Here’s Johnny 10k
2023-10-07 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Get ready for a spine-tingling trail run like no other! Tap into your inner Jack Torrance and join us on Saturday, October 7th for the first-annual Here’s Johnny 10k RedRun at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve.
Racers will navigate the eerie woods of Coler, starting in the misty valley heading through parts of the “Here’s Johnny” trail and back to The Homestead. All racers will receive a special-edition finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group. Register by September 14th to guarantee your t-shirt size!

SARH MUSICFEST 5K & 10K
2023-10-07 07:30 - 11:00 | Olde Town Square, 214 N Washington Ave, El Dorado, AR, 71730, United States
Come run and/or walk the beautiful streets of downtown El Dorado, Arkansas and surrounding areas for this challenging, but fun 5K/10K! Join us for the 5th annual MusicFest 5K/10K. We are hoping for rain-free conditions and even a bigger turnout than 2022! Late registration will be 7-7:30am on Oct 7. Race will begin at 7:35 a.m. Awards ceremony will be at the Finish line at 214 N Washington close to 8:45 or when all contestants return. Awards will be given for the age groups found below. Water and snacks will be at the finish line for all participants. Race will be chip timed. Shirts are available with early registration! Come on out and enjoy a great run! Route is still pending upon local police sign off. Race Day Registration will be $40 CASH ONLY and T-Shirts will not be guaranteed. COURSE WILL NOT BE A CLOSED COURSE. Runners will be expected to follow the rules of the road!
LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH A GUARANTEE T-SHIRT 9/15/2023
Overall Male and Female
1st, 2nd, and 3rd for the Categories: (12 & Under), (13 – 19), (20 – 29), (30 – 39), (40 – 49), (50 – 59), (60+)

Arkansas Traveller 100
2023-10-07 06:00 - 2023-10-08 12:00 | Lake Sylvia Recreation Area, 618 AR-324, Perryville, AR, 72126, United States
The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 31 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras today is the combination of volunteer support from many in the running community and beyond, the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Trail and Forest Service roads, and the sneaky-hard runnable hills that will challenge you from beginning to end. This race is considered by many to be a great first 100 for anyone looking to test themselves at the premier ultra distance. But, every year we are filled with past Traveller finishers that come back again and again to this incredible race.
Come, join us for “Good Time Running.” We look forward to cheering you on toward the finish this October for the 32nd running of the Arkansas Traveller 100.

Arkansas High Country Race 2023
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-15 | Hot Springs Visitor Center, 629 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR, 71901, United States
This challenging 1000+ mile Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking race takes competitors through the Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas’ Epic Back Roads Bicycle Race!
The Arkansas High Country Race has moved south to Hot Springs for 2023! In addition to the classic Arkansas High Country Route, this event will also feature the South Loop and the Ouachita Triple Crown. 50/50 paved and unpaved route. Connect all the high points of Arkansas via a roller coaster of mixed surfaces: steep, chunky, remote, and relentless – a masterpiece of Arkansas terrain.
Registration will open on April 7, 2023.

Mountainfilm on Tour in Little Rock
2023-10-05 17:30 - 22:00 | Ron Robinson Theater, 100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, 72201, United States
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.

Ozark Outdoor Supply is bringing the tour to Little Rock’s Ron Robinson Theater with films that explore the themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission: using the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary beverages including beer and wine (concession stands will also be open). Theater doors open at 6:45 p.m.

A portion of all ticket sales will go to the Buffalo River Foundation.

Sponsored by: Lost Forty Brewing and The Nicholson Agency

Kessler Mountain Jam
2023-10-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Kessler Mountain Park, 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual license is required to race in the Cat 1 category. The Novice category entry fee includes the one-day license fee which is $15. All others can race on a one-day license.
Chip timing, event t-shirt, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.
Bring a cowbell and let’s have a great day of exciting racing!

