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SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K
2024-08-31 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Marion Recreational Complex, 3821 Complex Road, Marion, 72364, United States
Join us for the 3rd Annual SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K honoring Staff Sergeant Taylor Hoover, killed in action saving others in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 26, 2021 . There will be live music, food trucks, merchandise vendors, inflatables for kids, and more!
Special exhibits honoring our military will also be in attendance including the Bennett Family Trailer Memorial. All proceeds will go towards the SSGT Darin Taylor Hoover Memorial Scholarship Fund blessing local students who exhibit Honor, Courage, and Commitment with scholarships for enriching their lives and furthering their education as well as aid to veterans needing service dogs.
Registration Fees are the same for our Main Medallion Race and our Virtual Run/Walk: THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT- NO REFUNDS

$30 adult (18+) includes a 5K Memorial T-shirt if you register by August 1st (Virtual Registrants will have their TShirts shipped after Race Day)
$15 youth (0-17) includes youth T-shirt
Red, White, and Blue After Run Party For All Ages FREE- No T-shirt included

Pre-Race Packet and T-Shirt Pickup: Friday August 30th from 5-6pm at Marion Recreational Complex 3821 Complex Rd. in Marion, AR 72364
Day of Registration & Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM
Race Start Time: 10:00 AM

Tour de Salvation
2024-09-01 07:00 - 15:00 | Hot Springs Farmer’s & Artisans Market, 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
**HELMET REQUIRED
***EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN AND GET BIB#’s FROM REGISTRATION TABLE MORNING OF RIDE
Thanks for your interest in Tour de Salvation!
Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Join us for a family friendly, multi “bike”, ride in our beautiful Hot Springs!
You will have the option to ride your road bike only, MTB only, or BOTH!! Yes, we will have routes that include both road AND mountain. We will have a shuttle for your bikes at the exchange location.
After you have worked up a good appetite come celebrate your finish at our After Party. (Farmers Market) Your “tour” registration includes food and drink, t-shirt, and other awesome swag. (Family Ride includes Finisher Medal, food and drink only) We have put in a lot of time into planning, and months of meetings to bring you a fun unique experience in our beautiful city on your bike!
Come enjoy live music, food, and drinks provided by The Salvation Army Canteen, and good family fun! Not riding? No worries! You can buy a ticket to the after party and join in on the festivities by being a virtual rider.
SAG and Aid Stations will be available on each route.
***Riders must wear bib numbers (supplied with registration) to obtain food and access to certain areas of the route. Medical support will be available; however, medical personnel will not be dispensing comfort medications such as: aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol. Participants are asked to bring their own comfort medications as needed.
Helmets are required for ALL riders regardless of the route you ride or your age.
Please download and save the route you plan to ride!!! All the routes will be well marked but it always helps to have the route on your bike computer! All routes are below.
Full Tour de Salvation
If you plan to ride the Full Tour route, you have the option to bring two different bikes. Many riders will ride the road route with a road bike (or gravel bike) and then switch to their mountain bike (MTB). Or you can complete the entire ride on your MTB! If you plan to switch bikes, remember to bring the shoes you need for each bike! You will need to “check in” your mountain bike and MTB shoes by 6:45 am on the day of the event. Your MTB will be shuttled to the switch point. Once you switch bikes at the trail, you will leave your road bike at the switch point and it will be shuttled back to the start point. After completing the mountain bike trail ride at the Pullman Trailhead, you will simply ride your MTB on the road for 2.5 miles back through downtown (bathhouse row) to the Farmer’s Market. Strava route: Road Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071064894932544 MTB Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071154709554368

Road Only Routes
Hilly Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125951649470336056
East Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125953515350025272
MTB ONLY Routes
24-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3121949753781927130
17-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125963887079819482
Family Route
Family Fun Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125956192373982426

If you are not riding the Full Tour, you will complete your routes on one bike.
Typically riders will complete a road route on a road bike.
Likewise, riders will complete a MTB route on a mountain bike.

This is a charity event benefiting the Salvation Army Pathway of Hope. In the event there is inclement (lightening/unsafe) weather or an unforeseen reason the ride is canceled, (as well as participant cancelation) there will be no refunds of entry fee or carry over for next year. We appreciate you showing your support for this benefit!
Check out Visit Hot Springs at www.hotsprings.org for information on how to make a weekend of it!! Like where to stay, things to do, and places to see!!

