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2023 Bicycle Scavenger Hunt
2023-08-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Northshore Golf Range, 5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, United States
Get registered NOW! Although this is organized by the Women On A Roll group, it is for everyone.
Here is a summary of the information provided on the registration form and on the Facebook Event, please share with your teammates. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send us an e-mail.

START and FINISH (all teams have to sign in at this location)
Northshore Golf Range
5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR 72118

SCHEDULE:
· Sign-in from 5:15pm to 6:00pm.
· All participants need to be signed in by 6:00pm!!!
· Captains meeting at 6:05pm.
· The hunt will start at 6:10pm or shortly after.

WAIVER:
Each team member will have to sign a waiver at sign-in.

RULES:
1. Teams must stay together, everyone must wear a helmet, and travel by bicycle (it is ok to walk steep hills or rough road).
2. Follow road regulations and be courteous to other river trail, BDB and park users. (Do not block the trail when taking selfies or stopping to strategize!)
3. Submit your checkpoint pictures (via text message) as soon as you have completed a checkpoint. (text a few words if the picture needs explanation or is not obvious!)
4. HAVE FUN !!!

SCAVENGER HUNT FORMAT:
Overview: At the captain’s meeting, every team will be provided a list of checkpoints and challenges, as well as a rough map. The hunt will last up to approximately 1.5h, and should cover between 10-15 miles of riding. All checkpoints will be accessible via paved path, except for a 0.5-mile section of crushed gravel. Off-road shortcuts are permitted.

· You have until 7:40pm to complete as many checkpoints/challenges as possible.
· Checkpoint pictures and answers to be sent via text message.
· Challenge points will be submitted by the volunteers managing each station.
· No checkpoint picture or challenge result will be accepted after 7:40pm.
· All score cards must be submitted by 7:50pm or will not be counted (DNF).

2023 Conway Kid's Tri
2023-08-05 08:00 - 11:00 | University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, 72035, United States
The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is one of the country’s premier youth triathlons.
We provide a morning full of triathlon fun for kids of all abilities from ages 6-15. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun in a safe, family-friendly environment.

Flint Creek Endurance Grinduro
2023-08-05 08:00 - 15:00 | City of Siloam Springs Public Library, 205 E Jefferson St,, Siloam Springs, 72761
Flint Creek Endurance invites you to experience some of the best gravel in Western Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma. This challenge now in its sixth year. The ride starts by the Amphitheather in beautiful downtown Siloam Springs, AR. Riders will be led out of town and unleashed onto 25 miles or 50 miles of hard-packed, fast-rolling gravel backroads.
Riders are expected to be self-sufficient. This means you are responsible for carrying all your supplies you will need including water, food, tools, spare tubes, etc. We will provide a limited amount of sag support but that does not preclude you from taking care of yourself out on the course. If you are not comfortable supporting yourself for the full distance of your race, please consider shortening your ride distance and note our bail-out points. Part of what makes this challenge unique and different from most other gravel rides is that in August it’s HOT which adds to the challenge. 🙂
The full ride/race routes will be released several weeks in advance, and we certainly encourage you to come out and pre-ride the courses if you would like to. Until then, follow Flint Creek Endurance on Instagram and Facebook to see “teaser pics” taken along the routes. The routes this year will be different from years past, however, we will search for beautiful creek crossings again as it was a major hit in 2022.
This ride is a part of the Flint Creek Endurance Wellness Series of combined running and cycling events.

3rd Annual Titans Obstacle Course
2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Jacksonville AR ‘The Market’, 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, AR, 72076, United States
The Titans Obstacle Course is an obstacle race for kids ages 6-15 as an end-of-summer adventure that they won’t want to miss. Kids will navigate through fun and challenging obstacles including a mud run, slip n’ slide, tire run, balance beam walk, and many more!
This event will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the Jacksonville Community Center, starting at the Market Pavilion. We will have waves going every 30 minutes beginning at 9AM. Participants will receive an official Titans Obstacle Course sweatband.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Get registered today! Visit www.jacksonvilleparks.com for more information or call Brylee @ (501) 982-4171. Rain or shine. Date, time, & location subject to change

August Pub Run
2023-08-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Northshore Golf Range, 5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, United States
THE PUB RUNS ARE BACK! Join us for a 3-ish mile fun run and some good times afterward. Brought to you by Fleet Feet, Northshore Golf Range and On.

