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Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including River Mountain Park and the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. Featuring a collection of world-class trails crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders, this year’s Capital City Enduro will be the first enduro […]
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]
Join us for a bike camping overnighter! Starting near downtown Bentonville ( exact location coming soon), we’ll ride 6 miles on gravel to Bike Camp Pea Ridge. We’ll camp there overnight, returning to our starting location in the morning. Campers need to bring all of their own camping gear, however, we have some equipment available […]
Imagine descending into one of the most beautiful canyons in Arkansas on a fall afternoon in early November, the leaves at peak foliage - passing windy ribbons of singletrack, imposing sandstone walls, vistas, and log cabins as you enter the iconic Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. This idyllic gem of the Ozarks will be your home for […]
100 mile Friday November 1st-7am-Haw Creek Falls 50 mile Saturday November 2nd-6am-Indian Creek TH This run is extremely difficult. The Ozark Highland's Trail is a national scenic trail marked with white blazes for the main trail and blue blazes for spurs. Do not count on flagging. It will be minimal if any. We are going […]
Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25 hour party you’ve ever experienced. Profits from this “race” will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler. Join us on November 2nd, Mt. Kessler – Fayetteville, Arkansas for a full day of partying in the dirt. […]
Half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run running festival. The half marathon distance will take runners through the city and into the countryside on the streets of Conway, Arkansas. Runners will experience the beauty of the UCA campus with tons of cheering students along the routes. Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with the start/finish […]
Join Project Zero's mission to raise awareness about adoption, build hope in kids and teens waiting in foster care to be adopted, and connect forever families in Arkansas. Our goal is simple, to fight for those children and advocate for them to find the right forever family until there are zero waiting children in Arkansas. […]
We will be hosting a Fundraiser to help support funds to get Zack a handicap-accessible vehicle so that Zack can be transferred to and from therapy. 5K and 1 mile Family Fun Walk Around the Lake Hamilton Public Schools We will have vendors, first responders, and lots of love!
Northwoods Trails and Visit Hot Springs presents the 3-day, all-ages, Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas! We are excited to invite you all to the 6th Annual Gudrun: Northwoods MTB Festival. This 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival will include competitions and activities including: Slow Roll Fun Ride, Full Enduro, Mini Enduro, Waffles & […]
We are stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to make The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods Festival this year!! Participants are encouraged to join in on the rest of the Gudrun activities and parties, it is a great time in the Northwoods! The Ouachita Triple Crown route was first […]
Birdeye Gravel expands its weekend festivities with this unique challenge dubbed the Night Owl! Two distance options, one epic endeavor. Picture this: sunset is approaching, a live band is ready to send you off, and you're surrounded by a group of enthusiastic riders ready to take on the night. There will be a few stashed […]
Discover Birdeye - an Adventure Getaway on Crowley's Ridge As autumn paints the landscape in vibrant hues, immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry and scenic beauty of Arkansas' Delta region. Rolling gravel routes that traverse the ridge, farmland, levees, and historic country roads are the main event. Rewarding Gravel Rides - Explore beautiful terrain with beginner, […]
Date change due to weather forecast, more information is available here: https://arkansasoutside.com/jones-center-bike-festival-rescheduled-due-to-weather-forecast/ Gear up for an action-packed weekend of bike-forward events you and your family won’t want to miss at the Jones Center Bike Festival! The Jones Center Bike Festival brings three unique cycling and adventure events to the heart of downtown Springdale: a kids […]
Join us in Birdeye for our first ever running event! First up is a 17 miler point-to-point from Harrisburg back to the farm, followed by a 5k trail run on handbuilt single track, and wrap the day with a flat mile through on a groomed path through the pasture. Here's a fun slideshow about running […]
Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ''The Rise'' Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, "Queen and King of The Rise". Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to […]
The ALS Association's Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings together a diverse group of individuals and teams dedicated to taking the challenge for those who bravely fight ALS and creates hope for a future […]
