Arkansas Outside

SHIFT '23 - Bicycle Leadership Conference
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-18 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
The mountain bike capital of the world goes electric this fall at SHIFT‘23. Join PeopleForBikes in Bentonville, Arkansas, home to innovative leaders in biking, business, and culture, for a gathering centered around the fastest-growing sector of the bike industry.
The conference will feature various sessions focused on the most important developments and trends in the business and technology of electric bicycles — sales, participation, demographics, and more. Plus, learn and discuss how we can open more trails to eMTB riders from coast to coast and use e-bikes to solve traffic congestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help more people enjoy the great outdoors.

Outerbike
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
In 2018 Western Spirit Cycling partnered with Visit Bentonville and OZ Trails to provide our first venue east of the Rockies. After that inaugural event we’re 100% convinced that it needs to be yearly thing. From the fresh air of the Ozarks to the multiple trail hubs and bike parks, the area has everything we could ask for. The late fall date has some of the nicest riding conditions and a great way to cap off the season. Come see why Bentonville calls itself the Mountain Bike Capital of the World!
October 20-22, 2023

Tickets for Bentonville: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/571092562227

Bad Jack’s Trail Fest
2023-10-20 17:00 - 2023-10-22 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States
Bringing together trail running, Mountain Biking, & Rock Climbing over a 3-day festival-style event. Free camping, great food, live music, and a load of fun & games!
Friday – 5k
Kickstart the weekend on the famed North Sylamore Creek Hiking Trail.
The 5k trail run traverses out of the hollow to a stunning view of the creek below. It is perfect for all ages and fitness levels with a generous time limit and fun festivities after the run.
Saturday – 13.1 or 26.2
Time to experience Bad Branch and Jack’s Branch Trails!
The Saturday Trail run is perfect for veteran trail runners or new trail runners looking to test their skills at Syllamo.
Both distances cover Jack’s Branch – a mix of big climbs, flow, and gnarly tech. Around 10 miles, runners are treated to a stunning view of the Sylamore Creek Valley below.
New to 2023, the 26.2-mile trail run will continue onto Bad Branch Trail. This loop is natural flow at its purest. It begs to be run fast and hard with short punchy climbs, rolling hills, but unrelenting terrain to keep you on your toes!
Saturday – Climb
Blanchard Springs is home to impressive rock formations. In the afternoon, a bouldering competition is hosted by professional climbers. It’s an amazing opportunity to learn, hone, and test your skills.
Sunday – 16 or 26.2 Mile Mountain Bike Race
No trip to Syllamo would be complete without riding the legendary IMBA Epic trails. These old-school trails still hold true to their wild and rugged roots.
The 16 Mile race completes the Bad Branch Loop. This is perfect for entry-level mountain bikers or anyone looking for a fast course.
The 26.2 Mile race starts with Bad Branch and then continues to Jack’s Branch. This challenging but rewarding course is sure to test any rider and become a race they want to ride again and again.

Central Arkansas Trail Alliance - Membership Meeting
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Boyle Park Pavilion 3, Leander Dr., Little Rock, 72204, United States
For CATA members and also all trail users (this event IS NOT restricted to CATA members).

Join us for an update on CATA business. It will be an interactive meeting. The board of directors would like to get community feedback on how CATA can better engage and serve Central Arkansas Trail users.

Food and beverages will be provided.
Bring your own plate & utensils (we are trying to reduce waste) and PLEASE click “GOING” if you plan to attend so we have a head count for grilling.

There will be an organized MTB pre-meeting group ride of Grilled (5 pm to 6 pm) if you want to get a little exercise before the meeting. stay tuned for details.

Trail Work at River Mountain Park
2023-10-21 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 a.m. until noon.

Meet us at the River Mountain Trailhead. Bring your gloves, rakes, loppers, and a water bottle.

Pedestal Rock Road Ride & Lick Fork Gravel Grind
2023-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Richland Waterfalls Welcome Center, 196 AR-16, Witts Springs, AR, 72686, United States
The Pedestal Rock and Lick Fork Bicycle ride is held every October on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with the hope that fall foliage is in full swing. The 2023 ride will be on Saturday, October 21.
The Pedestal Rock 40 supports work being done by Community Voices, a 501(c)3 organization, to showcase the beauty of the Authentic Ozarks and strengthen the lives of rural Arkansawyers living in the Boston Mountains of southwest Searcy County.
Get the information you need by using the drop-down menu next to PRLF Ride at the top of this page (in the pink bar) or the navigation links in the footer at the bottom of the page. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
NOTE FOR LICK FORK METRIC CENTURY (62-MILE) GRAVEL RIDE: We will not be able to post signs along the entire route, so you will need to be able to download the route to your bike computer for directions. If you do not have that capability, please do NOT register for this particular route. We will have signs along the 30- and 50-mile routes, and there is some overlap of the courses, but the roads that are specific to the metric century gravel ride will not be marked.
NOTE FOR SHORTER RIDES: The start time for the 10-mile road ride and the 16-mile gravel ride is 9:30 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m.

