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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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around Enduro […]
The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas. This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual licenses is […]
Race Category Details: First Chance: 4:30pm start 20 minutes This category is for the rider who is new to the sport of competitive USA Cycling-sanctioned bike racing and/or criteriums. See First Chance section for more details and explanation of this category. A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be […]
UPDATE & DATE CHANGE: According to Tim Scott, Assistant Superintendent at Devil's Den State Park, "Due to the extreme weather, the Ozark Mountain Bike Festival has been rescheduled for April 19, 2025. The event will be a one-day affair, and we will release a new schedule within a few days. I included a few photos […]
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the CABF 5K, happening on April 19, 2025, at the corner of Hwy 82 and 6th St. in Lewisville, AR! This annual event honors the legacy of Cpt. Arthur "Bo" Felder, a Lafayette County native who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Army. This […]
Join us for the 1/2 marathon, 10k, 5k, or Virtual! We have a distance for everyone! All races start and finish at Cave City Park at 9 am. OK Plus Timing Service will be there to provide chip timing. About the course: The first 3/4 mile is pavement before it turns to a roller coaster […]
The Well Done Run — a race for clean water — is an experiential 5K. During this family fun run, participants carry an empty milk jug to the halfway mark, fill it up with water from a creek and carry it back to the finish line to simulate what people around the world have to do […]
GHO Endurance Challenge, presented by Roof Raiders How far will you go? The GHO Endurance Challenge is a unique event designed to push participants beyond their perceived limits. Set in the scenic Craighead Forest Park, this challenge consists of 30-minute intervals over a 6-hour period, where participants run a 2.5-mile loop each interval. This event […]
Tour de Art: The Janine & Jay Earney Memorial Bike Ride & Art Show is right around the corner! Have you registered for the 5, 25 or 60-mile bike ride yet? There will also be a short family fun bike, trike or hike event that is FREE! Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/tour-de-art-the-janine--jay... 5-mile, 25-mile, 60-mile: $25 entry […]
Enjoy the beauty of North Central Arkansas farmland. These routes are almost entirely gravel roads that roll past seemingly endless cow pastures and hay fields. It is surprisingly varied and engaging terrain that takes riders up to scenic hilltops and down to wooded creeks. Distance options are 50, 30, or 17 miles - each route […]
Come SPLASH with us this April 27 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race series brought to you by OZ Kids that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO. Ages for the race series is […]
We are so excited to announce the 43rd Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems! The Tadpole Trot, Presented by Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems will […]
Planning for the 2025 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway. Registration opens March 1, 2025. When: May 2- May 4, 2025 Where: The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round the Bend campground Turner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River near Cass, Arkansas on Highway 23, approximately 11 miles south of […]
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you support improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a community space provided by the Peel […]
Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025 Event Overview: Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University […]
Leatherwood Gravity Challenge This thrilling event will showcase the best of Downhill Mountain Biking located right here in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It will be an adrenaline pumping mix of technical trails, fast descents and an exclusive race day only stage that will challenge even the most seasoned riders. ** Event Overview** Total Laps - […]
More information: https://www.literacyactionar.org/tour-de-toad-bike-ride/
Join us for the 5th annual The Loaf and Sole 5k! Loafie has left his padawan days behind and has ascended to the rank of master in fighting food insecurity. You can help him by joining the race! 100% of your race fees go directly to the 501c(3) nonprofit Table 7three and equipping their new […]
Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It's now time to enjoy those trails as runners. Come join us for the 8th Mount […]
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