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Arkansas Climbers Festival

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their […]

Ouachita Challenge

Oden School Oden Schools, Oden, AR, United States

Our History Now in its second decade, this unique event provides a sixty-plus mile loop and two days of mountain bike touring and racing on two of our best trails. […]

Capital City Classic 10K

Little Rock City Hall 500 W Markham St, Little Rock, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it's way to the top!  The event moved back to downtown Little Rock in 2022, […]

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon

Flatwoods Baptist Church 2709 E Main St., Mountain View, United States

The 12th Annual Mission Run in the Ozarks will take place Saturday morning March 29, 2025 at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Stone County […]

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay

Downtown Fort Smith 1001 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable race experience at the Fort Smith Marathon, starting in the heart of historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. This stunning course will take you through charming neighborhoods, […]

Doom

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

Welcome to the 4th edition of Ozark Gravel Doom - the premier bikepacking event of Arkansas! This is not for the faint of heart; it's a proper Ozark backcountry experience. […]

Wildcat Extra Mile Race

Harding Academy 1529 E Park Ave, Searcy, AR, United States

The Wildcat Extra Mile is a one-mile race for competitive runners, casual walkers, and everyone in between! There will be multiple race heats so participants can run or walk at […]

Fostering Champions- The CALL 5k, 10k and Fun Run

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

Join us for either a 5k, 10k or fun run to raise awareness and funds for The CALL in Pulaski County as we continue to stand in the gap of […]

Hoof it For Heifer

Petit Jean State Park - Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, United States

Description Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will […]

Passion Play Trail Run

Great Passion Play 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, United States

The 2nd Annual Passion Play Trail Run - Presented by The Great Passion Play & I:40 Race Services The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 2nd Annual […]

Tyronza Stars and Stripes 5K Walk/Run

Tyronza City Hall 135 Main Street, Tyronza, United States

Please join us for the 1st Annual Stars and Stripes 5k Run/Walk. This is to benefit our annual Stars and Stripes Festival here in Tyronza. This will be a fun […]

Total Eclipse of the Park 10 Miler | 10K

Salem Civic Center 135 Arena Lane, Salem, United States

Course:  Course is out and back on a nice mix of pavement and gravel.  Aid stations at mile 3.1 (10K turn around) and at mile 5 for the 10M (10M turn […]

River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K

Sebastian County Fairgrounds 530 E Knoxville, Greenwood, United States

The Sebastian County Fair Association is hosting a fund raising 5k for Sebastion County Fair Jr. Livestock Auction.   It is part of new River Valley Crawfish Festival April 3-5th.  The […]

Hazel Valley Rally

Hazel Valley Ranch 16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Camping at the ranch:  Friday, April 4th and Saturday April 5th. All proceeds for camping will be given to the ranch owners as our thank you for allowing all of […]

NWA Spring Road Classic

Prairie Grove Elementary School 801 Viney Grove Road, Prairie Grove, United States

A USA Cycling sanctioned road race with multiple categories.  The race is held on a local favorite course in Prairie Grove, AR just minutes from Fayetteville. This race is a […]

Event Series Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Ouachita Trail 50

Maumelle Park Pavilion #8 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty […]

Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #4 - the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King […]

Pirate Dash 5K

Dover Middle School 109 College Street, Dover, United States

If you like pirates and running, lace up your racing shoes and don your best pirate outfit as you join us for our Pirate Dash 5K. The seventh annual Pirate Dash […]

HealthWorks Fitness Center Boomtown Run

Healthworks 304 North Madison, El Dorado, AR, United States

HealthWorks Fitness Center in El Dorado, AR is committed to the health and well-being of the people of South Arkansas.  The proceeds from this event will benefit our Parkinson's program, Rock […]

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