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Wildcat Marathon

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #3 - the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the Northwoods Enduro! The Cedar Glades trails will […]

Spring Fling 5k

CHS Campus 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR, United States

The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the Cabot Country Cruisers brought the race back into the Series starting in 2007. Race Highlights Race hosted by the Cabot Country Cruisers Proceeds benefit Physical […]

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

Spring Fling 5k

CHS Campus 401 N. Lincoln, Cabot, AR, United States

The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the Cabot Country Cruisers brought the race back into the Series starting in 2007. Race Highlights Race hosted by the Cabot Country Cruisers Proceeds benefit Physical […]

Rattlesnake Meet Up!

Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Roland, AR, United States

Rattlesnake Ridge Meet and Greet! March 18th, 10am to 3pm! Come enjoy a few climbs and some refreshments with other Central Arkansas climbers!Rattle

Free

Rattlesnake Meet Up!

Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Roland, AR, United States

Rattlesnake Ridge Meet and Greet! March 18th, 10am to 3pm! Come enjoy a few climbs and some refreshments with other Central Arkansas climbers!Rattle

Free

NWA Climbers’ Meet & Greet

Boulders & Brews 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Want to meet other climbers and build out your belay partner, bouldering buddy, or top/lead pal Rolodex? How about getting a day pass at Boulders & Brews and meeting up with other climbers in a relaxed bouldering environment with a full coffee bar? Come to climb, socialize, and drink coffee! Maybe some new routes, new […]

NWA Climbers’ Meet & Greet

Boulders & Brews 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Want to meet other climbers and build out your belay partner, bouldering buddy, or top/lead pal Rolodex? How about getting a day pass at Boulders & Brews and meeting up with other climbers in a relaxed bouldering environment with a full coffee bar? Come to climb, socialize, and drink coffee! Maybe some new routes, new […]

2nd Ever World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day ZERO-K 2023

Bridge Street Live Entertainment District 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

IT’S BACK! ☘️? What better way to kick off Day 2 of the St. Patrick's Day weekend of fun activities surrounding the First Ever 20th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade then with the 2nd Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K® footrace in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The "race" will cover […]

2nd Ever World’s Shortest St Patrick’s Day ZERO-K 2023

Bridge Street Live Entertainment District 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

IT’S BACK! ☘️? What better way to kick off Day 2 of the St. Patrick's Day weekend of fun activities surrounding the First Ever 20th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade then with the 2nd Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K® footrace in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The "race" will cover […]

Northwoods Enduro

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around Enduro […]

Northwoods Enduro

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around Enduro […]

Iron Mountain PayDirt Workday

Upper Iron Mountain Parking Iron Mountain Trail Head Parking, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship racers and all lovers of the Iron Mountain Bike Trails. Here's an opportunity to get some paydirt and help maintain some of the best trails in the state.

Iron Mountain PayDirt Workday

Upper Iron Mountain Parking Iron Mountain Trail Head Parking, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship racers and all lovers of the Iron Mountain Bike Trails. Here's an opportunity to get some paydirt and help maintain some of the best trails in the state.

Arkansas Climbers Festival

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner Saturday night, and access to […]

Arkansas Climbers Festival

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, United States

The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training. The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner Saturday night, and access to […]

Ouachita Challenge

Oden School Oden Schools, Oden, AR, United States

The Ouachita Challenge Race Association has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a fun and safe 2023 Ouachita Challenge. We are in the final stages of getting our permits and approvals for the event. The OC must still follow state and local guidelines. Check the OC Facebook page for any changes or […]

Ouachita Challenge

Oden School Oden Schools, Oden, AR, United States

The Ouachita Challenge Race Association has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a fun and safe 2023 Ouachita Challenge. We are in the final stages of getting our permits and approvals for the event. The OC must still follow state and local guidelines. Check the OC Facebook page for any changes or […]

Beer & Bagel Run

War Eagle Mill 11036 High Sky Inn Road, War Eagle, AR, United States

The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2023. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Mill east of Rogers, Arkansas. This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Oh […]

Beer & Bagel Run

War Eagle Mill 11036 High Sky Inn Road, War Eagle, AR, United States

The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2023. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Mill east of Rogers, Arkansas. This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Oh […]

The Sandtown Shuffle

Sandtown 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, United States

The Sandtown Shuffle is an experience in rural Arkansas that will include 2 days of challenging gravel rides, live music, and food. Route Description: Both routes will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel 5 miles of Sandtown Rd. (chip seal) before transitioning to gravel.  These routes have a nice mix of sandy, rocky, smooth, and raunchy gravel. There […]

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