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Arkansas Traveller 100
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-04 | Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, 618 AR-324, Perryville, AR, 72126, United States
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 trails, and an eight mile section of the Ouachita Trail. 12,000 cumulative feet of climb. We will have 23 fully stocked and staffed aid stations with the friendliest volunteers and course veterans to help you reach the finish line. The Traveller is a Western States qualifier.
The combination of volunteer and community support, the beautiful scenery of the Ouachitas, and the sneaky-hard runnable hills that will challenge you from beginning to end is what makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras today.
This is a great run for first-time 100-milers, or experienced ultrarunners who enjoy a well-supported event.
​​What You Get:
A Race Shirt (*Register by Sept 1st to guarantee your size/style)
Very Well Stocked and Fully Staffed Aid Stations – approximately every 5 miles
A Finishers Buckle
Sterling Silver (yes, real silver) – overall M/F
Colored Enamel – under 24 hours
Bronze – over 24
Wooden engraved plaques for
Overall M/F
Runner-Up 2nd place M/F
Master M/F
Age Group Awards -for those who stay for the post race ceremony
Post Race Breakfast
Prepared/Served by the William’s Junction Volunteer Fire Department & begins ~5AM Sunday
Soup and various items for those who drop or finish before 5am
Onsite EMT and Medical Director
Our Own Tried and True Timing Team
Our Motto – “Good Time Running!”
Race Director – Stacey Shaver-Matson

Arkansas High Country Race
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-12 | Bentonville Square, 100 North Main St, Bentonville, 72712, United States
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 when the tracking registration is open. About $25 if you have your own tracker. About $75 if you rent their tracker. You will register with Trackleaders and pay them for their services.

Here's Johnny 10k Trail Run
2026-10-03 07:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
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 to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group. Costumes are strongly encouraged with special prizes awarded to our favorites.
Funds from this event will go directly to the Peel Compton Foundation, and their mission to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.
The race is limited to the first 300 people to sign up. There will be no refunds on registrations, but your registration may be transferred.

Pedal the Ridge
2026-10-03 07:00 - 14:00 | Harmon Park, 309 W Northend Ave, Paragould, 72450, United States
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 67.3 Mile, 41.7 Mile and 22 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 42 Mile route and 2 stop along the 23 Mile route.

Square 2 Square Bicycle Ride Fall
2026-10-03 07:00 - 16:00 | Fayetteville Square, 70 East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
For over ten years, we have been celebrating the Razorback Greenway by offering the Square 2 Square Bike Ride twice a year. The Square 2 Square Bike Ride is a festive, family-friendly experience that allows participants to take in the scenery and camaraderie of the Razorback Greenway!
As an alternative to in-person, a do-it-yourself ride option will be offered over the course of a month. With the goals of providing an event for new people on bikes, promoting safe riding, showcasing the Razorback Greenway, and supporting our neighbors, S2S has options for your riding pleasure.
DATE
Oct 3rd, 2026 — riding from Fayetteville 2 Bentonville

Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival
2026-10-03 07:30 - 16:00 | University of Arkansas Agri Park, 2601 Young Ave,, Fayetteville, 72704, United States
Supporting local school cross-country programs for 38 years!
Tom Lewis 1 Mile Pepper Dash Friday, 6:00 PM, October 2nd. Peppers of all ages are welcome.
Godpepper 4K & 8K Community Races Saturday, 7:30 am, October 3rd.
Use this page to register for the community races and for our VIP registration.
After July 1st, Schools and Teams can register through a secondary site that can be found here: https://www.chilepepperfestival.org/register/

As the Chile Pepper Festival is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting the public high schools of Northwest Arkansas, all registrations are considered donations to the non-profit. The standard policy is that registrations will not be refunded.

