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About the Event Join instructor Tom Burroughs for a weekend workshop and depart with backcountry medical care skills plus a 3-year Wilderness First Aid certification and a 2-year CPR certification. Workshop Schedule: Saturday, August 26: 8am - 5:30pm - Wilderness First Aid training Saturday, August 26: 6:30-9:30pm - CPR training Sunday, August 27: 8am […]
About the Event Join instructor Tom Burroughs for a weekend workshop and depart with backcountry medical care skills plus a 3-year Wilderness First Aid certification and a 2-year CPR certification. Workshop Schedule: Saturday, August 26: 8am - 5:30pm - Wilderness First Aid training Saturday, August 26: 6:30-9:30pm - CPR training Sunday, August 27: 8am […]
Miscellaneous Information: Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would […]
Miscellaneous Information: Distance: 14 miles (approximate) Starts at 7:00 am from the top of Mt. Nebo, in the parking lot near the pool and camping area. Mt. Nebo is about three miles west of Dardanelle on Hwy 155. There is no entry fee. There may be some form of receptacle into which a donation would […]
CC Riders and Eureka Springs Mtn Bike Team is hosting a trail grooming afternoon at Great Passion Play. Trail work from 4-6pm with a BBQ afterwards, courtesy of Carrol County Ozark Off Road Cyclists. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks will be provided. Veggie burger option available. Hiker, walker, trail runner…? Come join us and […]
CC Riders and Eureka Springs Mtn Bike Team is hosting a trail grooming afternoon at Great Passion Play. Trail work from 4-6pm with a BBQ afterwards, courtesy of Carrol County Ozark Off Road Cyclists. Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips and Drinks will be provided. Veggie burger option available. Hiker, walker, trail runner…? Come join us and […]
Join us for the 12th annual event on Sept 1-3, 2023 SCHEDULE OF RACE DISTANCES IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR FROM PREVIOUS YEARS - DETAIL BELOW. Friday Races: Trifest Kids Includes youth paraTriathletes. Youth age is determined by age on race day. 5-8 year olds race: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run 9-12 […]
Join us for the 12th annual event on Sept 1-3, 2023 SCHEDULE OF RACE DISTANCES IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR FROM PREVIOUS YEARS - DETAIL BELOW. Friday Races: Trifest Kids Includes youth paraTriathletes. Youth age is determined by age on race day. 5-8 year olds race: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run 9-12 […]
If you’ve missed the last two rides => Let’s Do It Again 🚲 Pink’s Adult Bike Night Sept 1st @ 7:45PM •••Meet us at @argentaplaza and let’s stroll the River Trail & then stop by @olbartatdiamondbear (600 N Broadway St, NLR) for FOOD & DRINKS! Please make sure your bike is WELL LIT 💡🔦💡🔦 as […]
If you’ve missed the last two rides => Let’s Do It Again 🚲 Pink’s Adult Bike Night Sept 1st @ 7:45PM •••Meet us at @argentaplaza and let’s stroll the River Trail & then stop by @olbartatdiamondbear (600 N Broadway St, NLR) for FOOD & DRINKS! Please make sure your bike is WELL LIT 💡🔦💡🔦 as […]
The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department, along with other community organizations, is hosting a City Festival in the Ville! This year's 10th Annual FestiVille in Jacksonville will take place on September 2nd (Labor Day Weekend!) on Main Street. This fun-filled community event has everything you expect and more, including: Rides and Attractions, Live Entertainment, Concessions, […]
The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department, along with other community organizations, is hosting a City Festival in the Ville! This year's 10th Annual FestiVille in Jacksonville will take place on September 2nd (Labor Day Weekend!) on Main Street. This fun-filled community event has everything you expect and more, including: Rides and Attractions, Live Entertainment, Concessions, […]
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, September 2, 2023, for our 42nd Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director This year we are excited to announce the option of tri-blend tank or […]
We look forward to you joining us Saturday, September 2, 2023, for our 42nd Annual ARK 5K Classic. If you have any questions, please contact me via email at ark5kclassic@gmail.com is the preferred method. Stephanie Roberts 870-307-5382 ARK 5K Classic Race Director This year we are excited to announce the option of tri-blend tank or […]
Get ready to pedal, laugh, and savor the joys of summer at the Big Sugar Backyard Bash on September 2nd! Join us at 8:00 AM (RIDE STARTS AT 8:30AM) as we kick off an exhilarating gravel ride adventure through the scenic wonders of Northwest Arkansas, setting off from The Meteor. Embark on your choice of […]
**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 […]
**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 […]
We will once again be hosting our annual Labor Day Pancake Fun Run. This will be a 4 mile route (run or walk all of it or part, whatever you like). Donations for St. Jude's will be accepted.