Hincapie Gran Fondo
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Thaden School, 410 SE Staggerwing Lane, Bentonville, 72712
Join George for an epic weekend of riding in the “cycling Mecca” of the country! Bentonville, Arkansas is a must-visit cycling destination that not only has top-tier roads, gravel, and trails to ride, but also a vibrant and fun city to explore, dine, and unwind in after a long day on the bike. Whether you choose our Saturday or Sunday road course (we personally recommend doing both), you’ll be sure to enjoy every mile you ride on our scenic and adventurous courses. The best part will be waiting for you at the finish line in Downtown Bentonville where friends, family, and thousands of other cyclists will be waiting to cheer you on as you accomplish your riding goal. Grab a beverage and enjoy two days of free food and friendship at our Family Fun Festival!

Arkansas NICA Race 1 - Plateau Region
2024-09-07 - 2024-09-08 | Sager Creek, 2000 Villa View Dr., Siloam Springs, United States
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of their own, away from adult competitions, and we strive for safety and fun above all other factors.
The Arkansas League will produce a total of 7 events in 2024. On our Time Trial weekend we will have a special Race Clinic Event on that Saturday aimed at getting more girls on bikes in addition to allowing newer riders have a practice race, attend a race clinic and do their first mass start. Followed by a Prelude Time Trial and 4 races in the fall. New for 2024 we have 2 Regions. Plains (Central, South and NE Arkansas) and Plateaus (NWA and OK generally). The competitive racing will consist of 2 regional events, and 2 All league Events. We will crown regional champions at the end of Race 3 based of total points and also have a true “winner take all” State Championship Event at Race 4. Athletes must have attended atleast 2 prior races to be eligible to win the State Championship.

Outrun Addiction 5K
2024-09-07 08:00 - 11:00 | 18 CR 458, 18 CR 458, Mountain Home, 72653, United States
Care Center Ministries Mountain Home presents the Outrun Addiction 5K and 1 Mile Walk.

SouthArk Outdoor Expo Hero 5k Run/Walk Run for the Heroes
2024-09-07 08:00 - 11:00 | El Dorado Conference Center, 311 South West Ave., El Dorado, 71730, United States
Real heroes, ordinary people, extraordinary courage.
The SouthArk Outdoor Expo will once again host the Hero 5k Run/Walk sponsored by South Arkansas Regional Hospital. Runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged to come out and participate in a supportive and fun 5K event that honors our military and first responders.
This race honors our local courageous heroes – healthcare professionals, military personnel, and first responders. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the sacrifices made daily by these heroes and to unite in their honor. The community is invited to honor our hometown heroes and those who have served in the military while paying tribute to the heroes of today who are working on our frontlines.
The Hero 5k Ran/Walk grew in memory of Major Ronald Wayne Culver, who died in Iraq on May 24th, 2010. Major Culver served multiple combat deployments throughout his military career and served on countless programs and organizations in our local community. He was a true American hero who courageously sacrificed his life for our country.
This race also honors Leslie Darden, a hero & inspiration to so many in the racing world. She pushed people to be the best they could be through her steadfast encouragement, uplifting cheers, and empowering guidance! Leslie was an alumna of SouthArk and worked in the healthcare industry for 12 years.
It is an honor for us to recognize the courageous spirit of all of our hometown heroes including healthcare professionals, firefighters, military, and law enforcement who serve and protect our community! We wish to raise awareness of the sacrifices made daily by these heroes and unite to honor all those who have stepped up to earn the title of HERO.
For additional details and to register to participate in the Hero Run/Walk, go to www.southarkexpo.com/contests/hero-5k-run-walk

DeGray Lake Triathlon
2024-09-08 07:30 - 15:00 | DeGray Lake Spillway, 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas…the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. NEW CATEGORY: COLLEGIATE SPRINT
DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful lake and surrounding Ouachita mountains near Hot Springs and Little Rock is an Arkansas resort state park.

