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2025 USA Cycling Race Mechanics Clinic
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-18 | Thaden School, 410 SE Staggerwing Lane, Bentonville, 72712
**** REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 45 ATTENDEES ****
The training provided at this clinic is meant to develop the necessary skills for a race mechanics and prepare you to step into the role working for neutral support at a race or working for a team. Our expectation is you already have experience working as a mechanic.
Your confirmation email will provide information on a lodging option and additional requirements to hold a mechanics license with USA Cycling.
We are still finalizing the agenda for the course and will get that to all registered attendees as soon as possible. For now, here is the timeline for travel planning.
Friday, March 14 – 5:00 PM

Check in and Meet & Greet with the Instructors
Location TBD
We will provide more details on how the course will flow, testing, etc.

Saturday, March 15 – Monday, March 17 – 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Clinic sessions
These will be long days!
We will divide attendees into three groups and cycle each group through all the class offerings over the 3-days of sessions.
Lunch will be provided on these days

Tuesday, March 18 – 8:00 AM

Test day! It won’t be as bad as it sounds ??
We will take a short break while tests are graded and then come back as a group to discuss it.
We should be wrapped up no later than noon for travel planning

If the schedule permits, we may build in time to do a group mountain bike ride in the area.

Nutty Runner 5k
2025-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Columbus House Brewery and Tap Room, 701 W. North Street, Fayetteville, 72701, United States
IT’S BACK!!
The Nutty Runner 5k is back and little nuttier than ever.
3 miles, 3 brews, tons a fun. We are throwing in back to our original 1 mile loop beginning and ending at the brewery where you’ll consume your pints of Nutty Runner Nut Brown Ale on the CHB patio! New for 2025 race options!
Nutty Runner- you, and only you, run each 1 mile loop and drink each brew- that’s 3 total miles and 3 total beers!
Designated Runner/Designated Drinker- you and your running buddy tag team each lap! 1 runs all the miles, 1 drinks all the beers!
Nutty Runner Relay- share the love! You and 2 of your buddies each complete 1 lap and 1 beer
Designated Driver- you’re just here for the running! You’ll complete all 3 of the 1 mile loops, but without all the beers!

4th Ever World's Shortest St Patrick's Day ZERO-K 2025
2025-03-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Historic Bridge Street, 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, 71901, United States
☘️🍺 Lace Up (or Not!) for the 4th Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K! 🍺☘️
Get ready to sprint, stroll, or saunter your way into St. Patrick’s Day weekend fun! The 4th Ever World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K is back and better than ever, kicking off the festivities leading up to the First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!
🏃‍♂️ What’s the Deal? 🏃‍♀️
This “race” (if you can call it that!) covers a whopping 299 feet on Historic Bridge Street, the world’s shortest street in everyday use. You’ll start at one end and finish gloriously at O’Kelley’s Pub, the world’s biggest inflatable Irish popup pub. Yes, it’s a thing. And yes, it’s awesome.
🎶 Bonus Fun: Legendary ’70s rockers Grand Funk Railroad will bring the house down with a FREE concert at 8 PM on the Bridge Street Stage, the night before the big parade!
🍻 Details:
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Packet Pickup: 2 PM at Bridge Street/Malvern
Race Start: 4 PM
FREE Concert: 8 PM
💚 What You Get:
For just $25, Zero K participants will snag:
-A coveted Zero K T-shirt
-A shiny finisher’s medal (because you’re a winner, duh)
-A swag bag full of fun surprises
-A legit race bib to show off your “athleticism”
But hurry! Sign up by Sunday, March 9, 2025, to get the full swag haul. Late registrations will still get a swag bag and bib—just no T-shirt or medal.
🏅 Fun Awards Categories:
Best Costume (Leprechaun Dash): Bring your most spirited St. Paddy’s Day attire! Leprechauns, rainbows, and shamrocks encouraged.
Slowest Finish (Last Place Shootout): Celebrate the art of taking your time. Perfect for kids, pets, or the most laid-back “runners.”
💚 Why It Matters:
All proceeds go to Tri-Lakes CASA, supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children in Garland, Hot Spring, and Grant Counties.
📢 So, what are you waiting for?
Sign up today and get ready for a St. Paddy’s Day weekend like no other!
☘️🏃‍♂️🎸🍻

Spring Fling 5k
2025-03-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Cabot High School, 401 N Lincoln Street, Cabot, 72023, United States
The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the Cabot Country Cruisers brought the race back into the Series starting in 2007.
Race Highlights

Race hosted by the Cabot Country Cruisers
Proceeds benefit Physical Education for Cabot Schools and a Scholarship to a HS Student
Race ends on the Cabot High School track
USATF Course Certification #: AR22001WJT

