NWA Bike-a-Palooza
Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclists, for cyclists, to raise funds for NWA charity Pedal It Forward. Join us Friday evening and Saturday morning for a bike ride, food, and friends!
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Bike Clubs of Northwest Arkansas host a ride by cyclists, for cyclists, to raise funds for NWA charity Pedal It Forward. Join us Friday evening and Saturday morning for a bike ride, food, and friends!
Local Mpact is a Non Profit Organization that aides families just like ours who have unfortunately experienced the loss of a baby. This organization tailors to each families specific needs which may be anything from a headstone, memorabilia of the baby or even just a hot meal and a listening ear for the family. At […]
Date & Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00AM NEW Location: Walmart Home Office - between Maverick Building and Sam Walton Hall Parking: Parking Garage G - 908 Customer Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716 (enter from 10th Street Entrance) The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 19th! Kick off the 2026 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most […]
Certified 5K/10K Race and Timed 5K Walk Saturday, September 19 Start and Finish at Greg Smith River Trail, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith AR 72901 7 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m. Race Entry Fee: $30 before September 8 and $40 after September 8 through packet pickup, $45 race day registration. Participant Packet Pick-Up and Expo Friday, […]
The NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships return to Devil's Den State Park on September 19, 2026, bringing together riders from across the region for one of Arkansas’ longest-running mountain bike traditions. Featuring categories for beginners, intermediate, advanced, youth, and citizen racers, the event offers challenging cross-country racing on the park’s rugged Ozark terrain while remaining […]
Race Returns with a New Date! We're thrilled to announce the return of our race with an exciting new date! This year's event is co-hosted with Tea Rose Community Collaborative and will benefit Saline Memorial Hospital's Food is Medicine food pantry. Join us for a family-friendly event that welcomes runners of all ages. Whether you're […]
CATA, with Arkansas State Parks, will be hosting a three-installment trail workday series at Pinnacle Mountain State Park! The workdays will take place on the 3rd Sunday of September, October and November. Would love to see you there! The Deets Where: Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Middle Mountain Trailhead When: Sept 20th, Oct 18th, Nov 15th, […]
Gallop Through the Enchanted Hills of Downtown Eureka Springs Join us for Year 2 of Run Unicorn Run! Lace up your shoes and join us for a race like no other—where the hills and valleys of Downtown Eureka Springs set the stage for a celebration of movement, community, and individuality! Whether you’re conquering the Magic […]
Horseshoe Hell is a five day rock climbing festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. The festival features three different climbing competitions, food, camping, live music, swag, games, parties, mountain biking, and most of all… fellowship. Join our beautiful […]
An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the "The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks" and the Victorian-style resort town of Eureka Springs. The community is home to some of the best mountain biking in Arkansas including Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity […]
The Cossatot River Trail Run is an endurance event featuring a trail 12.5M "Half Marathon" & 25M "Marathon" in the Ouachita Mountains along the Cossatot River of Arkansas at Cossatot River State Park. The event follows 12.5 point to point and out-and-back trail ending in Wickes, AR, at the State Park! COURSE OVERVIEW - Surface: […]
The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It […]
The Funnel Cake 5k is back as part of Searcy's Get Down Downtown Festival on Saturday, September 26! This fast and flat 5k starts at 8:00 a.m. at the corner of Arch and Spring streets. The Funnel Cake 5k will be professionally chip timed! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to […]
Our mission is to provide a community event open to athletes of all abilities, while promoting a healthy lifestyle through running and walking and raising money to youth and family needs in Lonoke.
Logan’s Run is the kickoff to the All-Abilities Marathon held in conjunction with the Little Rock Marathon. The All-Abilities Marathon is a non-competitive program and event designed for individuals of all ages with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities. The goal? Stay active, have fun, and reach a personal fitness milestone! Participants follow a simple walking, […]
On Our Way to Ending Sexual Violence 5K Glow Run/Walk Sponsored by Ozark Rape Crisis Center Saturday, September 26th, 2026 Details: · Check-in/Registration: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. · Start Time: 6:30 p.m. · All ages welcome Entry fees: · Early Registration: $20 Adults / $10 Children on/before - September 11th · $25 for Adults and […]
RISE: Ride for more. More adventure. More community. More awareness. Women of OZ Annual Fundraiser WHY WE RISE All year long, Women of OZ gives back to women in our community through free rides, skills clinics, education, mentorship, and connection. We believe more women belong on bikes—and that cost should never be what keeps someone […]
35th Annual Running The Arkansas Traveller is steeped in tradition as one of the oldest 100 mile races in the country, maintaining its founding philosophy of providing a true ultrarunning experience melded with Southern hospitality. Our course consists of a 17-mile loop followed by an 83-mile out-and-back through the Ouachita Mountains on forest roads, jeep […]
The Arkansas High Country Race starts and finishes in Bentonville, AR for 2026 and 2027. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until we start sending out emails to registered participants closer to October. Trackleaders is our official tracking service. We will email information to the racers […]
Get ready for a spine-tingling trail run like no other, at the Here’s Johnny 10k RedRun at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Lace up your shoes and tap into your inner Jack Torrence as you navigate the course through the woods of Coler. All racers receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out […]
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