Olympic Triathlon: 1,500 meter swim, 40 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run. Individuals and teams.
Sprint Triathlon: 500 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike, 5K run. Individuals only
Collegiate Sprint Triathlon: 500 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike, 5K run. Collegiate athletes only
Super Sprint Triathlon: 225 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run. Individuals only
Sprint Duathlon: Run 1: 2 miles, Bike: 13.5 miles Run 2: 3.1 miles
Aquabike (swim and bike only): 1,500 meter swim, 42 kilometer bike. Individuals only
Open Water Swim: 1,500 meter swim

Race Venue Information:

DeGray Lake, AR located just outside of Caddo Valley
2.5 miles North on Hwy 7 from Interstate 30, exit 78. Turn left onto Skyline Drive.
Spillway Trail Head (The Spillway Dam Area) is rougly 8/10ths of a mile west of the intersection of Skyline Dr and Hwy 7.
Google map coordinates – https://goo.gl/maps/Uz7c5ZuonT9pucF18

Entry Fees Priced With Custom Socks

Entry Fees are priced with custom socks , but a participant has the option to select no socks and SAVE $5. Participant can also upgrade to a ringspun cotton tshirt for $10, or upgrade fabric to a full sublimated technical wicking fabric shirt for $20. All shirt sizes are not guaranteed after Aug 24. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup.
Race Apparel Options and Styles:

NO Socks Option – Save $5
Ringspun Cotton T-shirt ($10 upgrade fee) – unisex sizing
Fully Sublimated Technical T-shirt ($20 upgrade fee) – Both men and women specific sizing. A true moisture wicking-fabric shirt that has been engineered to keep you dry while you exercise. There are plenty of polyester shirts out there, but this one is the real deal. Example can be viewed HERE.

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas - September Public Meeting
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Whole Hog Cafe – Cantrell Road, 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202, United States
Please join us for food and fellowship at the BACA September public meeting. Dave Roberts and Finley Vinson of Crafton Tull will be presenting Metroplan’s Safety Action Plan for Central Arkansas. Find out about plans to make our streets and transportation, in general, safer for local citizens and visitors.

Trail Work Day - Boyle Park
2024-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 | Boyle Park Pavilion 3, Leander Dr., Little Rock, 72204, United States
Save the Date – more information when available.

Midnight 150
2024-09-14 00:00 - 10:00 | Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square, 106 West Emma Avenue, Springdale, 72764, United States
It’s back! The 2024 Midnight 150. On Sept.14th Starting at MIDNIGHT

And….. Phat Tire Bike Shops have stepped in to help and be a part of the ride and SAG stops.

4 SAG stops Donuts at PrairieGrove, Breakfast burritos at Lincoln, and Pancakes at SiloamSprings Phat Tire Bike Shop. Beer and Burgers at Phat Tire Springdale There is also a stop at the Highfill Mart in Highfill (nothing free here folks) Bring a little cash or card for drinks in Lincoln and Highfill

Asking for a $20 donation to help cover food and beer

The ride starts and ends in downtown Springdale at the Phat Tire Shop. The bike shop will be open just before midnight for any last-minute supplies you might need.

This is NOT a race event. A social pace is encouraged. There will be NO SAG vehicles on the route. If you cannot finish you will need to arrange a pickup If you know of anyone who can help with SAG please have them contact me at 479.879.6172.

Please reply on the Facebook Event page us know you are attending to get a head count for food/drink. If you know someone not on Facebook that wants to attend, have them text me. The ride is also posted on the Ride Alert App

Arkansas NICA Race 1 - Plains Region
2024-09-14 - 2024-09-15 | Harrison MTB Trail, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, United States

Run for Hope
2024-09-14 07:00 - 11:00 | 72 Green Valley Drive, 72 Green Valley Drive, Greenbrier, 72058, United States
Early Entry Includes: Walk for Hope Shirt and Finisher Medal
Race Day Registration: 6:00 am at GHS Fine Arts Auditorium
The Run for Hope is a fundraiser for Suicide Awareness.

