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Cleveland County's 3rd annual bicycle event covering miles of our county, starting and ending at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths! New for 2025, a 20-mile gravel ride!
Formerly known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, we present you the Cotter Bridge Ultra. A one of a kind event that blends our previous format with a unique concept. Venue Big Springs Park in Cotter Arkansas This is a great event for the family. There's fishing, swimming, a rope swing, and playground at the […]
All entry fees will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.
Come join us for a great time in downtown Warren Arkansas. This is a very long-standing event and a shining moment of the Pink Tomato Festival. The course goes right down the heart of Warren Arkansas and finishes at the historical Bradley County Courthouse right there on the famous brick streets. There will be prizes […]
For 21 years River City Ministry of Pulaski County has been running to support our goal of feeding, housing, and providing medical, dental, vision, and spiritual care for the homeless, marginalized, uninsured, and underinsured people of Central Arkansas. Come run our certified course at Burns Park Soccer Complex! If you don't want to run but […]
Rescheduled from April 5th. Please note: You do NOT need a USA Cycling license to register for this event. June 14, 2025 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, Arkansas and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel. Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest. Afterwards we’ll convene back together at […]
Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with a 9am start time. This race will be timed by Hudson Race Timing and will include a free event t-shirt and scoop of ice cream […]
Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with a 9am start time. This race will be timed by Hudson Race Timing and will include a free event t-shirt and scoop of ice cream […]
Ride Hard Saturday, June 14th to Bicycles, Brews, & BBQ: a fundraiser for @pedalitforwardnwa This incredible art was created by our very own Alex @aqueenofdogs and @naturalthreadsusa is printing a limited edition of these shirts. Pedal It Forward NWA will provide bike parking and host a judged "Bike Show" with prizes! 2 categories will be available: […]
Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms! Get ready for an evening of running, music, and fun at the Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms! Whether you're racing or just there for the party, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Tickets (Required for Entry): 5K Entry - $50/person (Includes event entrance, race entry, a T-shirt, and a drink […]
Please join host the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for the Annual Battle For Townsends Ridge XC Race at Hobbs State Park! This race is part of the AMBCS series. Kids Race Free (Juniors 14 & under)! The OORC has waived all Junior registration fees for the race in a continued effort to make mountain biking more […]
Race Category Details: First Chance: 4:30pm start 20 minutes This category is for the rider who is new to the sport of competitive USA Cycling-sanctioned bike racing and/or criteriums. See First Chance section for more details and explanation of this category. A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be […]
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 6th Annual Espresso Run is a fun, social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, bike, or scooter between some of NWA’s best coffee shops—fueling up with local brews at each stop. We’ll kick things off at 7:00 AM and […]
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Saturday, June 21 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 […]
Join us for the Liv Fit Freedom Color Run 5K! Walk or Run! This high-energy community event is celebrating fitness, freedom, and fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this 5k is the perfect way to get moving with friends, family, and neighbors. Details When: June 21, 2025 Check in/Registration 7:00-7:30 […]
The 4th Annual Juneteenth 5K run/walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as well as to see many of the city’s African American historical sites including Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School and Philander Smith College. Runners will also pass the home of Mifflin Gibbs, first elected black […]
The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17. Race will start and end at Green Forest School in Green Forest, Arkansas. Runners must check in from 7:00am to 7:45 A.M. Opening Ceremony at 7:45. […]
Day of Event Details 12:00-12:30pm - Sign in/packet pick up will be at Murray Park Pavilion 7 & 8 (5900 Rebsamen Rd. LR 72202) 12:30-1pm - Announcements and Reviewing Game Rules 1pm-3pm - Game Time!!! All participants must return to the Pavillon by 3pm *There will be no race-day registration*
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
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