Ozark Trail Festival "Run to the Wagon" 5K Fun Run
2026-10-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Julian Heating & Air, 123 E Main St, Heber Springs, 72543, United States
Starting Location:

Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park)
123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543

Cost:

5K Preregistration Fee: $30
Virtual Run: $25

5K Awards:

Top Overall Male/Female
2nd Place Overall Male/Female
Top Male/Female in the following categories:

12 & Under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50+

Registrations after September 20th are not guaranteed a shirt.
Proceeds from the 5K and the Ozark Trail Festival benefit the Cleburne County Rotary Scholarship Program for high school students in Cleburne County schools.

ARktoberfest Beer Mile
2026-10-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Rapp’s Barren Brewing, 601 S. Baker St., Mountain Home, 72653, United States
ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp’s Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas.
2026 Start Time is 3:30 pm
This race provides beer for participants.
Completing the event requires participants to consume alcoholic beverages.
No one under 21 years of age is permitted to participate (or register).
There will not be an “alcohol free” category.
Beer Mile in a nutshell:
Chug a beer, then run a 1/4 mile, making a total of four loops.

Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.
Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.
Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile.
Chug a beer, run a 1/4 mile to the finish line.

Course map on the PPE ARktoberfest Beer Mile page
October 3 will be a beertiful day in Mtn. Home!
Check out all the festivities on the ARktoberfest Facebook Page
Register for other ARktoberfest activities and admission HERE

2026 Arkansas Graveler
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-10 | Downtown Jonesboro, 320 S Main St, Jonesboro, 72401, United States
Welcome to the Arkansas Graveler

The Arkansas Graveler route winds through some of the most scenic, iconic rural roads of Arkansas. Daily ride distances average around 70 miles, with the option for a “fast & flat” century that highlights the Delta Heritage Trail State Park on the final day.
This is a gravel TOUR, not a race. You’ll want to make the most of every farm stand, rest stop, and all the many grassroots flavors Arkansas has to offer.
For further details on what each category includes and the structure of our daily rides, please visit our website arkansasgraveler.com
The Arkansas Graveler
Use discount code EARLYBIRD26 for 20% off until June 1st!

Full Graveler, $1,100
Your entry fee covers:

Baggage transfer each day
6 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
5 Catered dinners
Pre-event shakeout ride & opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday, October 5)
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Mechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue
EMT support on the route and at each venue
SAG vehicle support on route
Two fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!
Fully marked routes

Graveler Non-Rider Participant:
$350
Participation in this category requires you to provide your own transportation from venue to venue each day. Children under the age of 8 may attend with their registered adult participants at no additional charge. We require children ages 8 and up to be fully registered within this category to attend. Discounts are not given for minors ages 8-18.
Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
6 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
5 Catered dinners
Opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday, October 5)
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!

The Half-Grav:
$400
We invite Half-Gravelers to arrive the afternoon of October 8 in Helena – we’ll provide packet pickup that evening, and kick off the evening with the King Biscuit Blues Festival! Be sure to bring your duck call because on the following day we will roll to Stuttgart to the Duck hunting capital of the world! Half-Gravelers then start their 2-day adventure on Friday morning, October 9, as we leave Helena and head out for our final two days to Stuttgart and Arkansas City.
Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
3 Breakfasts (Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10)
2 Catered dinners
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Mechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue
EMT support on the route and at each venue
SAG vehicle support on route
Two fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!
Fully marked routes

Half-Grav Non-Rider Participant:
$175
Participation in this category requires you to provide your own transportation from venue to venue each day. Children under the age of 8 may attend with their registered adult participants at no additional charge. We require children ages 8 and up to be fully registered within this category to attend. Discounts are not given for minors ages 8-18.
Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
3 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
2 Catered dinners
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!

