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Tour de Art: The Janine & Jay Earney Memorial Bike Ride & Art Show is right around the corner! Have you registered for the 5, 25 or 60-mile bike ride yet? There will also be a short family fun bike, trike or hike event that is FREE! Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-art-the-janine--jay... 5-mile, 25-mile, 60-mile: $25 entry […]
Please join us on Saturday, April 20th for the first annual Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 mile, and Donut Dash. $25 online registration. $35 after Registration deadline and day of race. Packet pickup will be at Lake Willastien park from 5-730pm on Friday 4/19/24. There will be music, food, and good times. -5k will […]
On Saturday, April 26, 2025,, Pulaski Heights Middle School PTSA will host the 10th anniversary of the Panther Prowl 5K. The race begins at 8:00 am. The Panther Prowl 5K begins at Pulaski Heights Middle School, runs through Knoop Park and historic Hillcrest and ends back at PHMS. Morning of Race Fun will include music […]
Please join us on Saturday, April 26th for the second annual Maumelle Charter Falcon Family 5k, 1 mile, and Donut Dash. $25 online registration. $35 after Registration deadline and day of race. Packet pickup will be at Lake Willastien park (Stage) from 5-7pm on Friday 4/25/25. Additionally, Packet pickup will be the morning of the […]
The Run for Hope 5K benefits Hope Cottage, a domestic violence shelter in Searcy, Arkansas. Established in 1996, the shelter has since been a source of hope for survivors of domestic violence. We run to raise awareness and support those in need of hope. Race date is Saturday, April 26. The last day to register […]
Run for Autism is the first annual run, 8K and 1 mile fun run in Fort Smith, Arkansas benefiting The Griffin Promise Autism Center (GPAC). It is the mission of GPAC to grow resources, event, and community building for those in the River Valley with neurodiversity by providing relationship-based and neuro-affirming care through therapy service, […]
Enjoy the beauty of North Central Arkansas farmland. These routes are almost entirely gravel roads that roll past seemingly endless cow pastures and hay fields. It is surprisingly varied and engaging terrain that takes riders up to scenic hilltops and down to wooded creeks. Distance options are 50, 30, or 17 miles - each route […]
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only age-group qualifier in the USA for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series (GWS) as 1 of 2 qualifying events in North America.The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world as part of the series to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in October. Selection […]
Whitney's Race is not just Whitney's race. It is a race against time for those yet to be afflicted with pancreatic cancer, the most deadly cancer. It is Time To Cure® pancreatic cancer. Whitney's Time To Cure® has passed. Whitney Marsh perished at age 41, November 1, 2018, ten months after diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Five-year survival […]
Come SPLASH with us this April 27 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race series brought to you by OZ Kids that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO. Ages for the race series is […]
We are so excited to announce the 43rd Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems! The Tadpole Trot, Presented by Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems will […]
Planning for the 2025 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway. Registration opens March 1, 2025. When: May 2- May 4, 2025 Where: The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round the Bend campground Turner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River near Cass, Arkansas on Highway 23, approximately 11 miles south of […]
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you support improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a community space provided by the Peel […]
Get Ready to Paddle and Play!The annual river race is returning to Lyle Park in Benton, Arkansas, and you won’t want to miss it! Check-in: 9:00 a.m.Race begins: 10:00 a.m.Route: A scenic 4-mile paddle from Peeler Bend to Lyle Park Entry Fees: Solo Division: $30 per person Tandem Division: $60 per team Every racer will […]
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 supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University […]
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 trails, fast descents and an exclusive race day only stage that will challenge even the most seasoned riders. ** Event Overview** Total Laps - […]
More information: https://www.literacyactionar.org/tour-de-toad-bike-ride/
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. You can help him by joining the race! 100% of your race fees go directly to the 501c(3) nonprofit Table 7three and equipping their new […]
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, which is a non-profit 501(c)3. The fun starts at 8:00 a.m. All participants receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. There will be 10 year age […]
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 takes place on May 4th at 8:00 a.m. The race kicks off the Mayhaw Festival with a competitive yet family-friendly race. We look forward to […]
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