Pedals for Compassion - Gravel Grinder
2023-10-01 08:00 - 15:00 | Columbia County Fairgrounds, 200 Columbia Road, Magnolia, AR, 71753, United States
What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion’s Foundation!
Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel.
More details to come!
Event Details
Choose 45, 70, or 100-mile options.
On-site registration will be the morning of the event.
Ride start at 8 am
Sag support will be on the routes, numbers on the back of your bib. There will be plenty of fully stocked rest stops and several water stations in between to help keep you fueled till the end.
Finish line activities will be rocking when you get done riding!!
Post event food of grilled chicken sandwiches provided by the Albemarle cooking team, plus there will be additional food and beverages available to participants.
Live music will be on stage
Feel free to reach out with any questions!

All money raised will go towards the Compassion’s Foundation in support of our local domestic violence shelter.
Compassion’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the local domestic violence shelter. Our mission is to provide effective and accessible services to individuals and families who experience domestic violence and/or sexual assault and to be a proactive and visible source of related intervention, education, and prevention services to the community. Your registration fees or donations will go towards these efforts and help us to be able to continue providing support.

Lakewoods Trails Grand Opening
2023-09-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Lake Monticello, 299 Harris Rd,, Monticello, 71655, United States
Let’s try this again!!

Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 of Lakewoods Monticello SEPT 30th 2023. We are sorry for the delay, but on the plus side, more miles have been built!! We will have more details coming in the next few weeks, but this will be a great event to get out and enjoy the new trails!
Phase 1 consists of approximately 6 miles of non-motorized trails for hiking and biking. Come enjoy the Progressive playground skills park, snag some grub from the food trucks, music, and much more!

Help us get the word out!

Trail info at https://arkansasoutside.com/welcoming-new-trails-to-the-delta/

The Sandtown Shuffle
2023-09-30 08:00 - 17:00 | The Dirt Church, 1355 Skyview Ln, Batesville, AR, 72501, United States
The Sandtown Shuffle (Fall Edition)
Here is what happened at the Spring Edition of The Sandtown Shuffle.
“No Frills” gravel ride in the Foothills.
Come and hang with us at The Dirt Church! (Camping Welcome!)
Join us in Sandtown AR on 9/30/23
Route Description:
3 routes all will depart from the Pool’s Chapel church and travel along 5 miles of Sandtown Rd./Big T (chip seal) before transitioning to gravel. These routes have a nice mix of sandy, rocky, smooth, and raunchy gravel. There are various low-water bridges on the routes. So, depending on water levels on race day, your feet may get wet!
Very Challenging!-Be prepared!
The hills are rolling and consistent!
Saturday: 9/30-
Option 1:
17mi-Poke Bayou Cruise –
1500 ft. of elevation gain
A fun 60/40 mix of gravel/chip-seal out and back to the Poke Bayou.
Option 2:
30mi-Big T loop –
2500 ft. of elevation gain
Option 3:
55mi-The Sandtown Shuffle-Revised-
5100 ft. of elevation gain

Please note: These routes will NOT be marked. The routes will posted and sent out through email, and you must have a gps computer or other means of navigatin (cue sheets) to navigate.
More details to come!
Timing— No timing….This is a ride not a race. However there are plenty of segments on the routes, feel free to throw down!
Course Markings: VERY FEW
We will mark the intersections with confidence markers before the event, however you will need additional navigation means. BE PREPARED

