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4th Annual Gravelfest for MS

Bentonville Bike Camp 8658 Spanker Rd., Bentonville, United States

Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025 Event Overview: Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event […]

Leatherwood Gravity Challenge

Lake Leatherwood 14582 US-62, Eureka Springs, United States

Leatherwood Gravity Challenge This thrilling event will showcase the best of Downhill Mountain Biking located right here in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It will be an adrenaline pumping mix of technical […]

2025 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy

Conway Municipal Airport 3250 Sand Gap Rd, Conway, AR, United States

More information: https://www.literacyactionar.org/tour-de-toad-bike-ride/

5th Annual Loaf & Sole 5k

Genesis Church 205 MLK Blvd, Fayetteville, United States

Join us for the 5th annual The Loaf and Sole 5k! Loafie has left his padawan days behind and has ascended to the rank of master in fighting food insecurity. […]

Bryant Rotary Duck Derby Dash 5k

Mills Park 1003 Mills Park Road, Bryant, United States

Duck Derby Dash 5K sponsored by Entergy! Join us for this flat and fast double loop race at Mills Park in Bryant. All proceeds benefit the Bryant Rotary Kids Closet, […]

32nd Annual Mayhawlin’ 5K

Newton House Museum 510 N. Jackson, El Dorado, United States

Join us for the 32nd Annual Mayhawlin' 5K Run and Walk! This race is sponsored by Murphy USA and hosted by the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society. This year's race […]

Mount Magazine Trail Run

Mount Magazine State Park Visitor Center Greenfield Recreation Area, Havana, AR, United States

Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for […]

RB4K Dirty Fondo p/b Subaru of Little Rock

BIg Barn - Lonoke 103 Bransford Rd, Lonoke, AR, United States

Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce Subaru of Little Rock is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 RB4K Dirty Fondo. The event will be Sunday, May 5th, with a […]

Pedaler’s Bash 2025

Pedaler's Pub 410 SW A St, Bentonville, AR, United States

Come join us for a fun-packed weekend of racing and fellowship. Challenging courses and fast competition with a side of pizza and beer. An onsite mechanic sponsored by Meteor will […]

Founder’s Fest – Prairie Pedaler Bike Race

Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie 921 E 4th St, Stuttgart, United States

The Prairie Peddler 50 is a 50-mile  road race celebrating the 50th birthday of the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie.  The race will depart and end at the Museum, […]

Velocity Park Dedication

Velocity Park 325 Valley Street, Hot Springs, United States

Join the City of Hot Springs Parks and Trails Department in the dedication of Velocity Park at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, at 325 Valley Street. There will be […]

Bike City Fondo

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

What is the Bike City Fondo? Do you love to ride?  This event has options for everyone!  Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, […]

Snowball Adventure Race

The Old Snowball House 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, United States

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime!  The Snowball Adventure Race is the only one of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas.  This adventure will […]

Monday Night Paddle & Dinner

William Kirsch Preserve within Ranch North Woods 8803 Ranch Drive, Little Rock, United States

We will do a flat water paddle on Monday night, 5/12/25. We'll be meeting at The Ranch North Woods. Our plan, as of now, is to paddle to the floating […]

Family Fest: Into the Wild

Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts 501 East Ninth Street, Little Rock, United States

Experience nature’s wonders through interactive artmaking, outdoor adventures, and hands-on activities as we celebrate the opening weekend of The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America […]

Southwest Trail in Saline County Groundbreaking

Across the street from Little Sprouts Academy 14803 N. Sardis Rd, Mabelvale, United States

We’re breaking ground on the first segment of the Southwest Trail in Saline County! Join us Wednesday, May 14, at 10:30 A.M. as we celebrate the start of a 2.5-mile […]

Pink’s Adult Bike Night

Clinton Presidential Library Parking Lot 1200 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, United States

Friends, we are ready to party on bikes!!! “Pinks Ride” is back. MAY 16th @ 7:00 PM - rolling at 7:30 PM ••come early for goodies, while they last•• Meet […]

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