NWA Spring Classic Road Race
2024-04-14 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Prairie Grove Elementary School, 801 Viney Grove Rd, Prairie Grove, AR, 72753, United States
REGISTER: http://www.bikereg.com/nwa-spring-classic-road-race
Entry Fees:

Men & Women 1, 2, 3 – $60 to 2/21, $65 to 4/4, $70 until raceday
Men 3 & 4, Men/Women Mas $55 to 2/21, $60 to 4/4, $65 until race day.
Men 5 & Women 4, 5 – $50 to 2/21, $55 to 4/4, $60 until race day.
Juniors – $35 to 4/4. $45 until race day.
On-Line registration will close at 5 pm on 4/13. You may register on-site the day of event for an additional fee of $10.

Active Chip Timing:
Race scoring requires the use of a RACE RESULT active timing transponder. If you do not own one you must rent a unit for $10 per day of racing OR you can purchase ($75, five year warranty) one with race registration and it will be available for pickup at the race.
PLEASE NOTE: all junior-age riders (18 years of age or younger) are required to have junior gearing. See this link for more information.
NWA Spring Classic Categories:

Men Cat 1, 2
Men Cat 3
Men Cat 4
Men Cat 5
Men Master 40+/50+/60+
Junior Men 11-14
Junior Men 15-18
Women Cat 1, 2, 3
Women 3, 4
Women Cat 4, 5
Master Women 40+
Junior Women 11-14
Junior Women 15-18

Pre-registration is available on-line at www.bikereg.com. Race-day registration and packet pickup is from 6:30am until 1 hour before category race start…no exceptions. Entry fees include a $5.99 per day USAC insurance surcharge. Valid and current USA Cycling license must be presented at registration or one-day USA Cycling license must be purchased. The cost of the one-day license can be applied later to the annual adult license which is $110 or the junior annual which is $40. Beginner one-day licenses are $15 and experienced one-day licenses are $35.
*Men Category 5 fields are limited to 60 riders. If more than 60 Category 5 riders register, then two groups will be established and separated by age. Typical divisions are divided into 39 and under; 40+ .
Master Men – All riders are competing for the overall purse with bonus awards for 50+ and 60+ riders
Registration Questions:
Contact registration@allsportsproductionsinc.com
Event Cancellation / Refund / Weather Policy:
If Natural Disaster, Extreme Weather or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:

Race organizers in coordination with both local emergency personnel and race officials will make decisions based on safety first.
Courses and/or race segments may be altered as agreed to between race organizers and officials
Financial: It is not financially feasible for race organizers to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races.
Race organizers do not save any money if our event has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.

Rules and Regulations:

All 2024 USAC are in effect.
Events will be held rain or shine.
Helmets must be worn at all times while on the bike.
Valid and current USAC license must be presented at registration or a one-day or annual purchased
Promoter reserves the right to adjust start times and mileage.
Promoter reserves the right to cancel/combine events and prize lists as necessary.
Held under USAC Permit: 2024-8543

Annual OAS Family Run
2024-04-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Ozark Adventist School, 21150 Dawn Hill East Rd, Gentry, 72734, United States
8th Annual OAS Family Fun Run!
Family Fun Run April 14, at 8 AM for the Ozark Adventist School. The race will be a 1 Mile Fun Run and a 5K. Proceeds will go to Building improvements. A free breakfast will be provided post-race!
Start and finish
Ozark Adventist School
21150 Dawn Hill E. Rd.
Gentry, AR. 72734

Rock Madness
2024-04-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Little Rock Climbing Center, 12120 Colonel Glenn Rd #7000, Little Rock, 72210, United States
Climbers will have 3 hours to climbing up to 20 routes. Each route will have 4 zones and a Top for points. extra point will be giving for leading. Entry fee $35 t-shirt included.

