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Come join us this Independence Day and run the course Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 49 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by […]
The Run for the Fireworks 5K and Tour De Horseshoe: 15 mile Bike Race July 5 2025 Bike Race Starts at 7:30 am 5K starts at 8:00 am Attention!!! Both the Bike Race and 5K Run Will Start and Finish at Kamp Karefree, 59 Bass Road Hughes AR 72348 The 5k Run and Bike Ride […]
Come join CRC for a fun run on Saturday, July 5 at 8am at the back parking lot of the Conway Regional Fitness Center on Salem Road. We have a ~5k route (see link below) we will be doing as a group along the trail behind the fitness center. We are also going to do […]
The Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Freedom Fest 5K on Sulphur Creek Trail in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Packet Pick-up and onsite registration 6:30 - 7:30 AM. Race begins at 8:00 AM!
Welcome to the 2nd annual Arkansas Omnium. The TT, Road Race, and Crit are for the state championship. If you are not a Arkansas resident, no worries. Come out and see how you stack up against the best of Arkansas. ~ Only annual license holders living in Arkansas are eligible for the State Championship. Cat […]
Finish Line / Transportation SHUTTLE FROM FINISH LINE TO VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK IS AVAILABLE Shuttles will be located adjacent to the Finish line off of Garland Ave. Shuttles will transport athletes from the Finish Line to Village Creek State Park Parking area ONLY. NEW FINISH LINE LOCATION AT THE FORREST CITY AREA CHAMBER OF […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Welcome to the 17th Edition of the Wampoo Roadeo! We’ve got a new Start Line location and five new routes. This year’s event will take place in Keo, Arkansas. We are taking over downtown Keo on Saturday, July 19, and serving lunch and dessert after the ride on Main Street! Plenty of parking available in […]
Come see the ARCC at Climb Bentonville’s Wall Brawl - their biggest roped climbing comp of the year! We’ll be outside in the vendor village and ready to talk with you about who we are, what we do, and what YOU can do for the climbing in the Natural State.
Full Moon 25k/50k kick is the AURA Ultra Trail Series season kickoff race. Proceeds The Arkansas Ultra Running Cross Country Fund which benefits a different high school cross country team each year, Faulkner County HAM, and Williams Junction FD. The course is set on rolling Forest Service Roads, starting at Camp Ouachita Girl Scout Camp […]
The first ever Dickson Street Mile was so much fun, that we're bringing it back again in 2025. Starting and finishing on Dickson Street, this one mile race will soon become as iconic as its namesake. Several different race heats will provide a race option for everyone: speedsters, strollers, walkers - even dogs! The race should feel […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
Curious about Enduro Mountain Bike Racing? Not sure how an Enduro race works? Let us help you get your feet wet with the Ozark Enduro LITE Series. A short summer series of 3 beginner friendly enduro races. All rider abilities are welcome but the Ozark Enduro Lite Series is aimed at introducing new folks to […]
With access to multiple world-class trail systems including Kessler Mountain Regional Park and Centennial Park, Fayetteville, Arkansas boasts an abundance of gravity-filled experiences to properly kick off the 2025 Arkansas Enduro Series. Registration opens Sunday, June 1st at 8am with participation based on a first-come, first-served basis. To create a rewarding enduro race experience, organizers […]
99 Miles of Bad Road is a gravel bicycle race starting and ending in Hardy, Arkansas. Expect every road surface type, with roughly 80% being unpaved. Don't let the elevation profile of the GPX fool you - Garmin devices have picked up 100 feet or more of elevation gain per mile. These are relentless rolling […]
Welcome to the Newton County Mentality Three Days of Bikes and Community Friday: We’ll start things off on Friday afternoon with a 3-4 mile time trial that stays within the canyon walls, ripping around on the gravel and world-class singletrack at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch (HCR). You’ll choose your bike, but choose wisely cause you have […]
A USA Cycling-sanctioned, fully supported ride with great fun, food and fellowship This is a fully supported ride, with on-site mechanics and SAG provided by Trek Bikes, well-stocked rest stops and new route markers from RouteArrows to make navigation easier. A ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists: 25.8 miles for beginners or those that […]
Men’s Cat 1 unified field will include: 19-29, 30-39, and 40-49. Women’s Cat 1 and 2 unified field will include all Cat 1 and 2 women riders.
A pair of custom socks comes with each entry. Or, upgrade to a long sleeve tshirt ($10) or hoodie ($20). You can also choose no socks and save $5 on your entry fee. See sock image below. USA Cycling License Info: Cat 1 & 2 - an annual USA Cycling license is required to race. One-day […]
On Saturday, September 20 this year’s race will be starting and ending our race again at the NEA Baptist Hospital. Changes will be coming. Follow our Heart and Sole Half Marathon 5K 10k Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703435368 to stay informed of changes being made. Runners will be excited! This will be USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of […]
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