Dirt Circus Bentonville
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-18 | Handcut Hollow, 2909 NE J St,, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Dirt Circus is an event series created by UltraSignup to bring together the local running community and celebrate everything we love about trail running. Come and join us under the big top.
This November, the Circus spectacle rolls into Bentonville, Arkansas for an exciting and competitive weekend of running. Explore Bentonville’s winding wooded trails in the 5K or 10K race. This event is made possible through our partnership with Rush Running and the town of Bentonville. Come get to know Northwest Arkansas for yourself!
10K Prize Purse: $10,000!
Event Details
Schedule – Friday, November 17
9:00-10:00am – Meet at Rush Running for a social shakeout run led by Mike Rush
Enjoy an all-paces 3-5 mile shakeout run. After the run, stop on in the store and to pick up any last minute items for tomorrow’s race.
6:00pm – Packet Pick-up at Rush Running
7:30pm – The Circus kicks off – Join fellow runners for dinner get the trail party started!
Schedule – Saturday, November 18
6:00am – Packet Pick-up on-site for 5K and 10K events
Look for the UltraSignup tent at the race location at Handcut Hollow.
7:00am – 10K race takes off!
Start the day with the Dirt Circus 10K, runners will compete for first prize to win a $3,000 prize! All runners will enjoy the challenge of the winding and technical trail system. Test yourself on this 10K route.
8:00am – 5K runners start
5K runners will head out into the trails for a 5k fun run.
9:00-11:00am – Relax and Enjoy the Circus!
Finishers will celebrate with a post-race brew from Bentonville Brewing Co! Hang out and connect with other local runners and brands and hear about the local running community and events nearby from race directors and local clubs!
10:00am – Raffle Prizes announced.
Partner Store: Rush Running Co.
10K Race Prize Purse
The Bentonville 10K race has a $10,000 total prize purse across a mens and womens division.
1st Place: $3000
2nd Place: $1250
3rd Place: $750
Where to Stay in Bentonville
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville: Located just minutes from the Downtown Bentonville Square and just off I-49. Learn More
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bentonville
Beautiful hotel with a warm and friendly staff to welcome your group. Conviently located at
the corner of J St & Walton Blvd, minutes to 8th Street Market, downtown Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum, the Momentary, and more. Learn More
Wingate Bentonville Airport
Wingate Bentonville Airport by Wyndham is the closest airport to NW Arkansas Regional Airport and offers modernly appointment king and queen standard rooms, as well as King Suites. Complimentary
round-trip shuttle service is available from the airport and can be reserved through the front desk. Learn More
Routes
Bentonville 10K Route
Download 10K GPX File
An exciting, technical, and challenging 10K route winds through Bentonville’s Handcut Hollow. Who will be the fastest and take home the prize?
6.23 miles, 735ft of elevation gain

Bentonville 5K Route
Download 5K GPX File

Buffalo Headwaters Trail Luv
2023-11-11 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Red Star, 348 Madison 3605, Pettigrew, AR, 72752, United States
We will focus on clearing drainages and any downed trees this visit.

TAO Pump Track Championship Finale Race
2023-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Runway Bike Park, 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Runway Bike Park is teaming up with two other world-class pump tracks to host the TAO Pump Track Championships. Runway Bike Park will host the finale race of the championships on Saturday, Nov. 11. Runway Bike Park — and its Velosolutions pump track — are located on the campus of The Jones Center, 922 E. Emma Ave. in Springdale.
WHAT: TAO Pump Track Championship Finale Race
WHERE: Runway Bike Park
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
COST: $20pp in advance; $30pp day of race

