Arkansas Outside

Walk in the Park - Conner Park
2024-05-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Conner Park, 13100 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, 72223, United States
Join Little Rock Parks & Rec for a lunchtime walk. We will meet at noon to get outside and unplugged. See flyer for details.

May Pub Run
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Northshore Golf Range, 5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, United States
You missed them. NOW THE PUB RUNS ARE BACK! Join us for a 3-ish mile fun run and some good times afterwards.This month’s guest will be Saucony. Brought to you by Fleet Feet Little Rock, Northshore Golf Range, and Altra Running

Natural State Criterium Series
2024-05-15 16:30 - 20:00 | Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square, 106 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, 72764, United States
Course

Start/Finish is located on Emma Street in the heart of Downtown Springdale. A classic criterium course which has 8 turns for a total distance of 0.9 miles.
Strava Link – https://www.strava.com/routes/2806559545765160600
Race Details

Race Category Details:

First Chance:

4:30pm start
20 minutes
This category is for the rider who is new to the sport of competitive USA Cycling-sanctioned bike racing and/or criteriums. See First Chance section for more details and explanation of this category.
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.

Women 3, 4, 5 Race:

5:00 pm start
25 minutes
Women Only (Category 3, 4, 5)
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Prizes to top 3. Podiums immediately following the race.
Lap Primes…product and gift certificates

C Race:

5:35 pm start
25 minutes
Men and Women Category 4 & 5 only
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Prizes to top 3 Males and Females. Podiums immediately following the race.
Lap Primes…product and gift certificates

Fat Tire Fun Race:

6:10 pm start
2 laps
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race, but entry fee includes a one-day license.

B Race:

6:30 pm start
35 minutes
Men and Women Category 3 & 4 only
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Lap Primes…cash ($200/night) along with product and gift certificates
Purse – Cash ($125/$75/$50) to top 3 Males and top 3 Females. Podiums immediately following the race.

A Race:

7:15 pm start
45 minutes
Men and Women Open (Cat 1 – 4 only)
A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be purchased online or onsite.
Lap Primes…minimum cash ($1,000/nite) along with product and gift certificates
Purse – Cash ($110/$90/$75/$50/$25) to top 5 Males and top 5 Females. Podiums immediately following the race.

Rules and Regulations:

All 2024 USAC are in effect.
Events will be held rain or shine.
Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Valid and current USAC license must be presented at registration or a one-day or annual purchased
Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage.
Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.
Held under USAC Permit:

Series Awards and Cash ($1,000):

Women Only Race – Awards to the top 3 Female overall finishers
C Race – Awards to the top 3 Male and 3 Female overall finishers
B Race – Awards and Cash ($75/$50/$25) to the top 3 Male and 3 Female overall finishers
A Race – Awards and Cash ($110/$90/$75/$50/$25) to the top 5 Males and 5 Females overall finishers

Primes:

$4,000 cash to be distributed over the 3 race series!

Awards and Podiums

For the Women-only, C, B and A races…the prizes and podium will occur 15 minutes after results are posted
Series Awards and Payouts will occur on the final series…same protocol as above

Rule of Three
2024-05-16 08:00 - 2024-05-19 15:00 | OZ1 Flying Club, 3100 Price Coffee Rd, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The Course
Northwest Arkansas has some of the best road riding in the United States. If you’ve ever ventured into the backroads, you’ll find gravel roads unrivaled anywhere else on earth. Have you ridden the singletrack? It’s world-famous.
We thought we’d take these three paragons of NWA and wrap them into a brutally beautiful, challenging, and uncommon course. You’ll ride out of Bentonville on rolling, mixed terrain. The road will pitch up and descend, over and over, and you’ll feel fresh as your mind plays tricks on you. Tarmac to gravel and back, then a quick dip into some primo Bella Vista singletrack. Pop out, and your front wheel points towards southern Missouri as you speed along the tree-lined rural roads…

As the pavement slowly runs its course over the passing miles, the bulk of gravel arrives. Open farm fields. Tree canopy cover. Smooth hardpack. Chossy, chunky, sharp, pebble wrestling. Sometimes sidewalls tear, choose your rubber wisely. We like to joke that the SRAM AXS Mullet build with the 10/50 cassette in the back was custom-tuned to the steep pitchy gravel climbs here. The terrain is relentless. Sometimes single lane, sometimes double track. You’ll never settle into a rhythm, and it’ll hurt…

Somewhere around mile 75 (give or take), you’ll feel like you should be done and finished. But that’s when the meat and potatoes start. You’re staring down the barrel of multiple singletrack sectors to get your bonking body to the finish. If you were to ride these rippers with fresh legs on a good day, you’d be reveling in heavenly shred. But you’re 75 miles into hell, and these trails won’t relent. You’ll need that 10/50, trust us. Keep it together, cause the descents are a riot if you’re of a right mind. No matter how cratered your body feels at this point, you’ll find a smile on your face. Lean, climb, descend, steer, and oh yeah, choose your equipment wisely (see that flint stone in the photo above?). Just as you’re about to quit, you’ll glimpse the finish. And you’ll be proud of you. And everyone else will be too. A hug, a beer, a laugh, and you conquered the day.
This is the Rule Of Three.