Refunds/Transfers/Deferrals:
We understand things come up and plans change! We do our best to give you a flexible refund/deferral program. However, the Arkansas Graveler is a complex, large-scale multi-day event. We enter into numerous pre-event contracts with cities, venues, caterers, entertainment producers, and ride support teams. Please see our refund policy below:

Participants may receive a full refund minus a 15% admin fee until August 31, 2026, should they back out of the event.
Riders may also transfer their entry to another rider for no additional fee until October 4, 2026.
While we understand unforeseen circumstances arise, due to the high expense of hosting the event and the nature of this event changing locations every year, registered participants will not be eligible for refunds after August 31, 2026.

Outback in the Ozarks 205 Mile Relay
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-10 | Lake Leatherwood, 14582 US-62, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
Welcome to Outback in the Ozarks — the first and only overnight team endurance relay set deep in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. Spanning 205 miles and 36 rugged legs, this one-of-a-kind adventure kicks off in the historic town of Eureka Springs and winds its way through the stunning Ozark National Forest and five state parks, before crossing the finish line at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park. Whether you’re running, laughing, lake-swimming, or battling sleep deprivation with your teammates, this race promises unforgettable memories and the most breathtaking backroads the Ozarks have to offer. Come experience the ultimate team challenge — this is more than a race, it’s your next great story.
The team captain should be the first to register and will create the team during the registration process. Once registration is complete, the captain will receive a confirmation email.
At that point, you have two options for adding team members:
Option 1: Have each runner register themselves by selecting “Join an Existing Group/Team” during registration. They’ll be prompted to enter the team name you created.
Option 2: Log into your RunSignup profile, scroll down to “Groups,” click “View Group,” and then select “Add Members” to invite participants directly.
When choosing a team name, please remember that Outback in the Ozarks is a family-friendly event. Keep it fun, creative, and appropriate for all ages!

13th Annual King of the Crag
2026-10-10 | Jamestown Crag, 1650 Jamestown Loop, Batesville, AR, 72501, United States
The King of the Crag returns to Jamestown Crag for its 13th year on Saturday, October 10, 2026. What started as a grassroots climbing competition in the Arkansas Ozarks has grown into one of the state’s most celebrated outdoor events, earning a Henry Award from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism.
More than a climbing competition, King of the Crag is a gathering of climbers, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts who share a passion for adventure and the preservation of Arkansas’ special outdoor places. Participants can compete in a variety of climbing challenges, while spectators can enjoy the action, camp at The Crag, and experience the vibrant outdoor community that has made this event a favorite for more than a decade.
Whether you’re a seasoned climber or simply looking for a fun fall day outdoors, King of the Crag offers something for everyone.
Location: Jamestown Crag, Batesville, Arkansas
Date: October 10, 2026
Registration: Opens August 2026

Big Sugar Classic
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-17 | Bentonville Square, 100 North Main St, Bentonville, 72712, United States
The Life Time Big Sugar Classic features a world-class mountain bike race and a world-class gravel race in the cycling capital of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas. It’s a week-long celebration that allows off-road enthusiasts to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put this corner on the map. Wind down the season with a sugar crash and join us for the Life Time Little Sugar MTB and the Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik.

Shaw-ctober 5K
2026-10-10 07:00 - 11:00 | Shaw Family Park, 7341 W Downum Rd, Springdale, 72762, United States
Springdale Parks and Recreation is excited to offer the 2nd Annual Shaw-ctober 5K and Fun Run this fall for runners of all ages at Shaw Family Park in Springdale! Race starts at 7 AM (Fun Run at 8 AM)
Finishers’ medal included with registration.
Packet Pickup: Thursday, October 8th (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Friday, October 9th (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), Springdale Recreation Center, 1906 Cambridge St., Springdale.
Check us out on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkxWFAYXz/

Fall Into Fitness at Rison in the Fall
2026-10-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Downtown RIson, 217 Main Street, Rison, 71665, United States
Run, walk or bike your way to Fitness at the Rison in the Fall Festival!
This event is sponsored by Absolute Health to help you fall into fitness. It serves as the official kick off for the festival, which will include a free concerts, fun and food for the whole family… plus fitness and wellness tips all around the festival! For more info, visit clevelandcountyarkansas.com
Participants will receive a T-shirt. Medals will be awarded. All proceeds benefit the Rison in the Fall Festival, which is a free event organized by non-profit organization Rison Shine Community Development, Inc.