Little Rock, Arkansas

Hazel Valley Rally
2024-04-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Hazel Valley Ranch, 16330 Olive Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
NEW for 2024: Camping at the ranch.
All proceeds for camping will be given to the ranch owners as our thank you for allowing all of us to enjoy their private property. Camping fee is for Friday and Saturday nights (no different if you only spend one of those nights.). Primitive camping only. Grass field. Parking on one side, tents on the other. Port-o-potties will be available but no running water or showers, but guaranteed community and good times. Sorry, no available areas for RVs. Park your cars/vans at your own risk. Grass field parking only. If it’s rainy it will get muddy.
April 13th, 2024 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel. Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest. Afterwards we’ll convene back together at the ranch for Bike Rack Brewery beer, food with stories shared by the fire.
*If you’re camping Friday and Saturday nights its BYO food and drink. Bring a picnic blanket and anything you need to complete your weekend at the ranch.
This will be a timed event. Podiums at the after party!
Two routes to choose from: 63.3 miles + 7,566 ft of elevation gain AND
44.52 miles + 4,285 ft of elevation gain
Please note: The courses will NOT be marked. The routes will be sent the week of the race. You MUST have a GPS computer or directions written down to navigate.
Aid Stations: The Meteor Cafe and OZ Cycling Tours will head up aid stations on course. A SAG vehicle will be available however use as your last resort as its a very slow response time due to the course and location of the event.
No refunds but you can transfer or change your category by APRIL 1st, 2024. In the event that the Hazel Valley Rally 2024 cannot occur due to unforeseen circumstances you can defer to 2024 or receive a 50% refund.
You can change your category or transfer your registration to a friend by following these BikeReg directions:
How to Transfer your Registration to Someone Else
How To Change The Category You Registered For
How to Remove yourself from a Waitlist
Every registration enters you into a drawing to win a Kuat Transfer v2 2bike rack. Kuat will ship the winner the rack before race day to help you get to the race. Thanks Kuat! (Drawing will be March 13th.)
For information on the best places to stay, eat and explore near Hazel Valley Ranch, head to www.experiencefayetteville.com for all the info.

Adventure Ozark 8 Hour Race 2024
2024-04-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Eight hours of epic biking, trekking and paddling through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Northwest Arkansas. The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why with rolling mountains, awe-inspiring lakes, incredible vistas and pristine trail systems.
This 8 hour (Lite version) race is the perfect introductory event into the sport of Adventure Racing. Maps will be pre-plotted and navigation will be accessible for all experience levels. The race will include biking (both single track and gravel), trekking and paddling around the NWA area. Come ready to adventure and be inspired by the beauty of the Ozarks!

Equality Now 5k, Fun Run and Health Fair
2024-04-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 4451 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, 72703, United States
This event is to raise awareness about the health and well-being of BIPOC members of our community and to support educational scholarships. While health inequities for the BIPOC community is not new, the pandemic has shone a light on the need for change. We hope to bring together the BIPOC community and its allies to garner awareness of health inequities through community building, exercise, and information on healthy living. Entry fee is a suggested $25 donation.

