Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-16 | Bear Creek Cabins, 6403 N Highway 65, Saint Joe, AR, 72675, United States
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 event is free, but registration is requested. In addition, participating organizations, scout troops, and volunteers should sign up using the special buttons in the Registration Section at the bottom of the page.

Cycle of Influence Summit
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-14 | The Record, 104 SW A St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
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.
• Independent cycling business owners, and managers who seek progress.
• Trail, Diversity, and Education advocates.

WHY You Should Attend?
• Be a part of the conversation.
• Help make the bike business, a better business.
• Seeking new opportunities for valuable networking.
• Thinking beyond the status quo.
• Dynamic group of panelists hosting Summit topics.
• Bentonville. #mountainbikecapitaloftheworld
• Competitively priced trade event.
• No Membership fees are required.

OORC Devils Den Trail Luv
2023-09-10 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
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.

9/11 Memorial Run
2023-09-10 07:00 - 09:00 | Tomlison Stadium, 217 Olympic Dr., Jonesboro, AR, 72401, United States
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 with a rolling aid station. Our goal is to start together and finish together. Will start in the parking lot of Tomlison Stadium across for First National Bank Arena at 7am.

DeGray Lake Triathlon
2023-09-10 | DeGray Lake Spillway, 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
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 lake and surrounding Ouachita mountains near Hot Springs and Little Rock is an Arkansas resort state park.
Olympic Triathlon: 1,500 meter swim, 42 kilometer bike, 10 kilometer run. Individuals and teams.
Sprint Triathlon: 500 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike, 5K run. Individuals only
Super Sprint Triathlon: 225 yard swim, 6 mile bike, 2 mile run. Individuals only
Sprint Duathlon: Run 1: 2 miles, Bike: 13.5 miles Run 2: 3.1 miles
Aquabike (swim and bike only): 1,500 meter swim, 42 kilometer bike. Individuals only
Open Water Swim: 1,500 meter swim
Race Venue Information:

DeGray Lake, AR located just outside of Caddo Valley
2.5 miles North on Hwy 7 from Interstate 30, exit 78. Turn left onto Skyline Drive.
Spillway Trail Head (The Spillway Dam Area) is rougly 8/10ths of a mile west of the intersection of Skyline Dr and Hwy 7.
Google map coordinates – https://goo.gl/maps/Uz7c5ZuonT9pucF18

ENTRY FEES PRICED WITH A T-SHIRT

Entry Fees are priced with a ringspun cotton t-shirt, but a participant has the option to select no t-shirt and SAVE $5 or upgrade fabric to a full sublimated technical wicking fabric shirt for $15. Shirt size is not guaranteed after Aug 24. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup.
Race T-Shirt Fabric Options and Styles:

NO Shirt Option – Save $5
Ringspun Cotton T-shirt (NO CHARGE) – 100% cotton unisex sizing.
Fully Sublimated Technical T-shirt ($15 upgrade fee) – A true moisture-wicking-fabric shirt that has been engineered to keep you dry while you exercise. There are plenty of polyester shirts out there, but this one is the real deal. Both men’s and women’s specific sizing. An example can be viewed HERE

Sunset Races 2023 - Springhill
2023-09-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Springhill, 1700 Lock and Dam Road, Barling, AR, 72923, United States
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 abbreviated version of the NICA courses. USAC Fun Ride, no license required.
At Springhill, pre-ride of course will be available at 5:00PM. First race will be a costume race for NICA coaches at 5:15PM, no charge but will need to register at site. Kid’s classes will start at 5:30.
At Centennial, pre-ride will be available at 4:00PM. First race will be a Strider class at 4:20PM, Age classes start at 4:30.
Race age is determined by your age on December 31, 2023.

Luau 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Two River Park, Little Rock, AR
2023-09-09 08:00 - 14:00 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
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 4:00 hours.
5K & 10K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5559761266
This is an out-and-back course in the park.
The 5K does the course one time.
The 10K does the course twice.
Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5529566377
This is an out-and-back course in the park.
The Half Marathon does the course four times.
Awards
1st Place Overall Male
2nd Place Overall Male
3rd Place Overall Male
1st Place Overall Female
2nd Place Overall Female
3rd Place Overall Female
Age group awards are based on series points and awarded at the end of each calendar year.
Race Rules
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.