Come out to honor all the Veterans with a 5K/10K/Half Marathon. We're lacing up at the Blossom Way Trailhead for an 8:30 am start, and hitting the trail! The event is FREE to all veterans! (ID Required - any form of government issued Veteran's ID) Custom Finisher Awards for all participants, Great Shirts, Overall Awards, […]
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you […]
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships MUST hold a Collegiate Category A license and a minimum of Category 2 in the discipline of entry (Endurance, DH, DS). Each license allows […]
Join the ARCC for another Gym to Crag class at Boulders and Brews, this time taking a deeper dive in climbing outside. We’ll be covering not just the transition from indoor to outdoor rock climbing, but from crag to backwoods climbing. This is a free class to attend, but participants must purchase a day pass […]
USATF To be eligible for the USATF 10k National Championship prize purse and/or awards, age groups and overall awards you MUST have a valid membership with the usatf. USATF Membership To be eligible for the USATF 10 Mile Arkansas Association Championship with awards you MUST have a valid membership and your association MUST be Arkansas to […]
The Little Rock Hash House Harriers invite you to the 26th Annual HashFest Red Dress Weekend 2024, November 15-17, in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. We’re back with all of the usual debauchery you’ve come to expect from the Little Rock Hash House Harriers. The city residents are anxiously awaiting our return, so start […]
The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race Come Run With Us, November 16th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is […]
Walkers Welcome! The Little Rock Realtors Association is committed to fostering community spirit and inclusivity through our annual Run The Park 5K & Fun Run in support of Special Olympics Arkansas. Our mission is to promote physical fitness, raise awareness, and generate funds that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. Together, we celebrate the strength of […]
Come out and join us November 16th for the inaugural UCA Ghost-to-Gobble 5k, celebrating fall by uniquely combining Halloween and Thanksgiving themes! Can’t let go of Halloween? Wear your favorite costume! Can’t wait for Thanksgiving? Don your best turkey suit! Are you a Christmas-in-July kinda person? Wear an ugly sweater! *All participants will receive […]
Be There with Bells On! Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run. Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also […]
The Bentonville Enduro highlights the best of Bentonville, Arkansas, where an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of world-class trails and multiple trail systems creates a proper canvas for two days of rowdy enduro racing in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. In addition to classic venues like Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Slaughter […]
SPECIAL OFFER ALERT! Register now and use code OUTSIDE15 to get $15 off your marathon or half-marathon registration fee! 21st Annual White River Marathon! Welcome! Race Day is Saturday, November 23, 2024 Boston Qualifier! Assume all races start at 7:00 am Shoe Recycling Drive - bring us your old shoes! Flat & Fast Course along the White River! […]
Confidence through Accomplishment Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this […]
Get Ready to Gobble Till You Wobble at the 1st Annual Turkey Trot 5K! 🦃 Date: November 23, 2024 ⏰ Time: 8:00 AM 📍 Race Start: Corner of Market & Sevier, Benton 📍 Packet Pickup: 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton 🏃♀️ Hosted by the Saline County Striders Run/Walk Club Run for History, Run for Fun, Run for the Future! […]
Come and join us on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Lieutenant Colonel Frederick C. Turner Jr. Military Science Building on the beautiful campus of Arkansas State University for the DAV Turkey Trot 5K! Registration begins at 6:00 a.m., and the race kicks off at 7:00 a.m. This event helps the DAV raise essential funds […]
The Gobbler 5k and Fun Run Join us this year at the 3rd annual Gobbler family 5k and Run Fun! Professionally Timed, Medals and waters for all finishers, and a perfect opportunity to run off some pre Thanksgiving food.
Join us for the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble Wobble Kids Mile benefitting the United Way of Central Arkansas. The tradition continues in Conway on Thanksgiving morning, and we are back at UCA's Estes Stadium For 2024. We are starting on the UCA campus in front of Estes Football Stadium just off Bruce Street. You […]
(You may run, walk, hop, skip, jump, or crawl for as long as you want within the time limit, and stop whenever you have had enough fun.) Location Sunset Lake, Benton (see directions & and parking info below) Start Times The 24-hour run will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 29. The 6 and […]
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