Arkansas Outside

Squatch Till You Drop
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Allsopp Park Pavillion, Allsopp Park Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72202, United States
Local folklore speaks of Sasquatch sightings during the early history of Little Rock AR. Through the mid to late 1800s, several different companies harvested the forests that later became Hillcrest and the Heights neighborhoods, and Allsopp Park. Loggers would tell tales of “huge, man-like beasts” roaming the woods at night. Since the dedication of Allsopp Park in 1931 and the development of surrounding areas, Sasquatch sightings have decreased but do persist. There have been multiple unconfirmed Sasquatch sightings in this area since 1932. Others believe the majority of the Sasquatch population migrated to Miller County and are now known as the “Fouke Monster”.
“Squatch Till You Drop” is a trail running event at Allsopp Park South that pays tribute to this legend. Participants will traverse these Sasquatch habitats on very technical single track that will challenge even the fittest of runners.
2 separate runs make up this event. The first is the “Fun Run”, open to all ages. The Fun Run is a single lap of the course.
The second run is The Squatch, open to participants ages 16+. Participants will complete as many laps of the course as they can within 6 hours.
The course is approximately 5k. Both the Fun Run and The Squatch use the same course.
Do you have what it takes to “Squatch Till You Drop”? Register today and on November 16th take on the challenge!

Ghost-to-Gobble
2024-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 | University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, 72035, United States
Come out and join us November 16th for the inaugural UCA Ghost-to-Gobble 5k, celebrating fall by uniquely combining Halloween and Thanksgiving themes! Can’t let go of Halloween? Wear your favorite costume! Can’t wait for Thanksgiving? Don your best turkey suit! Are you a Christmas-in-July kinda person? Wear an ugly sweater!

*All participants will receive an event T-shirt and finisher medal
*Award for top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females

THIS IS A USATF CERTIFIED/SANCTIONED EVENT AND WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY TIMED!
REGISTRATION (no refunds)
Adults (>12 years old)
Kids (12 years old and younger)
9/26 – 10/31
Adults $25
Kids $15
11/1 – 11/15 (Shirts can’t be guaranteed)
Adults $30
Kids $15
11/16 (Shirts can’t be guaranteed)
Adults $35
Kids $15

WHERE IS YOUR MONEY GOING?
We understand how tight funds are today more than ever, which is why we are committed to being 100% transparent on what all of the proceeds are going towards.
– 10% of all proceeds will go towards Community Connections
– Event shirts, medals, and bibs will be covered by registration costs
– Remaining funds will be split evenly between UCA’s Exercise & Sport Science and Physical Therapy departments and will go towards:
o Degree-related national conferences
o Research
o Scholarships
o Resources to help continue free therapy for the community through the departments
o Graduation, convocation, orientation, and social events

COURSE
The course goes through UCA’s beautiful campus and was carefully designed to take participants by significant UCA landmarks (Farris Center, Estes Stadium, Student Center, Reynolds Performance Hall, President’s House, Harding Centennial Fountain, Old Main), and along the Stone Dam Creek with tons of cheering students along the route. The course will be equipped with two aid stations and have Conway FD and UCA Athletic Trainers in case of any emergencies.

Allowed: wheelchairs and other assistive devices
Not allowed: bikes, pets

PACKET PICKUP
Pre-race packet pick up Friday, November 15 from 11am – 5pm at the Community Care Clinic.
Race day packet pick up by participants (MUST HAVE ID) will be between 6:00-7:30 am at the Packet Pick Up table by the Start Line.
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your bib. *Please wear the race bib front facing in the torso area.
RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS
*Race day registration will be available race day.
Packet Pick Up or Registration 6:00am – 7:30am
Please be at the Start Line by 7:45am
Pre-race announcements begin at 7:45am
National Anthem will be sung with UCA ROTC Color Guard presenting colors at 7:50am
5K Race will start at 8:00am
Award Ceremony begins at 9:00 am.

PARKING
Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts: 2150 Bruce St. Conway, AR. 72035
Student Success & Veterans Resource Center: 302 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR. 72035
Donaghey Hall: 244 Elizabeth St. Conway, AR. 72034
Bear Baseball Stadium: 2400 Bruce St. Conway, AR. 72034
– There will be a home football game that afternoon, so parking may be difficult in this area.

If you’re interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact us!
Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook for event information and exciting updates!