Aid and Support:
Phone Service can be spotty on the routes. Support/support line will be available and give out to participants; however, we ask all participants to be fully self-supported, and help look out for your friends on the trails!
Registration
Registration is available online until the night before the event but will not be guaranteed a shirt if after the deadline of Sept 15 .
Day of registration available, however, t-shirt not guaranteed.
All riders must have a waiver on file
Start Information/Headquarters
Pool’s Chapel Church/Sandtown Community Center in Sandtown, AR
Check in- before 7:45 a.m.
All riders must check in before the start.
General Vital Info
All riders must wear a helmet.
All riders must check in prior to the start, and after the finish, and have a waiver on file.
Weather
Arkansas weather is unpredictable. Anything could happen! To accommodate our riders, our support team will collect gear (either at a support stop or a support vehicle) and leave it at the Dirt Church for pick up upon completion of the ride. This gear check is available as a courtesy to all riders. In the event of a weather emergency, all riders should take cover immediately. Aid stations will serve as communication points for riders and SAG drivers will aid riders if any severe weather arises.
Breakfast & Lunch:
Pancakes and Coffee will be served from 6:30-7:30 am
Lunch TBA
Accommodations:
Pools Chapel Church AKA Dirt Church
This is a redundant church that is privately owned by members of the Sandtown community. The church was built in 1953 and is one of the two original buildings left standing in our small town. There are zero operating businesses in Sandtown, so plan accordingly. Cave City, Cushman, and Mt. Pleasant will be the closest open businesses with food and beverage options.
Lodging Options:
1) Roughly 15 miles south of Sandtown, Batesville has various hotels and AirBNB’s available.
2) Camping: There is plenty of room for on site camping, so bring a tent and stay with us! Also, there are 2 bathrooms, dining hall, and kitchen available in the church that will be open all weekend.
The church will act as a safe haven in the event of a storm/weather.
A firepit will be on site to enjoy as well!
Showers-
Option 1-We will have an outside shower available (bear with us this year!)
Option 2-Batesville’s state of the art community/aquatics center offer a 1 day pass for $5 that gains access to the center, which encludes showers and even a therapy pool.
Feel Free to reach out for more info!
History
Sandtown is an unincorporated mining town that started around 1886 with 7 “dig” sites stretching 5 miles to the small town of Cushman. The Sandtown Shuffle is a grassroots gravel event that centers on the rural unincorporated community located on Sandtown Road. Sandtown is five and a half miles west-southwest of Cave City (Sharp and Independence counties) and about nine and a half miles north of Batesville (Independence County). Local historians believe the settlement’s name comes from the white sand (or silica) found on the sandbar at the confluence of Sullivan Creek and Dry Creek in Sandtown.
In the late 1800s Manganese was discovered and started to be mined in the Sandtown area and went on to boom in the 50s when the federal government initiated a policy to stockpile the Manganese.
The sandy soil in the area is known to grow the “World’s Sweetest Watermelons” in the small neighboring town of Cave City.
This road used to be the route that the “mine” sights would use to transfer their iron ore to the White River in Guion via railroad!

Cause-
Rural Innovations Group is dedicated to promoting and preserving local, small communities. The goal is to create and host outdoor, health, and wellness events in local communities that showcase their unique heritage and history and develop avenues for boosting local economies.

River Mountain Trail Work Party
2023-09-30 08:00 - 12:00 | River Mountain Park, River Mountain Road, Little Rock, 72212, United States
Join the CATA Crew at River Mountain Trails for a Trail Work Party on Saturday, 9/30/23 from 8:00 am until noon, as we get ready for Little Rock’s first-ever Enduro MTB Race. We will focus on general trail cleanup and removing debris from the gravity trails. Once we are done with the trail cleanup, stick around for some food, refreshments, and fun.

Meet us at the River Mountain Trailhead. Bring your gloves, rakes, loppers, and a water bottle. If you are staying for lunch, make sure you bring your own plate and utensils as we have a goal to cut down on our waste at each event. Help us reduce, reuse, and recycle!

The Great 5k Pumpkin Run
2023-09-30 08:00 - 11:00 | Lonoke Historic Train Depot, 109 Front St SW, Lonoke, AR, 72086, United States
Give your support to the abused and neglected children housed at Lonoke Open Arms.
Run the 5K that begins at the Historic Lonoke Train Depot, winding its way by the Lonoke City Park and through beautiful small-town neighborhoods. Known for its flat as a pancake course, the chipped 5K Pumpkin Run is made for setting a personal record. Cheer on the winners at the awards ceremony led by Matt Mosler and the live band New Horizon.
Pre-registration for the 5K Pumpkin Run is $25; race-day registration is $30.

