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Event Series Arkansas NICA Series

Arkansas NICA Race 1 – Plateau Region

Sager Creek 2000 Villa View Dr., Siloam Springs, United States

One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]

Outrun Addiction 5K

18 CR 458 18 CR 458, Mountain Home, United States

Care Center Ministries Mountain Home presents the Outrun Addiction 5K and 1 Mile Walk.

SouthArk Outdoor Expo Hero 5k Run/Walk Run for the Heroes

El Dorado Conference Center 311 South West Ave., El Dorado, United States

Real heroes, ordinary people, extraordinary courage. The SouthArk Outdoor Expo will once again host the Hero 5k Run/Walk sponsored by South Arkansas Regional Hospital.  Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged to come out and participate in a supportive and fun 5K event that honors our military and first responders. […]

DeGray Lake Triathlon

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

One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas...the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon.  NEW CATEGORY:  COLLEGIATE SPRINT DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in […]

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas – September Public Meeting

Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Road 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, United States

Please join us for food and fellowship at the BACA September public meeting. Dave Roberts and Finley Vinson of Crafton Tull will be presenting Metroplan's Safety Action Plan for Central Arkansas. Find out about plans to make our streets and transportation, in general, safer for local citizens and visitors.

Trail Work Day – Boyle Park

Boyle Park Pavilion 3 Leander Dr., Little Rock, United States

Save the Date - more information when available.

Midnight 150

Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square 106 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, United States

It's back! The 2024 Midnight 150. On Sept.14th Starting at MIDNIGHT And..... Phat Tire Bike Shops have stepped in to help and be a part of the ride and SAG stops. 4 SAG stops Donuts at PrairieGrove, Breakfast burritos at Lincoln, and Pancakes at SiloamSprings Phat Tire Bike Shop. Beer and Burgers at Phat Tire […]

Event Series Arkansas NICA Series

Arkansas NICA Race 1 – Plains Region

Harrison MTB Trail 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, United States

One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]

Run for Hope

72 Green Valley Drive 72 Green Valley Drive, Greenbrier, United States

Early Entry Includes: Walk for Hope Shirt and Finisher Medal Race Day Registration: 6:00 am at GHS Fine Arts Auditorium The Run for Hope is a fundraiser for Suicide Awareness.

Tour de Tacos

Junk Brands 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR, United States

Tour de Tacos is a unique cycling event that combines a passion for tacos with a purposeful cause for Dress for Success. Participants have the option to pedal 7, 32, or 62-mile routes across the NWA greenway, finishing the race with various taco stops at the finish line. The first 500 participants who register will […]

$35.00 – $50.00

HOT SPRINGS H2GORUN!

Garvin Gardens 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs National Park, United States

Join us at beautiful Garvan Gardens for the 2nd annual 2miler Fun Run!  Proceeds of this run/walk benefit Alzheimer's Arkansas. Register to walk or run and receive an awesome tshirt and goody bag! Sign-up by September 1st to guarantee a shirt! Overall Female & Male Trophies and age-group awards. We will have Race Day Registration!

Potato Hill Festival 5K Run

125 W Main St 125 W Main St, Charleston, United States

This will be a race through the city of Charleston with water stations set up along the way

Trail Work Party – Camp Robinson

Camp Robinson 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, United States

Camp Robinson Trail Work: Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00am to Noon. We will meet the parking area at 8:00am. There will be coffee and donuts Gloves are recommended. Please allow for some extra time to get on post and get to the trails. See less

Get Your Rear In Gear + Paint the City Blue Colorectal Cancer 5k

War Memorial Park 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR

Calling all walkers, runners, bicyclers, skateboarders, etc. The time has come! Registration is now open for this year’s colorectal cancer awareness walk/run! This year we are bringing a nationally recognized movement to our local community. Cassandra Cares Cancer Foundation has partnered with The Colon Cancer Coalition merging our Paint the City Blue (PTCB) event with […]

12th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Murray Park, Little Rock 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, United States

The 12th Annual Omega Prostate/Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/ Walk is a race event for which all the proceeds are donated in support of The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society and scholarships for High School students. We are grateful for the continued opportunity to raise money to help these two organization and continue […]

Kendra’s Voice Race to Be Heard

7717 Contran Rd 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, United States

This is a 5K and a 10K that will be held at Deer Mountain Events, 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, AR 72949 (formerly called Contran Properties).

Event Series Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series

NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships

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

The 35th Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships at Devil’s Den State Park is coming soon. Registration is now open. There is plenty of time to register before the entry fee increases in September. For camping or cabin reservations, call 479-761-3325 or online at www.arkansasstateparks.com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tim […]

Master Bike Builders Show

All American Trailhead 217 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States

The Master Bike Builders Show takes place Sept. 14-15 in Bentonville AR. Custom handmade bike builders will display their unique builds and answer any questions you may have.

Minuteman Day 5K Run

Camp Robinson 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, United States

Minuteman Day will be held again at Camp Robinson! This is a fun-filled day designed for the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard to engage with the local community through various events. We cannot wait to host you on this open base day! Open 5K Trail Run is a combination of road and trail across […]

2024 Runnin’ Scared 5K

610 County road 336 610 County road 336, Piggott, United States

Come out and join us for the 7th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas on Saturday, September 14th! If you’re brave enough to run through a cemetery at night with the chance of bumping into a few Zombies, then this race is for you! Participants will travel through a local cemetery […]

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