Run The Park 5k + Fun Run
2024-11-16 07:30 - 11:00 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Walkers Welcome!
The Little Rock Realtors Association is committed to fostering community spirit and inclusivity through our annual Run The Park 5K & Fun Run in support of Special Olympics Arkansas. Our mission is to promote physical fitness, raise awareness, and generate funds that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. Together, we celebrate the strength of diversity and the transformative power of sports, ensuring that every athlete has the opportunity to shine. Join us as we run for a cause, build lasting connections, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Your donation, by purchasing a $30 ticket and attending the run, will help us reach our collective goal of $10,000 to be gifted to Special Olympics Arkansas. We aspire that through the support of our community, this donation will empower the foundation to continue their mission here in The Natural State and create a lasting impact on those they serve.
For those who would like to donate without running the race, or would like to contribute additional donations, the link to the GoFundMe can be found here: LRRA for Special Olympics GoFundMe
RACE DETAILS:
Prior to Race Day:

Packet Pickup

11/15/2024 between 10:00am – 5:30pm
Rock City Running | 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd Ste 37B, Little Rock, AR 72212

Race Day Information:

Location

6900 Two Rivers Park, not to be confused with Two Rivers Bridge

Time

Pre-Race Ceremony & Kids Run will begin at 7:30
5k will begin at 8:00

Amenities

1 water station located halfway through the course
Refreshments at finish line
MEMS, LRPD & First Aid on site
Bathrooms on site

Awards to be given by category
No weather cancellations, we’ll be there rain or shine!
For additional questions, contact Elle@LRRA.com | 501-225-1987

Spa Running Festival
2024-11-16 07:00 - 12:00 | Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart – Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race
Come Run With Us, November 16th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone …. kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 – 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course and for both walkers and runners! The 10K, now celebrating its 43rd year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain. This will be the 8th running of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon. Do you like a challenge – well you get to – the course takes you through the scenic National Park going summit to summit on Hot Springs Mountain/North Mountain AND West Mountain!
Benefits of the Spa Running Festival:
♦The beauty of Historic Downtown and Bathhouse Row
♦ Running through Hot Springs National Park
♦ Expo on Friday
♦ A great Long Sleeve Technical Shirt
♦ An awesome Medal for All Participants (5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Squirt Race)
♦ New this year – FREE QUALITY RACE EXPERIENCE PHOTOS
♦ Fast and Flat Course for 5K
♦ Corral Start’s for 5K and 10K
♦ Team Registration
♦ Finish Line Festival area includes Grilled Burgers, Hot Soup, Pizza, Snacks and Beer Tent
♦ New this year – Live Music in the post-race finishing area, performed by Jacob Flores!
Recently voted in the 2024 Reader Choice Award – Best Local Performer!
Come enjoy the Expo on Friday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Then, after the race, hang around to enjoy great food, the beer tent, picture taking, socializing and bragging rights that you conquered (BOTH) mountains.
Proceeds from the 2024 race will benefits these 5 non-profit organizations: Hot Springs Friends of the Parks, Arkansas Spa Pacers Buzz Wilson Scholarship Program, Ouachita Children, Youth and Family Services, Project Food Bank, Path Projects at Ouachita Behavioral and Wellness.
The Spa Running Festival has a race for every family member so Come Run With Us through Hot Springs National Park, Saturday, November 16th, a landmark event in beautiful, historic downtown Hot Springs!

26th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | Arlington Hotel Resort and Spa, 239 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, 71901, United States
The Little Rock Hash House Harriers invite you to the 26th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend 2024, November 15-17, in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas.
We’re back with all of the usual debauchery you’ve come to expect from the Little Rock Hash House Harriers. The city residents are anxiously awaiting our return, so start looking for that perfect red dress, and don’t forget to accessorize. (You must wear a red dress, or facsimile thereof, to run on Saturday.)
For a paltry fee of $74.69 ($84.69 after October 15) you get all this great stuff:
1. A genuine Hashfest Gimme (If registered and paid before November 1),
2. Loads of brewski, snacks, and other pleasures of the Hashpitality Suite,
3. Three Hash Runs, including the traditional Friday Night Kilted Pub Crawl (mostly pay as you go), the Saturday Afternoon Red Dress Run, and the Sunday Morning Hangover Run, and
4. A donation to a non-profit to be determined.
Once again, the Hash will attempt to get thrown out of the historic Arlington Hotel and its epic hot tub in scenic Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. (We were SO VERY close last year!) For reservations, call (501) 623-7771 or visit arlingtonhotel.com. Regular room rates start at $129 per night. If you’d like to help us keep civilians from being annoyed by the shenanigans of the Hash Suite, book a room on the 4th floor as close as possible to the Al Capone Suite.

