The True Grit Bike Ride
2024-06-22 07:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Chaffee, 7313 Terry St,, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
If you are wondering “what’s in it for the rider besides a day of dripping sweat, aching muscles and pure exhaustion?” Our answer is “the best adrenaline rush you have ever had topped off with the most exciting sense of accomplishment that only an avid rider knows.
When the internal rivalry between the rider and the road is met and the finish line is crossed, it can finally be declared they are now in the elite group of riders known as “a rider with TRUE GRIT!”

Summer Solstice Sunset-Moonrise Paddle
2024-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR, 71929, United States
The longest day and the shortest night – a golden sunset, plus a full moon’s light! It’s time for the Summer Solstice Celebratory Paddle!
Make the most of one the longest days of the year, and join our park interpreters to enjoy the cooler, quieter side of DeGray Lake. Paddle under the last rays of the setting sun and into the glow of a rising full moon. Participants get their choice of stand up paddleboard or flatwater kayak. All equipment is provided, and no previous paddling experience is necessary (though, encouraged if opting for a paddleboard). Our park interpreters will guide you through the basics of paddling and answer your nature questions along the way. Participants must be at least 12 years old to paddle a boat/board solo and be prepared to paddle approximately 2 miles (1.5 hours). There is limited space available for children over the age of 6 to ride with an adult in a tandem kayak. Reservations can be made by online through June 19. If spots remain, last minute registration will be available at the state park marina, (501) 865-5841 beginning at noon the day before (June 20). Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet, and bring a bottle of water!
Meeting place: State Park Marina

Cabot Family Track Nights
2024-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Cabot High School, 401 N Lincoln Street, Cabot, 72023, United States
Join us every Monday in June at the Cabot High School from 6-7 PM for Cabot Family Track Nights. We will meet at the Cabot High School Track. Please have your kiddos bring water, and wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. It gets hot! Bring the whole family, we can not wait to see you there!
Please register kids only, adults do not need to register. Registration is FREE but REQUIRED for each child participating under the age of 18. Shirts and medals are also free to those registered BEFORE May 31, 2024. After this date, we can not guarantee a shirt, although we will try our best to accommodate, and usually have plenty.
Registration is free but a $10-$15 donation is welcome to help us cover the costs of shirts and medals. 🙂
The dates for this summer are as follows, of course subject to weather:
6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 1 Centennial Park, Fayetteville
2024-06-16 07:00 - 17:00 | Centennial Park, S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
Welcome to the Ozark Enduro Lite Series produced by Arkansas Race Solutions. Our mission is to create a fun, welcoming, all-inclusive race environment. Bringing “Gravity to All”, our races will be focused on beginner to intermediate level enduro with a mix of fun and feisty designed to challenge more advanced riders for speed while allowing new to enduro or less advanced riders to test the waters of gravity sports. This is a 3 race summer series consisting of 6-8 segments depending on the venue. The course will be set up for Saturday morning pre-ride with race days being Sunday morning. The goal is to finish up racing in time to beat the heat. On race day, you can expect tunes being played by OZ Underground and food trucks on site for refueling. Don’t want to race but still want to be a part of race day? We rely heavily on volunteers and can place you in the middle of the action marshaling the race segments.
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 the awesome sport of Enduro racing.
What is Enduro Racing? Enduro racing is primarily downhill timed segments, ranging anywhere from just less than a minute per stage to up to 5-6 minutes that may require some pedaling. A typical Ozark Enduro Lite race will consist of 5-7 downhill segments. Your time will start when you enter the top of a segment and will end when you reach the bottom of that segment. There will be connecting routes to transition between each segment that will not be timed. Only the segments are timed. Riders often ride with groups and make new friends while enjoying the trails during the transfers. After completing all the downhill segments, your total time will be compared with the times of other riders to see how you did.
What Equipment do I need? You will be required to have a fully functional mountain bike with off-road tires and a proper, certified helmet. Full face helmets are recommended but not mandatory. Other recommended items are gloves, eye protection, knee pads, elbow pads. We also strongly encourage carrying the necessary items for minor bike repair such as tire plugs, tubes, CO2, spare chain links. Not sure what type of bike you need? Nearly any type will work, hard tail (no rear suspension) or full suspension xc to enduro or trail bikes.
How long are the races? There will be aid stations, however, it is important to carry enough water and nutrition to last throughout the race. Typical durations will be anywhere from 2-4 hours depending on the course and each rider’s ability. You should be capable of riding 8 to 10 miles and climbing up 1000 feet of NWA green and blue trails.
How do I know the course? We will release the course maps on our website and social media for each venue. The courses will be marked with course arrows and signs to help you navigate. In addition you can download the course maps into your GPS device if you have one, but not required. Since we release the course well in advance of the race you are free to pre ride but the course will not be fully marked until Saturday the day before the race.
None of these races would be possible without volunteers. Volunteer help will be needed at every race, and we would love to make you a part of our event and give you some cool swag. There will be multiple volunteer opportunities such as helping at an aid station, course marshaling, and race setup and tear down. Click HERE to learn more.

Run To Win At Ridgerunner
2024-06-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Creek Road, 400 Creek Road, Floral, 72534, United States
A 5k hosted by the ladies at John 3:16 Women’s Ministry at the Ridgerunner Farm and Chapel. Trail race followed by blackberry cobbler, and fresh berries racers can pick! Awards will be given to age groups and overall male and female racers.

