True Grit 2026
True Grit Bike Ride and/or 5K Run/Walk This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children. If you sign up by June 16th, you get a free event-shirt
20 events found.
Welcome to our Calendar of Events.
Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.
If you’re looking for a specific type of event you can use the following links:
- Running (Road & Trail)
- Cycling (Road, Mountain, Gravel, etc.)
- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
- Paddling (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, Tubing, etc.)
- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
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Fort Chaffee 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, United States
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Kessler Mountain Jam
Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United StatesKessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3. Chip timing, […]
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Monday Night Lights Criterium
Central Arkansas Carting Complex 49 Ricky Bobby Way, Vilonia, United StatesCome out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
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Firecracker Fast 5K
The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, United StatesCome join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 50 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]
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Monday Night Lights Criterium
Central Arkansas Carting Complex 49 Ricky Bobby Way, Vilonia, United StatesCome out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
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Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K
Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, United StatesWestern Arkansas Runners is honored to be able to carry on the Annual Memorial Run honoring BRENT MORRISON who was an avid runner in the River Valley as well as the Hot Springs area. This year will mark the 10th year that a run of some form has been held and along with honoring Brent, […]
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Paradise Found 5k Trail Run/Kids Fun Run
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United StatesExperience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, with the fourth annual Paradise Found 5k! Join us at the Paradise Found 5k on Saturday, July 11th,2026. This race will begin and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee. This race is the perfect opportunity for those new to […]
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Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler
Johnson County Court Square 215 W Main St., Clarksville, United StatesThe Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler is held in conjunction with the longest running outdoor festival in Arkansas! We have divisions for runners and walkers and awards for the first 3 places in each age division.
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Wampoo Roadeo
Downtown Keo 226 Main Street, Keo, AR, United StatesA metric century road ride benefitting Recycle Bikes for Kids. We will be taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 18 and having a party after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in Keo, AR. Feel free to set up your cycling club tents and enjoy the festivities. Show your Bib Number […]
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Springhill Classic
Springhill 1700 Lock and Dam Road, Barling, AR, United StatesThis year's Springhill Classic is hosted by the ARNICA team “River Valley Marshals”! Thank you for supporting this event to help us “GET MORE KIDS ON BIKES” in the Fort Smith and surrounding river valley communities. Opening remarks and safety briefing will be at 7:30am near the Start/Finish line. We have merch! Online only, for […]
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Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship
Fair Park - Hope, AR 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, United States•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR24012WJT -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions. Awards Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open, Masters, Grandmasters and Senior. […]
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44th Annual ARK 5K Classic
Crystal Hill Elementary School 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United StatesWe look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director We will continue with the option of tank or t-shirt as your giveaway. […]
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Tour de Salvation
Hot Springs Farmer's & Artisans Market 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, United StatesYour 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. […]
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99 Miles of Bad Road
Hardy City RV Park Campground 3 North Spring Street, Hardy, United States99 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 - Devices have picked up 100 feet or more of elevation gain per mile. These are relentless rolling hills […]
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The River Classic
ACE Glass Manufacturing 3101 Dugan St,, Little Rock, United StatesRIVER CLASSIC SEPT. 12, 2026 In 2015, a small group of cyclists who wanted to support Young Life’s work in South Little Rock decided to organize a cycling fundraiser and what is now the Young Life River Classic was born. In the eleven years since, the event has grown from fewer than 50 riders to […]
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DeGray Lake Triathlon
DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United StatesOne of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas...the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature two triathlon distances (olympic and sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful lake and […]
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NWA Bike-a-Palooza
Sugar Creek Center 22 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista, United StatesBike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclists, for cyclists, to raise funds for NWA charity Pedal It Forward. Join us Friday evening and Saturday morning for a bike ride, food, and friends!
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MJ’s Stampede
121 Riverfront Drive 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United StatesCertified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 19 Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 8 and $40 after September 8 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration. Participant Packet Pick-Up and Expo Friday, […]
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NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
Devil's Den State Park 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, United StatesThe NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships return to Devil's Den State Park on September 19, 2026, bringing together riders from across the region for one of Arkansas’ longest-running mountain bike traditions. Featuring categories for beginners, intermediate, advanced, youth, and citizen racers, the event offers challenging cross-country racing on the park’s rugged Ozark terrain while remaining […]
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Big Dam Bridge 100
Riverfront Drive 398 Riverfront Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United StatesThe Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It […]
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