowering women toward economic independence. The first 250 registered […]

“Run for the Girls” 5K / 10K

The Barracks at Chaffee Crossing 7308 Ellis, Fort Smith, AR, United States

"Run for the Girls" is a fundraiser for the Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, Inc Where sheltering is just the beginning   USATF Certified course - chip timed.   All age groups welcome. Medallions for First place winners in each age group and Overall winners in 5K and 10K. T-shirts for entrants registered before May […]

“Run for the Girls” 5K / 10K

The Barracks at Chaffee Crossing 7308 Ellis, Fort Smith, AR, United States

"Run for the Girls" is a fundraiser for the Girls Shelter of Fort Smith, Inc Where sheltering is just the beginning   USATF Certified course - chip timed.   All age groups welcome. Medallions for First place winners in each age group and Overall winners in 5K and 10K. T-shirts for entrants registered before May […]

The deltaGRIND

Downtown Helena 415 Cherry St, Helena, AR, United States

Presented by studioDRIFT,  this ride will take gravel riders on a one-of-a-kind tour and experience in the Arkansas Delta. Starting on Cherry Street in Downtown Helena, AR, there will be three ride options: a beginner, intermediate, and a 50-mile loop for more experienced cyclists. The ride will begin at 10 AM on May 27th and will originate […]

The deltaGRIND

Downtown Helena 415 Cherry St, Helena, AR, United States

Presented by studioDRIFT,  this ride will take gravel riders on a one-of-a-kind tour and experience in the Arkansas Delta. Starting on Cherry Street in Downtown Helena, AR, there will be three ride options: a beginner, intermediate, and a 50-mile loop for more experienced cyclists. The ride will begin at 10 AM on May 27th and will originate […]

Event Series Big Bear Bicycle Battle

Big Bear Bicycle Battle

The Meadows Office Park 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, United States

https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]

Big Bear Bicycle Battle

The Meadows Office Park 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, United States

https://www.facebook.com/bigbearbicyclebattle July 20th course https://www.strava.com/routes/2984638237071208084 Payout for A, B, and Women races 1st $50.00 2nd $35.00 3rd $ 20.00 Over all race series Your score for a single Crit is computed from the total number of racers your beat plus 1 point. The more people who participate means there are more points to be earned. Payout […]

Fayetteville Ramble Ride

Fayetteville Square 70 East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States

2023 Fayetteville Ramble Explore NWA with us on our first Ramble Ride in Arkansas. The Fayetteville Ramble is produced in connection with Experience Fayetteville. This Ramble travels 227 miles with just under 21,000 feet of climbing. Daily miles and climbing on this ride: Day 1: 59 mi. / 4,624 ft. Day 2: 64 mi. / […]

Fayetteville Ramble Ride

Fayetteville Square 70 East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States

2023 Fayetteville Ramble Explore NWA with us on our first Ramble Ride in Arkansas. The Fayetteville Ramble is produced in connection with Experience Fayetteville. This Ramble travels 227 miles with just under 21,000 feet of climbing. Daily miles and climbing on this ride: Day 1: 59 mi. / 4,624 ft. Day 2: 64 mi. / […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

2023 – USAT National Championships for Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same three-day weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Friday, June 2 will be the Gravel Triathlon & Gravel Duathlon National Championships. Saturday, June 3 will contest both the Off-Road Triathlon and Off-Road […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

2023 – USAT National Championships for Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same three-day weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Friday, June 2 will be the Gravel Triathlon & Gravel Duathlon National Championships. Saturday, June 3 will contest both the Off-Road Triathlon and Off-Road […]

18th Annual War Eagle Trail Running Festival

Hobbs State Park Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR, United States

The Hobbs War Eagle Trail Running Festival began back in 2006 as a 10 mile trail race with a couple dozen participants. During the first few years the event was known as the Hobbs Tail Twister benefiting the Rogers Lions Club. We are grateful for the continued support from our runners and are proud of […]

18th Annual War Eagle Trail Running Festival

Hobbs State Park Visitor Center 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR, United States

The Hobbs War Eagle Trail Running Festival began back in 2006 as a 10 mile trail race with a couple dozen participants. During the first few years the event was known as the Hobbs Tail Twister benefiting the Rogers Lions Club. We are grateful for the continued support from our runners and are proud of […]

Tour de Rock 2023

Friendly Chapel Church-Nazarene 116 S Pine St, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Celebrating 20 Years of fantastic cycling to benefit cancer patients in Arkansas! Tour de Rock, benefitting CARTI Cancer Center, attracts cyclists from all over the southern region and is considered the fastest Century Ride in the South. Riders choose from one of four pancake-flat routes that wind and weave through Central Arkansas. Tour de Rock is a well-supported […]

Tour de Rock 2023

Friendly Chapel Church-Nazarene 116 S Pine St, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Celebrating 20 Years of fantastic cycling to benefit cancer patients in Arkansas! Tour de Rock, benefitting CARTI Cancer Center, attracts cyclists from all over the southern region and is considered the fastest Century Ride in the South. Riders choose from one of four pancake-flat routes that wind and weave through Central Arkansas. Tour de Rock is a well-supported […]

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