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Birdeye Gravel

Birdeye Farms 10 County Road, Birdeye, United States

Discover Birdeye - an Adventure Getaway on Crowley's Ridge As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas' Delta […]

Event Series The Rise Challenge Series

The Rise Challenge Series

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

Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ''The Rise'' Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, "Queen and King of The Rise". Since opening in November […]

2024 Ride To Defeat ALS-NWA

Downtown Bentonville 302 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States

The ALS Association's Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings […]

Trail Work Day – Allsopp Park

Boyle Park Pavilion 3 Leander Dr., Little Rock, United States

Save the Date - more information when available.

Race the Base Trail Run Presented by Fleet Feet Little Rock

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Race the Base Trail Run Saturday 11-9-2024 9 a.m. Race the Base  is a 4 mile Trail Run with a mixture of paved trail, gravel road and technical single track. […]

Whitney’s Race 2024

U.S. Marshalls Museum 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United States

Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To […]

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Blossom Way Trailhead 3414 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, United States

Come out to honor all the Veterans with a 5K/10K/Half Marathon.  We're lacing up at the Blossom Way Trailhead for an 8:30 am start, and hitting the trail! The event […]

Turkey Tracks

Cooks Landing 4100 Cook's Landing Rd, North Little Rock, United States

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom […]

2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships

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

The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling […]

Gym to Crag at Boulders and Brews

Boulders & Brews 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Join the ARCC for another Gym to Crag class at Boulders and Brews, this time taking a deeper dive in climbing outside. We’ll be covering not just the transition from […]

Dirt Circus – Bentonville

Handcut Hollow 2909 NE J St,, Bentonville, AR, United States

USATF To be eligible for the USATF 10k National Championship prize purse and/or awards, age groups and overall awards you MUST have a valid membership with the usatf. USATF Membership To […]

26th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend

Arlington Hotel Resort and Spa 239 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

The Little Rock Hash House Harriers invite you to the 26th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend 2024, November 15-17, in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. We’re back with all […]

Spa Running Festival

Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race Come Run With Us, November 16th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park!   The […]

Run The Park 5k + Fun Run

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Walkers Welcome! The Little Rock Realtors Association is committed to fostering community spirit and inclusivity through our annual Run The Park 5K & Fun Run in support of Special Olympics […]

Ghost-to-Gobble

University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, United States

Come out and join us November 16th for the inaugural UCA Ghost-to-Gobble 5k, celebrating fall by uniquely combining Halloween and Thanksgiving themes! Can’t let go of Halloween? Wear your favorite […]

Squatch Till You Drop

Allsopp Park Pavillion Allsopp Park Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Local folklore speaks of Sasquatch sightings during the early history of Little Rock AR. Through the mid to late 1800s, several different companies harvested the forests that later became Hillcrest […]

Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K

Hytrol 2020 Hytrol Street, Jonesboro, United States

Thank you for registering for the 2024 Hytrol Industrial Park 5k/10K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 16th.  This year the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Jonesboro Church Health […]

High In The Ozarks

Byrd's Adventure Center 7307 Cass Oark Road, Ozark, United States

What It Is… This is an extreme gravel event that will test your mind, body, and soul. You will ride 76 miles and cover 8,000 feet of vertical gain over […]

Central Arkansas Cyclocross – Race 1

The Meadows Office Park 355 Ledgelawn Dr,, Conway, AR, United States

Welcome to the Central Arkansas Cyclocross Series "CACS" The atmosphere of cyclocross racing is what draws many racers and fans to the sport. Cyclocross is very spectator friendly with the […]

Wango Tango

Siloam Springs City Lake Trails, North Trail Head Silaom Springs

IT'S BACK, BETTER AND IMPROVED! The annual "WANGO TANGO" endurance race, a loud and rowdy 4-hour ENDURANCE mountain bike race/party on the City Lake trail system in Siloam Springs Arkansas […]

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