Dirt Circus - Bentonville
2024-11-15 - 2024-11-17 | Handcut Hollow, 2909 NE J St,, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
USATF
To be eligible for the USATF 10k National Championship prize purse and/or awards, age groups and overall awards you MUST have a valid membership with the usatf. USATF Membership
To be eligible for the USATF 10 Mile Arkansas Association Championship with awards you MUST have a valid membership and your association MUST be Arkansas to qualify. USATF Membership
Event Details
Friday, November 15
9:00-10:00am – Meet at Race Start for a social shakeout run led by Mike Rush with the elite competiors as well
Enjoy an all-paces 5k and 10k mile shakeout run. After the run, stop by and grab your packet.
10:00am-7:00pm – Packet Pick-up at Race Location/Start
Saturday, November 16
6:00am – Packet Pick-up on-site for 5K and 10K events
Look for the UltraSignup tent at the race location at Handcut Hollow.
7:30am – Womens 10K USATF National Championship race takes off!
Start the day with the Dirt Circus 10K, runners will compete for first prize to win a $10,000 prize purse! All runners will enjoy the challenge of the winding and technical trail system. Test yourself on this 10K route.
8:00am – 5K runners start
5K runners will head out into the trails for a 5k fun run.
9:00am – Mens 10K USATF National Championship race takes off!
Start the day with the Dirt Circus 10K, runners will compete for first prize to win a $10,000 prize purse! All runners will enjoy the challenge of the winding and technical trail system. Test yourself on this 10K route.
10:30am – Awards Ceremnony
Partner Store: Rush Running Co.
6:00pm – The Circus rolls to Bentonville Brewing Company – Join fellow runners for dinner get the trail party started!
Sunday, November 17
6:00am – Packet Pick-up on-site for 10M, 5k and 1k events
Look for the UltraSignup tent at the race location.
8:00am – 10Mile USATF Arkansas Association Championship race takes off!
8:30am – 5K runners start
5K runners will head out into the trails for a 5k fun run.
9:30am – Kids 1k Race w/medal

Gym to Crag at Boulders and Brews
2024-11-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Boulders & Brews, 612 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Join the ARCC for another Gym to Crag class at Boulders and Brews, this time taking a deeper dive in climbing outside. We’ll be covering not just the transition from indoor to outdoor rock climbing, but from crag to backwoods climbing.
This is a free class to attend, but participants must purchase a day pass to the gym.

2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-17 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
The full competition schedule can be found here.
Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met.
At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships MUST hold a Collegiate Category A license and a minimum of Category 2 in the discipline of entry (Endurance, DH, DS).
Each license allows for promotion to higher categories according to specific guidelines. For more details, please refer to Policy VIII Race Category Upgrading and Downgrading.
For event updates and additional resources, refer to the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships event page as it will continue to be updated leading into the event.
Location Information
Learn more about lodging options here.
Learn more about our host here. You will be able to find information on local restaurants and activities.

Turkey Tracks
2024-11-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Cooks Landing, 4100 Cook's Landing Rd, North Little Rock, United States
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes –

Great Swag – designer shirt & custom medal

Chip-timing with live results and awards

Free photos

Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can’t make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and awesome finisher medal!

1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and a challenge pin!

The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and kid’s dash pin! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by Sunday at midnight the weekend BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon
2024-11-10 08:30 - 14:00 | Blossom Way Trailhead, 3414 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, 72758, United States
Come out to honor all the Veterans with a 5K/10K/Half Marathon. We’re lacing up at the Blossom Way Trailhead for an 8:30 am start, and hitting the trail!
The event is FREE to all veterans! (ID Required – any form of government issued Veteran’s ID)
Custom Finisher Awards for all participants, Great Shirts, Overall Awards, Age Group Awards in 5 year age groups.
Great People, Great shirts, and Great awards!

Charity Partner

The Charity Partner for Salute to Veterans 5K/10K & Half Marathon is MACRA.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Questions?

Volunteer

Volunteering for this race can earn you a $50 Visa Gift Card.
Here’s how it works: 1) You sign up to volunteer on Volunteer page. 2) You recruit 5 (five) others to volunteer for this race and have them sign up on the Volunteer page and put Your Name when it asks who recruited them. 3) You and your recruits show up on race day and volunteer for the entire race. 4) After the race, if all qualifications are met, Five Star NTP will mail you your $50 Visa Gift card.
Get started by going to the Volunteer Page to sign up for this race.