Directions to the Starting Line
From US-67/167:Take Exit 19 and drive east on Highway 89/Main Street which will turn in to E. Pine Street. Turn left on N. Lincoln St/Highway 38 at Cabot High School and the Panther Stadium parking lot will be on your right about a 1/4 mile. You can also park in the High School lot just west of the Field House off of E. Pine St. Please DO NOT PARK in the Field House Parking lot on Bellamy Street as this is part of the course. The race starts on Bellamy St just outside the Field House.
NEW FOR 2025:
Packet pickup, pre-race waiting, and awards ceremony will all take place in the fine arts auditorium this year. Nothing will take place inside of the fieldhouse. Start, finish, and food remain in the same locations.
Address: 401 N Lincoln St
Course Description
The Spring Fling course starts on Bellamy Street, just outside of the Cabot High School Field House. The route heads south for 1/4 mile before turning left onto Main St. The race moves into a tree-lined residential area, and turns south onto Honeysuckle Ln. The runners will curve along this road, merging onto Linda Lane and continuing south to reach the 1st mile marker. Just after beginning the 2nd mile, the course turns runners south onto G street for a small loop before returning to Linda Lane to head back to the north. Once the runners have returned to Linda Lane they will pass the 2nd mile marker. The third mile returns the runners to Honeysuckle, Main St and then north on Bellamy to pass the starting line. The route then turns into the Field House Parking Lot and turning down the ramp to enter the Stadium. The course turns left on the track where runners will hit the 3 mile marker just before the back turn leaving runners just the turn and a short straightaway until the finish line.
PLEASE NOTE: Use restrooms at the bottom of the track (right inside the stadium) before walking up Bellamy to the starting line, OR inside the lobby of the auditorium. There are NO bathrooms at the top of the hill.
VERY IMPORTANT: We will have pre-race packet pickup from 5-7 PM on Friday, March 21st at the Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium. We highly encourage you to pickup your packet early. You may pick up for others with a copy or picture of their photo ID. All other packets will be picked up by participants on RACE MORNING between 6:30-7:45 AM at the Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium. If you arrive after 7:45 AM to get your packet, you will not be permitted to race. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!
Race day registration will be available only if we have not exceeded our cap of 500 5K runners on race day, cash or check only made out to Cabot Country Cruisers! Race day registration will be $35 for the 5K and $20 for the 1K Kids Race. Pre-registration on RunSignUp closes on 3/20/25 Thursday evening at 5:30 PM. No shirts will be guaranteed after the deadline. Please register early!
No strollers or dogs will be allowed on this course for safety reason. No exceptions.

Dam Mountain 10K Horseshoe Mountain 5K
2025-03-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
Race is being held at the beautiful Lake Catherine State Park. You have the choice of two races, both are challenging, so you have to make up your mind if you want to run a 10K or a 5K.
10K race is being ran on the Dam Mountain Trail and consists of making two laps around the trail and then out to the finish line.
5K race is being ran on the Horseshoe Mountain Trail. You will follow the trail markers around and back to starting line.

Running Clinic - Iron Mountain Legend
2025-03-22 08:00 - 14:00 | Iron Mountain Marina, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Drive, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
Learn how to run on a trail. Get pointers if you are experienced. Get pointers and tips if you are not experienced. We will run on parts of the race trail. We will talk about the race. Where to stay, packet pick-up, markers to look for when on the trail, trail etiquette, aid stations, what you must bring, where to stay, and more. Special bonus: Kendell Snyder will take you through what to do on a trail when you don’t have a first aid kit nearby. How do you survive with what you have in an emergency? This is good stuff to know whenever you are out on the trails.

Beer & Bagel Run - Arkansas
2025-03-22 09:00 - 15:00 | War Eagle Mill, 11036 High Sky Inn Road, War Eagle, AR, 72738, United States
The BEER & BAGEL OFF-ROAD RACE SERIES is coming back to Northwest Arkansas for 2024. We are excited to be back at the War Eagle Fair Grounds east of Rodgers, Arkansas. Same place they hold the Craft Show each fall. This is a favorite event for runners throughout the area, who come each year for a challenging trail run with a fantastic post-race party. Oh yes! We can’t forget our legendary shirts with either “I’m a Drinker with a Running Problem” OR “I’m a Root Beer Drinker with a Running Problem” printed across the back.

Arkansas Run For The Fallen 5K
2025-03-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Arkansas State Capitol, 500 Woodlane Ave, Little Rock, 72201
We are excited to announce that this year we will again have honor bibs. These bibs say “I’m running in honor of…” and you will be able to write in the name of the fallen hero you would like to run in honor of. The first 100 participants will also receive a memorial bracelet in honor of an Arkansas Fallen Hero.
If you are participating in the in person 5K event, you will need to be able to maintain a 10 minute/mile pace for the 5K. This is not a race. Rather, it is a memorial run where participants run as a group to collectively honor the fallen heroes who were individually honored over the weekend. Runners will need to report to the state Capitol on Sunday, March 23rd by 1:00pm to be transported to the start of the run. The run will conclude at the state Capitol at approximately 2:15 pm and will be followed by a closing ceremony at 2:30pm.
The shirt deadline is March 1, 2025. Please register before then to ensure you receive the size you would like. For more information about the run and the heroes that we honor please visit www.arkansasrunforthefallen.org

Arkansas Climbers Festival
2025-03-28 17:00 - 2025-03-30 12:00 | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training.
The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access to all workshops. Special clinics will need to be purchased as an add-on.
Clinics will be broken into morning and afternoon sessions. Space is limited to first come first serve.
Workshops are open to all, and are designed to be informative and fun! These will be shorter, giving those who want to climb during the day the ability to do so as well as take a short class and have fun.
We hope that you leave the weekend with new skills and new friends!