We will once again be hosting our annual Labor Day Pancake Fun Run. This will be a 4 mile route (run or walk all of it or part, whatever you like). Donations for St. Jude's will be accepted.
, Little Rock road bike races in September, presented by UAMS Health Ortho and Sports Medicine 4 separate cycling events, do 1, 2, 3, or all 4, you choose: 1. 5k road bike time trial, race solo against the clock. 2. 10k road bike time trial, race solo against the clock. 3. 20k road race, […]
Tour de Bluff Friday & Saturday, September 8-9, 2023 - Pine Bluff, AR Tour de Bluff is an annual bicycle-themed event produced and managed by Novel T’s. It is made possible through partnerships and sponsorship funding. Pine Bluff is poised to be one of Arkansas’s most exciting city destinations; bicycling will be part of the […]
, Little Rock road bike races in September, presented by UAMS Health Ortho and Sports Medicine 4 separate cycling events, do 1, 2, 3, or all 4, you choose: 1. 5k road bike time trial, race solo against the clock. 2. 10k road bike time trial, race solo against the clock. 3. 20k road race, […]
Tour de Bluff Friday & Saturday, September 8-9, 2023 - Pine Bluff, AR Tour de Bluff is an annual bicycle-themed event produced and managed by Novel T’s. It is made possible through partnerships and sponsorship funding. Pine Bluff is poised to be one of Arkansas’s most exciting city destinations; bicycling will be part of the […]
Get Out, Stay Active and Spend Time With Family: The 2023 Rogers Cycling Festival (RCF) is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, roads, and trails of Rogers. In partnership with the City of Rogers, the RCF is a family-friendly event coming Saturday, September 9. Participants are invited to check in from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 […]
Get Out, Stay Active and Spend Time With Family: The 2023 Rogers Cycling Festival (RCF) is a great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery, roads, and trails of Rogers. In partnership with the City of Rogers, the RCF is a family-friendly event coming Saturday, September 9. Participants are invited to check in from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 […]
Race Information All finishers will receive a themed medal. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours. The Half Marathon is limited to […]
Race Information All finishers will receive a themed medal. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts. All runners must register on RunSignup. No on-site registration. The 5K and 10K are limited to 2:00 hours. The Half Marathon is limited to […]
The Sunset races at Springhill and Centennial are kids-only mountain bike races held alongside AR-NICA races. First race will be at Springhill in Barling on September 9 and the second at Centennial Park in Fayetteville on October 28. Only kids not yet eligible for NICA are allowed. Race courses at both venues will use an […]
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. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful […]
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. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful […]
9/11 Memorial Run is to honor the people lost on 9/11/01. Each year we honor a local hero and donate to the charity of their choosing. This year will be in honor of Chief Wesley Adams of the Sedgwick Fire Department and donating to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This will be a non-timed group run […]
9/11 Memorial Run is to honor the people lost on 9/11/01. Each year we honor a local hero and donate to the charity of their choosing. This year will be in honor of Chief Wesley Adams of the Sedgwick Fire Department and donating to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This will be a non-timed group run […]
We will focus on this years race course. Loppers and rakes rule this day.,. Bring lots of hydration and a snack or two. Meet at campground A trailhead.
The Cycle of Influence Summit is a gathering of the cycling and outdoor industry's best business minds who will network, seek progress, and formulate success. Join Us! WHO Should Attend? • Advocates for the progress and success of the cycling industry. • Manufacturers' decision-makers. • Manufacturers' decision-makers of the future. • IBD owners, and managers. […]
The Cycle of Influence Summit is a gathering of the cycling and outdoor industry's best business minds who will network, seek progress, and formulate success. Join Us! WHO Should Attend? • Advocates for the progress and success of the cycling industry. • Manufacturers' decision-makers. • Manufacturers' decision-makers of the future. • IBD owners, and managers. […]
The 2023 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival will be three nights under the Summer Milky Way on Bear Creek, just south of the Buffalo River off Hyw. 65. The registration process will be opened soon. In the meantime, please explore this page, check out the information downloads in Event Guide Section, and subscribe to our Dark Sky Event News list. The […]
All Are Welcome We welcome all who identify as a woman as well as women of all backgrounds, lifestyles and skills, to join us. Spanish-speaking coaches and ASL interpreters will be available. If you need additional support, please let us know. Where We Ride In the land of OZ, the Ozark Mountains are our playground. […]
All Are Welcome We welcome all who identify as a woman as well as women of all backgrounds, lifestyles and skills, to join us. Spanish-speaking coaches and ASL interpreters will be available. If you need additional support, please let us know. Where We Ride In the land of OZ, the Ozark Mountains are our playground. […]
The Master Bike Builders Show (MBBS) is a public exhibition of custom handmade bicycle builders showing their creations to the passionate cycling community in Bentonville as well as visiting cyclists. • DATES Sept. 16-17, 2023 • LOCATION Bentonville AR. Town central location blocks away from trails and cycling traffic. Bentonville has an extensive trail system, […]