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
2023-11-11 08:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Spa Running Festival
2023-11-11 07:30 - 17:00 | Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, 71901, United States
The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart – Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race
Come Run With Us, November 11th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park! The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone …. kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 – 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course and for both walkers and runners! The 10K, now celebrating its 42nd year, and runners enjoy the beauty of running West Mountain. This will be the 8th running of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon. Do you like a challenge – well you get to – the course takes you through the scenic National Park going summit to summit on Hot Springs Mountain/North Mountain AND West Mountain!
Benefits of the Spa Running Festival:
♦The beauty of Historic Downtown and Bathhouse Row
♦ Running through Hot Springs National Park
♦ Expo on Friday
♦ A great Long Sleeve Technical Shirt
♦ An awesome Finisher Medal for All Race Participants
♦ Fast and Flat Course for 5K
♦ Corral Start’s
♦ Team Registration
♦ Finish Line Festival area includes Grilled Burgers, Hot Soup, Pizza , Snacks and Beer Tent
Come enjoy the Expo on Friday at the Hot Springs Convention Center. We partner with our friends from the Gudrun Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival that happens that weekend so lots of fun things to see. Then, after the race, hang around to enjoy great food, the beer tent, picture taking, socializing and bragging rights that you conquered (BOTH) mountains.
Proceeds from the race benefits these great organizations: Friends of the Parks and the Spa Pacers Running Club – Buzz Wilson Scholarship Program.
The Spa Running Festival has a race for every family member so Come Run With Us through the National Park, Saturday, November 11th, a landmark event in beautiful, historic downtown Hot Springs!

Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival
2023-11-10 08:00 - 2023-11-12 17:00 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
The STOKE METER has been busted here in Hot Springs!! We can not wait for this year’s festival and we’re excited to see all of your smiling faces in November helping us celebrate our trails, the MTB community, and the 5th year of the Gudrun – Northwoods MTB Festival!!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2023!!
PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!!
Early bird Registration will close on June 19th at NOON.
Late Registration begins on October 1st at NOON.
There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead this year. We will be opening it up to 25 spots for $25 each. You can reserve through the BikeReg Registration Page.
For other camping and lodging options, check out www.hotsprings.org.
Hotel Hot Springs is once again our host hotel offering a special rate for the event. You can visit
The Hotel Hot Springs and Spa (windsurfercrs.com)
The first 200 entries will be entered into a drawing for the EPIC Gudrun Vacation Package Giveaway (Entries, not registrants. If you register for 4 events prior to us hitting the 200 mark, your name will be thrown in the hat 4 times)
EPIC Bike Hot Springs Vacation Package Giveaway Items:
– Two nights stay at The Hotel Hot Springs
– Two Passes to the Thermal Water Pools at Quapaw Baths and Spa LLC (ages 14 & up)
– Two Day Passes to Garvan Woodland Gardens
– Two Passes to Mid-America Science Museum
– Gift Card from Superior Bathhouse Brewery
– Gift Card from Parkside Cycle
– Gift Card from Spa City Cycling
– Gift package from Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Co.
– Red Light Roastery Coffee House Swag
– TACO (Trail Advocacy Coalition of the Ouachitas) Swag
– Northwoods Trails Swag
ALL EVENTS ARE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!! Registration for Gudrun specific events closes at 7PM on November 10th (exceptions for Jump Jam and Dual Slalom…registration for these two events will close 30 minutes prior to the event) Registration for Attila the Hun XC Race will close at 4PM on November 11th.

This year’s schedule: **Note: times are subject to change**
Friday, November 10th:
12:00 – 7:00 Spa City Running & Riding Exponin Hall B of the Hot Springs Convention Center
4:45 Güdrun Slow Roll Fun Ride: meet behind the Convention Center off Church Street
5:00 Tires on Pavement Ride Start
7:00 Opening Night Party at 420 Eats off Malvern Ave.

Saturday, November 11th:
9:00 Güdrun Full Enduro
10:00 Güdrun Mini Enduro
11:00 Güdrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial
1:00 Spa City Cycling Strider Race
2:20 Güdrun Jump Jam
**Awards Ceremony for the Enduros, Waffles & Coffee TT, Strider Race, and Jump Jam immediately following the conclusion of the Jump Jam**
5:00 Güdrun Dual Slalom
**Bonfire and Dual Slalom awards immediately following the conclusion of the Dual Slalom competition**

Sunday, November 12th:
8:00 – 3:00 Attila the Hun XC Race
**Awards immediately following the completion of all categories**
**The Northwoods Waterworks trails will be open to the public Sunday, November 12th**

Important to know:
The Güdrun – Northwoods MTB Festival weekend falls on the same weekend of the Spa City Running Festival. There will be road closures on Saturday morning, November 11th. We will be posting/sharing alternative routes to the race/festival venue along with road closure information.