Sponsors

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon is currently accepting sponsors. For more information, contact Meredith.

Why should you partner with Five Star NTP’s Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon?

Develop a relationship with your community.
Express your support for a charity.
Increase name-recognition in your community.

Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers.
Partner Level Pricing–Current year’s rates are based on last year’s participation counts. Each race is priced individually. Contact Meredith@fivestarntp.com for more details.
For Partner Level and other Sponsor descriptions, visit Five Star NTP.

Entry Fee & Registration

Regular Registration: (ends 11/04):
-5K: $35
-10K: $40
-Half Marathon: $60
-Veterans: $0
-Virtual Races: $35
Late Registration: (ends 11/09):
-5K: $37.5
-10K: $42.5
-Half Marathon: $62.5
-Veterans: $0.00
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40
-10K: $45
-Half Marathon: $65
-Veterans: $0.00

Register by 10/31 to guarantee your shirt & size. Afterward, shirts will be available while supplies last.

Whitney's Race 2024
2024-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | U.S. Marshalls Museum, 789 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith, United States
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 from pancreatic cancer stands at 6-9% showing little to no improvement in survival in the past 50 years despite vast medical advances across almost all other cancers. Pancreatic cancer is currently the number two cancer killer in 2020 and researchers estimate pancreatic cancer will be the number one by 2030. Diagnosis is often late begetting the need for local medical practitioner education as well as research for improved diagnostic testing and imaging. Once a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been made treatment usually involves chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy followed by curative intent surgery followed by more chemotherapy. Whitney was scheduled for surgery, but the day before surgery a CT scan showed cancer had spread. She died within 4 months of the CT scan while re-starting chemotherapy and running 8-10 miles or biking 30-40 miles per day. Even the super-healthy are no match. Better pre-operative treatment options are the future. Whitney’s Race will fund the Whitney Marsh Foundation Inc for local education and national research for Pancreatic Cancer. Funds will be apportioned locally and the remainder with well respected national cancer research institutes such as MD Anderson. Whitney’s Race is a race against time. It is Time To Cure® pancreatic cancer.
Whitney’s Race day at the Marshals Museum will be a great day of running, racing, eating, and music. Race for your best time and afterward hang out for a great time. Bring yourself and friends to race. It is a day for family and friends who run or not. If you don’t want to race, come anyway. If you can’t come, consider a donation anytime! A brighter future for pancreatic cancer starts with YOU.

Race the Base Trail Run Presented by Fleet Feet Little Rock
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Race the Base Trail Run Saturday 11-9-2024 9 a.m.

Race the Base is a 4 mile Trail Run with a mixture of paved trail, gravel road and technical single track. This race is a fundraiser for Partners for Pinnacle, working to keep Pinnacle Mountain State Park accessible and enjoyable for generations to come.
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Event Details: Race parking and the start will be in Stuckey Field at Barrett Rd and HWY 300 opposite from the Pinnacle Mountain State Park day use area entrance. Start time for Race the Base is 9 a.m.
Course: The course begins on gravel road for approximately .5 mi, switches to paved trail for .75 mi and the remaining 2.75 miles is technical single track with a little surprise thrown in.
Awards will be 3 deep for: Overall M/F, under 19 M/F, 20-29 M/F, 30-39 M/F, 40-49 M/F, 50-59 M/F and 60+ M/F
T Shirts for Race the Base: Long Sleeve Technical T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before 10-15-23
This race has a 250 runner cap. Once 250 runners have registered the race will close. If 250 runners are registered prior to race day, there will be no race day registrations. If there are race day registrations the fee will be $40.
Pre-race packet pickup for Race the Base will be on Friday November 8th at Fleet Feet Little Rock 11525 Cantrell Road in the Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Race Day pickup at Stuckey Field will begin at 8 a.m. Results will be posted at www.macsrts.com and http://www.arkansasoutside.com/ao-sponsored-events/race-the-base/
To encourage social distancing and to allow participants to depart at any time, instead of a full awards ceremony this year, we will have a backdrop for pictures and will try to give awards as winners finish.
Post Race Refreshments will be available
We’ll have a free kids run on the 3/4 mile paved Kingfisher Trail at approximately 10:00 a.m. No fee, no frills, just good fun with the kiddos. All ages under 12 welcome including stroller kids. Parents are welcomed to run/walk with their kids, too

Trail Work Day - Allsopp Park
2024-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Boyle Park Pavilion 3, Leander Dr., Little Rock, 72204, United States
Save the Date – more information when available.

