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Iron Pig Festival

Drake Field 4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States

A great course and event for both a beginner or seasoned athlete.  Held at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum, the Iron Pig Festival consists of a Duathlon, 5K, Fun Run and a Bike Time Trail. The duathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event that consists of a 3 mile run, 18 mile bike and […]

Work party for Earth Day at Allsopp Park

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

Earth Day is April 22nd and CATA is hosting a trail work party at Allsopp Park in Little Rock to clear the trails and give some love to one of our favorite trail systems. Feel free to volunteer for the whole time or for a couple of hours. Bring a friend or your family, lunch will […]

Work party for Earth Day at Allsopp Park

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

Earth Day is April 22nd and CATA is hosting a trail work party at Allsopp Park in Little Rock to clear the trails and give some love to one of our favorite trail systems. Feel free to volunteer for the whole time or for a couple of hours. Bring a friend or your family, lunch will […]

Dardanelle Rock Cleanup and Meetup

Dardanelle Rock 351-375 Dardanelle Dam Rd, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Dardanelle Rock Cleanup and Meetup - Saturday 4/22 - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Join us for trash pickup, graffiti removal, and a whole bunch of climbing! Lots of new routes have been added, as well as rebolts on a few of the classics! Snacks and beverages after.

Dardanelle Rock Cleanup and Meetup

Dardanelle Rock 351-375 Dardanelle Dam Rd, Dardanelle, AR, United States

Dardanelle Rock Cleanup and Meetup - Saturday 4/22 - 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Join us for trash pickup, graffiti removal, and a whole bunch of climbing! Lots of new routes have been added, as well as rebolts on a few of the classics! Snacks and beverages after.

Mt. Kessler Trail Build

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.

Mt. Kessler Trail Build

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.

Pints for Climbing

Flyway Brewing 314 Maple St, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Central Arkansas Climbers! Join us for Pint Night at Flyway Brewery on Tuesday 4/25! $1 from every pint sold will be donated to ARCC! Food specials will also be available to members. Come hang out!

Pints for Climbing

Flyway Brewing 314 Maple St, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Central Arkansas Climbers! Join us for Pint Night at Flyway Brewery on Tuesday 4/25! $1 from every pint sold will be donated to ARCC! Food specials will also be available to members. Come hang out!

Event Series Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, United States

The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]

Avoca Training Race Series

Avoca N Old Wire Rd, Avoca, AR, United States

The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]

Event Marketing Workshop w/ Andy Chasteen

The Greenhouse @ the Collaborative 702 Southeast 5th Street Suite 46, Bentonville, AR, United States

Identify – Connect – Inspire: w/ Andy Chasteen Andy Chasteen, the mind behind The Rule of Three, Horseshoe Hell, and other iconic events will lead the workshop designed to help event promoters/race directors know, connect, and inspire their audiences. The evening will be interactive, and you’ll also be learning and networking with other promoters and […]

Event Marketing Workshop w/ Andy Chasteen

The Greenhouse @ the Collaborative 702 Southeast 5th Street Suite 46, Bentonville, AR, United States

Identify – Connect – Inspire: w/ Andy Chasteen Andy Chasteen, the mind behind The Rule of Three, Horseshoe Hell, and other iconic events will lead the workshop designed to help event promoters/race directors know, connect, and inspire their audiences. The evening will be interactive, and you’ll also be learning and networking with other promoters and […]

Gold Rush Fun Run and 5k

Old Tiger Stadium Park 517 Tiger Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States

The 2023 annual Gold Rush Fun Run and 5k will be held Friday, April 28th at Old Tiger Stadium on the corner of Bella Vista Rd and Tiger Blvd. The Fun Run will start 6:30pm and the 5k will follow at 7:00pm. Register now to secure your T-Shirt.

Gold Rush Fun Run and 5k

Old Tiger Stadium Park 517 Tiger Blvd, Bentonville, AR, United States

The 2023 annual Gold Rush Fun Run and 5k will be held Friday, April 28th at Old Tiger Stadium on the corner of Bella Vista Rd and Tiger Blvd. The Fun Run will start 6:30pm and the 5k will follow at 7:00pm. Register now to secure your T-Shirt.

Saline River Canoe Race

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

Benton Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Saline River Canoe Race & Family Festival in partnership with Saline River Canoe. This event hasn’t been hosted since 2018 and we are making a comeback! Custom trophies, medals, and shirts for participants.

Saline River Canoe Race

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

Benton Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the Saline River Canoe Race & Family Festival in partnership with Saline River Canoe. This event hasn’t been hosted since 2018 and we are making a comeback! Custom trophies, medals, and shirts for participants.

Mt. Kessler Trail Build

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.

Mt. Kessler Trail Build

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.

Dogwood Race 2023

Bob Henry Park 500 West Benton Street, Siloam Springs, AR, United States

5K and 10K running race in Siloam Springs, Arkansas The starting line will be at the Bob Henry Park large Pavilion (next to the tennis courts) at 500 W Benton St., Siloam Springs AR 72761.

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