Ouachita Challenge
2025-03-29 - 2025-03-30 | Oden School, Oden Schools, Oden, AR, 71961, United States
Our History

Now in its second decade, this unique event provides a sixty-plus mile loop and two days of mountain bike touring and racing on two of our best trails. The Ouachita Trail is known for its challenging climbs, vast technical sections, and scenic views of the Ouachita River. The Womble Trail (an IMBA Epic) is known for its fast trails and scenic views of the Ouachita Mountains and valleys.
With our many great sponsors and the support from numerous volunteer groups, we make every effort to assure you that your Ouachita Challenge Mountain Bike Adventure is a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Capital City Classic 10K
2025-03-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Little Rock City Hall, 500 W Markham St, Little Rock, 72201, United States
Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it’s way to the top! The event moved back to downtown Little Rock in 2022, and while the 2023 had to be cancelled due to a tornado, the 2024 race came back as strong as ever! We grew from 355 registered 10K participants in 2022 to nearly 1,100 in 2024 and we hope to see it continue to grow in 2025! Participants of all abilities are welcome, including walkers.
More information about the race and its storied history can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/capital-city-classic-10k/.

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon
2025-03-29 08:00 - 15:00 | Flatwoods Baptist Church, 2709 E Main St., Mountain View, 72560, United States
The 12th Annual Mission Run in the Ozarks will take place Saturday morning March 29, 2025 at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Stone County Court Square. The event will include a 5K, Half, and Full Marathon Run through streets and highways of Mountain View and Stone County. Races will start at Flatwoods Church and end at the Stone County Court Square. Spectators will be allowed to encourage participants along the challenging, but yet, adventurous hills! Parking will be available at Flatwoods Baptist Church. Shuttles are provided back to start area after run. Events will be timed by Agee Race Timing. Online Registration is available! Packets can be picked up Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. on Mar 29, 2025 at Flatwoods Church. Restrooms available on Court Square. T-shirts are guaranteed to all who register prior to Dec 30, 2024.

Styx & Stones Trail Marathon
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Join us this spring at Devil’s Den State Park, an Arkansas icon nestled in the Lee Creek Valley, for the Styx & Stones Trail Races. Both the Full and Half Marathon race distances will explore the beautiful new Monument Trail system, Butterfield Hiking Trail, Devil’s Den’s unique rock formations and rock gardens, and given the time of year you may experience running under a seasonal waterfall! The longer the distance, the greater the rewards including creek crossings, big climbs, and more remote technical running that Styx & Stones is so well known for. This year, the event will be free, but we ask that you make a minimum donation of $20 to cover our costs and support the benefiting groups. This is a graduate level trail marathon with significantly challenging and technical terrain. Please be prepared or consider the Half Marathon if you are not an experienced trail runner.
Event Background:
From it’s inception with Mark Den Herder as RD, Styx & Stones has been about celebrating the trail community and giving back; donating 100% of any race proceeds to support the West Fork XC team. We will continue to honor and expand that tradition in 2024. With the help of our sponsors and your donations, our goal is that 100% will be donated to support the West Fork XC teams, Friends of Devil’s Den, and Ozark Offroad Cyclists, who build and maintain most of our Ozark trails.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
Parking:

PLEASE consider carpooling; parking is going to be tight with runners and volunteers coming to the park which is shared with mountain bikers, hikers, and families who I’m sure will be coming to enjoy the park. The Ozark Mountain Bike Festival is concluding on race day.
Arrive early and give yourself plenty of time to find parking and perhaps walk a bit to the starting area.
Please be respectful of the park and only park in designated areas. The park has been incredible partners and we want to be invited back next year!

Post-Race Food & Drink: (around 11:00am)
We will be serving food to all runners and volunteers’ post-race along with a cold beer donated by Fossil Cove Brewing Company (please only take one). If you want more than one beer, please bring your own so we have enough for everyone.
Safety Requirements:
15min prior to the start of your race you must check-in, so we know who’s out there. Be prepared to announce your number when you approach an aid station so that we can keep track of you; someone will be there taking down numbers. If you plan to drop from the race, make sure someone at the aid station knows you are dropping AND make sure you come to the start/finish area and let us know so that we can mark you as finished and safe. We do not want to be searching for runners on the course late into the night only to find out you left for home. *There’s NO cell service at the park, be prepared for that!!
Be Kind Rule:
DO NOT litter. Carry out what you carry in or you’ll never be welcomed back (period). Help your fellow runners if needed; this is a trail race and there’s no prize money. Behave respectfully and carry yourself with grace; everyone involved with this race is a volunteer, it’s a not-for-profit race put on at a very affordable price.
TRAIL RUNNING & TRASH:
Please respect the trails and the beauty of Devil’s Den State Park by disposing of any trash at one of our aid stations. DO NOT throw trash on the ground; any runner caught littering will be disqualified and prevented from all future races. If you see trash on the trail, sacrifice a few seconds of your race and pick it up. If you’re strong enough to run a half to full marathon, you can carry a gel packet or candy wrapper a few miles to the next aid station!
CUPLESS RACE
In an effort to reduce the footprint of races and preserve the trails we love; Styx & Stones will be a cupless event. ALL runners of all distances will be responsible for carrying their own container to refill along the way. So, bring a collapsible cup if you want a sugary drink at the aid station and bring a hydration vest or water bottles and we’ll refill them for you at the aid stations along the way. Thank you for being great trail stewards!
General Details:

