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Early Entry Includes: Run for Hope shirt Top 3 finishers overall and in each age group will receive awards. Race Day Registration: 6:30-7:45 am at GHS Fine Arts Auditorium. All runners will receive a bib. Walkers will need to check in and receive packets but will not receive a bib. The Run for Hope is […]
We'll be launching at River Mountain Park from Rock Town River Outfitters at 6pm on Tuesday, September 9th. We'll paddle up the Little Maumelle River and back, enjoying the sunset view of Pinnacle Mountain. Given the "down and back" thing....if you don't make it by 6, still come and paddle and hang out. If you […]
USARA is excited to partner with the Ozark Foundation to produce the 2025 USARA National Championships in Northwest Arkansas. Based out of Bentonville, Arkansas, the race promises teams nothing short of world-class mountain biking, set amid spectacular limestone bluffs and prairies that characterize this corner of the Ozarks. We recommend racers come early, stay late […]
Welcome to the Newton County Mentality Three Days of Bikes and Community Friday: We’ll start things off on Friday afternoon with a 3-4 mile time trial that stays within the canyon walls, ripping around on the gravel and world-class singletrack at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (HCR). You’ll choose your bike, but choose wisely cause you have […]
Get ready to conquer the peaks with the Tri Peak Series brought to you by River Valley Runners! Dive into a thrilling trio of races set in breathtaking landscapes, starting with the Mt. Magazine 15k on May 31, 2025 that promises to challenge and inspire. It's only ONE hill!! We start about a half mile […]
The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 13th! Kick off the 2025 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas! Join us as we Run for Good benefitting Mercy Health Foundation. Breakfast & Awards: Join us after the race for a free breakfast, lawn games, vendor expo, and the Awards […]
A USA Cycling-sanctioned, fully supported ride with great fun, food and fellowship This is a fully supported ride, with on-site mechanics and SAG provided by Trek Bikes, well-stocked rest stops and new route markers from RouteArrows to make navigation easier. A ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists: 25.8 miles for beginners or those that […]
Minuteman Day will be held again at Camp Robinson! This is an fun filled day designed for the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard to engage with the local community through a variety of events. We cannot wait to host you on this open base day! The 5K Trail Run is a combination of road […]
Join us on September 13th at ASUMH/McCabe Park for a powerful community event dedicated to hope, healing, and suicide awareness. This 5K run/walk is about more than miles — it’s about showing up for those we’ve lost, those who are struggling, and those who need to know they are not alone. Together, we’re breaking the […]
The ARCC is partnering with @rab.equipment for our next trail day on September 13th! We will work, we will climb, and Rab will hold a gear raffle for participants. Come put in some sweat equity and be rewarded with a chance to climb at the newest section of cliff, Capitol Crag! The area will not […]
The 13th Annual Omega Prostate/Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/ Walk is a race event for which all the proceeds are donated in support of The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society and scholarships for High School students. We are grateful for the continued opportunity to raise money to help these two organization and continue […]
This is a 5K and a 10K that will be held at Deer Mountain Events, 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, AR 72949 (formerly called Contran Properties).
The Run for the Ribbon 5k brings together the University of Arkansas and greater Northwest Arkansas community to raise awareness about breast cancer. The event benefits the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation to support scholarships, educational programming, leadership development, and our fight against breast cancer, which includes our partnerships with the NFL, the American Cancer Society, […]
Men’s Cat 1 unified field will include: 19-29, 30-39, and 40-49. Women’s Cat 1 and 2 unified field will include all Cat 1 and 2 women riders.
Come out and join us for the 8th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas on Saturday, September 13th! If you’re brave enough to run through a cemetery at night with the chance of bumping into a few Zombies, then this race is for you! Participants will travel through a local cemetery […]
A pair of custom socks comes with each entry. Or, upgrade to a long sleeve tshirt ($10) or hoodie ($20). You can also choose no socks and save $5 on your entry fee. See sock image below. USA Cycling License Info: Cat 1 & 2 - an annual USA Cycling license is required to race. One-day […]
The 2023 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival will be three nights under the Summer Milky Way on Bear Creek, just south of the Buffalo River off Hyw. 65. The registration process will be opened soon. In the meantime, please explore this page, check out the information downloads in Event Guide Section, and subscribe to our Dark Sky Event News list. The […]
Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclist, for cyclist, to raise funds for NWA Charity. Save the date September 19 & 20, 2025
Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclist, for cyclist, to raise funds for NWA Charity. Save the date September 19 & 20, 2025
The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival invites you to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want. We’ve got a weekend full of fun and diverse options for you to choose from. For my part, Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner friendly, lightly supported, no drop, community overnighter. We’ll be riding the […]
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