Hoof it For Heifer
2024-04-13 08:00 - 15:00 | Petit Jean State Park – Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Petit Jean Mountain Road & Red Bluff Drive, Morrilton, AR, 72110, United States
Description
Hoof it For Heifer is a 20k trail run on the Boy Scouts of America Trail in Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, AR. On this trail, you will pass through many of the diverse plant and animal habitats on Petit Jean Mountain – from the lush vegetation of Cedar Creek Canyon to the desert-like conditions of Seven Hollows. All are represented on this trail. The trail is technical and beautiful.
This is the 11th edition of Hoof it for Heifer, and this race has raised more than $60,000 for Heifer to date. All of the net proceeds from Hoof it for Heifer are given to Heifer International. Heifer International’s mission is to end world hunger while saving the earth. Heifer has worked in 125 different countries. For more information about Heifer International go to: www.heifer.org.
If you would like to volunteer to help us host this event, or if you are bringing a loved one that would like to help, please register to volunteer. There will be 2 aid stations, 2 road crossings, and a start/finish area that will all need volunteers.
Check in will be from 6AM to 7:45AM before the race.
Register now! This race has sold out for the last few years, and the price increases are designed to encourage you to sign up soon. The capacity is 215 runners.
Course Description
This course is on extremely technical terrain, and there are about 2000 vertical feet of gain. Although your watch may log a little less than 12 miles in the race, it will feel more like 16 miles. The first ¾ of a mile are on relatively flat and open terrain. This will allow runners to space themselves out before hopping on the single track. The first aid station comes at the 4.8 mile mark after a 300 foot climb out of the Blue Hole crossing. The second at station comes at the 9.3 mile mark after you complete the 7 Hollows Trail. You will cross a bridge 0.5 miles from the finish line. This is the time to turn on your afterburners and have a strong finish! You will finish at the same place you started.
The trails are mostly single track, and passing runners may be hazardous. Please be courteous to one another and offer to let others by as they come up behind you. Also announce yourself as you approach hikers or other runners to let them know your there with a friendly “on your left” or “good morning”. We are all just out here to have fun and enjoy one another’s company!
Aid Stations
This is a cupless event! Remember Heifer’s mission is to end hunger while saving the earth. We plan to demonstrate this on a much smaller scale by providing you with much needed nutrition and eliminating excess waste. Please plan to bring your own collapsible cup or water bottle to fill at the aid stations. Aid stations will be at the 4.8 mile mark, the 9.3 mile mark, and at the finish (~12 miles).
Finish Line
As in previous editions of Hoof it for Heifer, you will receive a finisher medal as you cross the finish line, and we will have refreshments and food to help you recover. We recognize the top 3 overall male, top 3 overall female, top master (40+) male, top master female, top senior (60+) male, and top senior female.
Cancellation / Refund
If you registered but find out that you cannot run, please let us know so that we can make your spot available for someone else. If you cancel before March 15, you may receive a 50% refund, or you may choose to defer to next year for a 75% credit towards next year’s race.
We are also allowing bib transfers through Ultrasignup this year. Ultrasignup provides you a link to edit your registration. There you can choose to transfer your bib to someone else by providing their name & email. The deadline for this is Tuesday before race day.
Sponsors Welcome!
If your business would like to sponsor Hoof it for Heifer this year, please reach out to the race directors by clicking the “ask a question” button on the right side of the page. The tiers for sponsorship follow:
$150 – Heifer Level Sponsor
$500 – The Ark Level Sponsor
$1500 – Presenting Sponsor
Thank You Wanda!
Wanda Eason started this race and directed Hoof it for Heifer from its inception in 2012 through 2021. Her core group of volunteers poured their lives into making this a truly meaningful event. Despite passing the race directing responsibilities on, she still comes back to volunteer at the finish line! Your new co race directors starting in 2022 are Carrie Satterfield and Shane Poland.

Ouachita Trail 50
2024-04-13 06:00 - 17:00 | Maumelle Park Pavilion #8, 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that intent lives on. The 50 mile and 50 km runs feature a picturesque climb over Pinnacle Mountain followed by an out-and-back traversing the rolling hills along the north shore of beautiful Lake Maumelle. Get ready for scenic, rocky, single-track as you tour Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the eastern part of the 222 mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Proceeds benefit Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the Central Arkansas Trails Alliance.

Ozark Society Day Hike - Ozark Highlands Trail west of Haw Creek Falls
2024-04-13 | Ozark Highlands Trail
April 13 – C.R.57 to C.R.58 (Cedar Creek) – Ozark Highlands Trail – 4 miles – moderate. It’s going to be tough to top the eclipse on the Monday before, but when it comes to raw natural beauty, this hike has a lot. We will carpool from Morgan McDonald’s at 7:30 or you can meet us at Haw Creek Falls at 9:30. You’ll see cliffs, waterfalls and early wildflowers. Bring a lunch, water and water shoes in case the creek is up.

