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Join us for a bike camping overnighter! Starting near downtown Bentonville ( exact location coming soon), we’ll ride 6 miles on gravel to Bike Camp Pea Ridge. We’ll camp there overnight, returning to our starting location in the morning. Campers need to bring all of their own camping gear, however, we have some equipment available […]
17-Mile and 13-Mile Trail Run in Hot Springs National Park Saturday, October 26, 2024 NEW: For UTS-Lite you run the shorter 13-mile course. Registration is required. We ask if you registered but will not come, please un-register (or contact us) so we don't waste a slot. Registration is free. There will be a donation can […]
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. 4 gravel ride distances of 24, […]
Saturday, October 26 at 8:00 a.m. Meetup Location: Point Remove Brewing Company Beginner Course | Intermediate & Advanced Course Meet up with friends for a morning ride from Point Remove Brewing Company located right off Hwy 64 at 102 Crestliner Street in Morrilton. Choose your route, easy or advanced. Each ride will be led by experienced cyclists who know […]
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Chasin Payson is a Mountain Bike challenge race. Competitors will start at 2 PM on Saturday, October 26th, and race as long as possible until 6 PM at Coler on a 3-mile course. Ride your pace and chase the leader. E-bikes are welcome and Juniors (16+) can participate. It's a Red Bull event so there […]
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Imagine descending into one of the most beautiful canyons in Arkansas on a fall afternoon in early November, the leaves at peak foliage - passing windy ribbons of singletrack, imposing sandstone walls, vistas, and log cabins as you enter the iconic Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. This idyllic gem of the Ozarks will be your home for […]
100 mile Friday November 1st-7am-Haw Creek Falls 50 mile Saturday November 2nd-6am-Indian Creek TH This run is extremely difficult. The Ozark Highland's Trail is a national scenic trail marked with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for spurs. Do not count on flagging. It will be minimal if any. We are going […]
Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25 hour party you’ve ever experienced. Profits from this “race” will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler. Join us on November 2nd, Mt. Kessler – Fayetteville, Arkansas for a full day of partying in the dirt. […]
Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas. Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish […]
Join Project Zero's mission to raise awareness about adoption, build hope in kids and teens waiting in foster care to be adopted, and connect forever families in Arkansas. Our goal is simple, to fight for those children and advocate for them to find the right forever family until there are zero waiting children in Arkansas. […]
We will be hosting a Fundraiser to help support funds to get Zack a handicap-accessible vehicle so that Zack can be transferred to and from therapy. 5K and 1 mile Family Fun Walk Around the Lake Hamilton Public Schools We will have vendors, first responders, and lots of love!
Northwoods Trails and Visit Hot Springs presents the 3-day, all-ages, Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas! We are excited to invite you all to the 6th Annual Gudrun: Northwoods MTB Festival. This 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival will include competitions and activities including: Slow Roll Fun Ride, Full Enduro, Mini Enduro, Waffles & […]
We are stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to make The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods Festival this year!! Participants are encouraged to join in on the rest of the Gudrun activities and parties, it is a great time in the Northwoods! The Ouachita Triple Crown route was first […]
Birdeye Gravel expands its weekend festivities with this unique challenge dubbed the Night Owl! Two distance options, one epic endeavor. Picture this: sunset is approaching, a live band is ready to send you off, and you're surrounded by a group of enthusiastic riders ready to take on the night. There will be a few stashed […]
Date change due to weather forecast, more information is available here: https://arkansasoutside.com/jones-center-bike-festival-rescheduled-due-to-weather-forecast/ Gear up for an action-packed weekend of bike-forward events you and your family won’t want to miss at the Jones Center Bike Festival! The Jones Center Bike Festival brings three unique cycling and adventure events to the heart of downtown Springdale: a kids […]
Join us in Birdeye for our first ever running event! First up is a 17 miler point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run on handbuilt single track, and wrap the day with a flat mile through on a groomed path through the pasture. Here's a fun slideshow about running […]
Discover Birdeye - an Adventure Getaway on Crowley's Ridge As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas' Delta region. Rolling gravel routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country roads are the main event. Rewarding Gravel Rides - Explore beautiful terrain with beginner, […]
Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ''The Rise'' Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, "Queen and King of The Rise". Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to […]
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