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SUMMARY:Gravelocalpyse
DESCRIPTION:TBD
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/gravelocalpyse/
LOCATION:Yellville City Park\, 100 Potter\, Yellville\, 72687\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:2026 OZ Stage Race
DESCRIPTION:Join us Memorial Day weekend 2026 for the OZ Stage Race and 3-days of adrenaline-fueled mountain bike stage racing through the world-class terrain of the OZ Trails network. Riders will push their limits on punchy climbs and technical descents while soaking in the energy of a community that lives and breathes mountain biking. Whether you’re racing to win or riding for the thrill\, the OZ Stage Race is your ticket to an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas. \n  \nRegistration opens Saturday\, November 8th at 8am with participation based on a first-come\, first-served basis. To create a rewarding race experience\, organizers reserve the right to limit overall event participation. If you are registering as a team\, only one member needs to register. \n\n  \nCATEGORIES \n\n\n\n\n 3-DAY SOLO (MEN & WOMEN)              \n3-DAY TEAM (MEN\, WOMEN\, & COED)     \n\n\nOpen – $12\,000 prize purse!\nOpen\n\n\nU23 – $3\,000 prize purse!\nU23\n\n\nJunior 14u\, 15-16\, 17-18\nJunior\n\n\nAge group 19-39\nAge group 19-39\n\n\nMasters 40+\, Masters 50+\, Masters 60\nMasters\n\n\nE-bike Touring\nE-bike Touring\n\n\n\n\n  \nTEAM REGISTRATIONS \nTeams consist of two participants who ride & finish together. Only one member needs to complete the registration process but will need to have their teammates name\, birthday\, and email address. \n  \nE-BIKE TOURING \n  \nNot every race is about the podium — some are about the journey. The e-bike touring category is designed for riders who want the full OZ Stage Race experience — the world-class trails\, the energy of competition\, the camaraderie of the participants — without the pressure of chasing podium spots. You’ll still enjoy all the same perks as our competitive categories: professional timing\, full race support\, aid stations\, finisher awards\, and access to all rider events and celebrations. The only difference? No podiums\, no stress — just pure riding joy. Check out our FAQs page for specific guidelines related to e-bikes. \n  \nPRIZE PURSE & AWARDS \n  \n$15\,000 total prize purse! \n\n$12\,000 prize purse split evenly between open men & open women\, paid 5 deep\n$3\,000 prize purse split evenly between U23 men & U23 women\, paid 5 deep\nPodium awards 5 deep in all other categorie
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LOCATION:Blowing Springs\, 70 Sugar Creek Center\,\, Bella Vista\, 72714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:RYDB Fest - Community Overnighter
DESCRIPTION:The Ride Your Damn Bike Festival is back — and once again we’re inviting you to ride your damn bike\, any damn way you want. \nPatrick Farnsworth of Bikes or Death will be leading a beginner-friendly\, lightly supported\, no-drop community overnighter as part of a weekend full of riding\, learning\, and good times. \nThis year we’re riding the Lake Wedington Loop — a classic route from the Bikepacking Roots Fayetteville Route Network that heads west of Fayetteville on mostly gravel roads into the rolling oak woodlands of the Ozark National Forest and Lake Wedington Recreation Area. \nExpect quiet backroads\, gentle hills\, beautiful scenery\, and optional rocky singletrack adventures on the return. \nThere are no stores on route — riders should plan to carry all food and snacks from Fayetteville. Water will be available at camp. \nThis ride is designed for riders curious about bikepacking\, first overnighters\, or anyone looking for a supportive adventure with a great community. \n\nWhat “Beginner Friendly” Means\nWe will ride together at a relaxed pace and create a supportive environment — but this is still an adventure ride. \nYou can expect: \n\nRide leads and sweepers (no one left behind)\nProSlow pace (10–12 mph moving average)\nMandatory regroup stops\nMechanic support for minor repairs\nSAG vehicle available if you need assistance or a ride to camp\n\nRiders should still plan to be self-supported — carry your own food\, water\, clothing\, and camping gear. A packing list will be provided before the event. \nExpect long stretches without services and variable conditions — preparation is part of the experience. \n\nRoute Options\nBoth routes ride together to camp on Day 1. On Day 2 you can choose your adventure. \nYou can decide which option to take at camp — no need to commit ahead of time. \nLake Wedington Loop — Gravel Option \n\n59 miles total (35 miles Day 1 / 24 miles Day 2)\n~2\,800 ft elevation\nGravel and pavement only\nBest for first overnighters or riders wanting a smoother experience\n\nLake Wedington Loop — Singletrack Option \n\n68 miles total (35 miles Day 1 / 33 miles Day 2)\nIncludes ~20 miles of singletrack on Day 2\nSlower\, more physical\, and more technical\nBest for riders comfortable on trails\n\nBike recommendation:\nGravel bike with 40mm+ tires for gravel route. Mountain bike recommended if riding singletrack. \n\nSupport vs Self-Supported (Important)\nThis is not a fully supported tour. \nWe are providing: \n\nGroup leadership\nBasic mechanical help\nSAG safety net\nWater at camp\n\nYou are responsible for: \n\nYour pace and effort\nFood and personal nutrition\nCamping gear\nWeather preparedness\nCompleting the route\n\n\nWeekend Itinerary\nFriday — Expo at the Upper Ramble\nOptional expo included with registration. Meet partners\, attend workshops\, and connect with riders. \nSaturday — Day 1\n7:30 am — Gather at Upper Ramble\n8:30 am — Rider meeting\n9:00 am — Grand Depart \nCamp — Optional hike or ride to Twin Knobs viewpoints. \nSunday — Day 2\n10:00 am — Roll out toward Fayetteville\nGravel or singletrack options available. \nEvening gathering — details TBD. \n\nFAQ\nWhat if I can’t keep up?\nWe ride no-drop with regroup points. SAG is available if needed. \nCan I switch routes on Day 2?\nYes — decide at camp. \nIs this okay for beginners?\nYes — as long as you are comfortable riding 30–40 miles per day and camping overnight. \nIs there resupply?\nNo stores on route. Bring food. Water at camp. \nWhat bike should I ride?\nGravel bike or hardtail works great. Mountain bike recommended for singletrack. \nWhat if I can’t make it to camp?\nSAG can transport you and your bike. \nWill there be a mechanic?\nYes — limited trail repairs. \nRefund policy\nA portion of proceeds supports Bikepacking Roots. No refunds\, transfers allowed.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/rydb-fest-community-overnighter-2/