Tour de Tacos
2024-09-14 07:00 - 13:00 | Junk Brands, 1001 Melissa Dr, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Tour de Tacos is a unique cycling event that combines a passion for tacos with a purposeful cause for Dress for Success. Participants have the option to pedal 7, 32, or 62-mile routes across the NWA greenway, finishing the race with various taco stops at the finish line. The first 500 participants who register will receive a swag bag filled with items from local businesses. Dress for Success empowers women by providing professional attire, support networks, and life-enriching programs, and helping them achieve economic independence. Beyond raising funds, Tour de Tacos fosters a vibrant community spirit, uniting cyclists and taco enthusiasts alike in a fun-filled fundraiser for a meaningful cause. Sign up today to participate or volunteer!

HOT SPRINGS H2GORUN!
2024-09-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Garvin Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, Hot Springs National Park, 71913, United States
Join us at beautiful Garvan Gardens for the 2nd annual 2miler Fun Run! Proceeds of this run/walk benefit Alzheimer’s Arkansas.
Register to walk or run and receive an awesome tshirt and goody bag! Sign-up by September 1st to guarantee a shirt!
Overall Female & Male Trophies and age-group awards.
We will have Race Day Registration!

Potato Hill Festival 5K Run
2024-09-14 08:00 - 11:00 | 125 W Main St, 125 W Main St, Charleston, 72933, United States
This will be a race through the city of Charleston with water stations set up along the way

Trail Work Party - Camp Robinson
2024-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Camp Robinson, 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, 72118, United States
Camp Robinson Trail Work:
Saturday, September 14, 2024
8:00am to Noon.
We will meet the parking area at 8:00am.
There will be coffee and donuts
Gloves are recommended.
Please allow for some extra time to get on post and get to the trails.
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Get Your Rear In Gear + Paint the City Blue Colorectal Cancer 5k
2024-09-14 08:00 - 13:00 | War Memorial Park, 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72205
Calling all walkers, runners, bicyclers, skateboarders, etc. The time has come! Registration is now open for this year’s colorectal cancer awareness walk/run!
This year we are bringing a nationally recognized movement to our local community. Cassandra Cares Cancer Foundation has partnered with The Colon Cancer Coalition merging our Paint the City Blue (PTCB) event with their Get Your Rear in Gear (GYRIG) to make 2024’s walk/run bigger and better. The Colon Cancer Coalition is committed to empowering personal change on a national level by bringing understanding, raising awareness, and eliminating fear of colorectal cancer. By pairing an event manager with a local event director, this movement raises awareness and screening rates locally for colorectal cancer.

12th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk
2024-09-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Murray Park, Little Rock, 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, 72207, United States
The 12th Annual Omega Prostate/Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/ Walk is a race event for which all the proceeds are donated in support of The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society and scholarships for High School students.
We are grateful for the continued opportunity to raise money to help these two organization and continue to provide scholarships to deserving high school students. With the support of the community, last year we increased our participants to over 267 runners and walkers and we were able to raise $5,715.62 above expenses that has been distributed to support the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, the American Cancer Society and scholarships for deserving high school students through the Omegas of Greater Little Rock, Incorporated non-profit corporation. These organizations greatly appreciate the support that you gave to last year’s event.
Too many men will hear the words “You have prostate cancer” in this calendar year. Our goal is to increase the recognition, discussion, education, and promotion of yearly screenings for prostate and Colon cancer. According to the latest prostate cancer statistics from the National Cancer Institute, about 240,000 men will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and about 33,000 men will die of the disease. Overall, about 17%, or 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. More than 2.5 million men in America are now living with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Reports show that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, accounting for about 11% of cancer related deaths in men. Colon Cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year 136,830 people will be diagnosed and 50,310 will die from this disease.
Thank you in advance for your continued support to help us knock out Prostate and Colon cancer!
For more information about the 2024 Omega Prostate Cancer/Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk,
please Contact:
Jay Hartman Event Chairman
2024 Omega Prostate/Colon Cancer Awareness Virtual 5K
501-954-5132
jay@omegas4pca.org

Kendra's Voice Race to Be Heard
2024-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | 7717 Contran Rd, 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, 72949, United States
This is a 5K and a 10K that will be held at Deer Mountain Events, 7717 Contran Rd, Ozark, AR 72949
(formerly called Contran Properties).

NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
2024-09-14 09:00 - 16:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
The 35th Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships at Devil’s Den State Park is coming soon. Registration is now open. There is plenty of time to register before the entry fee increases in September. For camping or cabin reservations, call 479-761-3325 or online at www.arkansasstateparks.com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tim at tim.scott@arkansas.gov or 479-761-3824.
More information on this historic race is in the article we did 10 years ago for the 25th Anniversary.

