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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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
Grab a drink with the ARCC in Fort Smith’s Bakery District, connect with the community, hear about some of our upcoming projects, ask us questions, and be merry!
The Trifest for MS triathlon, the largest triathlon in Arkansas, draws people from all over the country to Bentonville to raise money for multiple sclerosis research. The Rampy MS Research Foundation hosts the event and each year the race raises almost $100,000 towards multiple sclerosis research in Arkansas at UAMS, Northwestern University in Chicago and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
USARA is excited to partner with the Ozark Foundation to produce the 2025 USARA National Championships in Northwest Arkansas. Based out of Bentonville, Arkansas, the race promises teams nothing short of world-class mountain biking, set amid spectacular limestone bluffs and prairies that characterize this corner of the Ozarks. We recommend racers come early, stay late […]
Welcome to the Newton County Mentality Three Days of Bikes and Community Friday: We’ll start things off on Friday afternoon with a 3-4 mile time trial that stays within the canyon walls, ripping around on the gravel and world-class singletrack at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (HCR). You’ll choose your bike, but choose wisely cause you have […]
A USA Cycling-sanctioned, fully supported ride with great fun, food and fellowship This is a fully supported ride, with on-site mechanics and SAG provided by Trek Bikes, well-stocked rest stops and new route markers from RouteArrows to make navigation easier. A ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists: 25.8 miles for beginners or those that […]
Men’s Cat 1 unified field will include: 19-29, 30-39, and 40-49. Women’s Cat 1 and 2 unified field will include all Cat 1 and 2 women riders.
A pair of custom socks comes with each entry. Or, upgrade to a long sleeve tshirt ($10) or hoodie ($20). You can also choose no socks and save $5 on your entry fee. See sock image below. USA Cycling License Info: Cat 1 & 2 - an annual USA Cycling license is required to race. One-day […]
The 2023 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival will be three nights under the Summer Milky Way on Bear Creek, just south of the Buffalo River off Hyw. 65. The registration process will be opened soon. In the meantime, please explore this page, check out the information downloads in Event Guide Section, and subscribe to our Dark Sky Event News list. The […]
Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclist, for cyclist, to raise funds for NWA Charity. Save the date September 19 & 20, 2025
On Saturday, September 20 this year’s race will be starting and ending our race again at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Changes will be coming. Follow our Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K 10k Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703435368 to stay informed of changes being made. Runners will be excited! This will be USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of […]
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