LOCATION:Lake Wedington\, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd\, Fayetteville\, AR\, 72704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Catsmacker Trail run
DESCRIPTION:Participation is limited\, and subject to filling up. If you register and later change your mind\, please contact Katie Helms. so that we can free up your spot for somebody else. Also note that any race donations are non-refundable. In other words\, if you sign up and donate\, you might as well show up! \nAURA “Fun Run” (no UTS points)\nDistance: 20-ish miles for the Catsmacker\, 12-ish miles for the Kitty Run option\nStart/Finish Area: the start is at the Lake Sylvia Day Use area (where you would go if you went swimming in the lake). NOT at Camp Ouachita (where the Full Moon and Traveller start).\nStart is at 7:00am\, sign-in will be available (hopefully) by 6:00am.\nCost: This is a donation-based run. That said\, we need to cover costs for Forest Service permitting\, aid station supplies\, finish line cookout\, and other race equipment/transportation/logistics. Please make sure that we can cover those costs and continue offering low-cost events. You can make an online payment here\, or a cash/check donation on race day. Donations are non-refundable\, and any proceeds will be donated to AURA. (A suggested donation to cover costs is $20. Thank you!) \nDriving & Parking Directions: You should be able to find Williams Junction\, AR on most maps; it is approximately 30 miles west of Little Rock on Hwy 10\, or 20 miles south of Morrilton on Hwy 9.  To get to the race site from Williams Junction\, go north on Hwy 10/9 for 1.5 miles\, then take Hwy 324 west and follow for three and a half miles. The Lake Sylvia day use area will be on your left about 1/2mile after Camp Ouachita. If the road turns to gravel you went half mile too far. \nGoogle driving directions to start \nParking is limited in the Lake Sylvia Day Use Area. Once this area is full\, parking will overflow along Highway 324. Please carpool if possible! Parking along Hwy 324 is limited to the west side only (on the right as you are driving in from Hwy 9/10). If you don’t see any cars parked on the east side of Hwy 324\, there is a reason! There will be signs and volunteers to assist you with where you can and can’t park. Make sure your car is all the way to the right of the white line (completely out of the traffic lane) when you park. \nCourse Description: \n\nThe course will utilize Forest Service roads and a portion of the Ouachita Trail. There will be a combination of pavement (just a little!)\, gravel\, and single/double track trail (it’s poison ivy season!).\nCourse marking will consist of signs\, colored ribbon flagging\, and flour arrows drawn on the ground. In general\, course marking is focused on marking turns and intersections. Intermediate “confidence” markings in the absence of turns or intersections will be relatively rare. We recommend that participants print off maps if they are unsure of the course or unfamiliar with the area.\nTurn-by-turn directions:\n\nFSR 152 (from start)\, turning right on FSR 132\nFSR 132 staying straight on FSR 94 (follow sign to Flatside Pinnacle)\nFSR 94 turning right onto Ouachita Trail\nOuachita Trail turn right onto FSR 805\nFSR 805 turning right onto Hwy 324\nHwy 324 to finish at Lake Sylvia day use area\nThe Kitty Run course is the same as above with one deviation that is seen on the map. Approximately 3.5 miles into the course\, the Kitty Run incorporates the Ouachita Trail for 1.5 miles and then turns back right onto FSR 805.\n\n\nCourse Map Google Course Map\n\nArkansas Ultra Trail Series: This is a no-UTS-points fun run that is a season-closer and celebration of the end of an amazing year of Arkansas ultrarunning. The 2022-2023 UTS awards ceremony will be held after the run\, with a cookout-style lunch. Celebrate with us! \nRunner Safety and Other Details: \n\nThere will be a waiver to sign on the morning of the run.\nThere will be at least 3 aid stations for the Catsmacker\, and 2 aid stations for the Kitty Run.\nPlease carry a water bottle and any snacks you want. Food choices at the aid stations will be basic.\nThe park allows dogs on a leash. Please don’t assume that your dog is the exception that doesn’t need a leash.\nIt’s always a good idea to carry a cell phone. The service is spotty\, but the higher hills often have signal available. If you are unfamiliar with the area\, run with a buddy and study the course map.\nCut-off is 6 hours. For the full Catsmacker\, that is a 16:30ish pace. There will be one early start option at 6:00am if (and only if) you anticipate needing more time to finish. It is not a “for your convenience if you don’t feel like waiting for the 7:00am start” option. If you miss the 6:00am early start\, then you will have to catch the 7:00am start.\nFor more information\, contact the race director Katie Helms.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/catsmacker-trail-run-5/
LOCATION:Lake Sylvia Recreation Area\, 618 AR-324\, Perryville\, AR\, 72126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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