Master Bike Builders Show
2024-09-14 09:00 - 2024-09-15 17:00 | All American Trailhead, 217 NE B Street, Bentonville, United States
The Master Bike Builders Show takes place Sept. 14-15 in Bentonville AR. Custom handmade bike builders will display their unique builds and answer any questions you may have.

Minuteman Day 5K Run
2024-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Camp Robinson, 6000 Camp Robinson Rd,, North Little Rock, 72118, United States
Minuteman Day will be held again at Camp Robinson! This is a fun-filled day designed for the Arkansas Army and Air National Guard to engage with the local community through various events. We cannot wait to host you on this open base day! Open 5K Trail Run is a combination of road and trail across the grounds at Camp Robinson!

2024 Runnin' Scared 5K
2024-09-14 20:00 - 22:00 | 610 County road 336, 610 County road 336, Piggott, 72454, United States
Come out and join us for the 7th Annual Runnin’ Scared 5K at Pumpkin Hollow in Piggott, Arkansas on Saturday, September 14th!
If you’re brave enough to run through a cemetery at night with the chance of bumping into a few Zombies, then this race is for you! Participants will travel through a local cemetery as well as the grounds of Pumpkin Hollow. Please note that this course will include paved roads as well as some off-road/trail running.
For safety reasons, be sure to bring a flashlight, headlamp, or any other lighting device for the race.
We will make sure everyone is safe and sound before we put the zombies to bed!
The race will start at 8:15 PM rain or shine. (We will implement safety precautions in the event of inclement weather)
Packets will need to be picked up no later than 7:30 PM on race day
***Please note that the roads will be closed at 8:00 PM for the safety of the runners***
Runners/walkers of all paces are welcome to join in on the fun!
Sign up by Thursday, August 29th to be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Packet pickup will be day of race. Please arrive early by 7:00 to pick up your packet.
All proceeds will be donated to local charities.

Kessler Trail Luv
2024-09-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Rake and lop session on Chinkapin . Bring hydration and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Kinyon Sports Complex, 1550 Gamble Road, Centerton, 72719, United States
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.
Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.
Makeup Date Information: 10/20/2024
Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration, race bib, and a runner shirt while supplies last. Shirt sizing and availability is not guaranteed for single day racers. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab at the top of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.
Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):
Pre-K 50 Yard Dash
Pre-K 75 Yard Dash
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
6th to 8th Grade
Challenger
Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!
#GetUpandGo

NWA Bike-a-Palooza
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-21 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Every Bike-a-Palooza entry helps get a kid a bike!
Every rider is invited to celebrate starting at 11:30am with food, drink, DJ, and vendors after their ride.
These rides are “No Frills” and SAG is largely a phone-a-friend situation.
No Refunds, Rain or Shine – We will move forward in some fashion to support our community.
Don’t wait! Online reg ends 8/18 at midnight.
Everyone wears a helmet.

Grit and Guts Trail Race 2024
2024-09-21 07:00 - 13:00 | Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, 72834, United States
Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE?
GRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful.
It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow, we promise!
The race is a fun run so is FREE unless you would like a shirt to commemorate the day! Our sweet soft 50/50 shirts from Rock City Outfitters return! Shirts are unisex fit. The link to order shirts is: Grit 2024 shirt order page The shirts are $15 plus tax. We will pick up the shirts the week of the race.
All of the proceeds from this race go to the Friends of Nebo! They maintain and care for all of the trails on Mt Nebo.
We will have an aid station every 4-6 miles and would love to have you volunteer, run, or enjoy the mountain with family. If you’re running and have family there we can put them to work!
The race starts from the Sunset point parking lot and after a quick look at the point and a short section of the 3C trail, you’ll head down the Sunset connector and take a left onto Lizard tail. You’ll go roughly a mile on Lizard past the seasonal waterfall. Then up to the Rim trail where you’ll take a right and end up at Sunrise point for another beautiful view of the river valley. Then you’ll go down the Sunrise connector taking a right. You’ll make your way down to the Bench trail crossing and go right onto Miller’s Goat. You’re at the 5k point and will follow Miller’s 4 miles (including a water stop) to end up at the aid station. Proceed on Miller’s another mile past the Bench overlook to the Ox pull trail. Go down Ox 1.7 miles to the bottom and you’ll find another aid station to lift your spirits for the climb back up. Once you get back up turn right briefly on Miller’s to the Overlook and then stay on the Bench trail back a mile to the Aid station. If you’re doing 13 head up the Sunset connector to the finish. For the 20 you will head right down the Chickalah (pronounced like tequila!) loop trail for a mile and go left at the Y and do the loop clockwise. Then back up to the aid station one last time and up Sunset connector a long half mile to the finish. Piece of cake!