2024 Ride To Defeat ALS-NWA
2024-11-09 07:30 - 13:30 | Downtown Bentonville, 302 NE B Street, Bentonville, 72712, United States
The ALS Association’s Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings together a diverse group of individuals and teams dedicated to taking the challenge for those who bravely fight ALS and creates hope for a future without it.

We are so excited to host our first Ride to Defeat ALS The Ozarks! Northwest Arkansas’s natural beauty is unparalleled and helps to create a friendly and fun biking environment! We hope to utilize this event to raise essential funding for people living with ALS while also providing an exciting community event that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy!

Our Ride will start in Downtown Bentonville at 302 NE B Street and will offer four route options. Riders will enjoy fully supported routes with rest stops, support vehicles ready to provide a lift, course marshals along the course, and a finish line celebration with delicious food and a beer garden.

Riders under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Riders under 17 may receive a discount code for registration and are not required to fundraise, although it is highly encouraged. Please reach out to Amber Clark for discount code or with questions at 903-277-6533 or amber.clark@als.org.

The Rise Challenge Series
2024-11-09 07:00 - 11:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ”The Rise” Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, “Queen and King of The Rise”.
Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to 11 flights of stairs.
So what is the challenge you may ask? Do as many rounds (up and down = 1) of The Rise in one hour to earn the title of Queen and King of The Rise and the ultimate Coler Merch bag.

Birdeye Gravel
2024-11-09 - 2024-11-10 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
Discover Birdeye – an Adventure Getaway on Crowley’s Ridge
As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas’ Delta region. Rolling gravel routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country roads are the main event.

Rewarding Gravel Rides – Explore beautiful terrain with beginner, intermediate, and advanced route options.
Local Flavors – Savor farm-to-table cuisine and lose yourself in the region’s culinary delights.
Distinctive – Crowley’s Ridge offers a unique blend of authentic charm and outdoor adventure in a setting that is both a geographical and ecological anomaly.
Warm Hospitality – Experience the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Arkansas Delta, house-party style.
You Don’t Have to Ride – There are plenty of other things to do: relax, explore… just be!
Live Music – Enjoy a vibrant music scene that showcases local talent.

For those seeking a more leisurely experience, enjoy a variety of activities including yoga, bocce, guided hikes, hammocking, cocktail-making, photo walks, or simply relaxing in the serene surroundings on the farm.
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Schedule
Thursday 11/7 (bikepacker’s special)

Free dinner for people that ride their bicycles to Birdeye

ROUTE COLLECTION
Come hungry!

Friday 11/8

10am – Friday 50 group ride
4pm – Arrive at the farm in time for happy hour
5pm – Wood oven pizza – August and Co.
Music – Heavy Suga and the Sweetones

Saturday 11/9

6:30 – 8am Breakfast & to-go lunch
7am – 80 & 100-mile start
8am – 50-mile start
9am – 8 & 23-mile start
10am – 4pm Farm fun (yard games, yoga, & more!)
5pm – Tacos & tamales – San Judas
Music – Curtis Scott & Deion James followed by Amy LaVere & Will Sexton

Sunday 11/10

Breakfast & farewells
OPTIONAL: Visit the award-winning Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery one mile north and say hello to the state champion Southern red oak tree.

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Accommodations

The festival takes place on a small farm nestled on the eastern slope of Crowley’s Ridge. For on-site accommodations please reserve your spot as soon as possible.

Space is limited – RESERVE YOUR SPOT

9/5 UPDATE

Entire bunk room has been claimed
Both bedrooms with shared bath are reserved
Canvas tents are selling out
Plenty of DIY camping still available
Local home rentals still available
Camping sites are still available at Village Creek State Park

Space is limited – RESERVE YOUR SPOT

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Building Community
studioDRIFT’s mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation. To this end we offer free event participation for marginalized and underprivileged people. If you would like to apply for a scholarship and attend this event for free, please be in touch.

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All proceeds benefit the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail

Crowley’s Ridge is a geographic anomaly that runs from southern Missouri all the way down to Helena.
Born by windblown dust hitting river fog in the days of the woolly mammoth, this unique ecoregion is elevated 250 feet above the surrounding Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail spans 250 miles – and 10,000′ of elevation – connecting Piggott to Helena.
This project is symbolic of studioDRIFT’s commitment to the prosperity of rural Arkansas.