Beaver Lake Tail Water Race
2023-08-09 | Riverview Resort, 17939 Hwy 62 W, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States
This is a canoe and Kayak race on the White River from the base of Beaver Dam in Eureka Springs AR to the Golden Gate Bridge in Beaver, Arkansas. The main event and race will be 13 miles from the dam to the Golden Gate Bridge. There is a shorter 5 Mile option to race from the dam to the Hwy 62 Bridge at Riverview Resort. There will also be an event parade on the river on the morning of the race to kick it off. In addition to the race, there will be an after-party and awards ceremony along with raffle prizes and a BBQ dinner, and Live Music. There will be a check-in and mixer on the evening of August 8th with some live music as well. This event is a benefit for the Western Carroll County Fire Districts and all net proceeds will help provide equipment and training to aid with responder training and safety.

Hope Watermelon 5K
2023-08-12 07:00 - 09:00 | Fair Park – Hope, AR, 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, 71801, United States
Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main.
Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. Main St then moves gradually back uphill and the race route continues this gradual incline after making a right turn onto 16th street until just before the 2 mile marker.
At this point the course is gradually downhill until after the turn onto Grady Street, where the route levels off. The now weary runners will take Grady north to 7th Street where a left turn is made. The route angles to the southwest onto Park Dr. The road then turns back due west for the final straightaway. It is now time for the runners to begin their finishing kicks as the 3 mile marker and the finish line back in Fair Park are finally in sight!

Broken Sword Triathlon
2023-08-12 07:00 - 15:00 | Lake Ludwig Park, Lake Road, Clarksville, AR, 72830, United States
The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy! The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & Recreation.
COURSE MAP AND RACE DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.clarksvillear.gov/brokensword
COURSE INFORMATION:
Sprint Triathlon (Individual and Relay Team options)
The Sprint Triathlon distances will be a 500 meter Swim, a 15-mile Bike, and a 5K (3.1mi) Run.

Swim Course:
The swim is an open water swim at Lake Ludwig, located about 5 miles north of town off of Hwy. 21. The course will be a point-to-point loop starting at the beach area and ending at the boat ramp. It will be marked with buoys and other directional signage.
Transition 1: The T1 area is in the parking lot as you come up the boat ramp. The transition exit to bike will be at the parking entrance onto the road.
Bike Course:
The bike course is on paved roads with beautiful scenery of the Ozark Mountains. The first half of the course is a FAST ride with rolling downhill terrain. The second section goes through downtown and the University of the Ozarks campus, then back out into the countryside that features rolling hills and finishes with a gradual and flat ride back into downtown.
Transition 2: The T2 area is a parking lot downtown. You will enter from the road after you go around the courthouse square and exit the parking lot to quickly hop on the trail for the run.
Run Course:
The run is an out-and-back course on the Spadra Creek Nature Trail that features a flat paved trail with a pasture and wooded setting and finishes downtown with great spectator viewing and an awesome finish line party!

PARKING and TRANSPORTATION:
Participant parking is available at Lake Ludwig near the Swim Beach Start/T1 area on race morning. After the race, there will be a bus shuttle back and forth from the Finish Line/T2 area downtown to the Start/T1 area at Lake Ludwig for participant/spectator pickup/drop-off every 20-30 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM until the last finisher at the end of the race. Participants who do not have any family/friends/crew present at the race to take their gear and vehicle to the Finish Line area downtown after race start, are encouraged to park at Lake Ludwig/Swim Start/T1 area on race morning and take the shuttle bus back to their vehicle after the race.
PACKET PICKUP:
Packet Pickup for all race events will be available on Friday, August 11th from 9am-7pm at Clarksville City Hall (205 Walnut St, Clarksville, AR 72830).
Saturday, August 12 – Race Day Packet Pickup (Sprint Tri):
Race Day Packet Pickup will be from 5:00-6:00am at the finish line area downtown (Levee Stage- 139 W Main St.). All packets must be picked up 1 hour prior to race start at 7am. There is no race day registration.

PLEASE NOTE: Race entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
We race rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, or any other safety issue, race management reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the race/course for any safety concerns. In any case there will be No Refunds of race entry fees. Each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid. We promise to make every effort to produce a fair, safe and exciting event for all. Any decision we make to cancel the race is based on the overall safety of participants.
History of the Broken Sword:
As the legend goes, the sword was broken in battle along a swift creek over the forbidden love between a lost explorer and the chief’s daughter of the native Quapaw tribe. Years later, DeSoto and his Spanish explorers were passing through this area when they came upon the same swift creek. As they crossed the stream, DeSoto stumbled upon the broken sword and cried “Spadra!” (espada is Spanish for sword), and so was named Spadra Creek, “Stream of the Broken Sword.”
Today, the beautiful Spadra Creek still flows swiftly through the heart of Clarksville and features prominently along the race course.