Conway Fall Classic
2026-10-10 08:00 - 14:00 | Antioch Baptist Church, 150 Amity Road,, Conway, AR, 72032, United States
Register by August 31st before registration goes up to $50. We are providing a custom CFC athletic hat this year!
We will do a raffle this year! Stop at the Flying C Ranch aid station and get a mini-animal to exchange for a coupon to a local business. (This year it will be a true raffle!)
Cut off time is 12:30 for support this year! Please respect our volunteers and choose a route you can complete by about 12 noon. After 12:30 aid stations will close and on route support will end.
We are doing staggered starts again this year: The 62-mile riders will start at 8 a.m. The 40-mile riders at 8:10, and the 23-mile riders at 8:20.
Ride with GPS routes are on our website: cycleconway.com/conway-fall-classic/ride-info/ But all our routes are well-sign with directional arrows. We will provide police support for the start and for the return crossing of East German Road until 12 p.m.
We will serve lunch at 11:00. Pasta Grill provides our main dishes. Olive Garden provides salad. Please join us.

Wheel A' Mena
2026-10-10 08:00 - 15:00 | Janssen Park, Mena, AR
Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park, Mena, AR (at the historic log cabin).
If you are checking-in and registering on Saturday, October 10th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM:
Please park at 811 Port Arthur Ave, Mena, AR 71953 and walk/ride into the park. The park will be closed to vehicles for rider safety. For more details and a map for check-in, please visit our website at https://www.wheelamena.com
If you are checking-in or registering on Friday, October 9th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM:
Janssen Park will be open. You will find the main entrance at the corner of 7th St and Maple Avenue. Please remember that on Saturday morning, you will need to park at the First Baptist Church. For more details and a map for check-in, please visit our website at https://www.wheelamena.com and scroll down to the last section.
Check out https://visitmena.com for more information about the upcoming bike trails to our area!

Tour da Delta 2026
2026-10-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Downtown Helena, 415 Cherry St, Helena, AR, United States
This year Tour da Delta will be a group gravel ride down the levee and gravel road of the beautiful Saint Francis National Forest out to Storm Creek Lake where there will be restrooms and a rest stop. We will also ride down the gravel road of the Forest out to where the Saint Francis River empties into the Mississippi River where there will be another rest stop. The ride will be approximately 25 miles. We will also ride over to Freeman Playground, the River Park and also swing past the American Legion Hut and show everyone the Merci Train Car that was a gift from France back in 1949 for defending them in WW1 and WW2. Lodging accommodations for cyclist are available at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Showers are available a block away for an additional fee. See our website at www.tourdadelta.net or www.kingbiscuitfestival.com for contact and reservation information at the Episcopal Church. Each rider will have to bring their own air mattress or cot. The 25 mile group gravel route starts at 9:30 a.m. from the Thrive Warehouse at 415 Ohio Street in the downtown area of Helena and over by the Levee. Registration the day of the ride is $15. We will also offer a day pass into the King Biscuit Blues Festival for an additional $20 and there are 13 E-Bikes available to rent for an additional $30 for the ride. Anyone that rents an E-Bike will also get a helmet with the E-Bike Rental.