Rogers Cycling Festival
2023-09-09 | Downtown Rogers, 101 E Cherry St., Rogers, AR, 72759, United States
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 p.m. at the Frisco Plaza in Downtown Rogers. Before riding, be sure to check out the many booths set up featuring local businesses and grab complimentary merchandise and accessories.
About This Year’s Festival: This year we are expanding the offerings of the Cycling Festival. You will still be able to enjoy a nice family ride on the Railyard Loop, where every part of the ride is on trails and sidewalks during a 15+ mile ride that loops the entire city of Rogers. Riders are encouraged to track their progress by using the Strava app. View the loop here.
This year we are introducing the Rogers Enduro Race at Lake Atalanta. Since its inception in the early 2010s, enduro racing has quickly become one of the most popular mountain bike disciplines, representing the type of riding a lot of mountain bikers were already doing. Enduro offers technical but accessible racing for riders who want to avoid the full-blooded tracks of downhill racing or the Lycra-clad whippets of cross-country racing. Our race will have something for everyone, from the professional rider to someone who is just getting started and will take place on the new Mountain Bike Trails around Lake Atalanta.
More About Rider Village: Rider Village will be located at Frisco Plaza in Downtown Rogers and features a variety of experiences to relax and have fun after a day of riding in the RCF. Attendees will enjoy various food trucks, drinks, and other entertaining activities. After you finish riding and checking out Rider Village, the fun continues. We have partnered with the City of Rogers to offer a free concert for all of our riders as part of the Railyard Live concert series.
Sponsorships Available: Not a rider? Sponsoring the 2023 Rogers Cycling Festival is an effective, low-cost way to promote your company and raise your company’s profile in the community. Sponsorship packages include the opportunity to reach all ride participants and be recognized by the Chamber. Contact the Chamber’s Member Services Team at (479) 636-1240 or email MemberServices@RogersLowell.com for sponsorship details.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds are not accepted within 48 hours of the event.

Tour de Bluff
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-09 | Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, United States
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 experience! Tour de Bluff is at the forefront of promoting bicycle environments and activities in the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County area, Tour de Bluff encourages everyone to experience what is happening now and what is to coming in the near future.
In the interest of public safety and directives from the CDC’s to help combat COVID-19, Tour de Bluff 2020 offered activities in person as well as “The Tour de Bluff Challenge”, “The Virtual Challenge”, and “The Scavenger Hunt.” All of the activities were very successful, created an opportunity to engage a worldwide audience.Tour de Bluff 2023 virtual activities are listed below.

Onsite
To participate in Tour de Bluff 2023 Onsite, register online at www.TourDeBluff.com. Click the “Event Day Registration” button and select your route. Check in and start will be in Pine Bluff Arkansas starting at 8:00 am September 9, 2023. Ride your selected route using safe riding practices. Early packet pickup will be Friday September 8, 2023.
The Tour de Bluff Challenge
To participate in the 2023 Tour de Bluff Challenge, register online at www.TourDeBluff.com. Click the “TDB Challenge Registration” and select your route. Use the Ride Spot app as your guide. Ride your selected route using safe riding practices any time between September 8, 2023 and October 9, 2023. Tour de Bluff Challenge signs will be in place along the Tour de Bluff 2022 routes for photo opportunities documenting your journey. You can post pictures of your adventure on your social media pages. Pictures posted on the Tour de Bluff facebook page are eligible for great prizes.
Go to: https://www.tourdebluff.com/routes/ for help setting up and using the Ride Spot App
The Virtual Challenge
The Tour de Bluff Virtual Challenge will be tracked through Ride Spot app and open to those who cannot, or wish not to, travel to Pine Bluff and ride the actual route. The Tour de Bluff Virtual Challenge will offer various options that can be completed from your home, or any other starting point, based on distance. The Tour de Bluff Virtual Challenge is a goal-oriented ride you can complete anywhere. To participate in the 2023 Tour de Bluff Virtual Challenge, register online at www.TourDeBluff.com. Click the “Virtual Challenge Registration” button. Use the Ride Spot app to join and participate in your chosen Challenge.
Go to: https://www.tourdebluff.com/routes/ for help setting up and using the Ride Spot App
The Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt participants can participate onsite or virtual. The Scavenger Hunt has a list of pictures that the participant must snap along the way. Once finished, upload your pictures for your chance to win a 2023 Tour de Bluff Jersey. To participate in the 2023 Tour de Bluff Scavenger Hunt, register online at www.TourDeBluff.com. Pictures posted on the Tour de Bluff facebook page are eligible for great prizes.

