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Now’s your chance to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put NWA on the map. With Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda on October 15 and Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda on October 21, join us for an 8-day festival in Northwest, AR. Big Sugar Classic is a celebration of cycling, […]
Now’s your chance to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put NWA on the map. With Life Time Little Sugar MTB presented by Mazda on October 15 and Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Mazda on October 21, join us for an 8-day festival in Northwest, AR. Big Sugar Classic is a celebration of cycling, […]
The Arkansas Marathon is one of the oldest and most unique marathons in the South. The race is not crowded, parking is easy and the scenery is great. In fact, you may find yourself sharing the road with deer, turkey, squirrels and an odd rabbit or two. The road course places you with the view […]
The Arkansas Marathon is one of the oldest and most unique marathons in the South. The race is not crowded, parking is easy and the scenery is great. In fact, you may find yourself sharing the road with deer, turkey, squirrels and an odd rabbit or two. The road course places you with the view […]
RUN FOR THE CINNAMON ROLL! New this year, there will be a special Get Downtown Race T-Shirt! The Get Downtown Festival Races include a 10k, 5k, Kids Fun Run & Doggie Dash. The 10k and 5k will take place on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas. (Race Routes Below). All racers are congratulated […]
RUN FOR THE CINNAMON ROLL! New this year, there will be a special Get Downtown Race T-Shirt! The Get Downtown Festival Races include a 10k, 5k, Kids Fun Run & Doggie Dash. The 10k and 5k will take place on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas. (Race Routes Below). All racers are congratulated […]
Race Information All finishers will receive a themed medal. The start time is listed above under Events. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours. The Half Marathon is […]
Race Information All finishers will receive a themed medal. The start time is listed above under Events. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours. The Half Marathon is […]
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 50 Mile and 20 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 50 Mile route and 1 stop along the 20 Mile route. In honor of the race's return after a 4 year hiatus, both races will be offered at a celebratory price of […]
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 50 Mile and 20 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 50 Mile route and 1 stop along the 20 Mile route. In honor of the race's return after a 4 year hiatus, both races will be offered at a celebratory price of […]
Jonesboro Police DARE will be hosting the DARE 2 Tread event for the 6th year! We had a great turnout in 2022! We are excited about 2023! On October 14th, we want you to come out and enjoy our trails at Craighead forest. We will start by access 1 at the boat ramp area. The […]
Jonesboro Police DARE will be hosting the DARE 2 Tread event for the 6th year! We had a great turnout in 2022! We are excited about 2023! On October 14th, we want you to come out and enjoy our trails at Craighead forest. We will start by access 1 at the boat ramp area. The […]
Join us for the inaugural Little Rock Micro Fondo! But what exactly is a Micro Fondo, you might ask? Well, it's a ride that's shorter than the grandeur of a traditional Fondo, yet it's packed with all the charm. This event places a special emphasis on delightful gourmet food stops, all while celebrating the vibrant […]
Join us for the inaugural Little Rock Micro Fondo! But what exactly is a Micro Fondo, you might ask? Well, it's a ride that's shorter than the grandeur of a traditional Fondo, yet it's packed with all the charm. This event places a special emphasis on delightful gourmet food stops, all while celebrating the vibrant […]
Capitol City Enduro - Little Rock, AR Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This is the 2nd race of the AES Fall Series at Murray Park in Little Rock, Arkansas! The race is rated […]
Capitol City Enduro - Little Rock, AR Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This is the 2nd race of the AES Fall Series at Murray Park in Little Rock, Arkansas! The race is rated […]
The mountain bike capital of the world goes electric this fall at SHIFT‘23. Join PeopleForBikes in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to innovative leaders in biking, business, and culture, for a gathering centered around the fastest-growing sector of the bike industry. The conference will feature various sessions focused on the most important developments and trends in the […]
The mountain bike capital of the world goes electric this fall at SHIFT‘23. Join PeopleForBikes in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to innovative leaders in biking, business, and culture, for a gathering centered around the fastest-growing sector of the bike industry. The conference will feature various sessions focused on the most important developments and trends in the […]
In 2018 Western Spirit Cycling partnered with Visit Bentonville and OZ Trails to provide our first venue east of the Rockies. After that inaugural event we’re 100% convinced that it needs to be yearly thing. From the fresh air of the Ozarks to the multiple trail hubs and bike parks, the area has everything we could ask […]
In 2018 Western Spirit Cycling partnered with Visit Bentonville and OZ Trails to provide our first venue east of the Rockies. After that inaugural event we’re 100% convinced that it needs to be yearly thing. From the fresh air of the Ozarks to the multiple trail hubs and bike parks, the area has everything we could ask […]
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