Date: Saturday March 30, 2024
Start Time: 7am. Check-in at 6:30.
Location: The CCC Pavilion at Devil’s Den State Park, Winslow, AR
Facebook Page for latest info.
Distances: Marathon and Half Marathon
Aid Stations: Every 4-7 miles
Lodging: Cabins and Campsites. Book early!
Cost: Free. Recommending a minimum donation of $20 to cover costs and donations.
Contact info: Cliff Pittman

Course Description:
ROUTE. The route is the same as last year. It’s a challenging route with some good variety! Cut off for the full is 9 hours. You must finish the first loop (13.1 miles) in 4 hours to continue on in the full. If you plan to start early, make sure to let me know. You can expect 2,000+ feet of gain in the Half and 4,000+ feet of gain in the Full. The first few miles are about as technical as Ozark single track gets on the Butterfield Hiking Trail and Gorley King. You’ll have a little bit of double track and also a lot of fast and flowy single track, weaving in and out of epic rock formations and waterfalls and one creek crossing. This is one of the prettiest areas to run in the state and you’re in for a treat! While the course will be adequately marked (overmarked), I encourage you to download this GPX route to your device. If you get lost, it’s your fault. Oh, and if you feel an intersection needs to be marked differently than you would have marked it, please don’t “correct it”. Everyone behind you will get off course. There are so many trails in this network, so again, I highly encourage having the GPX on a device.
Half Marathon – 1 loop
Full Marathon – 2 loops (same direction)
Strava Route
Aid Stations.
Lewis Automotive Mile 3
Water Drop Mile 5
OORC Mile 9
Start/Finish by Lewis Auto Mile 13.5
Lewis Automotive Mile 16.5
Water Drop Mile 18.5
OORC Mile 22.5
2024 Benefiting Groups:

Friends of Devil’s Den State Park, Inc. helps Devil’s Den State Park provide diverse recreational and educational opportunities for all visitors while protecting the natural and cultural resources of this unique Ozark valley. The Friends raise money to cover costs beyond the state budget for equipment, improvements, and programs to make the Park more convenient and enjoyable. Friends also provide volunteer labor at programs and for maintenance and improvement of the Park.
The Ozark Off Road Cyclists is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and maintaining sustainable soft-surface multiuse trails in the Arkansas Ozarks and River Valley, giving greater opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to live healthy active lives. Established in 1997, the OORC works with local, state, and federal agencies to conserve the natural environment for recreational experiences. They regularly partner with a variety of user groups, land managers, and businesses for numerous outdoor events including educational training in sustainable trail building and maintenance, volunteer opportunities, and mountain bike races and rides.
The West Fork XC Team– Since the beginning of Styx & Stones a portion of the donations have gone to supporting the local West Fork cross-country team whose members come out and volunteer to show their support for the local running community. This past fall at the State XC meet in Hot Springs, the HS Boys team placed a solid 3rd with the HS girls team not too far behind in 5th place. They had 4 individual athletes who earned All-State Honors and several athletes who earned their all-time best 5K times!

Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Leg Marathon Relay
2025-03-30 07:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Fort Smith, 1001 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, 72901, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable race experience at the Fort Smith Marathon, starting in the heart of historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas. This stunning course will take you through charming neighborhoods, scenic paved trails, and the rolling terrain, offering a challenge for all runners. Along the way, you’ll pass iconic landmarks and experience the rich history of this vibrant city.
Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or simply want to enjoy the views, the Fort Smith Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5 Leg Relay is the perfect event for runners of all levels. With a race starting at 7:00 AM on Sunday, March 30, 2025, don’t miss the chance to be part of this exciting and challenging race.
Join us for the journey – Run the Fort Smith Marathon and discover the beauty of this historic city!

Doom
2025-04-05 | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
Welcome to the 4th edition of Ozark Gravel Doom – the premier bikepacking event of Arkansas!
This is not for the faint of heart; it’s a proper Ozark backcountry experience. Forest Service and County roads get ROWDY. A hardtail mountain bike with 2.2″ tires or bigger is the general recommendation. If you’re a fan of underbiking, you won’t be stopped but you’ve been warned.
Resupply runouts are one of the most notable challenges of this event. A combo of limited store hours and tiny “towns” take the logistics to a heightened level.
Below are the tentative routes. Changes will be minor if any – water levels can attribute to this. Expect some water crossings no matter what.
Doom
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45392659
Despair
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45393331
Dismay
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48643965
The start/finish venue is Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. Vehicles can be parked here for the entirety of the event and there’s plenty of camping for everyone! Cabins are also available for booking. We blocked off cabins Friday, Saturday and Sunday night for this event so you’ll have to call to make a reservation. Just mention you’re participating in Doom and they’ll let you book anything that’s still available! Camping is first come, first serve – but they won’t run out of space. They’re actively working on an additional campground that will have reservable sites as well (2025 TBD). Horseshoe Canyon Ranch day rates, meal pricing, and other amenities & activities can be found via the link below.
https://www.horseshoecanyon.com/
Doom & Despair riders will be required to carry a tracking device and register via Trackleaders (this happens closer to the event) so please be aware an additional cost will come up apart from this event registration. Renting ends up being around $80 and providing your own ends up being around $30.
Doom & Despair riders get gremlin bells the morning of the event. These have to be attached to the bike in some form or fashion throughout the ride.
Dismay was added to get more people in on the party! Tracking is optional.
Full refunds available before March 1st, 2025; no refunds after that. You may transfer your registration to someone else or you can defer as credit to a future event.
*This is a self-supported event. You will be given loads of emails as the event date approaches to set you up for success and to answer a lot of commonly asked questions. Despair & Dismay riders will be able to sleep in the backyard of an airbnb being rented in Oark for night one and use the facilities in the house (running water, toilet, etc.). If you need to be picked up on route it is your responsibility to figure it out. If it’s an emergency, we will treat it as an emergency.