Devils Den Trail Race
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Description

2023 will be the 12th year for the Devils Den Trail Race. The Devils Den Trail Race is a trail run/race at Devils Den State Park directed by Extreme Events, LLC. There are three courses/distances. The routes go over some of the recently improved mountain bike and hiking trails along Lee Creek. All races will start in Camping Area A. These will be updated soon, but should be close to 3, 5 and 9 miles.
Parking
Parking is available next to the creek across from the Yellow Rock trail trail head, across the bridge and a few places in camping area A.
Start Times
All races will start promptly at 10:00am (Notice the time change). The awards will occur at 12:00, or whenever all runners have returned. We ask that runners chose the distance that allows them arrive at the finish within 2 hours.
Location
More details on Devils Den State Park are available here: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/devils-den-state-park
Registration
Online registration end October 18. There will be on-site registration. T-shirts cannot be guaranteed after October 6th.

Creep ‘N Crawl Half/5K & Lil’ Monsters Dash
2023-10-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
The Creep ‘N Crawl Half/5K & Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and join us at Two Rivers Parks for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time!

Mt. Kessler Trail Luv With OORC & The Trail Sisters
2023-10-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
We will be working on the new bluff trail with the local chapter of the trail sisters.

Hare Mountain 100
2023-10-27 08:00 - 2023-10-28 17:00 | Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area, Hagarville, AR, 72839, United States
The Hare Mountain 100 is a point-to-point 100-mile run, that incorporates 2 scenic spur 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, waterfalls, bluffs, and beautiful sandstone outcrops. I’m utilizing 100 miles of the most challenging sections of this segment.
Being born and raised in Cass, AR I grew up on this trail. Spending hours of my life on and off the trail running, hiking, and exploring. It has been a dream of mine since I got back into ultrarunning to bring a 100-mile race to this amazing trail. I also hope to add a point-to-point 100k and 50 mile to the same trail segment in the spring.
Runners must sign a waiver, perform 8 hours of trail work, or opt out of trail work for a $100 donation to the Ozark Highlands Trail Association in order to participate in this event. It is preferable that you complete the trail work on the OHT if possible, especially the most remote and neglected areas. Please send proof of trail work to haremountain100@gmail.com.
I am not making it a qualification but I certainly prefer that you have run a 50 miler on trail with at least 5000 feet of vertical gain. This race will be extremely difficult. Measurements taken by GPS and mapping have put elevation gain between 20,000-22,000 feet. Participants who need to drop will be given credit for a 50 miler or 100k if they reach those distances. The cutoff for the race is 35 hours.
Maps, directions, lodging, aid stations, etc will be available soon.
Follow here for the latest updates:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/216147591049546/
https://www.instagram.com/haremountain100/
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=103630

Pink’s Adult Bike Night - The Halloween Edition
2023-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Argenta Plaza, 510 N Main St,, North Little Rock, 72114, United States
Hey Friends, many of you’ve asked and guess what??? We’re doing it again. Pink’s Adult Bike Night is back. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th. This is the Halloween Edition. Please meet us at Argenta Plaza (in the lot behind 600 Main St in North Little Rock) at 7:00 PM and we will roll to The Rail Yard at 7:30 PM. Get those costumes ready because there will be a costume contest where the owner of The Rail Yard, Brandon, will be the judge. We can’t wait to see you all. PLEASE SHARE and tell a friend to tell a friend to pull up. #jointheride #PinksAdultBikeNight #PinksHalloweenRide #CostumeBikeRide #GoodVibes #SpokeFriends #WheelieGoodTime

Arkansas 20k
2023-10-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Boys And Girls Clubs Of Saline County, 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR, 72015, United States
The Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00am. Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s. Humidity can sometimes be high. The 20K is an excellent test/training run for a fall marathon as well as a challenging race in its own right.

BOB Course Prep
2023-10-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Bring hydration, snack, gloves and wear sturdy shoes. We will be marking and tidying up the BOB courses.

Tour de Pumpkin
2023-10-28 09:00 - 14:00 | Russellville Station, 320 W C St., Russellville, 72801, United States
17 and 30 mile route options.

Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:30 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.
3 gravel ride distances of 42, 63 and 109 miles. There will be food and drink once you finish inside the park.
HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
109 Mile Ride – Cash ($2,500 total)

$1,250 Males – $400 first, $300 second, $250 third, $200 fourth, $100 fifth
$1,250 Females – $400 first, $300 second, $250 third, $200 fourth, $100 fifth