Joe Weber Arky 100
2026-10-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Sheridan Parks & Recreation Center, 1511 S Rose St, Sheridan, 72150, United States
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys’ and Girl’s Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others.
IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE NEW HWY 167 FROM I-530 PASSING SHERIDAN AND THEN EAST ON HWY 46 1 MILE TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER. BE VERY, VERY, CAREFUL CROSSING THE BYPASS ON THE ARKY, GOING OUT OF SHERIDAN AND RETURNING. STOP AND LOOK, LOOK, LOOK! Like our 50th Arky 100 Facebook event page for updates on weather and roads.
Sunday, October 13, 2024. The 53rd annual Joe Weber Arky 100 has four ride options: 25, 50, 62, and the famed 100 mile course. There is no 50 gravel route in2024. All routes are on low traffic roads through Grant and Dallas Counties. We have long sleeve cotton poly shirts. Sheridan is at the intersection of US 270 and 167, 31 miles south of Little Rock. The Community Center is on Hwy 46 S, 1 mile southwest of town. . (follow signs for the Community Center at 1511 S. Rose St. or Grant County Museum just before it.) From LR or Pine Bluff, you can take the new 167 bypass and exit at Hwy. 46 and go east, back toward town about 1 mile. Route Maps can be printed in advance in the Forum at arkansasbicycleclub.org
Bicycle helmets are required. The 50, 62, 100 rides begin at 8:30 a.m. The gravel riders will go out right after the main ride, in the same direction (toward town). The twenty-fiver milers will start at 8:40 after the long riders and are welcome to start by 10:00 a.m. The course closes at 3:30 p.m. with riders on their own afterwards. Like the Joe Weber Arky 100 event Facebook page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/events/1739081736513379
Ride services will include SAG vehicles, stocked rest stops and emergency services through the morning.
Post-ride burgers, hot dogs, beverages at the Pavilion and showers in the Community Center are available. You do not have to be a member of Arkansas Bicycle Club to ride, but can add a membership with the ride registration if you wish.
There are several motels in LR and Pine Bluff and America’s Best Value Inn in Sheridan (870-942-5995)
PACKETS (bib numbers and shirts) will be available for pick up after an email notice at Wild Birds Unlimited, 1818 N. Taylor, Little Rock, AR 72207, 501-666-4210, store hours M-Sat. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 pm. Or, get them at the Arky.
More Information: Jim Britt, ABC President, 501-912-1449 cell; jobritt@sbcglobal.net

Pedestal Rock Road Ride & Lick Fork Gravel Grind
2026-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Witt Springs Visitor Center, 196 AR-16, Witt Springs, 72686, United States
This year’s event is limited to the first 100 riders to ensure that we provide the best experience for every single rider.
NOTE FOR LICK FORK METRIC CENTURY (62-MILE) GRAVEL RIDE: We will not be able to post signs along the entire route, so you will need to be able to download the route to your bike computer for directions. If you do not have that capability, please do NOT register for this particular route. We will have signs along the 30- and 50-mile routes, and there is some overlap of the courses, but the roads that are specific to the metric century gravel ride will not be marked.
NOTE FOR LONGER RIDES (road or gravel): If you want to start early, you are welcome to do so. Just let us know when you leave so that we know when to expect you back to the community center.
NOTE FOR SHORTER RIDES: The start time for the 10-mile road ride and the 16-mile gravel ride is 9:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m.

Pinnacle Trail Work Party
2026-10-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park – Middle Mountain Parking Lot, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, 72223, United States
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, 8am-10am
What to Bring: Bring a refillable water bottle, gloves, and loppers/pruners/hand saws, if you have them. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and dress for the weather.
Tell me more: We’ll meet at Middle Mountain Trailhead for all three workdays. State Park staff will create the work plan, and coordinate efforts. CATA will supply tools.
There will be coffee and donuts. Please RSVP so we know how much to bring.
As always, bring bikes for riding afterwards!

Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-25 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2025!!
PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!!
Early bird Registration will close on August 17th at 11:59PM.
Late Registration begins on October 12th at midnight.
Only the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size.
There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead. It is primitive camping. NO HOOKUPS. We will be opening it up to 25 spots starting at $45 each with the first price incease on Aug. 18th. You can reserve through the BikeReg Registration Page.
For other camping and lodging options, check out www.hotsprings.org.
ALL EVENTS ARE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!! Registration for the Gudrun Enduros closes November 7th at 4:00PM. The Gudrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial, Jump Jam and Dual Slalom registrations will close 1 hour prior to the event. Registration for Attila the Hun XC Race will close at 5PM on November 8th.

