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Stampede

Western Arkansas Runners Building 7000 Taylor Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States

2023 Stampede Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 23 Start and Finish at Western Arkansas Runners Building Fort Chaffee – 7000 Taylor Ave. 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 9 and  $40 after September 9 through day of race Participant Packet Pick-Up, Friday, September 22, 5 p.m. […]

Stampede

Western Arkansas Runners Building 7000 Taylor Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States

2023 Stampede Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 23 Start and Finish at Western Arkansas Runners Building Fort Chaffee – 7000 Taylor Ave. 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 9 and  $40 after September 9 through day of race Participant Packet Pick-Up, Friday, September 22, 5 p.m. […]

Strider Cup

Bentonville Square 100 North Main St, Bentonville, United States

Get ready Arkansas, because Strider Cup Racing is about to take over the Square in downtown Bentonville on September 23rd! These tiny riders will be racing their hearts out and shredding some serious rubber as they put their Strider skills to the test! Strider Cup races are the highest level national Strider sanctioned races that […]

Strider Cup

Bentonville Square 100 North Main St, Bentonville, United States

Get ready Arkansas, because Strider Cup Racing is about to take over the Square in downtown Bentonville on September 23rd! These tiny riders will be racing their hearts out and shredding some serious rubber as they put their Strider skills to the test! Strider Cup races are the highest level national Strider sanctioned races that […]

Women’s Trail Luv at Centennial

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Join the OORC’s Hannah Catt for a few hours of raking out the trails at Centennial. Tools and education provided. Bring hydration and a snack.

Women’s Trail Luv at Centennial

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Join the OORC’s Hannah Catt for a few hours of raking out the trails at Centennial. Tools and education provided. Bring hydration and a snack.

Fort Smith Marathon/Half/Relays

University of Fort Smith 601-C Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States

The start/finish will be on the beautiful University of Fort Smith campus.  There will be plenty of parking available for racers and a nice shaded green for spectators to hang out at during the race. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with […]

Fort Smith Marathon/Half/Relays

University of Fort Smith 601-C Kinkead Ave, Fort Smith, AR, United States

The start/finish will be on the beautiful University of Fort Smith campus.  There will be plenty of parking available for racers and a nice shaded green for spectators to hang out at during the race. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with […]

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell

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

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR.  Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12-hour and 24-hour event, and the festival lasts five days with […]

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell

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

24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR.  Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12-hour and 24-hour event, and the festival lasts five days with […]

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023

ORBI Rentals 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States

Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come. For more information on this event, look at last year's at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023

ORBI Rentals 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States

Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come. For more information on this event, look at last year's at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

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

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

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

The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency […]

Ouachita Wilds 3/6/12 Hour Rogaine

Camp Ouachita 618 AR-324, Perryville, United States

This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever […]

Ouachita Wilds 3/6/12 Hour Rogaine

Camp Ouachita 618 AR-324, Perryville, United States

This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever […]

Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K 5K

Southwest Church of Christ 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, AR, United States

USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have lots of volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. There will be water/snack/aide stations all along the courses. Powerade, […]

Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K 5K

Southwest Church of Christ 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, AR, United States

USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have lots of volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. There will be water/snack/aide stations all along the courses. Powerade, […]

The Great 5k Pumpkin Run

Lonoke Historic Train Depot 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, United States

Give your support to the abused and neglected children housed at Lonoke Open Arms. Run the 5K that begins at the Historic Lonoke Train Depot, winding its way by the Lonoke City Park and through beautiful small-town neighborhoods. Known for its flat as a pancake course, the chipped 5K Pumpkin Run is made for setting […]

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

The Great 5k Pumpkin Run

Lonoke Historic Train Depot 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, United States

Give your support to the abused and neglected children housed at Lonoke Open Arms. Run the 5K that begins at the Historic Lonoke Train Depot, winding its way by the Lonoke City Park and through beautiful small-town neighborhoods. Known for its flat as a pancake course, the chipped 5K Pumpkin Run is made for setting […]

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