For Kids
Tour de Bluff 2023 will have:
Bike Safety information to take Home
A Fun Bike Obstacle Course
A Sack Lunch*
Tour de Bluff T-shirt*
Tour de Bluff backpack*
* Only Kids registered in advance are guaranteed to receive items
Click the button for All Registration, Sponsorship, and Vendor information

Tour de Bluff 2023 Event Outline

Friday SpokeGhetti Social
FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
PINE BLUFF MAIN LIBRARY
600 S. MAIN, PINE BLUFF
3:00 TO 6:00 PM
featuring:
Tour de Bluff packet pick-up
$10 Spaghetti Dinners provided
by J & T Catering
also
Fun and Entertainment @ the UAPB Bistro
provided by
Pine Bluff Advertising and Promotion Commission
featuring
6-7 pm – Music by Saxophonist Damon Tolbert
7:30-7:45pm – Cultural Events by Jimmy Cunningham
7:45-8:45 pm Music by Platinum Hitz Band

Saturday
7:00 am – Registration and packet pick up. Registration begins at 7:00 am in Pine Bluff. Rest stops and rider support will be available on event day.
8:00 am – Road Route Riders begin.
10:00 – Mayor’s Mile begins
Start your bicycle fitness journey by joining Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington riding the Tour de Bluff Mayor’s Mile. The Tour de Bluff Mayor’s Mile is a 1 mile short, fun adventure. The Mayor’s Mile will be lined with excitement and gifts. It’s a great opportunity for those who have not been on a bike for years; never before; and families with small children.
10:00 – 1:00 – Kids Activities
12:00 – “BEST LOOKING BIKE” Contest
Tour de Bluff “Best Looking Bike” Contest is a fun activity open to all participants. There is a 15 and below category and a 16 and above category. Bikes are judged by the opinion of onsite Tour de Bluff officials. Participants can decorate their bikes or rely on the un-decorated beauty of the bike. Winners of both categories of the “Best Looking Bike” Contest will be announced at 12 pm on Saturday. Winners will receive a certificate and other great gifts and prizes.

Senior Olympics 4 x Bicycle Races
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-10 | Two Rivers Park, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
, 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, a group start competition against riders in your own 5-year age group.
4. 40k road race, a group start competition against riders in your own 5-year age group.
Age groups every 5 years: 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, etc.
Hosted by the Arkansas Senior Olympics. VenueTBD, and subject to change, but like at Two Rivers Park in West Little Rock, Arkansas.

Labor Day Pancake Run
2023-09-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Fleet Feet Little Rock, 1525 Cantrell Rd #102, Little Rock, 72212, United States
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.

Kessler Build
2023-09-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Mount Kessler Park, 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Bring hydration, snack, gloves and wear sturdy shoes. We will be working on a new feature in the park.

Tour de Salvation
2023-09-03 07:00 - 15:00 | Hot Springs Farmer’s & Artisans Market, 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
**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 generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Join us for a family friendly, multi “bike”, ride in our beautiful Hot Springs!
You will have the option to ride your road bike only, MTB only, or BOTH!! Yes, we will have routes that include both road AND mountain. We will have a shuttle for your bikes at the exchange location.
After you have worked up a good appetite come celebrate your finish at our After Party. (Farmers Market) Your “tour” registration includes food and drink, t-shirt, and other awesome swag. (Family Ride includes Finisher Medal, food and drink only) We have put in a lot of time into planning, and months of meetings to bring you a fun unique experience in our beautiful city on your bike!
Come enjoy live music, food, and drinks provided by The Salvation Army Canteen, and good family fun! Not riding? No worries! You can buy a ticket to the after party and join in on the festivities by being a virtual rider.
SAG and Aid Stations will be available on each route.
***Riders must wear bib numbers (supplied with registration) to obtain food and access to certain areas of the route. Medical support will be available; however, medical personnel will not be dispensing comfort medications such as: aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol. Participants are asked to bring their own comfort medications as needed.
Helmets are required for ALL riders regardless of the route you ride or your age.
Please download and save the route you plan to ride!!! All the routes will be well marked but it always helps to have the route on your bike computer! All routes are below.
Full Tour de Salvation
If you plan to ride the Full Tour route, you have the option to bring two different bikes. Many riders will ride the road route with a road bike (or gravel bike) and then switch to their mountain bike (MTB). Or you can complete the entire ride on your MTB! If you plan to switch bikes, remember to bring the shoes you need for each bike! You will need to “check in” your mountain bike and MTB shoes by 6:45 am on the day of the event. Your MTB will be shuttled to the switch point. Once you switch bikes at the trail, you will leave your road bike at the switch point and it will be shuttled back to the start point. After completing the moutain bike trail ride at the Pullman Trailhead, you will simply ride your MTB on the road for 2.5 miles back through downtown (bathhouse row) to the Farmer’s Market.
Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3000166842786046114

