High In The Ozarks
2023-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Byrd’s Adventure Center, 7307 Cass Oark Road, Ozark, 72949, United States
What It Is…

This is an extreme gravel event that will test your mind, body, and soul. You will ride 76 miles and cover 8,000 feet of vertical gain over remote, demanding and unforgettable terrain. Unforgettable partly because of relentless climbing but more so because it might be the most beautiful place you’ll ever pedal your bike.

What It’s Not…

This is not a race and it is not a pampered ride. And it’s definitely not flat. We have a safety-first mentality and have coordinated with local EMS providers in case of emergency, but we will have limited ability to provide on-course services beyond food, water, and medical. Your bike and in particular your brake pads, MUST be in excellent condition. We will have very limited ability to provide sag support so ride within yourself, stay hydrated, and plan to finish the day under your own power.

Please note the event is FREE however we are collecting a REFUNDABLE $20 fee from all registrants. We will refund the fee when you check in for packet pickup. We will not provide refunds to non-participants. It is your responsibility to cancel or transfer your registration (for free) prior to Oct. 17th.
Why? When you register we commit to cover your 1 day license, insurance, food, medical support, shirt and other ride related expenses. We’re happy to do that for participating riders. If you don’t cancel or transfer your entry, we’re asking you to be responsible for the fixed costs we incur on your behalf. We appreciate your understanding.

Wango Tango 2023
2023-11-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Siloam Springs City Lake Trails, North Trail Head, Silaom Springs, 72761
IT’S BACK! The annual “WANGO TANGO” endurance race, a loud and rowdy 4-hour ENDURANCE mountain bike race/party on the City Lake trail system in Siloam Springs Arkansas is scheduled for Saturday November 18, 2023!
In a partnership with the Siloam Springs Parks & Recreation, the Borderline Ozark Off Road Cyclists are excited to bring mountain bike racing to western Benton County!
Along the same vein as the popular ‘Beast of Burden’ event, the Wango Tango features 4-hours of solo and team relay racing on beginner and intermediate trails!
To add to the challenge, a 3 p.m. start means the sun will set 2 hours into the race and competitors will be racing in the dark to finish.
This will be an electronically timed race.
Categories include Solo Male, Solo Male Junior, Solo Female, Solo Female Junior, 4 Man Relay, 4 Woman Relay, 4 Person Co-Ed (any combination of male and female), 2 Person Male, 2 Person Female, 2 Person Co-Ed (1 male and 1 female), and 4 Person Junior co-ed (Can be any combination of male or female Junior racers aged 13-18), E-Bike solo male, and E-bike solo female. Only class 1 E-bikes will be allowed to compete.
Come smash it out solo or with your best compadres as the Wango Tango caters to all skill levels. The race is spectator friendly and friendly heckling is encouraged.
Pre-registration for ONLY $40/racer (Juniors are just $30) at https://app.regwiz.io/register/wango/1003 . There WILL NOT BE on-site registration on the event day this year.
There will be no parking at the race pit area. There will be signs designating approved parking areas. You will be required to drop off equipment at the pit area and then park your vehicle in designated parking areas. Support teams will be able to set up in the pit area until there is no room left, so first come first serve.
There will be food from the grill, snacks, and water during the event for all participants. Trophies will be awarded 3 deep in every category.
All competitors must be 13 or older by December 31st, 2023.
Helmets are required to race, and all competitors must have at least one light source to compete (Helmet AND bar lights are recommended).
The Wango Tango is unsanctioned, and all participants must sign a waiver. Under 18 must have a parent or guardians’ signature to compete.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Borderline chapter of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists and volunteer trail advocacy in Western Benton and Washington Counties.
City Lake is located just north of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. From downtown head north on Mt. Olive Street and turn right onto Dawn Hill Road. Follow signs for parking. Only volunteers will be allowed to park at the trailhead/pit area. All participants must park in designated parking areas, ride to the trailhead/pit area, or drop off their equipment before parking. Bike racks will be provided in the pit.
Look for additional details as we get closer to race day and we’ll see you at the Borderline!

River Mountain Trail Work Party
2023-11-19 08:00 - 12:00 | River Mountain Park, River Mountain Road, Little Rock, 72212, United States
Join the CATA Crew at River Mountain Trails for a Trail Work Party on Saturday, 10/21/23 from 8:00 am until noon.
Meet us at the River Mountain Trailhead. Bring your gloves, rakes, loppers, and a water bottle. Our main focus will be dirt work on the berms on Whirlpool.

Muddy Meadows Cyclocross
2023-11-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Ledgelawn, Ledgelawn, Conway, AR, 72034, United States
No other information.