Wildcat Extra Mile Race
2025-04-05 08:00 - 11:00 | Harding Academy, 1529 E Park Ave, Searcy, AR, 72143, United States
The Wildcat Extra Mile is a one-mile race for competitive runners, casual walkers, and everyone in between! There will be multiple race heats so participants can run or walk at their own pace. This year’s event takes place during Spring Sing weekend! The Wildcat Extra Mile was the Championship one-mile race in the Arkansas Grand Prix series in 2024. This is a fast USATF-certified one-mile race that starts and finishes in front of Harding Academy. We encourage students, parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors to come out and go the extra mile with us Saturday morning, April 5, 2025. For elementary participants, race proceeds will be used in the classrooms to the benefit of teachers and students. In the past, these funds have been used to purchase playground equipment, bleachers, and classroom iPads. Race proceeds from high school participants will benefit various sports programs, Robotics, Theater, Chorus, and Band. Thank you for supporting Harding Academy!
Register by Saturday March 22, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt size!
USATF Certification Number: AR 19008WJT (Effective April 29, 2019-December 31, 2029)

Fostering Champions- The CALL 5k, 10k and Fun Run
2025-04-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Join us for either a 5k, 10k or fun run to raise awareness and funds for The CALL in Pulaski County as we continue to stand in the gap of the foster care crisis. The CALL is a nonprofit working to recruit, train and equip more than enough families to foster and adopt so that there are no children or teens in care without a safe home. Come out for a fun morning racing for an incredible cause!
You will receive a race packet with t-shirt, bib and tracker for the race. Medals will be handed out as you cross the finish line!

Hoof it For Heifer
2025-04-05 08:00 - 15:00 | Petit Jean State Park – Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, 72110, United States
Description
Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain – from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the desert-like conditions of Seven Hollows. All are represented on this trail. The trail is technical and beautiful.
This is the 11th edition of Hoof it for Heifer, and this race has raised more than $60,000 for Heifer to date. All of the net proceeds from Hoof it for Heifer are given to Heifer International. Heifer International’s mission is to end world hunger while saving the earth. Heifer has worked in 125 different countries. For more information about Heifer International go to: www.heifer.org.
If you would like to volunteer to help us host this event, or if you are bringing a loved one that would like to help, please register to volunteer. There will be 2 aid stations, 2 road crossings, and a start/finish area that will all need volunteers.
Check in will be from 6AM to 7:45AM before the race.
Register now! This race has sold out for the last few years, and the price increases are designed to encourage you to sign up soon. The capacity is 215 runners.
Course Description
This course is on extremely technical terrain, and there are about 2000 vertical feet of gain. Although your watch may log a little less than 12 miles in the race, it will feel more like 16 miles. The first ¾ of a mile are on relatively flat and open terrain. This will allow runners to space themselves out before hopping on the single track. The first aid station comes at the 4.8 mile mark after a 300 foot climb out of the Blue Hole crossing. The second at station comes at the 9.3 mile mark after you complete the 7 Hollows Trail. You will cross a bridge 0.5 miles from the finish line. This is the time to turn on your afterburners and have a strong finish! You will finish at the same place you started.
The trails are mostly single track, and passing runners may be hazardous. Please be courteous to one another and offer to let others by as they come up behind you. Also announce yourself as you approach hikers or other runners to let them know your there with a friendly “on your left” or “good morning”. We are all just out here to have fun and enjoy one another’s company!
Aid Stations
This is a cupless event! Remember Heifer’s mission is to end hunger while saving the earth. We plan to demonstrate this on a much smaller scale by providing you with much needed nutrition and eliminating excess waste. Please plan to bring your own collapsible cup or water bottle to fill at the aid stations. Aid stations will be at the 4.8 mile mark, the 9.3 mile mark, and at the finish (~12 miles).
Finish Line
As in previous editions of Hoof it for Heifer, you will receive a finisher medal as you cross the finish line, and we will have refreshments and food to help you recover. We recognize the top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top master (40+) male, top master female, top senior (60+) male, and top senior female.
Cancellation / Refund
If you registered but find out that you cannot run, please let us know so that we can make your spot available for someone else. If you cancel before March 15, you may receive a 50% refund, or you may choose to defer to next year for a 75% credit towards next year’s race.
We are also allowing bib transfers through Ultrasignup this year. Ultrasignup provides you a link to edit your registration. There you can choose to transfer your bib to someone else by providing their name & email. The deadline for this is Tuesday before race day.
Sponsors Welcome!
If your business would like to sponsor Hoof it for Heifer this year, please reach out to the race directors by clicking the “ask a question” button on the right side of the page. The tiers for sponsorship follow:
$150 – Heifer Level Sponsor
$500 – The Ark Level Sponsor
$1500 – Presenting Sponsor
Thank You Wanda!
Wanda Eason started this race and directed Hoof it for Heifer from its inception in 2012 through 2021. Her core group of volunteers poured their lives into making this a truly meaningful event. Despite passing the race directing responsibilities on, she still comes back to volunteer at the finish line! Your new co race directors starting in 2022 are Carrie Satterfield and Shane Poland.

