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Ozark Enduro Lite Race 1 Bella Vista

Blowing Springs 70 Sugar Creek Center,, Bella Vista, United States

Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]

Wampoo Roadeo

Downtown Keo 226 Main Street, Keo, AR, United States

Welcome to the 17th Edition of the Wampoo Roadeo! We’ve got a new Start Line location and five new routes. This year’s event will take place in Keo, Arkansas. We are taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 19, and serving lunch and dessert after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in […]

Wall Brawl

Climb Bentonville 801 SW 14th St, Bentonville, United States

Come see the ARCC at Climb Bentonville’s Wall Brawl - their biggest roped climbing comp of the year! We’ll be outside in the vendor village and ready to talk with you about who we are, what we do, and what YOU can do for the climbing in the Natural State.

Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Full Moon 25k/50k

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 618 AR-324, Perryville, AR, United States

Full Moon 25k/50k kick is the AURA Ultra Trail Series season kickoff race. Proceeds The Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund which benefits a different high school cross country team each year, Faulkner County HAM, and Williams Junction FD. The course is set on rolling Forest Service Roads, starting at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp […]

Dickson Street Mile

Dickson Street 542 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, United States

The first ever Dickson Street Mile was so much fun, that we're bringing it back again in 2025. Starting and finishing on Dickson Street, this one mile race will soon become as iconic as its namesake. Several different race heats will provide a race option for everyone: speedsters, strollers, walkers - even dogs! The race should feel […]

That Dam Night Run 5K

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

37th Running of the Dam Night Run 5k START LINE: Water, music, and giveaways provided by our friends at Veolia! Have a fun time at the drop off point before starting the race! WATER STATION: At the halfway point and finish line FINISH: Spillway Dam area on Skyline Drive in Arkadelphia, AR. NO DOGS OR […]

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 2 Centennial Park, Fayetteville

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]

2025 Conway Kid’s Tri

Carmichael Hall 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, United States

The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is one of the country's premier youth triathlons. We provide a morning full of triathlon fun for kids of all abilities from ages 6-15. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship

Fair Park - Hope, AR 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, United States

Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main. Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. […]

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Coler Preserve Bentonville AR

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]

Go Nuts Or Go Home XC Race

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United States

Get ready to Go Nuts or Go Home at the ultimate mountain biking weekend, happening August 16-17 in Bentonville, Arkansas! With Saturday’s XC race and Sunday’s enduro race at the iconic Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, this epic event is set to bring thrills, speed, and fierce competition to the heart of a city built for […]

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop […]

Broken Sword Triathlon 2025 & Kid’s Tri

Lake Ludwig Park Lake Road, Clarksville, AR, United States

The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy!  The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & […]

Mount Nebo Trail Run

Mount Nebo State Park 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would be appropriate […]

2025 Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 1 | FAYETTEVILLE ENDURO

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

With access to multiple world-class trail systems including Kessler Mountain Regional Park and Centennial Park, Fayetteville, Arkansas boasts an abundance of gravity-filled experiences to properly kick off the 2025 Arkansas Enduro Series. Registration opens Sunday, June 1st at 8am with participation based on a first-come, first-served basis. To create a rewarding enduro race experience, organizers […]

44th Annual ARK 5K Classic

Crystal Hill Elementary School 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Packet Pick Up will be offered the day before the race and the morning of.  Packet Pick Up will be the available on Friday, August 29, 2025 from 12pm to 6pm at Rock City Running. Located at Market Place Shopping Center, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212 Your bag will include your […]

Caddo River Fest 5K

Glenwood City Hall 210 North 2nd Street, Glenwood, United States

Date:  Saturday, August 30th Race Time:  8:00 AM Early registration & race day registration for the 5K will be online (www.runsignup.com). Race Day Check-In & Late Registration:  7:00-7:30 AM at Glenwood City Hall (Must be registered by August 15th to receive a Caddo River Fest 5K T-Shirt) Start & Finish Line:  Near Glenwood City Hall Kids Fun Run is […]

Tour de Salvation

Hot Springs Farmer's & Artisans Market 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army’s history of compassionate serving. […]

99 Miles of Bad Road

Loberg Park N Spring St, Hardy, United States

99 Miles of Bad Road is a gravel bicycle race starting and ending in Hardy, Arkansas.  Expect every road surface type, with roughly 80% being unpaved.  Don't let the elevation profile of the GPX fool you - Garmin devices have picked up 100 feet or more of elevation gain per mile. These are relentless rolling […]

DeGray Lake Triathlon

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

The DeGray Lake Triathlon is an All Sports Productions' promoted event. We are a sports event management company which promotes cycling, running, duathlons, triathlons, adventure runs and other outdoor events. The goal of the company is to produce races at the highest standards, which are locally, regionally and nationally recognized events with a festival-like atmosphere. The mission […]

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