Bentonville Cross 2023- An OKGP Series Race
2023-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Applegate Property, 1770 SW 2nd Street, Bentonville, 72712, United States
Categories racing for the OKGP Series Points-Cat 4, Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1, Masters 40-49, Masters 50-59, 60+, Single Speed, Jr 9-14, Jr 15-18(M and F).

Combined categories will be racing for separate podiums/points

We race rain or shine.
Course Pre-Ride will be open November 18th at 3:00pm.
Location- Applegate Property 1770 SW 2nd Street Bentonville, AR
Event organized by The Academy Bentonville, Chris and Vanessa Drummond, and Tanner Culbreath

RutsnGuts@gmail.com

Race will be electronically timed. If you don’t own a RaceResult Transponder, rental is $5.
Helmets are required when riding/racing your bike
NO USAC LICENSE REQUIRED. All results will be submitted to crossresults.com for Nationals Ranking points.

Women's Trail Luv/Ride with WOZ
2023-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Kessler Mountain Park, 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Join us as we team up with Women of Oz for a fun morning of trail work, a quick lunch, and a no-drop group ride all at Mt Kessler. Bring gloves, hydration, and snacks, expect some raking and lopping. Tools provided, as always no experience needed, group ride may be split by skill level depending on attendance. We’ll meet at the ball field parking, hope to see you there!

Bentonville Gobbler 5k
2023-11-23 07:30 - 08:30 | Bentonville Community Center, 1101 SW Citizens Cir, Bentonville, 72712, United States
The Gobbler 5k and Fun Run
Join us this year at the first annual Gobbler family 5k and Run Fun!
Professionally Timed, Medals and waters for all finishers, and a perfect opportunity to run off some pre Thanksgiving food.

The Gobbler - Little Rock's Turkey Trot
2023-11-23 08:00 - 10:00 | The Heights, 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, 72207, United States
Thanksgiving Day, November 24th, 2021 Go! Time: 8:00am (Tom’s Tiny Trot : 7:50am)
A Thanksgiving Day Tradition. For 12 years, Go! Running hosted the Gobbler Turkey Trot in Little Rock, and we are happy to announce that Rock City Running will carry on this great tradition.
This 3, 4, or 6.5 mile family fun run and walk has grown into the undisputed way to begin Thanksgiving Day for thousands of families. This free family run only has one entry fee: canned good and non-perishable food items or money donations to the Arkansas Foodbank. Each year this event attracts more than 2,000 people and collects enough food and donations to feed over 20,000 meals.
As Always a FREE family run – simply bring a canned food or cash donation for the Arkansas Foodbank. Register to run and to be eligible for Prizes (to be announced). Due to the costs we incur to put on this ever growing fun run, we ask for an small donation that can be made during registration to offset the cost of additional expenses (like porta-potties, Insurance, Police support, ambulance, water stops, and course markings).
If you’d like to donate food but cannot make it to the run on Thanksgiving day, The Little Rock Athletic Clubs have collection stations in their lobby. Swing by to drop off food up to 2 weeks before Thanksgiving.
Tom’s Tiny Trot! A short fun run for our little runners and walkers, ages 0 to 8, who might not be able to take on the Gobbler routes. It’s a quick run around a closed course in the parking lot that starts and finishes under the same huge arch as the main event! This event starts BEFORE the main run, so the kids can have lots of people cheering them on! Kids must be accompanied to the start by a parent or guardian, but you don’t have to run with them on this spectator friendly course. Just get them to the start and cheer them across the finish line! You won’t want to miss this!
T-Shirts! We’ll let you know soon about shirts.
SANTA will be there run morning to collect your canned goods, non-perishable food items, and cash donations as your entry fee into The Gobbler Turkey Trot. Get a picture with him, and it’s a good chance to tell him how good you’ve been all year!
The Courses: Three fun courses that will cover many aspects of running such as road, track, trails, and other “surprises” that makes it a tour of beautiful Hillcrest and The Heights. The race starts and finishes at Tipton Hurst / Sissy’s Log Cabin. Please note, there will be very limited traffic control on these courses and runners are responsible their own safety when crossing roads. Therefore a reminder. This is NOT A RACE so take your time and enjoy a fun morning run.
The courses are 3 miles, 4 miles, and 6.5 miles. The 4 and 6.5 mile options ARE NOT stroller friendly, due to the technical single track trail. One water stop will be on the course. It’s at 2.25 miles on the 4 mile route and at 4.5 miles on the 6.5 mile route.
Questions? Contact Bill Torrey at bjtorrey@sbcglobal.net
Refreshments. Water and limited light snacks will be available after the run.
Prizes: Sign up makes you eligible to win a Thanksgiving Day Prize!! (TBD)
We would like to thank our sponsors and friends:
Kinco Constructors, The Little Rock Athletic Clubs, LR Road Runners, Sissy’s Log Cabin, Tipton & Hurst, BA Framer, and Catholic High School.
They support you, so please return that by giving them your business when you can.
Items that are needed by the Foodbank:
Cornbread/stuffing mix
canned meat
cranberry sauce
canned veggies
mashed potato mix
canned/instant gravy
canned sweet potatoes
mac and cheese
canned fruit
canned pumpkin
NO home-made or glass items.

