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2024 Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run

Big Fork Community Center 6118 AR-8, Mena, AR, United States

Welcome to the 2024 Athens Big Fork Trail Marathon and 17 Mile Blaylock Creek Fun Run. Race Director: Stacey Shaver-Matson Saturday January 6, 2024 8:00am Start Time For Both Runs A registration link will be made available to the public on the ABF Facebook page at 7:30am August 1st. We fully expect there to be […]

Arkansas R3/The Pea Ridge Ramble

Rapha Bentonville 117 West Central Avenue, Bentonville, United States

Join us on Sunday, January 7th, for a great day of riding rural roads, with a stop in at the Pea Ridge hub, and a Q&A with Andy Chasteen and the Pea Ridge mayor Nathan See about his vision for the future of cycling in Pea Ridge. We’ll depart from Rapha Bentonville at 10 am and head towards Pea Ridge, taking in a few […]

Arkansas R3/The Pea Ridge Ramble

Rapha Bentonville 117 West Central Avenue, Bentonville, United States

Join us on Sunday, January 7th, for a great day of riding rural roads, with a stop in at the Pea Ridge hub, and a Q&A with Andy Chasteen and the Pea Ridge mayor Nathan See about his vision for the future of cycling in Pea Ridge. We’ll depart from Rapha Bentonville at 10 am and head towards Pea Ridge, taking in a few […]

January 2024 Public Meeting – Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (New Venue)

Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Road 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, United States

Come meet Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes as she shares her take on inclusive cycling. Marley Blonsky is a fat adventure cyclist, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, co-host of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast, curve model, advocate, and consultant. Marley is fiercely passionate about size inclusion, believing that everyone deserves […]

January 2024 Public Meeting – Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (New Venue)

Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Road 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, United States

Come meet Marley Blonsky, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes as she shares her take on inclusive cycling. Marley Blonsky is a fat adventure cyclist, co-founder of All Bodies on Bikes, co-host of the All Bodies on Bikes podcast, curve model, advocate, and consultant. Marley is fiercely passionate about size inclusion, believing that everyone deserves […]

Vinterläger – Winter Camp

Byrd's Adventure Center 7307 Cass Oark Road, Ozark, United States

It’s been said that the more you know, the less you need. To this end, we invite you to join us around the fire at the first Vinterläger. Our “winter camp” is a three-day, two-night immersive wilderness experience: a setting to learn new skills, and sharpen old ones. As a small group, we’ll eat food […]

Vinterläger – Winter Camp

Byrd's Adventure Center 7307 Cass Oark Road, Ozark, United States

It’s been said that the more you know, the less you need. To this end, we invite you to join us around the fire at the first Vinterläger. Our “winter camp” is a three-day, two-night immersive wilderness experience: a setting to learn new skills, and sharpen old ones. As a small group, we’ll eat food […]

Ninja 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not required to be a club member to run with us. Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt. To join go to https://usroadrunning.com Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. […]

Ninja 5K, 10K, Half Marathon

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not required to be a club member to run with us. Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt. To join go to https://usroadrunning.com Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. […]

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon

Woolly Hollow State Park 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, United States

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on January 13th, 2024 with a 9 am start time on the beautiful trails of Woolly Hollow State Park including The Huckleberry hiking trail and the Enders Fault mountain biking trail system encompassing 13.1 unique miles of trail.

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon

Woolly Hollow State Park 82 Woolly Hollow Rd, Greenbrier, United States

Woolly Hollow Trail Half Marathon will be run on January 13th, 2024 with a 9 am start time on the beautiful trails of Woolly Hollow State Park including The Huckleberry hiking trail and the Enders Fault mountain biking trail system encompassing 13.1 unique miles of trail.

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

This winter, take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, January 20, 2024 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the […]

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

This winter, take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, January 20, 2024 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the […]

Papa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon

Tucker Creek Trail 700 Salem Rd, Conway, United States

The annual loop-de-loop of Tucker Creek Trail in Conway, Arkansas, Loco is a laid back race with ample aid station support, approximately every half mile. We offer both full and half marathon distances. And with an eight hour time limit for both it's the perfect choice for a first full. (We are walker friendly!) Plus, […]

Papa Loco Marathon And Half Marathon

Tucker Creek Trail 700 Salem Rd, Conway, United States

The annual loop-de-loop of Tucker Creek Trail in Conway, Arkansas, Loco is a laid back race with ample aid station support, approximately every half mile. We offer both full and half marathon distances. And with an eight hour time limit for both it's the perfect choice for a first full. (We are walker friendly!) Plus, […]

David’s Trail Endurance Run

Rocking Chair Resort 278 Co Rd 763, Mountain Home, United States

David's Trail Endurance Run is providing a full-blown "experience" for our runners.  Our host, Rocking Chair Resort, is our mecca for the weekend with Friday night's meet and greet, then a band, campfires, and food on Saturday.  Stay on-site both nights and enjoy your suds and buds! Swag for David's Trail Endurance Run....all 50K, 25K, […]

David’s Trail Endurance Run

Rocking Chair Resort 278 Co Rd 763, Mountain Home, United States

David's Trail Endurance Run is providing a full-blown "experience" for our runners.  Our host, Rocking Chair Resort, is our mecca for the weekend with Friday night's meet and greet, then a band, campfires, and food on Saturday.  Stay on-site both nights and enjoy your suds and buds! Swag for David's Trail Endurance Run....all 50K, 25K, […]

Western Arkansas Ballet Tutu Run

Fort Smith Riverfront 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United States

The 10th Annual Tutu Run 5K and Quarter Marathon will be held along the Greg Smith River Trail in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 9:00 am!  Entrants can run or walk a 5K or quarter marathon.  The race supports the Western Arkansas Ballet.  The event is chip-timed and each participant […]

Western Arkansas Ballet Tutu Run

Fort Smith Riverfront 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United States

The 10th Annual Tutu Run 5K and Quarter Marathon will be held along the Greg Smith River Trail in downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 9:00 am!  Entrants can run or walk a 5K or quarter marathon.  The race supports the Western Arkansas Ballet.  The event is chip-timed and each participant […]

Frozen Toes 5k & 15K Trail Races

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

The City’s annual cold weather trail running race at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The Frozen Toes 5K & 15K Trail Run is perfect for runners looking to transition from a 5K or 10K to a longer distance OR for those who want to try their first trail running race. The singletrack trails of Kessler Mountain […]

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