November General Meeting - Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas
2023-11-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Whole Hog Cafe – Cantrell Road, 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202, United States
November 9, 2023

MetroPlan Executive Director Casey Covington will be our featured speaker. He will be updating all those interested on Regional Greenways and recent transportation grants.

This event IS NOT restricted to members if you are interested in bicycle and pedestrian safety and infrastructure, feel free to join us.

We recommend showing up early (5:30-6:00 PM) to order food and beverages if you would like to enjoy dinner at Whole Hog.

Please share this event and invite your friends.

Grit & Grind Gravel Grinder
2023-11-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Big RIver Trail, Big River Trail at Big River Crossing, Proctor, 72376, United States
Start time is 9:00am for the 5 Lap race with 5 minutes between each Category.
Laps are roughly 6.5 miles long.
Helmets are required.
Awards will be given to the top 5 male and female winners in each division (5 Lap, 4 Lap, 3 Lap).
USAC sanctioned event #2022-5874
*Race Management reserves the right to combine divisions if necessary*
Event Managed and Timed by Start 2 Finish Event Management

Old Post Challenge
2023-11-05 07:00 - 15:00 | Old Post, 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, 72802, United States
IT’S BACK!!
After a 16-year hiatus, we are stoked to announce The Old Post Challenge is happening again!! The trails have changed a lot in the past 16 years and we’ve come up with fast, yet pedally race routes. The big course is just over 7 miles and the smaller course is 4 miles.
Dust off your Gary Fisher, chug that Ensure and come be a part of history!
Registration is open now, so get your name on the list and get ready to ride.

Navigation Training at Hobbs State Park
2023-11-04 12:00 - 2023-11-05 13:00 | Hobbs State Park Visitor Center, 20201 East Hwy. 12, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Join Outdoor Education Services this November for an immersive outdoor education experience in Hobbs State Park! You’ll learn essential navigation skills using a map and compass, such as reading topographic maps, plotting bearings and routes, understanding the terrain, and orienting yourself in the wilderness, all while exploring the breathtaking natural beauty of the park. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned adventurer, our expert instructors will guide you through the wilderness, ensuring you gain the confidence to navigate with ease.
Book at outdooreducationservices.com and check us out on Instagram and Facebook!

Bike ride and after party - Latinas en Bici - Dia de Muertos
2023-11-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Rogers, 101 E Cherry St., Rogers, AR, 72759, United States
An experience that will vibrate all your senses and awaken your spirit on the Day of the Dead! TxAr House will be transformed into a stage full of color, music, and tradition to celebrate this great day.
Live mariachis will take you on a musical journey while you savor authentic Mexican delicacies that will transport you to the streets of Mexico. You can’t miss it: secure your ticket and join this unique celebration!
But the fun doesn’t end there. Everyone is invited to a FREE AFTERPARTY that will take the night to another level. Celebrate life and friendship with us as we continue to honor our loved ones in a way full of joy and vitality. Get ready for a magical and memorable night on Day of the Dead at TxAr House!
For more information visit our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/latinasenbici

Little Rock Cyclocross (LRCX)
2023-11-04 10:00 - 13:30 | War Memorial Park, 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR, 72205
LRCX p/b SHAM
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Venue: War Memorial Park, 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205

