Indoor Triathlon at The Jones Center
2024-03-02 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, 72754, United States
The Jones Center will host the 2024 Indoor Triathlon on Saturday, March 2 – a swim, bike and run competition held entirely indoors. The event is great for all athletes, from beginners who want to try their hand at a triathlon to experienced triathletes gearing up for spring competition season. Participants will have 10 minutes to swim, 20 minutes to bike (stationary) and 15 minutes to run (treadmill) in order to log as many miles as possible. First, second and third place winners will receive awards; all participants will receive medals and an Indoor Triathlon T-shirt. Cost is $40 per person/$32 for Jones Center members. Want to train at The Jones Center leading up to the event? Sign up for the Training Add-On! Register & more info at thejonescenter.net/indoor-triathlon.

2024 Little Rock Marathon Weekend
2024-03-02 07:30 - 2024-03-03 14:00 | La Harpe Blvd., La Harpe Blvd., Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers” in 2017, come fill your bucket at the 22nd Annual Little Rock Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Little Rockers Kids Marathon. A race with personality, loads of southern hospitality, tons of caring volunteers, a running or walking tour through the scenic streets of Arkansas’ capital city, and an impressive finisher’s medal. We are a race for every pace. We love walkers, 8-hour time limit for the Marathon race. Check out our website for more info: www.littlerockmarathon.com.

Ozark Highlands Endurance Run
2024-03-02 07:00 - 17:00 | Norfork River Resort, 13386 Arkansas 5, Norfork, 72658, United States
Sylamore Ranger District
The 1.2-million acre Ozark-St. Francis National Forests offer endless opportunities for adventure. As one of America’s most scenic and picturesque areas, the Ozark-St. Francis provides a lot of the “natural” in the Natural State of Arkansas.
Ozark Highlands 50K
The course will start out at Norfork River Resort and proceed towards the Ozark Highlands Trail via 2.7 miles of rolling roads. The trail traverses through numerous hollows and takes participants across some of the most rugged and remote terrain in the Ozark National Forest. Runners will follow the Ozark Highlands Trail-Sylamore Section on an out & back course. There are three aid stations on the route and drop bags are allowed at the Twin Creek Aid Station, which is also the turnaround for the shorter 35K course.
Twin Creek 35K
This course option will follow the same route as the Ozark Highlands 50K, but turnaround at Twin Creek Road Aid Station. Great idea for those wanting to experience the Sylamore Ranger District trails, but not quite ready for the 50K.

LOViT 100 Mile & 100K
2024-02-24 - 2024-02-25 | East Cove Pavilion, 66 East Park Drive, Mount Ida, AR, 71957, United States
Checkout www.RunLOViT.com for more details and photos.
Live Race Tracking at track.runlovit.com

LOViT 100 Mile – Friday, February 24th, 5PM – 34 hr cutoff (20:24 min/mile pace)/3AM Sunday
LOViT 100k – Saturday, February 25th – 6AM – 21 hr cutoff (20:16 min/mile pace)/3AM Sunday
The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) Endurance Runs feature rocky, rolling hills and ridgelines that will take you along the southern rim of one of America’s most pristine freshwater lakes and through the ruggedly beautiful Ouachita National Forest. The racecourse follows out and back sections along the single track trail – one of only 40 worldwide trails to receive the IMBA Epic Trail designation. The terrain is challenging, the views are amazing. Come find your LIMiT on the LOViT.
Please note: This is a challenging distance on a difficult trail. It is crucial that you physically and mentally prepare for the stresses of the race through adequate training and preparation. YOU, the runner, are responsible for your own well-being during the race.

Schedule

Friday
1:00-4:30 PM – 100 Mile (&100K Early) Packet Pickup – East Cove Pavilion
4:30 PM – 100 Mile Pre Race Meeting – East Cove Pavilion
5:00 PM – 100 Mile Race Start – East Cove Pavilion

Saturday
4:45-5:45 AM – 100k Packet Pickup – East Cove Pavilion
5:30 AM – 100k Pre Race Meeting – East Cove Pavilion
6:00 AM – 100k Race Start – East Cove Pavilion

Awards

Participants will receive an event shirt, custom race swag, and the experience of a supported run through the Ouachita Mountains with 6 manned aid stations on the 100k course and 10 manned aid stations on the 100 mile course – many that you will cross multiple times (see course map at www.runlovit.com/course). 100k finishers will receive a medal and 100 Mile finishers a custom finisher’s buckle to commemorate their accomplishment.
Awards will be given to the top three overall male/female finishers in the 100k and 100 Mile distances.
Event proceeds are invested in trail development in the Ouachita National Forest and the greater Hot Springs area. 2014 race proceeds helped fund the completion of the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail. Run LOViT Endurance Events is a 501(c)3 nonprofit under the umbrella of the RRCA IRS exemption. The LOViT runs are non-commerical fundraisers that benefit the local trail community.

