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The Possum at Woolly Hollow will be run on October 12th, 2024 with a 9:00 AM start time on the roads and Huckleberry trail circumnavigating Lake Bennett. This is a 6 hour team event involving four participating runners. All 4 runners must run the first lap together. After that at least 1 runner must be […]
This year Tour da Delta will be a group gravel ride down the levee and gravel road of the beautiful Saint Francis National Forest out to Storm Creek Lake where there will be restrooms and a rest stop. We will also ride down the gravel road of the Forest out to where the Saint Francis […]
Join us Saturday, October 12th, for the Fourth Annual Argenta Beer Mile! What is the Beer Mile? ***Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps on the designated course in style as quickly as you can.*** Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps around a 1/4 mile course (start with chugging a […]
The Life Time Big Sugar Classic features a world-class mountain bike race and world-class gravel race in the cycling capital of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas. It’s a week-long celebration that allows off-road enthusiasts to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put this corner on the map. Wind down the season with a sugar […]
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […]
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. […]
Meetup Location & Route: Beginners | Intermediate & Advanced Indoor Cycling: Spin Studio at Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center Calling all Swifties! On October 13, the All-Women’s Ride will begin at the Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center. A T-Swift themed Photo booth, Eras Playlist, Friendship bracelets, Sunnies, Friends, cold treats, and more. What could be better? […]
Announcing the first ever Cycling Experience Summit, a gathering of cycling focused Event Directors, Tour Operators and State and Local Tourism Leaders. This annual event will bring leaders from across the country together to share ideas and best practices to start and grow bicycling events and tours of all sizes and promote cycling destinations and tourism. […]
What's the best bike? You decide. Test ride all of the latest and greatest bikes and gear on the world-class trails of Bentonville, AR. For three days, the world’s premier bike and gear manufacturers set up at the Outerbike expo site. You can browse the latest innovations, pick a bike you’d like to try and […]
Lace up those running shoes and join us for the 3rd Annual Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival! Get your morning started right with a costume 5K fun run through downtown Foreman. Come for the race and stay for the vendors, live music, classic car show, cornhole tournament, costume pet parade, and SO much more! Registration for […]
This is an all-weather event. Registration fees are non-refundable. In case of thunderstorms, the race will be delayed or made virtual. The cash prizes will not be awarded if the race is made virtual. Please join our FB page for event updates. Did You Know? On December 31, 2010, thousands of red-winged blackbirds mysteriously fell […]
On October 19th, Mountain Home High School and Junior High Cross Country will be hosting its annual Run With The Bulls fundraiser! Proceeds will benefit MHHS and MHJH Cross Country teams. All participants such as runners, walkers, strollers, dogs, etc are welcome! There will be both 5k and 1 mi Fun Run races. 5k Registrants […]
Join us for this incredible, fast 5k spread out among the beautiful campus of Harding University and Harding Academy. There are two races set for this event, a 5k run and a 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds for this event go to support the Micah Rine Wellness Room, scholarships, and other programs at Harding Academy. Come […]
‼️Join the Benton Bike Park crew on September 21st or October 19th for trail maintenance days! If you've never been to a work day, it's an awesome opportunity to meet other riders and see what it takes to keep these trails running. Make sure to bring some gloves and water. We look forward to seeing […]
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Survivors' Challenge, taking place on Saturday, October 19th at the Reynolds Cancer Support House! This year marks the 33rd anniversary of this thrilling event. By participating, you directly contribute to the continuation of the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House's mission. Every cent of the net proceeds from the […]
Bugle Bolt Paige Slape Memorial 5k ***Register by October 4 for tshirt*** Come run this beautiful fast course with lest than 70 feet of elevation change through the entire course. This will be a great time to run and see the fall colors at their peak. This is also the season for hearing the elk […]
Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk Hosted by Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Harrison Chapter - Beta Upsilon to raise money to support St. Jude! Wear your favorite Halloween costume to hustle your way through this 5k race! Event is open to all ages. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital This is a […]
The Pedestal Rock and Lick Fork Bicycle ride is held every October on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with the hope that fall foliage is in full swing. The 2024 ride will be on Saturday, October 19. The PRLF Ride supports work being done by Community Voices, a 501(c)3 organization, to showcase the beauty […]
The Creep ‘N Crawl Half, 5K, and Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented athletic event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and join us at Two Rivers Parks for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time!
Our next Full Moon Hike will be October 19, the Kindly Moon! Join us for a night hike at Devil's Den State Park - we'll be taking the Yellow Rock trail to a scenic overlook, to enjoy the light of the full moon!
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