Adventure recreation strengthens both the economy and the ecology of the Natural State.

Quality of life begins with quality of place.

Birdeye
2024-11-09 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
Join us in Birdeye for our first ever running event! First up is a 17 miler point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run on handbuilt single track, and wrap the day with a flat mile through on a groomed path through the pasture. Here’s a fun slideshow about running on Crowley’s Ridge.
If you register for the 17 mile run the other events (5k and 1 mile) are free. Consider this a marathon training day!
This run is part of the Birdeye Gravel Festival – a rally style event for runners and cyclists, mixing it up with music, food, and other fun cultural activities. It’s a true one-of-a-kind experience on Crowley’s Ridge that you do not want to miss.
As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas’ Delta region. Rolling dirt routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country lanes are the main event.

Rewarding Running Terrain – Explore the beautiful countryside of Eastern Arkansas
Local Flavors – Savor farm-to-table cuisine and lose yourself in the region’s culinary delights.
Distinctive – Crowley’s Ridge offers a unique blend of authentic charm and outdoor adventure in a setting that is both a geographical and ecological anomaly.
Warm Hospitality – Experience the genuine warmth and friendliness of the Arkansas Delta, house-party style.
Live Music – Enjoy a vibrant music scene that showcases local talent.

Registration gets athletes a full day of fun including post-race beverages, snacks, a delicious meal and amazing music!
EVENT SCHEDULE –> Saturday 11/9

8:30 am – 17 Mile runner meeting
9am – Bus leaves for Harrisburg
3pm – 5k
4:30pm – 1 Mile
5pm – Tacos & tamales – San Judas
Music – Curtis Scott & Deion James followed by Amy LaVere & Will Sexton

Need Accommodations?
The festival takes place on a small farm nestled on the eastern slope of Crowley’s Ridge. For on-site accommodations please reserve your spot as soon as possible. Space is limited – RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Building Community
studioDRIFT’s mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation. To this end we offer free event participation for marginalized and underprivileged people. If you would like to apply for a scholarship and attend this event for free, please be in touch.
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 event contributes to the mission of studioDRIFT!

Jones Center Bike Festival
2024-11-09 | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, 72754, United States
Date change due to weather forecast, more information is available here: https://arkansasoutside.com/jones-center-bike-festival-rescheduled-due-to-weather-forecast/
Gear up for an action-packed weekend of bike-forward events you and your family won’t want to miss at the Jones Center Bike Festival!
The Jones Center Bike Festival brings three unique cycling and adventure events to the heart of downtown Springdale: a kids crit race, an adventure race for teams and families and an ultimate pump track championship – plus a Friday kickoff event to be announced soon!
The three-day festival is free to spectators and the entire community is invited! Come cheer on the teams and racers. Explore a vendor village, demos, a kids zone, food options and more. The festival is based at the Jones Center and our world-class Runway Bike Park.

Register now!

Jones Center members enjoy 20% off

Birdeye | Night Owl
2024-11-08 17:00 - 2024-11-09 17:00 | Birdeye Farms, 10 County Road, Birdeye, 72324, United States
Birdeye Gravel expands its weekend festivities with this unique challenge dubbed the Night Owl! Two distance options, one epic endeavor.
Picture this: sunset is approaching, a live band is ready to send you off, and you’re surrounded by a group of enthusiastic riders ready to take on the night. There will be a few stashed aid stations along the way but the ethos of the ride is a self-supported adventure. Enjoy comradery, 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. We’ll be scheming up some prizes to sweeten the deal.
Whether your first proper night ride, 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 – this will not have a rolling SAG. This is a do-it-yourself ride! If you need a bailout… call a significant other, bestie, or family member. We’ll send out a sweep beginning at 10AM on Saturday.
Preliminary Routes:
https://ridewithgps.com/collections/2932778
Schedule:
Friday 11/8
• 4:30pm – Rider Meeting
• 5pm – Start
Saturday 11/9
• 8am – Breakfast
• 10am-4pm – Farm fun (yard games, yoga, & more!)
• 5pm – Tacos & tamales – San Judas
• Music – Curtis Scott & Deion James followed by Amy LaVere & Will Sexton

Building Community
studioDRIFT’s mission aims to help communities in the Delta through placemaking and outdoor recreation. To this end we offer free event participation for marginalized and underprivileged people. If you would like to apply for a scholarship and attend this event for free, please be in touch.
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!

