RYDB Fest – Community Overnighter
The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival is back — and once again we’re inviting you to ride your damn bike, any damn way you want. Patrick Farnsworth of Bikes or […]
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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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We’ll see you on the trail.
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Lake Wedington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States
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Catsmacker Trail run
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area 618 AR-324, Perryville, AR, United StatesParticipation is limited, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also […]
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The Skirmish
Downtown Jonesboro 320 S Main St, Jonesboro, United StatesThe ride/race begins and ends on Main Street (313 S Main) in downtown Jonesboro. For the 43, 63 and 100-mile routes, there is a neutral roll-out of 7 miles and […]
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The SoMa Main Street Mile
SOMA District Little Rock S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United StatesJoin us for the 3rd Annual 2026 SoMa Main Street Mile — a high-energy celebration of movement, community, and summer racing in the heart of Little Rock! Get ready to […]
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Bentonville Bike Fest 2026
Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, United StatesArkansas's premier mountain biking festival celebrating trails, community, and adventure. What started as a vision to showcase Bentonville's incredible trail system has grown into the region's premier cycling celebration. The […]
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$5 5K
Pirate Perry Events Headquarters 905 South St., Mountain Home, United StatesWhen & Where Pirate Perry Events Headquarters 905 South Street Mountain Home, AR 72653 Thursday, June 11, 2026 7:00 pm Start Course Description Leave 905 South St, take Main St. to […]
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Straight Up Gravel
Anstaff Soccer Complex 202 Old Stonewall Rd, Harrison, United StatesStraight Up Gravel makes its first annual debut on June 13th in Harrison, Arkansas, delivering a raw and unforgettable gravel experience in the heart of the Ozarks. Riders will tackle […]
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Ozark Valley Triathlon
Lake Wedington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United StatesOVT 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 13 - OVT Gravel […]
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Major Taylor One Eleven (MT111)
“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through the partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local 501c3 non-profit Recycle […]
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Arkansas Runner 2M
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, United StatesNet profits from the race will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we […]
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Trail of Tears Remembrance Ride
Pea Ridge Bike Camp 10542 Blue Jay Rd, Pea Ridge, United StatesWe remember the Trail of Tears to acknowledge the humanity of those who suffered and the grave injustice committed against sovereign peoples. This remembrance ride is not about assigning collective […]
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True Grit 2026
Fort Chaffee 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, United StatesTrue 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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship
Fair Park - Hope, AR 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, United States•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders. *USATF Course Certification #: AR24012WJT -Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon :) -High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 […]
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44th Annual ARK 5K Classic
Crystal Hill Elementary School 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United StatesWe look forward to you joining us Saturday, August 30, 2025, for our 44th Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com […]
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