Ken Freeman Huff, Puff, then Stuff 5K
2023-11-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Greyhound Bus Station, 100 Broadway Terrace, Hot Springs National Park, 71901, United States
Earn that Thanksgiving Day stuffing by bringing the whole family out to participate in the Thanksgiving morning turkey trot 5K in scenic and historic Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. The race takes place on the Hot Springs Greenway, starting and ending at the Transportation Depot. All participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt and a finisher’s medal.

Turkey Trot - Thanksgiving 5K
2023-11-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Arkadelphia Aquatic Park, 2555 Twin Rivers Dr, Arkadelphia, 71923, United States
Presented by Southern Bancorp, the City of Arkadelphia will be hosting a Thanksgiving Day 5K on the morning of Thursday, November 23. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the route will start and end at the Parks and Recreation Center.
Participants will receive a t-shirt and medal upon the conclusion of the race. The top three finishers will be featured on the city’s social media platforms, @arkadelphiaar.
EARLY REGISTRATION WILL END SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 AT 7:00 PM CST. ($25)
NORMAL REGISTRATION WILL END SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 7:00 PM CST. ($30)
DAY-OF REGISTRATION IS ALLOWED. T-SHIRT AVAILABILITY IS NOT GUARANTEED. ($40)
For more information, contact the City of Arkadelphia’s Special Events Manager, Halle Posey, via email at halle.posey@arkadelphia.gov.

2023 Turkey Trot 5k and Gobble Wobble Kids Mile
2023-11-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Estes Stadium, 2299 Bruce St., Conway, 72034, United States
Join us for the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble Wobble Kids Mile benefitting the United Way of Central Arkansas.
The tradition continues in Conway on Thanksgiving morning, and we are back at UCA’s Estes Stadium For 2023. We are starting on the UCA campus in front of Estes Football Stadium just off Bruce Street. You will take a stroll through Arkansas’ most beautiful campus and over to the Stone Dam Creek Paved, Multi-Use Trail that leads through a beautiful wooded preserve, across the Dave Ward Drive pedestrian bridge, to the water station turnaround, and back.
Strollers permitted. No bikes. No pets.

Cabot Turkey Trot - Presented by Blueprint Construction
2023-11-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Cabot City Park, 501 Richie Rd, Cabot, 72023, United States
Our town’s first run in what we hope to be your Thanksgiving Day Tradition. This 3 mile family fun run and walk is the best way to spend Thanksgiving Day with your family and the rest of your Cabot community. The Cabot Turkey trot is a FREE event, but donations are accepted! Donation proceeds will go to The Call. The Call provides resources and support for Foster and Adoptive Children and their families in Lonoke county and beyond. We would love to see our community come together and support a good cause.
Register to run. Because this is a FREE event, we encourage runners to bring diapers, pull ups, and / or individually packaged snacks that will be donated to The Call. We are also accepting monetary donations that can be made during registration. All proceeds will be donated to The Call. Please check out this wishlist for example items to bring and donate to the Call https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GP757DFISXJB?ref_=wl_share
T-shirts available for purchase on the day on the event.
SANTA will also make an appearance at our Cabot Turkey Trot so be on your best behavior! Children can take pictures with Santa for an additional $5 donation (optional).
There is also an option to participate in a costume contest for racers. (Highly Encouraged!)
The Course: The route will begin and end at the Richie Rd Park Pavilions. The route will be mostly flat ground and shaded, so all levels of experience welcome. This race is stroller and wheel chair friendly. Children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by a guardian. There will be 2 rest/ refreshments stops throughout the race.
Notice: This is NOT an officially timed race so take your time and enjoy a fun morning run celebrating the Holiday!

13TH Downtown Springdale Turkey Trot for 2023 5K
2023-11-23 08:00 - 12:00
We will be running a course Thanksgiving morning. Starting in downtown Springdale running on the Razorback greenway. The race will a start at 8 am and you will be home in time to enjoy your turkey dinner. All proceeds go to feeding the Springdale high football team. Hope you come out and get your exercise in before you enjoy the rest of your day. We will offer a 5k and a 1 mile fun run all participant will get a finisher medal and t-shirt.