Square 2 Square Bike Ride
2024-09-21 07:00 - 14:00 | Sam’s Club Home Office, 2101 SE Simple Savings Dr, Bentonville, 72712, United States
Our team looks forward to offering both in-person and do-it-yourself ride options for the 2024 Fall Square 2 Square Bike Ride. The Square 2 Square Bike Ride is a festive, family friendly experience that allows participants to take in the scenery and camaraderie of the Razorback Greenway!
As an alternative to in-person, a do-it-yourself ride option will be offered over the period of a month. With the goals of providing an event for new people on bikes, promoting safe riding, showcasing the Razorback Greenway, and supporting our neighbors, S2S has choices for you!

2024 5k @ the LPGA
2024-09-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Walmart AMP, 5079 W Northgate Rd, Rogers, 72758, United States
Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Location: Walmart AMP – Choctaw Plaza; Rogers, AR
The 5k @ the LPGA returns on Saturday, September 21st at the Walmart AMP! Kick off the 2024 #NWAChampionship with the largest and most spirited 5k race in NW Arkansas! The race route will start and finish in the North parking lot of the Walmart AMP and loop through the Pinnacle Hills area. Join us as we Run for Good benefitting Mercy Health Foundation.
Breakfast & Awards: Join us after the race in Choctaw Plaza at the Walmart AMP for a free breakfast, lawn games, vendor expo, and the Awards Ceremony as we celebrate the kickoff to #NWAChampionship Week! Bring your family and friends for a full morning of entertainment!
Race Packages: Includes a performance t-shirt, daily #NWAChampionship Tournament ticket, race medal, breakfast after the race and more! Packet pickup will be held on Friday, September 20th from 2pm-6pm at the Walmart AMP. Packets can also be picked up on Race Day starting at 6:30am.
Corporate Challenge: Join the Annual Corporate Challenge to compete with your coworkers against over 30 other local companies. Teams compete for the titles of Fittest Office, Fastest Office, and Leading Ladies in NW Arkansas, and prizes will be awarded to the Most Spirited Team! Only 5 participants are needed to form a team.
Volunteers Needed: Over 50 volunteers are needed to help the 5k @ the LPGA a success every year. Volunteers serve in positions such as course marshals, water station, and finish line volunteers. Volunteers receive a t-shirt, race gift bag and ticket to the #NWAChampionship.
If you have any questions, please contact Brandi Mikula at bmikula@outlyr.com.

The River Classic
2024-09-21 07:30 - 15:00 | Epic Glass Recycling, 3101 Dugan St., Little Rock, 72206, United States
Get ready for Central Arkansas’ fastest growing cycling event over the last five years – the Young Life River Classic. This event is a fundraiser for Young Life’s Southside youth ministry program that works with teenagers in underserved communities south of I-630. The 2023 ride was our largest to date, and we’re hoping to keep that momentum going in 2024.

NEW IN 2024!
The 2024 River Classic is now part of the Big Dam Bridge 100 official training program. Through a partnership with the Big Dam Bridge Foundation and Arvest Bank, participants in the Big Dam Bridge ride will ride the River Classic as a “Dress Rehearsal” for the following week’s BDB100. Find out more about the training program here.

What is the River Classic?

A USA Cycling-sanctioned, fully supported ride with great fun, food and fellowship
This is a fully supported ride, with easy-to-follow route signs, rest stops, and traffic control.
A ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists

26 miles for beginners or those that just want to cruise
44 miles for those looking for a weekend challenge
63-mile route for experienced cyclists
