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Newton County Mentality

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 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 […]

Hare Mountain 100

Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area Hagarville, AR, 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 […]

Beast of Burden

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 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 […]

City of Colleges Half Marathon

Buffalo Alumni Hall 2490 Bruce St, Conway, AR, 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 […]

Chasing Zero 5K & 1 mile Fun Run

Northshore Trail North Shore Drive and North Shore Trail, North Little Rock, 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 […]

Run for Zack

Pearcy 280 Wolf St., Pearcy, 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 […]

Ouachita Triple Crown

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 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 […]

Birdeye | Night Owl

Birdeye Farms 10 County Road, Birdeye, 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 […]

Jones Center Bike Festival

The Jones Center 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, 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 […]

Birdeye

Birdeye Farms 10 County Road, Birdeye, 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 […]

Birdeye Gravel

Birdeye Farms 10 County Road, Birdeye, 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 […]

Event Series The Rise Challenge Series

The Rise Challenge Series

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 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 […]

2024 Ride To Defeat ALS-NWA

Downtown Bentonville 302 NE B Street, Bentonville, 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 […]

Trail Work Day – Allsopp Park

Boyle Park Pavilion 3 Leander Dr., Little Rock, United States

Save the Date - more information when available.

Race the Base Trail Run Presented by Fleet Feet Little Rock

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 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. […]

Whitney’s Race 2024

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 […]

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon

Blossom Way Trailhead 3414 S. Dixieland Road, Rogers, 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 […]

Turkey Tracks

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 […]

2024 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships

Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 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 […]

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