Passion Play Trail Run
2025-04-05 08:00 - 15:00 | Great Passion Play, 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
The 2nd Annual Passion Play Trail Run – Presented by The Great Passion Play & I:40 Race Services
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 2nd Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 5, 2025.
This will be run on the amazing Great Passion Play Trails that are a part of the Oz Trail System of Northwest Arkansas (Click Here to learn more about the Oz Trails at the Passion Play). Runners will get to experience all the aspects of the Passions Play grounds including “Running to Jesus” with all runners going by the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, experiencing parts of The Holy Land Tour, and miles of amazing nature and scenery.
The four distances are designed to have something for everyone – Fun Run, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trail Run, and Half Marathon Trail Run – all happening on the morning of Saturday, April 5th.
Fun Run – This will be an all-road course to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then looping around the Passion Play grounds.
5k Trail Run – We have redesigned this course after feedback from last years runners that the 5k route was too difficult. We are going to stay more “on top of the hill” that the passion play ampitheater and the Christ of Ozark Statue sits on. This course will still be a challenge, but will be much easier on runners and will also take in much more of the senic aspects of the the grounds including running across the stage of the passion play and going by the tabernacle and other great aspects of the Holy Land Tour.
5 Mile Trail Run – Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then on trails: Genesis, Holy Roller, Genesis, Passover, Revelation for an out and back loop around the Sea of Galilee, Genesis, and then finishes by going through the gates of Old City of Jerusalem (See Map Below).
Half Marathon Trail Run: This will be a combination of the 5k and 5 Mile Courses. Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue on the 5 Mile Course, then the 5k course, and then a backwards loop of the 5-mile course. The 3 laps (5 miles, 3.1 miles, and 5 miles), added up to 13.1 miles.
Registration Details & Prices:
– All Participants that register by March 21st will get an event t-shirt! (first come first serve for sign-ups after March 21st)
-All finishers will get a cast finishers medal when completing the run.
-Aid station(s) will be located on each course and refreshments and snacks at the finish line.
​-Included for all participants will be a ticket to see The Great Passion Play ($35 Value) that is redeemable any time in 2025.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL until Thanksgiving (11/28) – FR: $20 / 5k: $30 / 5 Mile: $35 / Half: $55
HOLIDAY SALE: 11/29 to New Years Eve) – FR: $25 / 5k: $35 / 5 Mile: $40 / Half: $65
REGULAR PRICE: Jan 1, 2025 to April 3rd – FR: $25 / 5k: $40 / 5 Mile: $45 / Half: $70
RUN WEEKEND: (Friday & Saturday) – FR: $30 / 5k: $45 / 5 Mile: $50 / Half: $75
Schedule for Passion Play Trail Run Weekend
Early Packet Pickup & Registration:
Friday, April 4th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm
​Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration:
Saturday, April 5th beginning at 6:30am
Packet Pickup will take place at The Great Passion Play Ticket Office
935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs AR. 72632
Run Start Times on Saturday, April 5th:
Half Marathon & 5 Mile at 8:00 am
5k & Fun Run at 8:30 am

Tyronza Stars and Stripes 5K Walk/Run
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Tyronza City Hall, 135 Main Street, Tyronza, 72386, United States
Please join us for the 1st Annual Stars and Stripes 5k Run/Walk. This is to benefit our annual Stars and Stripes Festival here in Tyronza. This will be a fun little run along the streets of our little town with water stations along the way. Awards will be given out to each top 3 running male and female age group. The Stars and Stripes Festival features bands of different genres, vendors, and games for all ages. The festival is set for the second weekend in June with a veterans dinner on that Friday night.

Total Eclipse of the Park 10 Miler | 10K
2025-04-05 09:00 - 13:00 | Salem Civic Center, 135 Arena Lane, Salem, 72756, United States
Course: Course is out and back on a nice mix of pavement and gravel. Aid stations at mile 3.1 (10K turn around) and at mile 5 for the 10M (10M turn around). Check out the 10 Miler course on Strava HERE. (The 10K will turn around at mile 3.1)
What & Why
Presented by the Scribner Family Practice and in conjunction with the Salem Chamber of Commerce & Pirate Perry Events, we’re excited to a announce the first annual 10K/10Miler in Salem, Arkansas.
Participants receive a finisher medal, shirt, eclipse glasses and likely some more fun swag! Proceeds from the event benefit the local charities (more info to come).

River Valley Crawfish Festival 5K & 10K
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Sebastian County Fairgrounds, 530 E Knoxville, Greenwood, 72936, United States
The Sebastian County Fair Association is hosting a fund raising 5k for Sebastion County Fair Jr. Livestock Auction. It is part of new River Valley Crawfish Festival April 3-5th. The Race is Saturday April 5th at 10 am. It will start and end at the Sebastian County Fairgrounds, 530 East Knoxville St, Greenwood Ar. 72936 T-Shirts are provided for the first 100 to register. The entry fee is $35 & $40. Early entry fee is $25 & $30 ending March 22nd at 12 A.M.