Ouachita Triple Crown
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-11 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
We are stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to make The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods Festival this year!! Participants are encouraged to join in on the rest of the Gudrun activities and parties, it is a great time in the Northwoods!
The Ouachita Triple Crown route was first mapped by Kenny Williams in 2019. He wanted to link together three International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) Epic Trails into one epic bikepacking route. When connected by gravel roads, the Ouachita Trail (OT), the Womble Trail, and the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) create a circle around Lake Ouachita.
IMBA Epic Trails are the best of the best, and Arkansas has more of them that any other state. The Ouachita Mountains, composed of rocky ridges and narrow, spring cooled valleys, is the perfect landscape for an IMBA Epic Trail. The mountains are wild, beautiful, and rugged.
PARTICIPANTS MUST SIGN UP WITH TRACKLEADERS FOR THE EVENT!
October 1st will be the last day for full registration for anyone that needs to withdraw. An event shirt or requested shirt size will only be promised for participants registered by October 20th.

GÜDRUN: Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival 2024
2024-11-08 - 2024-11-10
Northwoods Trails and Visit Hot Springs presents the 3-day, all-ages, Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!
We are excited to invite you all to the 6th Annual Gudrun: Northwoods MTB Festival. This 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival will include competitions and activities including: Slow Roll Fun Ride, Full Enduro, Mini Enduro, Waffles & Coffee Time Trial, Jump Jam, Dual Slalom, and more!

Run for Zack
2024-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Pearcy, 280 Wolf St., Pearcy, 71964, United States
We will be hosting a Fundraiser to help support funds to get Zack a handicap-accessible vehicle so that Zack can be transferred to and from therapy.
5K and 1 mile Family Fun Walk
Around the Lake Hamilton Public Schools
We will have vendors, first responders, and lots of love!

Chasing Zero 5K & 1 mile Fun Run
2024-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Northshore Trail, North Shore Drive and North Shore Trail, North Little Rock, 72118, United States
Join Project Zero’s mission to raise awareness about adoption, build hope in kids and teens waiting in foster care to be adopted, and connect forever families in Arkansas. Our goal is simple, to fight for those children and advocate for them to find the right forever family until there are zero waiting children in Arkansas.
In the state of Arkansas alone, nearly 3,900 kids are waiting in foster care. Through no fault of their own, 210 of those children and teens have had their parental rights terminated and are waiting to be adopted. We believe there are NO unwanted children, just unfound families and we are passionate about finding them!
YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 12th TO GUARANTEE RACE T-SHIRT & MEDALS! Register NOW, before it’s too late! Medals will be given out for the 5K & the 1-mile fun run!

City of Colleges Half Marathon
2024-11-02 07:00 - 14:00 | Buffalo Alumni Hall, 2490 Bruce St, Conway, AR, 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.

Entry Fees Priced with a Ringspun Shirt

Entry Fees (except fun run) are priced with a ringspun cotton t-shirt, but a participant has the option to select no t-shirt and SAVE $5 or upgrade fabric to a fully sublimated technical fabric for $15. Tech T-Shirt size is not guaranteed after September 11, 2023. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund or an an exchange will be given at packet pickup.
Race T-Shirt Fabric Options and Styles:

NO Shirt Option – Save $5
Ringspun Cotton T-shirt (NO CHARGE) – 100% cotton unisex sizing.
Technical Shirt ($15 upgrade fee)

Beast of Burden
2024-11-02 - 2024-11-03 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25 hour party you’ve ever experienced. Profits from this “race” will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler. Join us on November 2nd, Mt. Kessler – Fayetteville, Arkansas for a full day of partying in the dirt. Individuals or teams will take on the challenge to ride or run from 12pm on Saturday to 12pm on Sunday, thanks to daylight savings time, you get an extra hour for free!
The “Race” – 24 (+ 1 hour for free) hours of either mtb or trail running madness, or….BOTH! The team/solo individual with the most laps wins.
The Course – The course will be comprised of 2 separate loops, with participants rotating loops every 6 hours. Runners and riders will be on their own separate loops to minimize congestion. Each loop is roughly 4-6 miles long. One loop is easy, one loop will have you dreaming cozy warmth of the campfire.
The Teams* – Teams must have a team captain (primary contact). Teams are either fully bike or fully run, or dual sport and comprised of 2-4 participants on the Ultra team or 5-7 participants on the Endurance team (dual sport teams can have up to 8). You choose how much you want to work. Go for the win, or occasionally exert yourself and spend the rest of the time throwing back Fossil Cove’s tasty beverages. 1 person does 90% of the work or split it evenly. It’s up to you! Each team will receive one timing chip (triathlon style band) that can only be exchanged in the Campout Zone.
Note that run/ride teams will have 2 timing chips, one can only used for running and one only for riding. So, it is possible run/ride teams to have two participants on the course at one time, but only one of each discipline.
*You can also choose to participate solo, but remember, no one asked you to do this.
The Party – Let’s be honest, the whole thing is the party, but since you asked. Dinner and breakfast are provided. Trailside Coffee starts when the bell tolls 12. Bumping tunes. Team Spirit competition. Fire pits burning through the night and more to come. Also, Rise Physical Therapy will be keeping participants feeling fresh and limber, while Phat Tire will be keeping them bikes uh’ rollin’,

