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Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 Mile, and Donut Dash

Lake Willastein 309 Lake Willastein Drive, Maumelle, United States

Please join us on Saturday, April 20th for the first annual Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 mile, and Donut Dash. $25 online registration. $35 after Registration deadline and day […]

PHMS Panther Prowl 5K

Pulaski Heights Middle School 401 N. Pine Street, Little Rock, United States

On Saturday, April 26, 2025,, Pulaski Heights Middle School PTSA will host the 10th anniversary of the Panther Prowl 5K. The race begins at 8:00 am. The Panther Prowl 5K […]

Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 Mile, and Donut Dash

Lake Willastein 309 Lake Willastein Drive, Maumelle, United States

Please join us on Saturday, April 26th for the second annual Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 mile, and Donut Dash. $25 online registration. $35 after Registration deadline and day […]

Run for Hope 5K

Hope Restored Thrift Store 1211 E Race Ave, Searcy, United States

The Run for Hope 5K benefits Hope Cottage, a domestic violence shelter in Searcy, Arkansas. Established in 1996, the shelter has since been a source of hope for survivors of […]

Run for Autism

Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Run for Autism is the first annual run, 8K and 1 mile fun run in Fort Smith, Arkansas benefiting The Griffin Promise Autism Center (GPAC). It is the mission of […]

COWabunga! Gravel

Viola City Park AR-223, Viola, United States

Enjoy the beauty of North Central Arkansas farmland. These routes are almost entirely gravel roads that roll past seemingly endless cow pastures and hay fields. It is surprisingly varied and […]

Highlands Gravel Classic

Goshen Community Center 244 Clark Street, Elkins, United States

The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only age-group qualifier in the USA for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series (GWS) as 1 of 2 qualifying events in North America.The GWS will include […]

Whitney’s Race 2025

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 […]

7th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash

Bentonville Community Center 1101 SW Citizens Cir, Bentonville, United States

Come SPLASH with us this April 27 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race […]

Toad Suck Daze 10k/5k Run and Tadpole Trot

Clark Auditorium 2300 Prince St., Conway, United States

We are so excited to announce the 43rd Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting […]

49th School of Whitewater Paddling

Turner Bend Campground 20034 AR-23, Ozark, AR, United States

Planning for the 2025 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway.  Registration opens March 1, 2025. When:  May 2- May 4, 2025 Where:  The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round […]

Coler’s Noon2Moon MTB Race – 2025

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

Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you support improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, […]

Saline River Canoe Race

Lyle Park 2 Rivercrest Cir, Benton, AR, United States

Get Ready to Paddle and Play!The annual river race is returning to Lyle Park in Benton, Arkansas, and you won’t want to miss it! Check-in: 9:00 a.m.Race begins: 10:00 a.m.Route: […]

4th Annual Gravelfest for MS

Bentonville Bike Camp 8658 Spanker Rd., Bentonville, United States

Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025 Event Overview: Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event […]

Leatherwood Gravity Challenge

Lake Leatherwood 14582 US-62, Eureka Springs, United States

Leatherwood Gravity Challenge This thrilling event will showcase the best of Downhill Mountain Biking located right here in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It will be an adrenaline pumping mix of technical […]

2025 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy

Conway Municipal Airport 3250 Sand Gap Rd, Conway, AR, United States

More information: https://www.literacyactionar.org/tour-de-toad-bike-ride/

5th Annual Loaf & Sole 5k

Genesis Church 205 MLK Blvd, Fayetteville, United States

Join us for the 5th annual The Loaf and Sole 5k! Loafie has left his padawan days behind and has ascended to the rank of master in fighting food insecurity. […]

Bryant Rotary Duck Derby Dash 5k

Mills Park 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant, United States

Duck Derby Dash 5K sponsored by Entergy! Join us for this flat and fast double loop race at Mills Park in Bryant. All proceeds benefit the Bryant Rotary Kids Closet, […]

32nd Annual Mayhawlin’ 5K

Newton House Museum 510 N. Jackson, El Dorado, United States

Join us for the 32nd Annual Mayhawlin' 5K Run and Walk! This race is sponsored by Murphy USA and hosted by the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society. This year's race […]

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