Heart & Sole Half Marathon, 10K 5K
2023-09-30 07:00 - 14:00 | Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, AR, United States
USTAF certified 13.1, 10K and 5K courses with a mix of rolling hills and flat areas. The course will be well marked and have lots of volunteers and activity on the course. Police will be present at highly traveled intersections and leading the 13.1 race. There will be water/snack/aide stations all along the courses. Powerade, water & food will be throughout the course. The half marathon will have a 3 1/2 hour time limit, which is a 16 minute/mile. BUT THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE A CHANGE…………PARTICIPANTS WILL RUN IT BACKWARDS. No more whining about going up the Alexander Hill!!!!
PACKET PICK-UP
We are encouraging ALL local runners and walkers to take advantage of the Friday drive through packet pickup.
Packet Picket-Up will be done in the following manner for the 2023 event.
Runners living in Craighead County must pick up their packer on Friday. Packets must be picked up the day before and will contain everything needed for the race.
Packet Pick Up will be drive through and participants must stay in their car. Packets will be given to driver through their window.
Packet Pick Up will be on Friday, September 29, Noon-7:00 pm, at Southwest Church of Christ, 1601 James St, Jonesboro, AR.
A tent will be set-up on the grass between the church parking lot and the fire station for participants to drive by and receive their packet.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Saturday September 30, 2022
6:00 am Half Marathon Packet Pickup
6:30 am 10K Packet Pickup
6:45 am Pre Race Announcements
7:00 am Half-Marathon Race Start
7:00 am 5K Packet Pickup
7:15 am 10K Race Start
8:00 am 5K Race Start
8:30 am Corporate Walk Start
9:00 am 5K, 10K & Corporate Awards Ceremony
10:30 am Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
CASH PRIZES!
Participants must be registered by September 15 to qualify for cash prizes.
Half Marathon Cash Prizes
Male & Female
1st Place Overall $200
2nd Place Overall $150
3rd Place Overall $100
10K Cash Prizes
Male & Female
1st Place Overall $100
2nd Place Overall $75
3rd Place Overall $50
AWARDS, MEDALS & T-SHIRTS!
HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K
There will be finishers medals for the 10K & Half Marathon. (There will NOT be
finishers medals for the 5K)
Registered participants will receive a Long Sleeved T-shirt and Runner Participant Bag
Awards Ceremony 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Top 3 Overall Male & Female
Age Group Awards (top 3 male and top 3 female) in each category:
Under 9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
Cash Prizes & Trophies MUST Be Picked Up at Race Day Award Ceremony Following the Race. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS
The Extra Mile to Make Our Race Great for Participants!
Great Long-Sleeve Quality T’s
Great Finisher Medals
Great Event Entertainment
Great Breakfast Brunch
Great SWAG Bags
Massages
NormaTec Recovery Therapy

Ouachita Wilds 3/6/12 Hour Rogaine
2023-09-30 06:00 - 20:00 | Camp Ouachita, 618 AR-324, Perryville, 72126, United States
This is a new event for Central Arkansas but a great chance to check out orienteering (the sport of map and compass) at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains.
A rogaine is an orienteering event where you get as many points as you can within the time limit, in whatever order you choose.
There will be 3, 6, and 12-hour options. The 12-hour will start at 8:00 a.m. The 6 and 3-hour options will start at 10:00 a.m.
The start/finish will be at the Great Hall at the Camp Ouachita/Lake Sylvia Recreational Area. Cabins and camping are available nearby for reservation.

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families
2023-09-30 | Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Second Annual event takes place on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency Shelter, a Residential Shelter, a Street Outreach & Drop-In Shelter for the homeless, and a Domestic Violence Shelter.

Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous 2023
2023-09-29 14:00 - 2023-10-01 17:00 | ORBI Rentals, 2115 Tanner St, Malvern, AR, United States
Save the Date for Rendezvous 2023! More details to come.
For more information on this event, look at last year’s at https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Rendezvous for an idea of the schedule and focus.