The Master Bike Builders Show (MBBS) is a public exhibition of custom handmade bicycle builders showing their creations to the passionate cycling community in Bentonville as well as visiting cyclists. • DATES Sept. 16-17, 2023 • LOCATION Bentonville AR. Town central location blocks away from trails and cycling traffic. Bentonville has an extensive trail system, […]
ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome. arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/.../p_zy8xk--ad41a586-30f6-41e9... This two-day course will be an action-packed, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors […]
ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome. arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/.../p_zy8xk--ad41a586-30f6-41e9... This two-day course will be an action-packed, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors […]
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 […]
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 […]
All registration fees go directly towards sending a student to summer camp. Most campers say this is the best week of their life! Your donation goes directly to sending a student to summer camp. Help a Southside student have the time of their life. To help sponsor a student attend YL Summer Camp, give your tax-deductible gift here: https://giving.younglife.org/TheRiverClassic The registration fee […]
Trailblazers Trail Adoption Program will partner with Ozark Off-Road Cyclist (OORC) and Friends of Arkansas Singletrack (FAST) ON September 17th at Fitzgerald! We will be prepping the race stages for the AES race in the morning. Afterward, stick around for BBQ and riding. This is also a perfect time to learn more about both organizations […]
Trailblazers Trail Adoption Program will partner with Ozark Off-Road Cyclist (OORC) and Friends of Arkansas Singletrack (FAST) ON September 17th at Fitzgerald! We will be prepping the race stages for the AES race in the morning. Afterward, stick around for BBQ and riding. This is also a perfect time to learn more about both organizations […]
PRE-CHECK-IN WILL BE AVAILABLE Wed, September 20th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Bike Rack Brewing Co. 801 SE Eighth St, Bentonville Come check-in early and get your registration packet and grab a free beer! Sponsored by Bentonville Moves Coalition CHECK-IN & WELCOME 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Check-in 1:00 - 1:30 pm Welcome starts at 1:40 […]
PRE-CHECK-IN WILL BE AVAILABLE Wed, September 20th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm Bike Rack Brewing Co. 801 SE Eighth St, Bentonville Come check-in early and get your registration packet and grab a free beer! Sponsored by Bentonville Moves Coalition CHECK-IN & WELCOME 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Check-in 1:00 - 1:30 pm Welcome starts at 1:40 […]
ITZDURO - SPRINGDALE, AR Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This round of the Fall AES will be at the Fitzgerald Trails in Springdale, Arkansas! The race is rated 1 out 5 | Skill-3 | […]
ITZDURO - SPRINGDALE, AR Presented by Arvest Bank | Hosted by Ozark Outdoor Foundation For details about AES and the other races in the series can be found at Arkansas Enduro Series This round of the Fall AES will be at the Fitzgerald Trails in Springdale, Arkansas! The race is rated 1 out 5 | Skill-3 | […]
The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It […]
Join the Little Rock Roadrunners at Leiva's Coffee on Saturday, September 23 for our monthly coffee run. Leiva's has said they will FINALLY be reopening on September 17th so there should be plenty of post-run coffee and pastries. If Leiva’s still hasn’t reopened we will provide post-run coffee and donuts. There will be a 5-mile […]
The Big Dam Bridge 100 is an annual event in central Arkansas that celebrates the "Big Dam Bridge" over the Arkansas River. The 4226-foot bridge is the longest bridge built for pedestrian and bicycle traffic in North America. It connects over 40 miles of scenic riverside trails between Little Rock and North Little Rock. It […]
The start/finish will be on the beautiful University of Fort Smith campus. There will be plenty of parking available for racers and a nice shaded green for spectators to hang out at during the race. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with […]
The start/finish will be on the beautiful University of Fort Smith campus. There will be plenty of parking available for racers and a nice shaded green for spectators to hang out at during the race. Marathon This course is both scenic and challenging and includes historic downtown, beautiful neighborhoods, paved trails, and rolling terrain with […]
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR. Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12-hour and 24-hour event, and the festival lasts five days with […]
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR. Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12-hour and 24-hour event, and the festival lasts five days with […]
Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come. For more information on this event, look at last year's at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.
Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come. For more information on this event, look at last year's at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency […]
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency […]
This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever […]
This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains. A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever […]
USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have lots of volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. There will be water/snack/aide stations all along the courses. Powerade, […]