Catsmacker Trail Run
2024-05-18 07:00 - 15:00 | Camp Ouachita, 618 AR-324, Perryville, 72126, United States
Course Description:

The course will utilize Forest Service roads and a portion of the Ouachita Trail. There will be a combination of pavement (just a little!), gravel, and single/double track trail (it’s poison ivy season!).
Course marking will consist of signs, colored ribbon flagging, and flour arrows drawn on the ground. In general, course marking is focused on marking turns and intersections. Intermediate “confidence” markings in the absence of turns or intersections will be relatively rare. We recommend that participants print off maps if they are unsure of the course or unfamiliar with the area.
Turn-by-turn directions:

FSR 152 (from start), turning right on FSR 132
FSR 132 staying straight on FSR 94 (follow sign to Flatside Pinnacle)
FSR 94 turning right onto Ouachita Trail
Ouachita Trail turn right onto FSR 805
FSR 805 turning right onto Hwy 324
Hwy 324 to finish at Lake Sylvia day use area
The Kitty Run course is the same as above with one deviation that is seen on the map. Approximately 3.5 miles into the course, the Kitty Run incorporates the Ouachita Trail for 1.5 miles and then turns back right onto FSR 805.

Course Map Google Course Map

Arkansas Ultra Trail Series: This is a no-UTS-points fun run that is a season-closer and celebration of the end of an amazing year of Arkansas ultrarunning. The 2022-2023 UTS awards ceremony will be held after the run, with a cookout-style lunch. Celebrate with us!

Snowball Adventure Race
2024-05-18 07:30 - 16:00 | The Old Snowball House, 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, 72650, United States
Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime! The Snowball Adventure Race is the first of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas. This adventure will start with a 6 mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, only a few hills, all gravel and great scenery. You will then jump in your boat for a 8.5 mile float down the beautiful Buffalo River to the Tyler Bend launch area. You will then pick up your bicycle at the Tyler Bend Pavilion and start the 11.5 mile gravel journey back to Snowball via the Ozark Grinder Trail. The bike portion has a few uphills, lots of gravel and amazing views of the Buffalo River.
Don’t like to run? Paddle? Bike? Sign up as a team!
You will need your own bike and your own boat, either canoe or kayak, if you take a canoe, you may share with other participants. You will be responsible for delivering your bicycle to the Tyler Bend Pavilion on Race Day. We will assist with your boat shuttle. PFD’s are required. Drop bags will also be available to reduce your load.
When you’ve completed your adventure, join us for a free meal in Snowball! Got guests? Please purchase an extra meal ticket.
Under 12? Check out our kid’s Adventure Race! Slightly smaller and tons of fun.
There’s a new division this year! The Armchair Adventurer! Skip the training, get the shirt and support the Snowball Adventure Race!!
Snowball Adventure Race medals will be awarded to all participants that cross the finish line.
Participants must be 17 to participate.
Race course will be open 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM. After 3 PM you will be escorted back to Snowball.
In the event the Buffalo is not safe for floating, the floating leg will be removed, and the run and bike legs will be re-routed.

Wedington Rake Sess #3
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
Raking the WD loop continues. Meet in the paved lot. Bring hydration and wear sturdy shoes.

Trail Work at Blue Mountain - FOR WOMEN
2024-05-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Blue Mountain, Blue Mountain Natural Area, Northpoint, United States
This trail work event is for women, to learn about trail maintenance in a fun and supportive environment.
Meet in the Blue Mountain parking lot at 8 a.m. We plan to work on rock armoring, see discussion for details on safety gear and tools.
Education in rock armoring techniques will be led by Caleb Pierce from The Nature Conservancy.
Work up an appetite with 3-4 hours of learning and trail labor then we’ll have a picnic style lunch before the option to ride and test out our work!

UNDERBITE ENDURO
2024-05-18 08:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00 | Howler Bike Park, 3410 US-65, Walnut Shade, MO, 65771, United States
The second annual Underbite Enduro is coming to Howler Bike Park and you’re going to want to get in on the action. Push yourself to your limit while you take on the most challenging and unique enduro trails in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains. Come for the competition and stay for the camaraderie that is part of everything at Howler Bike Park.
Part of the Missouri Enduro Series (MES), this race brings you six stages of the best gravity-fed gnar trails you’ve ever seen with top-notch course support to make your ride that much better. All transitions between stages will be rider-powered with no shuttles—It’s all about you and your ride. Only the downhill sections are timed. Top three finishers in each category will receive medals and schwag with cash prizes offered in the pro categories.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned enduro rider, the Underbite Enduro is for you as all abilities are welcome. As with all MES enduros, there will be A/B lines and there is NO MANDATORY AIR required on any stage for any category.
Bring your friends, your fans, and your fervor for this unforgettable weekend at Howler.

Walk in the Park - Allsopp Park
2024-05-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Allsopp Park Pavillion, Allsopp Park Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72202, United States

Bike City Fondo
2024-05-25 - 2024-05-26 | Walker Park, 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
What is the Bike City Fondo?
Love to ride? This event has options for everyone! Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level! Bring your club, team, friends and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the finish.
Want to explore the back roads? Our road options which get you out of town onto the open roads quickly, with mileage to meet your goals. Feeling more adventurous? Or go for a gravel option. Our gravel course will take you south, out of Fayetteville and wind you through a variety of terrain. First event ride? Want to stay on the paved trail? We have that as well! And enjoy some amazing aid stations…you may be surprised by the wide array of goodies provided our great sponsors.
All ride options include a finisher medal, ride t-shirt and post race food and refreshments! Join the fun!

Entry Fees are Priced With a T-Shirt

Entry Fees are priced with a ringspun cotton t-shirt , but a participant has the option to select no t-shirt and SAVE $5. Shirt size is not guaranteed after May 10. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup.
Race T-Shirt Fabric Options and Styles:

NO Shirt Option – Save $5
Ringspun Cotton T-shirt (NO CHARGE) – 100% cotton unisex sizing.

Tour de Tacos
2024-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Junk Brands, 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
7, 30, and 62-mile options.