Expedition Ozark 2024
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-13 | Bentonville, 100 N Main St, Bentonville, AR, United States
Expedition Ozark will be a true test of endurance, teamwork and mental toughness. Teams (2-4 members) will have 5 days to complete a course covering the Northwest Arkansas region of the Ozarks.
The Ozarks is becoming one of the premier outdoor recreation locations in the country and this race showcases why. Rolling mountains, awe-inspiring rivers, incredible vistas and unforgiving terrain attract adventure seekers of all kinds and are the perfect setting for a multi-day adventure race.
The inaugural 2023 course showcased the region’s best rivers, lakes, hiking trails and of course the world renowned single track biking trails. The 2024 version will highlight many of the same qualities by going even further into the Ozarks backyard! Gravel and forest roads will connect National Forests and State Parks to quaint Ozark communities.
This course will test even the best racers with challenging navigation, steep ascents and unpredictable Spring weather. Racers will find their limits physically and mentally, and will be inspired by the powerful vistas, 300’ bluffs and the life in the Ozark waterways in springtime.

1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run
2024-04-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Great Passion Play, 935 Passion Play Rd, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 1st Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 6, 2024. This event will be one of many events going on at the Passion Play that weekend in celebration of the total eclipse that will occur on Monday, April 8th.
This will be run on the amazing Great Passion Play Trails that are a part of the Oz Trail System of Northwest Arkansas (Click Here to learn more about the Oz Trails at the Passion Play). Runners will get to experience all the aspects of the Passions Play grounds including “Running to Jesus” with all runners going by the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, experiencing parts of The Holy Land Tour, and miles of amazing nature and scenery.
The four distances are designed to have something for everyone – Fun Run, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trail Run, and Half Marathon Trail Run – all happening on the morning of Saturday, April 6th.
Fun Run – This will be an all-road course to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then looping around the Passion Play grounds.
5k Trail Run – Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then on trails: Genesis, Lord’s Prayer, Salvation, Good Samaritan, and Forgiveness (See map Below).
5 Mile Trail Run – Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then on trails: Genesis, Holy Roller, Genesis, Passover, Revelation for an out and back loop around the Sea of Galilee, Genesis, and then finishes by going through the gates of Old City of Jerusalem (See Map Below).
Half Marathon Trail Run: This will be a combination of the 5k and 5 Mile Courses. Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue on the 5 Mile Course, then the 5k course, and then a backwards loop of the 5-mile course. The 3 laps (5 miles, 3.1 miles, and 5 miles), added up to 13.1 miles.
Registration Details & Prices:
– All Participants that register by March 20th will get an event t-shirt! (first come first serve for sign-ups after March 20th)
-All finishers will get a cast finishers medal when completing the run.
-Aid station(s) will be located on each course and refreshments and snacks at the finish line.
​-Included for all participants will be a pair of eclipse glasses and a ticket to see The Great Passion Play ($30 Value) that is redeemable any time in 2024.
Early Sparrow – Sept 15 to Thanksgiving FR: $20 5k: $30, 5 Mile: $35, Half: $55
Early Dove – Thanksgiving to Christmas FR: $20 5k: $35, 5 Mile: $40, Half: $65
Dec 26th to April 5th FR: $25 5k: $40, 5 Mile: $45, Half: $70
​Race Day (Fri & Saturday): FR: $30 5k: $45, 5 Mile: $50, Half: $75
Schedule for Passion Play Trail Run WeekendEarly Packet Pickup & Registration:
Friday, April 7th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at the Great Passion Play Ticket Office.
935 Passion Play Rd Eureka Springs, AR
Run start Times on Saturday April 6th:
Half Marathon & 5 Mile at 8:00 am 5k & Fun Run at 8:30 am

Boston Mountain Eclipse Challenge
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-08 | Witt Springs Visitor Center, 196 AR-16, Witt Springs, 72686, United States
This is a gravel cycling event incorporating some fun “challenges” along the 50-mile route. The event includes; entertainment, free tent camping, showers, bathrooms, 5 or 6 meals (depending on if you arrive Saturday night or Sunday morning), support stops, activities, and prime eclipse viewing with viewing glasses.
Form a team of 4 people and cycle to five designated locations where each member of the team is required to complete a challenge before cycling to the next location/challenge. The route is 50 miles of mostly gravel roads. Your team will be responsible for downloading the route map. No signs will be posted.
Saturday, 4-6-24: Teams or individual members can arrive and camp the night before the event. Dinner will be provided.
Sunday, 4-7-24
8:00 AM: Breakfast & challenge rules
9:00 AM: Challenge begins. (A sack lunch will be provided at the Snowball Store for riders to eat or take with them.)
Following finish: Dinner will be provided, and awards & shirts will be distributed. This event is BYOB, but we are working on having some iced-down beverages available. Music in the gym will be provided by local artists.
Monday, 4-8-24: Breakfast, a possible trip to see waterfalls (depending on water flow), lunch, and THE ECLIPSE! (Eclipse glasses will be provided.)
https://wittssprings.org/2024-eclipse-event

