True Grit 2026
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 16th, you get a free event-shirt
20 events found.
Welcome to our Calendar of Events.
Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.
If you’re looking for a specific type of event you can use the following links:
- Running (Road & Trail)
- Cycling (Road, Mountain, Gravel, etc.)
- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
- Paddling (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, Tubing, etc.)
- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
- Trail Love Days (Volunteer Opportunities)
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Fort Chaffee 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, United States
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Mitchell’s Mountain 5K Trail Race and 1K Dash for Hope
Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United StatesThe Reason: This isn't just another 5k benefit for charity. This race is creating a trail where one didn’t exist. When you run this race, you become part of a community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to race and to feel like they have purpose and dignity. The Order of Events: The 1k will start first. We […]
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RUNNING WITH THE ELK 5K RUN/WALK
Lost Valley Store and Canoe Rental AR-43 Highway, Ponca, United StatesPlease join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in downtown Ponca, AR. The race will begin at the Lost Valley Store and Canoe Rental located on Hwy 43 at 8:00 am. Registration will begin @ 7 a.m. The course takes place in the beautiful Boxley Valley on Hwy 43. Runners and walkers of all ages […]
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The Sawyer Saves 5K
Gatling Park 2325 Tyler Street, Conway, United StatesThis is a 5K to remember my son Sawyer, but also to support all families who have lost children. This 5K will raise money to fund the Sawyer Saves Foundation, which will provide the funding for low-income families to take swimming lessons.
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Kessler Mountain Jam
Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United StatesKessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3. Chip timing, […]
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Monday Night Lights Criterium
Central Arkansas Carting Complex 49 Ricky Bobby Way, Vilonia, United StatesCome out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
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48th Annual Freedom Fest 5K
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce #2 W. Center, Greenwood, United StatesGreenwood 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 250 paid pre-registered runners. Race begins at 7:00 a.m. Early packet pickup will be July 3rd, 1-6 pm at the Chamber office. 16 […]
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Freedom Finishers 5K and 1 Mile
Rotary Park 309 Carroll Road, Paragould, United StatesIn this country we have Freedom, we have freedom to Run and we have the freedom to run a July 4th race and finish with pride. We will be hosting the Freedom Finishers 5K at Paragould's Rotary Park on July 4th starting at 7:00AM. The start time has been moved up to allow participants the opportunity […]
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Yell County Freedom 4-Miler
Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park 3 Locust Street, Dardanelle, United StatesCelebrate America’s 250th Birthday at the Yell County Freedom 4-Miler Kick off your 4th of July with a historic stride! This year, Dardanelle is pulling out all the stops for a massive, family-friendly Independence Day celebration at Veterans Memorial Riverfront Park—and we are starting the day on the right foot. Whether you're a competitive runner […]
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Tour De Horseshoe 14.1 Mile Bike Race and Run for the Fireworks 5K
Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church 15235 AR-47 South, Hughes, United StatesRun for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe 14.1 mile Bike Race July 4, 2026 PRE REGISTRATION STRONGLY ENCOURAGED Bike Race Starts & Ends at 7:30 AM at Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church (241 Lake Estates Dr.) 5K Starts at 7:15 AM at Bond's Grocery Store (15235 AR-147 S) and Ends at Horseshoe Lake Baptist Church The 5k Run and Bike […]
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Firecracker Fast 5K
The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, United StatesCome 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 50 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]
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Freedom 5k
Lake Balboa Marina 476 Ponce De Leon Drive, Hot Springs Village, United StatesJoin us on the 4th of July 2026 at Lake Balboa Beach in Hot Springs Village, AR for the annual Stars and Stripes Freedom 5k Run and 1k Walk. Check-in starts at 6:30a and the run begins at approximately 7:30a. All runners will receive a custom finisher’s medal and awards will be given for top […]
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Four on the 4th
Paragould Community Center 3404 Linwood Drive, Paragould, United StatesKick off Independence Day with a few miles, a good time, and a finisher's medal that's going to be an awesome addition to your wall! The race takes place at the Paragould Community Center and consists of 4 one-mile loops. At the end of each loop you get a beaded necklace. End of Lap 1: […]
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“We the People” Freedom Fest 5K
Cleburne County Fairgrounds 880 Bittle Road, Heber Springs, United StatesCelebrate freedom, community, and 250 years of American independence at the We the People 5K this July 4th! Start your morning on the beautiful Sulphur Creek Trail and be part of a fun, patriotic tradition for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, it’s the perfect way to […]
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Monday Night Lights Criterium
Central Arkansas Carting Complex 49 Ricky Bobby Way, Vilonia, United StatesCome out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
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Brent Morrison Memorial No Runners Forgotten 8K
Mercy Chaffee Crossing Medical Clinic 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, United StatesWestern Arkansas Runners is honored to be able to carry on the Annual Memorial Run honoring BRENT MORRISON who was an avid runner in the River Valley as well as the Hot Springs area. This year will mark the 10th year that a run of some form has been held and along with honoring Brent, […]
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Paradise Found 5k Trail Run/Kids Fun Run
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United StatesExperience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, with the fourth annual Paradise Found 5k! Join us at the Paradise Found 5k on Saturday, July 11th,2026. This race will begin and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee. This race is the perfect opportunity for those new to […]
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Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler
Johnson County Court Square 215 W Main St., Clarksville, United StatesThe Johnson County Peach Festival 4-Miler is held in conjunction with the longest running outdoor festival in Arkansas! We have divisions for runners and walkers and awards for the first 3 places in each age division.
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Wampoo Roadeo
Downtown Keo 226 Main Street, Keo, AR, United StatesA metric century road ride benefitting Recycle Bikes for Kids. We will be taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 18 and having a party after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in Keo, AR. Feel free to set up your cycling club tents and enjoy the festivities. Show your Bib Number […]
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River Valley Rumble XC Race
Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, United StatesRIVER VALLEY RUMBLE This race will be on super fun 4.4-mile laps as a XC UCI inspired course. The shorter laps will also be more spectator friendly and more encouraging for racers as family and friends cheer them on each lap. Ben Geren Park Fort Smith Arkansas This race is part of the Arkansas Mountain […]
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