Hazel Valley Rally
2025-04-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Hazel Valley Ranch, 16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Camping at the ranch: Friday, April 4th and Saturday April 5th.
All proceeds for camping will be given to the ranch owners as our thank you for allowing all of us to enjoy their private property. Camping fee is for Friday and Saturday nights (no different if you only stay one of those nights.) Primitive camping only. Grass field. Parking on one side, tents on the other. Port-o-potties will be available but no running water or showers, but guaranteed community and good times. Sorry, no available areas for RVs. Park your cars/vans at your own risk. Grass field parking only. If it’s rainy it will get muddy.
April 5th, 2025 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, Arkansas and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel. Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest. Afterwards we’ll convene back together at the ranch for Bike Rack Brewery beer and food with stories shared by the fire.
*If you’re camping Friday and Saturday nights its BYO food and drink those evenings. Bring a picnic blanket and anything you need to complete your weekend at the ranch.
This will be a timed event. Podiums at the after party!
Two routes to choose from: 63.3 miles + 7,566 ft of elevation gain
OR
44.52 miles + 4,285 ft of elevation gain
Please note: The courses will NOT be marked. The routes will be sent the week of the race. You MUST have a GPS computer or directions written down to navigate.
Aid Stations: The Meteor Cafe will head up an aid station on course. SAG vehicles will be available thanks to Pedal it Forward and the Bike Inn, however use this as your last resort as its a very slow response time due to the course and location of the event.
No cancellations or deferrals but you can transfer or change your category by midnight of APRIL 2nd, 2025. In the event that the Hazel Valley Rally 2025 cannot occur due to unforeseen circumstances you can defer to 2026 or receive a 50% refund.
You can change your category or transfer your registration to another rider by following these BikeReg directions:
How to Transfer your Registration to Someone Else
How To Change The Category You Registered For
How to Remove yourself from a Waitlist
The real Rule of Three registration goes live on February 3rd at 8am central time. Set the calendar reminder, we have no idea whether it’ll sell out in 2 minutes or not at all!
For information on the best places to stay, eat and explore near Hazel Valley Ranch, head to www.experiencefayetteville.com for all the info.

NWA Spring Road Classic
2025-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Prairie Grove Elementary School, 801 Viney Grove Road, Prairie Grove, 72753, United States
A USA Cycling sanctioned road race with multiple categories. The race is held on a local favorite course in Prairie Grove, AR just minutes from Fayetteville. This race is a great early season test of the legs or the perfect opportunity to try your first competitive mass-start road race.

Ouachita Trail 50
2025-04-12 06:00 - 17:00 | Maumelle Park Pavilion #8, 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a picturesque climb over Pinnacle Mountain followed by an out-and-back traversing the rolling hills along the north shore of beautiful Lake Maumelle. Get ready for scenic, rocky, single-track as you tour Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the eastern part of the 222 mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Proceeds benefit Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the Central Arkansas Trails Alliance.

Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event
2025-04-12 07:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #4 – the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the Northwoods Enduro!
The Cedar Glades trails will be combined with the Northwoods trails for tons of fast single track, machine cut trail, loads of speed, and tough climbs to make sure your appetite is sure to be fulfilled by the end of your race day!
Course map with race distance and lap details will be provided to all registered Racers the week before the race. Be prepared for around 50 miles for the full marathon and around 25 for the half marathon (Mildcat). Pre-ride will be the Friday before the race. This will be a Mass Start by category where there will be a short start lap and two full laps. The Mildcat will start after the Wildcat categories have gone out and will do the start lap and then one full lap.
To keep our production quality high there will be a cap on number of Racers. Once that number has been reached registration will be closed. If it is at least three days prior to the race a Wait List will be created (see Wait List section). Plan accordingly and register as soon as possible so you do not miss out.
Entry Details
Event Swag
Custom number plate
A professionally marked course with arrows and tape – maps emailed to racers the week of the race
Timing System from SPORTident for you to have an experience just like the World Series races with accuracy to the 1000th of second, instant results upon finishing and scoreboard.
Neutral support provided
Aid station and snacks mid-race
Post-race meal included with entry on Saturday for all registered Racers
Cold adult beverages in marked areas – 21+ only
A professional awards ceremony with awards to all categories
Payouts for Men & Women Open categories
Refreshments and food available for purchase

Schedule & Course Map
Full schedule, along with the course map, will be emailed out to all registered Racers and posted in Facebook Event the week of the race. Be sure to monitor your emails race week to review the schedule.
Failure to check in and pick up your timing chip by the scheduled mandatory race meeting can result in a Racer not being able to race.
Friday |
Will include Pre-Ride and Check In
Saturday |
Will include final check in, all race categories timing chip pickup, race times, mandatory Racers Meeting, timing chip turn in AS SOON AS RACE COMPLETED, Pre race meal, etc.

Logistics
Race Venue Address – 461 Wildcat, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Camping – See Camping, Lodging, & Venue details below
If not camping at venue please check out other RV parks, campgrounds, hotels, Airbnb’s, etc. in the area for your accommodations
Dogs – Well behaved dogs are allowed if always leashed
Pack It In, Pack Out – If you haul it in you haul it out. Leave no trace. Respect.