This year’s schedule: **Note: times are subject to change**
Friday, November 7th:
10:00 – 4:00 Packet Pick-up and Pre-riding @ Cedar Glades Park Hilltop
4:45 Güdrun Slow Roll Fun Ride Meet-up @ 420 Eats Food Truck Court (420 Malvern Ave.)
5:00 Tires on Pavement – Ride Start
6:00 Opening Night Party @ 420 Eats

Saturday, November 8th: @ Cedar Glades Park
7:00 Packet Pick-up
8:00 Güdrun Full Enduro
9:00 Güdrun Mini Enduro
12:00 Güdrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial
2:00 City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Strider Race
**Awards Ceremony for the Enduros, Waffles & Coffee TT, and Strider Race immediately following the conclusion of the Strider Race on the Hilltop**
5:00 Güdrun Dual Slalom
**Bonfire and Dual Slalom awards immediately following the conclusion of the Dual Slalom competition**
***Bonfire is contingent on weather conditions (i.e. too windy, raining, burn-ban)

Sunday, November 9th: @ Cedar Glades Park
7:00 Packet Pick-up
8:00 – 3:00 Attila the Hun XC Race
**Awards immediately following the completion of all categories**
**The Northwoods Waterworks trails will be open to the public throughout the weekend**

If you have any questions, email gudrunmtbfest@northwoodstrails.org

Arkansas State Championship Beer Mile
2026-10-24 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N Main St,, North Little Rock, 72114, United States
The Arkansas State Championship Beer Mile combines fast running with a fun, festival atmosphere in one of the state’s most unique running events. Participants race four laps while consuming a beer before each lap, following traditional beer mile rules, creating a mix of athletic competition, strategy, and pure entertainment. Open to serious runners, casual competitors, and spectators looking for a good time, the event has become a popular celebration of Arkansas running culture with costumes, cheering crowds, and plenty of post-race camaraderie.

Arkansas 20k
2026-10-24 07:00 - 11:00 | Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County, 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, 72015, United States
The Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00am. Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s. Humidity can sometimes be high. The 20K is an excellent test/training run for a fall marathon as well as a challenging race in its own right.

City of Colleges Half Marathon
2026-10-24 07:00 - 14:00 | UCA Foundation, 2490 Bruce Street, Conway, 72034, United States
Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas. Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish line located on the UCA campus. Unique finisher medals and a fun post-event celebration for you and your friends and family.

Birdeye 500
2026-10-31 - 2026-11-07 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
Picture This
Sunset is approaching, a live band is on stage, dinner is about to be served, and you hear the swarm of cheering friends and family as you return from a 500 mile odyssey on Crowley’s Ridge – just in time for a seat at the dinner table.
The Challenge

No-Frills // Unsupported // Adventure
Starting and ending in Birdeye, you’ll ride the entire length of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail, twice.
There is no entry fee, no SAG wagon, and no support crew.
You’ll navigate the rolling and rewarding terrain with only what you can carry.
It’s you, your bike, and 500 miles of fabulous riding.

The Rules

The rules are simple: ride the route.
This is a self-timed event.
We provide a route description and a suggested start time. That’s it.
You are responsible for your own safety, logistics, and timing.

The Reward

The ultimate prize is the satisfaction of completing this epic journey.

The Grit

The Crowley’s Ridge 500 isn’t about winning; it’s about enduring. Ready to find out what you’re made of?
Enjoy camaraderie, duke it out with anyone that wants to push the pace, or settle into your own rhythm and enjoy a solo mission.
Complete the route and add your name to the list of finishers.
Whether this is a training opportunity for something in the ultra or bikepacking realm, or just a way to shake things up… we’re here to stoke the fire!