Styx & Stones Trail Marathon
2024-03-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
This race is put on by the Ozark Trail Running Club and is a part of the AURA trail series. Located in Devil’s Den State Park, Styx and Stones traverses the beautiful technical trails of the park including the Butterfield and newer Monument Trail system. This will be the 13th running of the event, which offers both a full and half marathon.

Capital City Classic 10K
2024-03-30 08:00 - 11:00 | CCC 10K Starting Line, 299 Broadway Street, Little Rock, 72201
Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on it’s way to the top! This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. A tornado may have kept us from having a great 2023 race, but the 2024 race will be even bigger and better than 2023 would have been! Participants of all abilities are welcome, including walkers.

Doom
2024-03-29 - 2024-04-04 | Buffalo Outdoor Center, Fire Tower Road, Kingston, 72742
Welcome to the premier bikepacking event of Arkansas. We don’t start or end in a busy city with traffic and flashing lights; instead, we get deep in the heart of the Ozarks and ride, hike-a-bike, resupply, and sleep where the population is low and the terrain is all-time.
This is not for the faint of heart; it’s a proper Ozark backcountry experience. Forest Service and County roads get ROWDY. This year we’ve even included some of the best singletrack in the state. Both options start and end at the BOC Ponca Downhill Trailhead. At least a hardtail mountain bike with a minimum of 2.2″ tires is the general recommendation. If you’re a fan of underbiking or only have a gravel rig… you won’t be stopped but you’ve been warned.
Total event cap is 100 regardless of what category numbers are at. This is the max number of day guests we can have at the lodge and the max the long-term parking area can accommodate.
In for the Long Haul? The Doom route incorporates most of what has already been used in the two prior years but elevates the experience with some new terrain after more scouting and avoidance of long-term Forest Service mandatory detours.
Doom
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44851077
Inclined to join the party but need/want to get back to real life in a more reasonable timeframe? Insert the new Despair route. Still a race on the front end but also a phenomenal 3 day+ tour.
Despair
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44851144
Both options have a pre-race check-in, hangout, and meeting the night before the event on Thursday, March 28th at the RiverWind Lodge. This is less than half a mile from the race start where all vehicles will be left during your ride. There are 8 rooms in this lodge that will also be available as an add-on to registration if you want to stay there. Rooms with two queen beds can sleep up to four people if you’re trying to split costs/logistics with some homies. If you reserve an available room it is your own private room unless you ask others to join you. Day guests will have to leave by 10PM to keep the BOC staff happy.
https://www.buffaloriver.com/lodges/riverwind/
There are plenty of lodging and camping options in the area – I advise you look into it sooner than later. No tent or vehicle camping at the RiverWind Lodge. No tent camping at the BOC Ponca Downhill Trailhead either.
Camping/Lodging ideas:
https://www.buffaloriver.com/
https://www.jbtradingco.com/
https://horseshoecanyonduderanch.com/
https://www.nps.gov/buff/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Anything in Jasper, AR for the most amenities!

Everyone will be required to use trackers during the event via Trackleaders. Either rent or use your own… just please note that will be one additional cost as the event date gets closer.
Event price will increase after Dec 31st by $20 unless you’re a returning Doomer.
Questions in the meantime shoot over to andrew@ozarkgravelcyclists.com

Arkansas Climbers Festival
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-31 | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training.
The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access to all workshops. Special clinics will need to be purchased as an add-on.
Clinics will be broken into morning and afternoon sessions. Space is limited to first come first serve.
Workshops are open to all, and are designed to be informative and fun! These will be shorter, giving those who want to climb during the day the ability to do so as well as take a short class and have fun.
We hope that you leave the weekend with new skills and new friends!