Prepare
Food – Post Race Meal provided to Racers on Race Day only. Meal ticket obtained at Registration & Timing tent post race after turning in your timing chip. Family and friends welcome to grab a plate for purchase. While an onsite food truck may offer breakfast and other meal s for purchase please bring your breakfast food, snacks, special dietary foods, hydration and anything specific for your pre and post-race needs.
Water & Snacks – We will provide water and snacks at the aid station during race times but you need to be prepared for pre ride days and race days. Bring more than you think you’ll need. Plan to have at least 50-60 ounces on you at all times while riding.
Feed Zone – There will be a neutral feed zone that you can access your personal hydration and snacks at in between laps.
Safety – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. We highly suggest appropriate, knee pads, and elbow pads. Riding within your limits is essential.
Trash – If you pack it in, you pack it out.
Nice to have – – Spare tubes, inflation device, tire plugs, chain link, derailleur pulleys and other parts. Sponsor Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will be onsite for mechanical support but it is always best to give your bike a once over before a race to address any issues as well as to bring any items you may need to make repairs. **NOTE – Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will provide assistance for issues that occur onsite during pre-ride and the race – not for issues that occurred prior, or to build bikes, or add/replace components that were not on your bike prior to arriving at event.

Rules
#Racing Age | What your age will be on 12/31/25
#Onsite Payments – Venmo and PayPal, and cash if exact, accepted for any onsite purchases – no credit/debit card. This does not apply to any vendors – they will have their own payment options.
#On site waiver will be required and must be signed onsite at the venue. Any racer under the age of 18 must have a parent present with them at Check In to sign waiver.
#Only Racers, with a number plate on, will be allowed on the event stages during Pre-Ride Friday and the race Saturday.
#You cannot change your category after the race starts.
#Racers must attend the Racers Meeting, not start the race before the Racer’s Meeting, and must go out with your category during the Mass Start; not any later.
#All timing chips must be picked up prior to the Mandatory Racer’s Meeting or the Racer may not be able to race.
#Racer cannot wear a timing chip different from the one that was assigned to them by the Timing Director at the Timing Tent.
#Timing chip must be worn on the Racer’s right wrist unless otherwise noted by the Race Director or Timing Director.
#The bike and equipment you start the race on must be the same bike and equipment you finish on. The Official Race Director must approve exceptions. *Exceptions are repairing, or replacement of tires.
#Any form of outside assistance or support such as; non-racers, family members, friends or unapproved pit stops is forbidden. However, Racers are allowed and encouraged to help fellow competitors on the course.
#The race course must be completed as marked with no course cutting.
#Pay attention to the marked course and arrows to ensure you do not go off course.
#Do not change, adjust, or modify the course in any way. If you have a concern about a course feature, please present the concern to the Race Director with a picture and description of concern.
#Do not disrespect the land such as littering.
Riders deviating from any of these rules can and/or will be time penalized and possibly result in Racer being disqualified.
#This race does not count towards the Southern Enduro Tour points.

Camping, Lodging, & Venue Info
Free dry, primitive camping for tents or RVs (no hookups) will be available at the Race Venue site which is located at Cedar Glades Park. Camping will be in a certain area of the park and will be on a first come, first get what spot you want basis. No showers on-site but there will be porta johns. The Cedar Glades Trail Head has the most parking available, a playground, bike skills area, and a walking trail.
Visit Hot Springs provided this link with MANY options if you do not want to camp at Cedar Glades Park: https://www.hotsprings.org/places/lodging/

Pirate Dash 5K
2025-04-12 07:30 - 09:30 | Dover Middle School, 109 College Street, Dover, 72837, United States
If you like pirates and running, lace up your racing shoes and don your best pirate outfit as you join us for our Pirate Dash 5K. The seventh annual Pirate Dash 5K is picking up speed and is once again back in person and virtual this year. This event is taking place on April 13th from 7:30am – 11:00am. The Dover band members alongside the Band Boosters are hosting this race to raise funds for new instruments, scholarships, and for future band needs.
This race will be professionally hand timed.
Timeline:
7:30 Check in / Registration begins
8:00 5K starts
9:00-9:30 5K Awards will be announced
9:00 Fun Run Begins
9:30 Fun Run Ends
AWARDS:
WALKERS:

Overall Male Walker
Overall Female Walker

RUNNERS:

12&Under M&F
13-19 M&F
20-29 M&F
30-39 M&F
40-49 M&F
50-59 M&F
60-69 M&F
70+ M&F

HealthWorks Fitness Center Boomtown Run
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Healthworks, 304 North Madison, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
HealthWorks Fitness Center in El Dorado, AR is committed to the health and well-being of the people of South Arkansas. The proceeds from this event will benefit our Parkinson’s program, Rock Steady Boxing, at HealthWorks Fitness Center.

Delta Grind
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Helena, 415 Cherry St, Helena, AR, United States
Celebrating the unique culture and beauty of the Arkansas Delta, the 4th Annual Delta Grind will be held on Saturday, April 12th, 2025. This event will offer various activities including cycling, running, walking, live music, food, and other exciting experiences.
Participants can choose from various cycling routes that cater to all skill levels, from challenging rides for advanced cyclists to scenic routes perfect for casual riders and families. In addition to cycling, the event will also feature a running course, a walking path, live music throughout the day, delicious food from local vendors, and various cultural activities that highlight the Delta’s rich history and heritage.
“The perfect mash-up of fun and folly, all to support the creation of the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail,” said Ammen Jordan, Director of studioDRIFT. “Helena is the perfect basecamp for a weekend of adventure.”
Delta Grind is a family-friendly event that is open to the public. Registration will open on January 1, 2025. For more information about the event, including registration details, please visit www.bikereg.com/deltagrind
Read more from last year’s Delta Grind.