Please Note

Unofficial route
There will be a few stashed aid stations along the way but the ethos of the ride is a self-supported adventure.
NO rolling SAG. This is a do-it-yourself ride! If you need a bailout… call a significant other, bestie, or family member.

The Schedule

Leave Birdeye any date that you choose, just be back by dinner on Saturday 11/7

Selfie Bonus

Upload selfies to social media and get entered to win prizes.

Building Community
studioDRIFT’s mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation.
Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail
With an emphasis on connectivity, placemaking, and the outdoors, studioDRIFT is also helping fellow Arkansans strengthen their community and landscape through bike and water trails, ecological and adventure tourism, cultural arts and music, and sustainable food systems.
Signing up for this ride contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT!

CREEP ‘N CRAWL: HALF Marathon, 5K, & LIL’ MONSTERS DASH
2026-10-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Recently voted one of the top 10 best half-marathons in the nation for 2024 by the USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards, the Creep ‘N Crawl Half/5K & Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and join us at Two Rivers Parks for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time! Part of the Run Local Race Series.
For more information, visit https://creepncrawl.com/

Birdeye
2026-11-07 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
The Birdeye Gravel Festival is a one-of-a-kind Arkansas Delta celebration that combines gravel cycling, trail running, live music, local food, and community gathering on the scenic terrain of Crowley’s Ridge. Held each fall near Birdeye, Arkansas, the festival features routes for riders and runners of all experience levels, along with a legendary farm-style afterparty showcasing Delta culture and hospitality. Organized by studioDRIFT, the event also supports outdoor recreation and community development projects across the Arkansas Delta.

Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder
2026-11-07 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.
4 gravel ride distances of 24, 40, 64 and 96 miles. There will be hot food, tasty beverages and snacks once you finish.
HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
96 Mile Ride – Cash ($1,500 total)

$750 Males – $350 first, $250 second, $150 third
$750 Females – $350 first, $250 second, $150 third

Run the Den
2026-11-14 07:30 - 15:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Trail Runs: 6 Mile – 13 Mile – Marathon Run
Join us in one of Arkansas’ premier state parks for an opportunity to run on the highly acclaimed Monument Trails at Devil’s Den State Park. This scenic trail system routes through iconic Ozark terrain in the Lee Creek Valley. This is the sister event to the War Eagle Trail Races held in June at Hobbs State Park on National Trails Day. Proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of Devil’s Den State Park.
Everyone who registers will receive a shirt with a logo designed by local artist Ryan Holler. All finishers will receive a medal. Podium awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers at each distance.

*Proceeds from this race are used by the Friends of Devil’s Den in support of the mission of the park. As a charity event, NO REFUNDS are given for any reason.
*To decrease our footprint, this is a cupless event, and you must bring your own bottle/cup for drinks during and after the race.

SPA 10K
2026-11-14 08:00 - 10:30 | Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
The Spa 10k has been a part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series since 1983. The course USATF Certificate Code is #AR13022DLP.
We have a cap of 675 race participants for the 10K race.

Participants should maintain a 19.21 pace per mile to complete the 10K course in 2 hours. Our race has a start line mat and finish line mat so your race time starts when you step on the start line mat.
All participants will receive a Long Sleeve Technical Shirt and Finisher’s medal. Once we have completed the 2025 design, we will post a graphic here.
Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be carried forward to the next year; however, we do allow a transfer to another event or person;, provides the races are not sold out; follow instructions on the “edit registration” tab at sparunningfest.com..
The race starts on Convention Blvd and takes you through beautiful downtown Hot Springs with its majestic bathhouse row complete with the spas and rich history. Next, the route takes you over West Mountain for 2 miles where the winding road meanders through pines and mixed hardwoods. Down the other side, you are met with the electric homes of the Quapaw Historic District and then finish back on Convention. The course is run on paved roads!