Hope Watermelon 5K State Championship
2023-08-13 07:30 - 12:00 | Fair Park – Hope, AR, 1359 Park Dr, Hope, AR, 71801, United States
•Race hosted by the Melonvine Striders.
*USATF Course Certification #: AR19012WJT.
-Every participant receives a locally grown genuine Hope Watermelon 🙂
–High School Track Girls / Boys Team Competition (Need 5 girls and/or 5 boys for a team) Please email race for instructions.
Awards
Overall Top 3 Male and Female in Open and Masters. Top 3 Male & Female Grandmasters and Senior. Overall top 3 Male and Female Walkers, Top 3 Wheelchairs, High School Track team award Girls / Boys. Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over. Awards are given 5 deep in age groups 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59.
Directions to the Starting Line
From I-30 take Exit 30 onto AR-Hwy 32/73, and proceed southeast into Hope. Drive ~1.5 miles, then turn right at the 3rd stop light onto US-Hwy 67 (3rd St). Drive west 3 blocks and take a left onto Fulton St. Drive (Hwy 174 ) south for 1/2 mile until reach Park Dr. Turn right and the start/finish area is right before park entrance. .
Address: 1251 Park Drive, Fair Park, Hope, AR
Race History
The Watermelon 5K was established in 1978 though in the first few years the race distance was 4 miles. The race has been part of the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series since 1994.
Course Description
Race starts leaving Fair park and going East on Park drive. Mostly flat with a few winding turns, then heading to Elm street going back north for two blocks lining up for the long straight away on Main.
Runners continue along Main St rewarded with a small gradual downhill until near the 1.5 mile point. Main St then moves gradually back uphill and the race route continues this gradual incline after making a right turn onto 16th street until just before the 2 mile marker.
At this point the course is gradually downhill until after the turn onto Grady Street, where the route levels off. The now weary runners will take Grady north to 7th Street where a left turn is made. The route angles to the southwest onto Park Dr. The road then turns back due west for the final straightaway. It is now time for the runners to begin their finishing kicks as the 3 mile marker and the finish line back in Fair Park are finally in sight!

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 3 Coler Mtb Preserve Bentonville
2023-08-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 2, 2500 NW Grove Lane, Bentonville, 72712
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to the awesome sport of Enduro racing.
Enduro racing is primarily downhill timed segments, ranging anywhere from just less than a minute per stage to up to 5-6 minutes that may require some pedaling. A typical Ozark Enduro Lite race will consist of 4-6 downhill segments. Your time will start when you enter the top of a segment and will end when you reach the bottom of that segment. There will be connecting routes to transition between each segment that will not be timed. Only the segments are timed. Riders often ride with groups and make new friends while enjoying the trails during the transfers. After completing all the downhill segments, your total time will be compared with the times of other riders to see how you did.
You will be required to have a fully functional bike and a proper helmet. Full face helmets are recommended but not mandatory. Other recommended items are gloves, eye protection, knee pads, elbow pads. We also strongly encourage carrying the necessary items for minor bike repair such as tire plugs, tubes, CO2, spare chain links etc.
There will be aid stations, however, it is important to carry enough water and nutrition to last throughout the race. Typical durations will be anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the course and each rider’s ability.
None of these races would be possible without volunteers. Volunteer help will be needed at every race, and we would love to make you a part of our event and give you some cool swag. There will be multiple volunteer opportunities such as helping at an aid station, course marshaling, and race setup and tear down. Click HERE to learn more.

Kayak paddling clinic with ACA certified instructors
2023-08-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake Nixon, 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72210, United States
Are you new to kayaking or want to try it? Maybe you’ve never had any actual instruction? This is a great, controlled environment (vs moving water) to get comfortable in a kayak and learn basic paddling strokes.

Bring your kayak or borrow one from a friend (no gear will be provided) and spend Tuesday evening, August, 15 at Lake Nixon from 6:00-8:00 PM with some of our club’s ACA-certified instructors (Liz, Joel, and Elene) to learn how to paddle your kayak efficiently. We’ll cover “go” strokes, “side” strokes, “turn” strokes, and the ever-popular “keep you upright” strokes. We’ll also do some flatwater exercises that apply directly to moving water.

Whitewater (creek, play, or down river) or recreational kayaks (sit in or sit on) only please.

Make sure to also bring a life jacket and water bottle.

This is free to ARKANSAS CANOE CLUB members and those in their households. If you’re not a current member, we welcome you, it’s only $25/year/household to join and has a lot of benefits.
Come out, learn some skills, and make new paddling friends.

You can go online and join at www.arkansascanoeclub.com and make sure you sign the online waiver if you haven’t yet this year:
https://forms.gle/rzXf3gozHJps2FUG8
