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Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 6th Annual Espresso Run is a fun, social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, bike, or scooter between some of NWA’s best coffee shops—fueling up with local brews at each stop. We’ll kick things off at 7:00 AM and […]
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Saturday, June 21 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 […]
Join us for the Liv Fit Freedom Color Run 5K! Walk or Run! This high-energy community event is celebrating fitness, freedom, and fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this 5k is the perfect way to get moving with friends, family, and neighbors. Details When: June 21, 2025 Check in/Registration 7:00-7:30 […]
The 4th Annual Juneteenth 5K run/walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as well as to see many of the city’s African American historical sites including Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School and Philander Smith College. Runners will also pass the home of Mifflin Gibbs, first elected black […]
The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17. Race will start and end at Green Forest School in Green Forest, Arkansas. Runners must check in from 7:00am to 7:45 A.M. Opening Ceremony at 7:45. […]
Day of Event Details 12:00-12:30pm - Sign in/packet pick up will be at Murray Park Pavilion 7 & 8 (5900 Rebsamen Rd. LR 72202) 12:30-1pm - Announcements and Reviewing Game Rules 1pm-3pm - Game Time!!! All participants must return to the Pavillon by 3pm *There will be no race-day registration*
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
True Grit Bike Ride and/or 5K Run/Walk This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children. If you sign up by June 9th, you get a free event-shirt
Join us for the SoMa Main Street Mile - a vibrant celebration of health, wellness, and life! Run under the dazzling lights of SoMa Main Street, with a thrilling lineup including a Kids Mini Mile, Open Mile (Men and Women Heats) and the Elite Mile! Presented by Blue Rose Running in partnership with Little Rock […]
4th annual! Very unofficial/FREE/non-sanctioned. Run at your own risk. No or little markings. Maybe medals. No swag. No glory. No one cares. Definitely heat. Definitely regret. Backyard party at the finish. Mix surface course primarily trail, including Centennial, Markham and Kessler. You will cover most of the Fayetteville Traverse and then some. Leave the big […]
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Mountain Home Police Department presents the Red White & Blue Festival 5K Run! Saturday June 28th, 2025. 6:00 - 6:45 am - Packet pickup and on-site registration 7:00 am - Race starts 8:15-ish - Awards Join in the fun at the ASU Campus in Mountain […]
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Freedom Fest 5K, July 4. All registration is done online. Registration will be $40.00 Early Entry Fee of $30.00 ends Friday, June 20th T-Shirt guaranteed to the first 200 paid pre-registered runners. (must be in by June 14th to guarantee size) Race begins at 7:00 a.m. Early packet pickup will be […]
Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 49 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]
The Run for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe: 15 mile Bike Race July 5 2025 Bike Race Starts at 7:30 am 5K starts at 8:00 am Attention!!! Both the Bike Race and 5K Run Will Start and Finish at Kamp Karefree, 59 Bass Road Hughes AR 72348 The 5k Run and Bike Ride […]
Come join CRC for a fun run on Saturday, July 5 at 8am at the back parking lot of the Conway Regional Fitness Center on Salem Road. We have a ~5k route (see link below) we will be doing as a group along the trail behind the fitness center. We are also going to do […]
The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Freedom Fest 5K on Sulphur Creek Trail in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Packet Pick-up and onsite registration 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Race begins at 8:00 AM!
Welcome to the 2nd annual Arkansas Omnium. The TT, Road Race, and Crit are for the state championship. If you are not a Arkansas resident, no worries. Come out and see how you stack up against the best of Arkansas. ~ Only annual license holders living in Arkansas are eligible for the State Championship. Cat […]
Finish Line / Transportation SHUTTLE FROM FINISH LINE TO VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK IS AVAILABLE Shuttles will be located adjacent to the Finish line off of Garland Ave. Shuttles will transport athletes from the Finish Line to Village Creek State Park Parking area ONLY. NEW FINISH LINE LOCATION AT THE FORREST CITY AREA CHAMBER OF […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Welcome to the 17th Edition of the Wampoo Roadeo! We’ve got a new Start Line location and five new routes. This year’s event will take place in Keo, Arkansas. We are taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 19, and serving lunch and dessert after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in […]
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