TIME

CATEGORY

FIELD

DURATION

ENTRY

AWARDS

10:00 am

Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Junior Male 15-18

50

30 min

$15 prereg, $20 raceday

Prizes/3

10:00 am

Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Junior Female 15-18

50

30 min

$15 prereg, $20 raceday

Prizes/3

10:00 am

Youth Male 10-14

50

2 laps

$15 prereg, $20 raceday

Prizes/3

10:00 am

Youth Female 10-14

50

2 laps

$15 prereg, $20 raceday

Prizes/3

10:45 am

Singlespeed Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Male

50

30 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

10:45 am

Singlespeed Cat 1/2/3/4/5 Female

50

30 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

10:45 am

Cat 5 / Novice Male

50

30 min

$15 prereg, $20 raceday

Prizes/3

10:45 am

Cat 5 / Novice Female

50

30 min

$15 prereg, $20 raceday

Prizes/3

11:30 am

Cat 4 / 5 Male

50

40 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

11:30 am

Cat 4 / 5 Female

50

40 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

11:30 am

Masters Cat 1/2/3/4/5 40-49 and 50+ Male

50

40 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

11:30 am

Masters Cat 1/2/3/4/5 40-49 and 50+ Female

50

40 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

12:30 pm

Cat 3 Female

50

50 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

12:30 pm

Cat 3 Male

50

50 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

Prizes/3

12:30 pm

Cat 1/2 Female

50

50 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

$50/$40/$30

12:30 pm

Cat 1/2 Male

50

50 min

$25 prereg, $30 raceday

$50/$40/$30

Directions: Exit 630 onto Fair Park Blvd going North (like you’re going to the zoo). Go ? of the way around the traffic circle and exit onto Club House Dr. Park in the parking lots.
Course: The route may include grass, gravel, pavement, barriers, mud, stairs, etc., and will follow USAC regulations..
Event Rules & Information:

Races will have a 40 mm max tire limitation and require drop bar bikes, excluding junior, youth, and Cat 5.
Course, raceday registration, and number pick-up will open at 9 am..
Registration closes 10 minutes before each race.
Racers may enter a second category for $10 via preregistration or raceday.
USAC licenses may be purchased at www.usacycling.org; one-day licenses are available for $10.
All racers must sign a waiver at registration or online; under 18 must have the waiver signed by a guardian.

For additional info: shameventsllc@gmail.com; facebook.com/shameventsllc USAC Permit #: 2023

Tour de Queen
2023-11-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Sevier County Chamber of Commerce, 315 W Stillwell Ave,, De Queen, AR, 71832, United States
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 25TH, 2023, TO GUARANTEE EVENT T-SHIRT
Sevier County Chamber of Commerce
will hold the 12th annual
TOUR DE QUEEN
With five routes of different lengths, riders of all levels will enjoy a scenic trek through the countryside or up by the lake. Routes include a 15-mile, 25-mile, 36-mile, 38-mile, and 47-mile ride.
Bring the whole family and enjoy the vendor and craft booths – and the youngest riders can bring their tricycles and ride in the Trike Ride around the courthouse square (they will get a cool treat at the end)! We will announce the start of this event at 11:00 a.m.
For more information, contact the Sevier County Chamber of Commerce at dqchamber@gmail.com.
The TOUR DE QUEEN is a “rain or shine” event. While we always hope for beautiful weather for Tour De Queen, it is not always possible. Check the forecast a few days before, and in the event of a rain forecast, cyclists should prepare to ride in the rain – bring rain gear (including a bright colored jacket, vest or shirt). Because the event is uniquely scheduled for its date and location, registration refunds are not possible and rescheduling the event is not feasible. The event has a NO REFUND policy. Thank you for your understanding of this policy.

16th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon
2023-11-04 08:00 - 15:00 | The Bakery District, 70 S 7th St, Fort Smith, 72901, United States
The start and finish will be at The Bakery District located off of 7th St. The 5k, 10k, and half marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR with a staggered start.
Age Categories include: 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
Awards are given to male and female, each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.

