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The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by Adventure Subaru is a three-day, all-inclusive, "off the grid" mountain bike festival. It includes 5 meals, libations, primitive tent and RV camping, live music, and amazing riding, highlighted by the annual “Challenge” ride on Saturday, January 25th, 2025. The “Challenge” ride consists of a 40ish mile semi-supported backcountry mountain bike experience […]
Race hosted by the River Valley Runners •Kicks off the 2025Grand Prix Season! •Run on a standard 400 meter track •Grand Prix Championship Event •Two separate heats to decrease track congestion Day of race registration: $35.00 Chili and all the fixin's will be provided The first One Hour Track Run was held in 1983 as […]
Take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the United States. […]
Arkansas' fastest and most scenic 15K! 100% paved course travels along the Arkansas River, Old Rock Quarry, Burns Park and more. The RiverTrail 15k will be a Grand Prix Championship race. It will also be an RRCA State Championship race. Packet pickup 1-31-25 at Rock City Running 11121 North Rodney Parham Road Suite 37B in […]
The Mount Ida Area Chamber of Commerce presents a wonderful opportunity to Love Our Outdoor Paradise! February 1st registration/check in will begin at 10am and the race will begin at 11am. We have reserved February 8th, as a backup date, in case the weather prevents the event on the 1st. A day of running/walking beginning […]
5K road race sponsored by the Jacksonville Parks and Recreation Department. Race starts at 8AM for all runners and walkers. Pre-registration $25, $15 for runners 12 and under. Race day registration $35, $25 for runners 12 and under.
In Nepal's folklore, Yeti is an "abominable Snowman", who looks like an ape, is taller than an average human, and is believed to live in the Himalayas, Siberia, Central and East Asia. Yeti, during pre-19th century, has been believed to be a "Glacier Being" who was worshipped by the indigenous communities. However, in Northwest, AR, he is […]
Race History: The Valentine's Day 5K dates back to the 1980's when it was known as the "Serendipity Run". 1994 marked the race's first inclusion in the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series. Course Records: Male Overall: Wayne Stanley - 15:14 (1992) Female Overall: Leah Thorvilson - 17:14 (2010) Male Masters: Tom Aspel - 15:52 (1996) […]
The Arkansas High School State Climbing Championship will be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Climb Bentonville. Many details are still being determined. Check back again later for more information. Qualification Only qualified climbers may register and compete. Climbers must have competed in one regular season comp and their Regional Championship comp to compete […]
25K - The Sylamore 25K course is nestled in the enchanting vicinity of Blanchard Springs Caverns and offers a captivating out-and-back course that spans 7.5 miles of rustic trails and a mile of pavement. Along this scenic journey, you’ll encounter the allure of crossing Sylamore Creek twice, one at the 2-mile mark and another at the 15-mile […]
100 Mile Start: Saturday, February 22,2025 6:00AM 34 hour cutoff, Sunday, February 23,2025 4:00pm 20:24 min/mile pace Course Records: Male 19:36:36 (Karl Meltzer - 2022) Female 23:34:00 (Bailee Wilkerson – 2017) 100k Start: Saturday, February 22,2025 6AM 21 hour cutoff, Sunday, February 23, 2025 3:00am 20:16 min/mile pace Course Records: Male 8:12:15 (Preston Cates - 2021) […]
The race is benefitting the Arkansas Foodbank. Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body, and it beats around the clock, only getting a break when you relax or sleep. With so much riding on this essential muscle, it’s important to ensure you’re doing all you can to keep it in […]
The 23rd Annual Little Rock Marathon Health & Fitness Expo is the kick-off the marathon weekend at the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock. The Expo offers vendors in health, beauty, fitness, apparel, nutrition, and the course overview will be offered. With a focus on the latest in running, fitness and lifestyle improvements, the […]
Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers” in 2017, come fill your bucket at the Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little Rockers Kids Marathon. A race with personality, loads of southern hospitality, tons of caring volunteers, a running or walking tour through the scenic streets of […]
When & Where Saturday, March 1, 2025 Mountain Home, AR Early Start...Late finish What & Why? A unique gravel bike experience for you and your teammate! Completed in teams of two, the Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day long adventure navigating and riding some of the best gravel in north central Arkansas! […]
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