Road Routes
100 km Road Tour Route: https://strava.app.link/5sXuXp1Mlwb 200 ft of light gravel on this route!
Hilly Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://strava.app.link/N2mlm0BPvwb
East Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://strava.app.link/qjlly3jPvwb

MTB Routes
24-mile MTB Tour Route: https://strava.app.link/3PyMWKALlwb
17-mile MTB Tour Route: https://strava.app.link/Hy0iAvFLlwb

Family Route
Family Fun Route- Strava route: https://strava.app.link/XVQKTGXMlwb

If you are not riding the Full Tour, you will complete your routes on one bike.
Typically riders will complete a road route on a road bike.
Likewise, riders will complete a MTB route on a mountain bike.

This is a charity event benefiting the Salvation Army Pathway of Hope. In the event there is inclement (lightening/unsafe) weather or an unforeseen reason the ride is canceled, there will be no refunds of entry fee or carry over for next year. We appreciate you showing your support for this benefit!

Boyle Park Trail Workday
2023-09-02 08:30 - 12:00 | Boyle Park Pavilion 3, Leander Dr., Little Rock, 72204, United States
CATA’s next trail work event is scheduled for Saturday, September 2nd at Boyle Park starting at 8:30am. We hope to accomplish a small reroute on “Grilled” to avoid private property. Please meet in parking lot next to Pavilion 3- also Grilled trailhead. We hope to see you there!

Big Sugar Backyard Bash
2023-09-02 08:00 - 15:00 | The Meteor, 401 SE D St, Bentonville, 72712, United States
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 two fantastic ride distances 35 or 65, each designed to unveil the beauty of the 50 and 100 mile courses. Whether you’re an avid cyclist seeking a challenge or a casual rider out for a delightful journey, there’s a route for everyone to enjoy. Feel free to switch distances if you need to.
But the excitement doesn’t end with the ride! As you conquer the gravel roads and return to the finish line, we’re all about celebrating your accomplishments in true summer style. Treat yourself to a mouthwatering ice cream extravaganza that will cool you down and put a smile on your face.
And that’s not all – stick around for the ultimate happy hour experience. Our post-ride festivities feature a delightful assortment of refreshing beers from Bike Rack Brewing, ensuring you unwind and relish the camaraderie of fellow riders.

Made possible with support from Oz Cycling Tours

42nd Annual ARK 5K Classic
2023-09-02 07:30 - 11:00 | Crystal Hill Elementary School, 5001 Northshore Dr, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, United States
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 tri-blend t-shirt as your give away. Be sure to select which type you want at registration.
Packet Pick Up will be picked up by participants on RACE MORNING only between the hours of 6:00am – 7:15am. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!
We will have race day registration $25.00, cash or check (made out to ARK) only from 6:00am – 7:15am.
Awards
Overall Top 3 Male and Female. Top 3 Masters (40 +) Male and Female. Top 3 Wheelchair Finishers.
Awards are given 3 deep in the following age groups: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.
Race will be chip timed with the chip being embedded in your bib. Please wear bib front facing in the torso area.
Very Important Note: Deadline to guarantee a shirt is to be registered by August 20, 2023, at 11:59pm.
Please be to start by 7:20am
National Anthem will be sung at 7:25am
Wheelchair Division will start at 7:28am
Standard Race will start 7:30am
