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hangri La is located 25 miles west of Hot Springs and 12 miles east of Mount Ida off of Hwy 270. You will turn onto Shangri-La Drive and make the first left which is OLD HWY 270. Look for signs posted for the run. Registration will be set up 500 ft down OLD HWY 270. […]
Time & Location December 6, 2025, Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, 2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Description Friday, December 5, 2025 - Pre-ride will open at noon with taped course. Saturday, December 6, 2025 - XC Race for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Enduro for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Get ready to Go Nuts […]
This holiday run will be held at Ben Geren Regional Park in Fort Smith. Start and Finish will be at the Ben Geren Community Safe Shelter. Timed by Jaymax Race Timing. This run will benefit Project Compassion's Hearts of Gold Christmas gifts program for Nursing Home residents without friends and family. Medals for 5K top 3 in each category and finisher medals. Register now […]
This is a free, donation based "fun run" put on by RD N. Johnson and Assistant RD S. Turner. This is basically like any training run you would do on your own. Only difference, we're feeding you. A donation jar to cover food and drinks will be at the start/finish or you can email us […]
We, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc the Epsilon Alpha Lamda Chapter seated in Conway, Arkansas started the Inaugural movement last year. This year, we’re keeping it running... The 2nd Annual Founders Day Fun Run & Walk is back — the same event that made history as the First Founders Day Fun Run in […]
WE'RE BACK FOR OUR 7th YEAR! Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 6, as we launch the Holiday season with our 7th Annual NARMC Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk. Embrace the joy of giving this year while creating lasting memories. Consider starting a new holiday tradition with friends and family! We'll begin at North Arkansas Regional […]
Join us for a 2k Fun Run/Walk for the entire family. Wear a holiday themed costume or an "ugly" Christmas sweater and enjoy the scenic winter sites at Janssen Park. Join us as we kickoff the holiday with the last Fun Run/Walk of the year! This event is not timed. Please consider bringing a toy […]
Welcome to the Pie Ride in Keo, Arkansas! This Southern Lonoke County (SoLoCo) town of just 207 residents is known for their Bike Friendly atmoshere. The Pie Ride starts at 10:00am, Saturday, December 6, 2025 from the Keo Airstrip on Pecan Road. The airstrip is located one-half mile east of Keo on Pecan Road at […]
Wear your ugly sweaters and please join El Dorado Service League for a family friendly 5k Walk/Run! Date: Saturday, December 06, 2025 Location: Mystic Creek | El Dorado, AR Registration (begins at 4:00 pm): $35/adult | $20/kid *DISCOUNT IS APPLIED WHEN ENTERING AGE AT REGISTRATION* Race starts at 5:00 and is expected to end by […]
Harbor of Heroes Mile Run is a one-mile mission in memory of the Pearl Harbor's fallen. It's also the first Slow Misfit "Mission" to help get us started up! MISSION BRIEF: Harbor of Heroes Mile RUN Date: Sunday December 7th, 2025 Location: Spring Lake Park or Virtual Time: 0700 Distance: 1 Mile Cost: XP (Members […]
Time & Location December 5-7, 2025, 2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Description: Friday, December 5, 2025 - Pre-ride will open at noon with taped course. Saturday, December 6, 2025 - XC Race for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Enduro for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Get ready to Go Nuts or Go Home […]
The First Sunday Ride is a simple idea. Frank Webber of Shift Modern Cyclery and Joe Jacobs of ArkansasOutside.com wanted to carve out time each month to enjoy the local trails with friends. Instead of keeping it to themselves, they decided to open the invite to anyone who wants to join. This is a casual […]
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. All riders who want to compete in the categories of Junior 17-18, U23, or Elite must be a United States citizen with a USA sporting nationality and have a current UCI/international license issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation. […]
Central Arkansas! Next month we are cohosting an event with @explorenlr to celebrate the release of the latest climbing guidebook for the state of Arkansas: Rock Climbing Arkansas, 3rd Edition, Eastern Crags featuring a Q&A with the man himself, Cole Fennel! During the event, we will also be premiering the Crystal Bluff documentary made by […]
Run with passion and an unbreakable spirit - the journey through the forest is rugged and beautiful. -Rusty Harvey, Race Co-founder & Finisher Distances 100 Miles 35 Miles 10k (Note - we measure distances in "ishes") Lodging Numerous options within a 20 minute drive, including some spots at the Start/Finish. Terrain Highly maintained singletrack trails […]
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County
5k to fight childhood hunger in Columbia County
"White Elephant" gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run 5K Run December 13, 2025 Registration is online only Race Starts at 9:00 am (No entries will be accepted after 8:45 am) Registration is $35 Early registration is $25 (by 11:59pm November 29th) T-Shirt to the first 100 to pre register Early package pickup Friday Dec 12, 1pm to […]
4 Mile Run & Walk around the Bench Trail on Mt Nebo State Park.
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