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An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the "The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks" and the Victorian-style resort town of Eureka Springs. The community is home to some of the best mountain biking in Arkansas including Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity […] |
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The Arkansas High Country Race starts and finishes in Bentonville, AR for 2026 and 2027. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until we start sending out emails to registered participants closer to October. Trackleaders is our official tracking service. We will email information to the racers […]
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Get ready for a spine-tingling trail run like no other, at the Here’s Johnny 10k RedRun at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Lace up your shoes and tap into your inner Jack Torrence as you navigate the course through the woods of Coler. All racers receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out […] |
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Welcome to the Arkansas Graveler The Arkansas Graveler route winds through some of the most scenic, iconic rural roads of Arkansas. Daily ride distances average around 70 miles, with the option for a “fast & flat” century that highlights the Delta Heritage Trail State Park on the final day. This is a gravel TOUR, not […] |
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The King of the Crag returns to Jamestown Crag for its 13th year on Saturday, October 10, 2026. What started as a grassroots climbing competition in the Arkansas Ozarks has grown into one of the state's most celebrated outdoor events, earning a Henry Award from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism. More than […] 
The Life Time Big Sugar Classic features a world-class mountain bike race and a world-class gravel race in the cycling capital of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas. It’s a week-long celebration that allows off-road enthusiasts to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put this corner on the map. Wind down the season with a […]
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Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park, Mena, AR (at the historic log cabin). If you are checking-in and registering on Saturday, October 10th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: Please park at 811 Port Arthur Ave, Mena, AR 71953 and walk/ride into the park. The park will be closed to vehicles […]
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Register by August 31st before registration goes up to $50. We are providing a custom CFC athletic hat this year! We will do a raffle this year! Stop at the Flying C Ranch aid station and get a mini-animal to exchange for a coupon to a local business. (This year it will be a true […]
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This year Tour da Delta will be a group gravel ride down the levee and gravel road of the beautiful Saint Francis National Forest out to Storm Creek Lake where there will be restrooms and a rest stop. We will also ride down the gravel road of the Forest out to where the Saint Francis […] |
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Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […] |
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This year's event is limited to the first 100 riders to ensure that we provide the best experience for every single rider. NOTE FOR LICK FORK METRIC CENTURY (62-MILE) GRAVEL RIDE: We will not be able to post signs along the entire route, so you will need to be able to download the route to […] |
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IMPORTANT NOTES: NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2025!! PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!! Early bird Registration will close on August 17th at 11:59PM. Late Registration begins on October 12th at midnight. Only the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size. There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park […] |
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The Arkansas State Championship Beer Mile combines fast running with a fun, festival atmosphere in one of the state’s most unique running events. Participants race four laps while consuming a beer before each lap, following traditional beer mile rules, creating a mix of athletic competition, strategy, and pure entertainment. Open to serious runners, casual competitors, […] 
The Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00am. Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s. Humidity can sometimes be high. The 20K is an excellent test/training […]
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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 […] |
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Picture This Sunset is approaching, a live band is on stage, dinner is about to be served, and you hear the swarm of cheering friends and family as you return from a 500 mile odyssey on Crowley's Ridge – just in time for a seat at the dinner table. The Challenge No-Frills // Unsupported // […]
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Recently voted one of the top 10 best half-marathons in the nation for 2024 by the USA Today Reader’s Choice Awards, the Creep ‘N Crawl Half/5K & Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and join us […] |
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