Viking 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
2024-06-15 08:30 - 15:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series.
It is not required to be a club member to run with us.
Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt.
To join go to https://usroadrunning.com
Race Information
The race starts at 8:30 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.
Additional Information
Use the parking lot across from the playground.
1M Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6011209816
This is an out-and-back course.
5K, 10K, & 15K Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5927352277
This is an out-and-back course.
The 5K does the course two times.
The 10K does the course four times.
The 15K does the course six times.
Half Marathon Course
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5917851367
This is an out-and-back course.
The Half Marathon does the course six times.
Course Time Limit
3 hours and 30 minutes.
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.
Finisher Medals
All finishers will receive a themed medal.
Best Costume
It is not required to wear a costume, but we do encourage it.
At the beginning of each race, we take a group photo.
The best costume will be awarded at the beginning race.
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.

Lake Fayetteville Trail Luv
2024-06-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Fayetteville Marina, 1330 E Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, 72764, United States
Weed whipping and lopping. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration.

Cruisin' Cleveland County Bicycle Ride
2024-06-15 07:30 - 12:00 | Pioneer Village at Rison, 200 Yaney Drive, Rison, 71665, United States
Cleveland County’s 2nd annual bicycle event covering miles of our county, starting and ending at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths!
Individual route maps here: https://clevelandcountyarkansas.com/cruisin/

Arkansas Runner 2M
2024-06-15 07:30 - 11:00 | Boys of Girls Club of Saline County, 1810 Citizens Drive, Benton, 72015, United States
Additional race information can be found at http://www.salinecountystriders.com/races/arkansas-runner-2-mile/.

River City Run/Walk 5K
2024-06-15 07:30 - 10:00 | Burns Park Soccer Complex, 1 Tournament Drive, North Little Rock, 72115, United States
For 20 years River City Ministry of Pulaski County has been running to support our goal of feeding, housing, and providing medical, dental, vision, and spiritual care for the homeless, marginalized, uninsured, and underinsured people of Central Arkansas. Come run our certified course at Burns Park Soccer Complex! If you don’t want to run but would still like to support us, just sign up as a spirit runner!
Packet Pickup is available Friday, June 14th from 10am-6pm at Rock City Running, 11121 N Rodney Parham Rd, Ste. 37B, Little Rock or day of the race at the burns park soccer complex 5K Registration Table in front of the pavilion by field 12.

Juneteenth Freedom 5K
2024-06-15 07:30 - 09:30 | South Arkansas University, 100 E. University, Magnolia, 71753, United States
We are promoting health and wellness during the Juneteenth holiday. Race proceeds and donations will go towards 2 scholarships (male & female) to graduating high school seniors.

Pink Tomato 5k
2024-06-15 07:30 - 09:30 | Downtown Warren, 104 S main, Warren, 71671, United States
Come join us for a great time in downtown Warren Arkansas. This is a very long-standing event and a shining moment of the Pink Tomato Festival. The course goes right down the heart of Warren Arkansas and finishes at the historical Bradley County Courthouse right there on the famous brick streets. There will be prizes for the top three positions of all age divisions and a overall male and female winner for the run in the walk. You also get one of the famous Pink Tomato 5K T-shirts. So go ahead and sign up and start making preparations for the greatest 5K in the world.

Bike City Fondo presented by Experience Fayetteville
2024-06-15 07:00 - 15:00 | Walker Park, 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
What is the Bike City Fondo?
Love to ride? This event has options for everyone! Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level! Bring your club, team, friends and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the finish.
Want to explore the back roads? Our road options which get you out of town onto the open roads quickly, with mileage to meet your goals. Feeling more adventurous? Or go for a gravel option. Our gravel course will take you south, out of Fayetteville and wind you through a variety of terrain. First event ride? Want to stay on the paved trail? We have that as well! And enjoy some amazing aid stations…you may be surprised by the wide array of goodies provided our great sponsors.
All ride options include a finisher medal, ride t-shirt and post race food and refreshments! Join the fun!

Entry Fees are 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. Shirt size not guaranteed after May 10. 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.

Place
10 W 15th St
Fayetteville, AR US 72701

Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16 | Gypsy Camp & Canoe, 20271 State Hwy 59, Siloam Springs, AR, 72761, United States
The Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling is designed to introduce basic paddling techniques on Class I+ rivers. Contained in these pages is information that should be read by each person registering for the school.

When: June 14th-16th, 2024

Where: Gypsy Camp & Canoe on the Illinois River near Siloam Springs, AR.
(NOTE: Little to no cellular service at Gypsy Camp.)

Cost: You must be a current member of the Arkansas Canoe Club before you can register for the School of River Paddling. ACC Household Membership covers you and two additional members living in your household. If you are not already a member of the ACC, please visit the Membership section of our Web site.

Camping: Included with the event fee and is all day Friday, Saturday, and through Sunday.

Electric sites are reserved for Instructors and assigned volunteers only.

No reservations are needed for campsites.

Registration:

The event fee for the School of River Paddling is $125.00
Registration will open at midnight on Monday, May 6th, 2024.
The following is required to register for the School of River Paddling:

Completed Event Registration and Payment (completed online at this Web site)

Receipt of a SIGNED Arkansas Canoe Club Waiver and Release of Liability.

Receipt of a Participant Health Form.

$5 5K
2024-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Fit.1, 905 South St., Mountain Home, 72653, United States
Pirate Perry Events & Fit.1 are ready to give back to our local running community….we just want to get everyone together for a 5K, have some fun, and reuse some race goodies!
