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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 fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access […]
Welcome to the premier bikepacking event of Arkansas. We don't start or end in a busy city with traffic and flashing lights; instead, we get deep in the heart of the Ozarks and ride, hike-a-bike, resupply, and sleep where the population is low and the terrain is all-time. This is not for the faint of […]
Welcome to the premier bikepacking event of Arkansas. We don't start or end in a busy city with traffic and flashing lights; instead, we get deep in the heart of the Ozarks and ride, hike-a-bike, resupply, and sleep where the population is low and the terrain is all-time. This is not for the faint of […]
Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it's way to the top! This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. A tornado may have kept us from having a great 2023 race, but the 2024 race will be even bigger and better […]
Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it's way to the top! This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. A tornado may have kept us from having a great 2023 race, but the 2024 race will be even bigger and better […]
This race is put on by the Ozark Trail Running Club and is a part of the AURA trail series. Located in Devil's Den State Park, Styx and Stones traverses the beautiful technical trails of the park including the Butterfield and newer Monument Trail system. This will be the 13th running of the event, which […]
This is a gravel cycling event incorporating some fun "challenges" along the 50-mile route. The event includes; entertainment, free tent camping, showers, bathrooms, 5 or 6 meals (depending on if you arrive Saturday night or Sunday morning), support stops, activities, and prime eclipse viewing with viewing glasses. Form a team of 4 people and cycle […]
This is a gravel cycling event incorporating some fun "challenges" along the 50-mile route. The event includes; entertainment, free tent camping, showers, bathrooms, 5 or 6 meals (depending on if you arrive Saturday night or Sunday morning), support stops, activities, and prime eclipse viewing with viewing glasses. Form a team of 4 people and cycle […]
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th. This will be run on the […]
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th. This will be run on the […]
Expedition Ozark will be a true test of endurance, teamwork and mental toughness. Teams (2-4 members) will have 5 days to complete a course covering the Northwest Arkansas region of the Ozarks. The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why. Rolling mountains, awe-inspiring rivers, […]
Expedition Ozark will be a true test of endurance, teamwork and mental toughness. Teams (2-4 members) will have 5 days to complete a course covering the Northwest Arkansas region of the Ozarks. The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why. Rolling mountains, awe-inspiring rivers, […]
April 13 – C.R.57 to C.R.58 (Cedar Creek) – Ozark Highlands Trail – 4 miles – moderate. It's going to be tough to top the eclipse on the Monday before, but when it comes to raw natural beauty, this hike has a lot. We will carpool from Morgan McDonald's at 7:30 or you can meet […]
April 13 – C.R.57 to C.R.58 (Cedar Creek) – Ozark Highlands Trail – 4 miles – moderate. It's going to be tough to top the eclipse on the Monday before, but when it comes to raw natural beauty, this hike has a lot. We will carpool from Morgan McDonald's at 7:30 or you can meet […]
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 miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a […]
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 miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a […]
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 pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain - from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the […]
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 pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain - from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the […]
This event is to raise awareness about the health and well-being of BIPOC members of our community and to support educational scholarships. While health inequities for the BIPOC community is not new, the pandemic has shone a light on the need for change. We hope to bring together the BIPOC community and its allies to garner […]
This event is to raise awareness about the health and well-being of BIPOC members of our community and to support educational scholarships. While health inequities for the BIPOC community is not new, the pandemic has shone a light on the need for change. We hope to bring together the BIPOC community and its allies to garner […]
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