Turkey Trot-n-Trek
2023-11-23 09:00 - 10:30 | Ozark Natural Foods, 380 N College Ave, Fayetteville, 72701, United States
Join us for a new family tradition! Before you gather to eat, gather to move with your feet! This family friendly event has something for every. Beginning at Ozark Natural Foods in Downtown Fayetteville choose either a 5k “trot” or 1k “trek” perfect for families and little ones! This new course will be everything we love about Fayetteville: hilly, scenic, fun, and downtown!
The Spark Foundation is all about encouraging our community to get active and stay active. In keeping with our mission we have eliminated age group awards for the Turkey Trot, we want the person who motivates you to be, YOU!
5k Route

SDIA Turkey Trot for Heroes
2023-11-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Center for Nonprofits, 1200 Walnut St Ste 2310, Rogers, 72756, United States
Held every Thanksgiving morning, our Turkey Trot for Heroes 5K is an exciting event that garners the full support of local runners, running organizations, and our communities.
In addition to the traditional 5K run, we have a Wild Gobbler 5K (a 5K with 5 stations of exercises throughout the route dedicated to Fallen Heroes), and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!
We are proud to partner again this year with NWA Adopt-A-Cop! Proceeds from the race fund the programs of both nonprofits, Sheep Dog Impact Assistance and NWA Adopt-A-Cop.
NEW AWARDS! The Wild Gobbler has 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place for men and women!!

Best Dressed award for the best dressed individual OR group
Founders Favorite chosen by our very own SgtMaj Lance Nutt

So many new and exciting things, and YOU can make a difference! Your participation will allow SDIA to help fellow Sheep Dogs Get Off The Couch and reengage in living active, meaningful and productive lives through our Outdoor Adventure, Warrior PATHH and Continued Service/Disaster Response programs.
Run with us in the morning before heading home for pie and turkey! Don’t miss this opportunity to #GetOffTheCouch and help our nation’s heroes!
Packet Pickup: Wednesday, Nov 22nd, 5:00-7:00pm in the Boardroom of the Center For Nonprofits, 1200 W. Walnut St, Rogers, AR.
Thanksgiving Morning Schedule:

7:45am Packet Pickup (If you did not pickup the night before)
7:45am Day of Registration
9:00am 5K, Wild Gobbler and 1 Mile Fun Run begin
Awards immediately following the races

Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-25 | Sunset Lake, 924 Fairfield Road, Benton, AR, United States
12th Annual Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge

Friday and Saturday, November 24–25, 2023
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Links to the on-line and printed entry forms are below.
Links to past race results and photos are at the bottom of the page.
IF YOU ARE COMING, PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE so we will know how many people to prepare for.

The deadline for registration is Wednesday, November 22. If you register, but later are unable to come, PLEASE CANCEL your registration as soon as you are aware. Failure to do so may result in some bad karma!

We are planning to chip time all three races. All chips must be returned when you are finished.

(You may run, walk, hop, skip, jump, or crawl for as long as you want within the time limit, and stop whenever you have had enough fun.)
Location
Sunset Lake, Benton (see directions & and parking info below)
Times
The 24 hour run will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 24.
The 6 and 12 hour runs will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 25.
Check-in will start 45 minutes prior to the start time of the event you are running.
Course
The course will follow a one-mile paved loop around Sunset Lake
(The certification has expired but the certified distance was 1.015 miles and the course is unchanged.)
There will lighting on part of the trail loop after dark
but it is recommended that the 24 hour runners bring a flashlight or headlamp
unless they are comfortable running/walking in the dark.
Entry Fee
None – Donations will be gladly accepted to help offset costs which include $290 pavilion rental plus food and drink. You can donate the day of the race or donate in advance via Venmo @salinestriders.

Please register in advance so we will have an idea of the number of people to prepare for and minimize race day computer entry as well as making it easier for the volunteers, especially Saturday morning since the 24 hour race will be going on during check-in for the 6 and 12 hour races.
Granted, if you pre-register and do not come, you will be out the entry fee, but since the fee is $0 you are only out the two minutes it takes to cancel! We encourage online registration which will actually be faster and better than using the form, but we have a link below to the print form. If you have registered and will not be coming you can let us know online, preferably by e-mail.

Entrants will receive a confirmation e-mail a few days before the race with further details and any additional pertinent information.
There will be a waiver for all participants to sign on race day.