Mid-South Race for Hope Marathon & Half Marathon 10K & 5K
2023-11-04 08:00 - 15:00 | Wynne High School, 800 E Jackson Ave, Wynne, 72396, United States
The people of Cross County offer runners and walkers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of Corporate America. Rediscover what you love about running, and enjoy a slice of rural America country running at the same time.
This is a USATF certified marathon, out and back course, and serves as a Boston Qualifier!
Again for 2023, we offer the Hope Rising Children’s Home 5k distance! Registration is $60 for the marathon and half marathon and $30 for the 10k & 5k.
We will have aid stations approximately every mile, and port-o-potties are also located near each station! Each aid station will be supplied with Vaseline, Gatorade Endurance , fruit, salt, pickles, snacks, and smiles! We serve a championship BBQ plate supper for all finishers! So come run in the country and let us show you some small town southern hospitality.
Wynne Baptist Church, 1200 Bridges, (just a short trot East of the Start Line) will be hosting the Friday night Pasta Supper/Packet Pick up. There will also a Race Day breakfast available before and after the start of the race in the high school cafeteria with biscuits, sausage, bagels and fruit! And don’t miss the BBQ lunch beginning at noon for all runners and their families and friends.
With a race course designed to highlight the scenic beauty and Southern charm of this corner of northeastern Arkansas, the Midsouth Marathon & Half Marathon takes runners through a rural landscape filled with acres of delta farmland, tree-lined country roads and the rolling hills of the Ozark Mountains in the distance.
Founded and organized by the Cross Country Ramblers, a local running and walking club, the race welcomes a few hundred runners each year, a participant field size that enhances the race’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
All races start and finish at the Wynne High School football stadium, and feature out-and-back courses that take runners along the scenic highway (Highway 64) that runs along the base of the hilly mountain ridge just to the east of Wynne, known as Crowley’s Ridge.
The course features a number of rolling hills and long, flat stretches — the first hill occurs between mile markers 1 and 2, and is followed by a three-mile flat stretch between miles 2 and 5.
After the mile 5 marker, runners turn north onto Highway 163, which those running the half marathon follow only for the next mile and a half before hitting the turnaround point, while those running the full marathon continue on for the next five miles.
This section of the race is among its most scenic stretches, as the hills of Crowley’s Ridge unfold along the two-lane road on the left while the Mississippi River delta lies in the distance on the right.
Once they hit the turnaround point, runners follow the return course back to the finish line along the exact course they’ve just completed, in reverse back to the stadium parking lot at the high school.
While in town, those participating the race will have recreational options to choose from both before and after the race, from horseback rides and glider rides to a tour of Wynne’s Village Creek State Park.
Race Weather & Climate
Located in the northeastern corner of Arkansas, about an hour’s drive west from Memphis, Tenn., the town of Wynne typically sees moderately cool to cold weather in the early fall season, with heavier rainfall on average than the summer months.
On race day (Nov. 4), the average low is 42ºF and the average high is 65ºF.

Race the Base Trail Run Presented by Fleet Feet Little Rock
2023-11-04 08:00 - 11:00 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park, 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Race the Base Trail Run Saturday 11-4-2023 9 a.m.

Race the Base is a 4-mile Trail Run with a mixture of paved trails, gravel roads, and technical single track. This race is a fundraiser for Partners for Pinnacle, working to keep Pinnacle Mountain State Park accessible and enjoyable for generations.
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Event Details: Race parking and the start will be in Stuckey Field at Barrett Rd and HWY 300 opposite the Pinnacle Mountain State Park day-use area entrance. The start time for Race the Base is 9 a.m.
Course: The course begins on the gravel road for approximately .5 mi, switches to a paved trail for .75 mi and the remaining 2.75 miles is a technical single track with a bit of surprise thrown in.
Awards will be 3 deep for: Overall M/F, under 19 M/F, 20-29 M/F, 30-39 M/F, 40-49 M/F, 50-59 M/F and 60+ M/F
T-Shirts for Race the Base: Long Sleeve Technical T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before 10-15-23
This race has a 250-runner cap. Once 250 runners have registered the race will close. If 250 runners are registered prior to race day, there will be no race day registrations. If there are race day registrations the fee will be $40.
Pre-race packet pickup for Race the Base will be on Friday, November 3rd at Fleet Feet Little Rock 11525 Cantrell Road in the Pleasant Ridge Shopping Center from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Race Day pickup at Stuckey Field will begin at 8 a.m. Results will be posted at www.macsrts.com and http://arkansasoutside.com/ao-sponsored-events/race-the-base/
To encourage social distancing and to allow participants to depart at any time, instead of an entire awards ceremony this year, we will have a backdrop for pictures and will try to give awards as winners finish.
Post Race Refreshments will be available
We’ll have a free kids’ run on the 3/4 mile paved Kingfisher Trail at approximately 10:00 a.m. No fee, no frills, just good fun with the kiddos. All ages under 12 are welcome including stroller kids. Parents are welcome to run/walk with their kids, too