Hare Mountain 100
2024-11-01 06:00 - 17:00 | Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area, Hagarville, AR, 72839, United States
100 mile Friday November 1st-7am-Haw Creek Falls
50 mile Saturday November 2nd-6am-Indian Creek TH
This run is extremely difficult.
The Ozark Highland’s Trail is a national scenic trail marked with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for spurs. Do not count on flagging. It will be minimal if any. We are going to add more blazes and reflective tape to those blazes. Please do not register for this race if you are not comfortable being self sufficient and comfortable with navigation. Sometimes trees with markers fall and sometimes the fog is so thick you cannot see your hands. Gaia is highly recommended.
No one finished the full, original course the inaugural running October 2023.
The Hare Mountain 100 is a point-to-point 100 mile run, that incorporates 2 scenic loops, along the Ozark Highlands Trail in the Northwestern part of Arkansas across the Boston Mountain segment. Hare Mountain is the highest point on the OHT at nearly 2400 feet. This segment covers 164 miles of rocky, steep and rugged forest with several creek crossings, incredible fall colors, waterfalls, bluffs and beautiful sandstone outcrops. I’m utilizing 100 miles of the most difficult sections of this segment. I grew up on this trail and it means a lot to me to bring such a rugged and beautiful experience to runners.
In 2023 I offered a 100k and 50 mile at the same time as the 100. The 100k will be at a different time of year now. The 50 mile will be the second, and more difficult, half of the 100 course. It will start at Indian Creek TH at 6am on Saturday. The cutoff is 16 hours.
To run the 100, it is highly recommended that you have completed at least a 50 mile race on trail with at least 5000 feet of vertical gain. Measurements taken by GPS and topographic mapping have put elevation gain between 20,000-22,000 feet. Runners will have 38 hours to complete the 100 mile run.
Runners must sign a waiver when registering. There is also an option to donate $100 to the Ozark Highlands Trail Association.
Questions contact: haremountain100@gmail.com
Website: https://www.haremountain100.com/
Part of the proceeds of the race will go to local animal shelters.
Follow:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/216147591049546/
https://www.instagram.com/haremountain100/

Newton County Mentality
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
Imagine descending into one of the most beautiful canyons in Arkansas on a fall afternoon in early November, the leaves at peak foliage – passing windy ribbons of singletrack, imposing sandstone walls, vistas, and log cabins as you enter the iconic Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. This idyllic gem of the Ozarks will be your home for the next three days. You’ll camp, hang with your friends, ride your bike really really hard, dance your face off, eat great food, drink a few beers, and meander around the canyon chasing down wacky checkpoints in an effort to finish off what you started – a gravel stage farce* we like to call the Newton County Mentality.
*fake stage race

Boyle Park Playground and MTB Trails Ribbon Cutting
2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Boyle Park Pavilion 3, Leander Dr., Little Rock, 72204, United States
More information coming soon.

Chasin Payson MTB Challenge
2024-10-26 14:00 - 18:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Chasin Payson is a Mountain Bike challenge race. Competitors will start at 2 PM on Saturday, October 26th, and race as long as possible until 6 PM at Coler on a 3-mile course. Ride your pace and chase the leader. E-bikes are welcome and Juniors (16+) can participate. It’s a Red Bull event so there is a min. age requirement. You do not have to be fit or an athlete. If you can ride a MTB and want to test yourself, come join us. The goal is to ride as many laps as Payson (Red Bull Athlete). Are you up for the challenge? Want to test your ability and chase Payson McElveen down?

Tour de Pumpkin
2024-10-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Russellville Station, 320 W C St., Russellville, 72801, United States
Possibly more information here. https://www.facebook.com/tourdepumpkin