Conditions

Avg High 60F, Avg Low 35F
You will be running in the dark. You should bring a light source and back up batteries. At this time of year, the average sunrise is 6:45 AM and the average sunset is 6:00 PM.
What do I need to bring? At very minimum, all racers will be required to carry a water bottle or hydration pack AND a light (flashlight or headlamp). Due to the remote nature of parts of the trail, runners will not be allowed on the course without a way to carry water. We strongly suggest you carry a backup light with you at all times.
How tough is the course? Terrain = hilly, total climb between 50 and 150 feet per mile (2500 – 7500 feet in 50 miles), Surface = trail or dirt road with substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts

Pacing & Safety Runners

Due to the remote nature of sections of the course, pacers will be allowed during portions of the race. Safety runners can be picked/switched at crewable aid stations in the pacing sections. Runners 60 years and older may have a safety runner from the start with permission from the Race Director prior to the race. Runners may only have one safety runner at a time.
100k Safety Runners can be picked up/switched out at the following aid stations: Brady Mountain Road (return trip ONLY – approx mile 37) and Crystal Springs Pavilion (approx mile 48).
100 Mile Safety Runners can be picked up/switched out at the following aid stations: Brady Mountain Road (1st crossing – approx mile 57.5), Avery Recreation Area (east end – approx mile 64.5), Brady Mountain Road (return trip – approx mile 71.5), Crystal Springs Pavilion (approx mile 82.5), Charleton (return trip – approx mile 87).

Drop Bags

Drop bags are reasonably sized boxes or bags containing your personal items to resupply you during the race. Items you bring will be distributed to the following aid stations: Start/Finish; Tompkin’s Bend (100 Mile ONLY!); Crystal Springs Pavilion; Spillway. Refer to the chart below for approx. mileage. Drop bags MUST be labeled be labeled with YOUR NAME, YOUR RACE NUMBER and the AID STATION NAME. Drop bags will be returned to the finish in the following time frame:
Tompkin’s Bend – as soon as the final runner clears the station.
Crystal Springs Pavilion – 1st load 6:30 PM; remaining bags – after the final runner has cleared the station
Spillway – 1st load 3:00PM; remaining bags – after the final runner has cleared the station
Bags will be available for pickup at the awards banquet Sunday morning. All uncollected items will be donated the week after the race.

Aid Stations

(locations and accommodations available at runlovit.com/course)
Aid stations will have standard ultra food (bananas, pretzels, potatoes, chips, water, Tailwind Nutrition, etc.). If you have special dietary restrictions, please plan accordingly.

Lodging

Official Race Lodging Sponsor: Mountain Harbor Resort – Arkansas’s #1 rated resort (race starts & finishes on Mountain Harbor Resort Property) Special rates available to race participants: http://www.mountainharborresort.com/
Shangri La Resort (6 miles west of race start/finish): http://www.shangrilaresortar.com/
Crystal Springs Resort (12 miles east of race start/finish): http://www.crystalspringsresort.com/
Brady Mountain Resort (20 miles east of race start/finish): http://bradymountainmarina.com/
Camping: Mountain Harbor Resort will allow tent camping at the start finish area for a fee. Access to bathrooms and showers are available. No electricity or water hookups.
Lots of hotel options in Hot Springs (27 miles east of race start/finish)

Cancellation Policy

If forces beyond our control lead to the cancellation of this event, it is possible that you will receive no refund of your entry fee. We will, however, endeavor to issue refunds or make other compensation to the extent funds are available to do so.
The occurrences that can cause a race cancellation are not predictable. Cancellations could potentially occur when there is a serious threat to the safety of runners and volunteers such as forest fires, severe winter weather, tornadoes, or in the event of a national emergency. These generally occur with little advance notice. As race organizers, we are at the mercy of these events. Run LOViT Endurance Events is a volunteer, non-profit organization. Our events are costly because they provide quality support, apparel, and awards. We cannot absorb all of these costs and take the risk of cancellation by ourselves. Consequently, the effect of our policy is that the entrants to an event must share in the risk that it will be cancelled. Please understand this when you enter our event.
Here is the policy we expect to follow when a case is subject to cancellation. Each situation is different so these are only guidelines.
Keeping You Informed: We will try to keep entrants informed when there is a potential for cancellation. We will likely use email, Facebook, Twitter and our website to do this.
Reimbursement: In the event that a race is cancelled, we cannot promise any refund. We will first pay all outstanding bills associated with the event that we cannot cancel or legally avoid. If there is money left over after paying the expenses we have incurred, we will try to make a reimbursement to runners from the remaining entry fees available to us. The closer the cancellation is to the race date, the less likely there will be any reimbursement and if a race is stopped while in progress, there will be no reimbursement. If the amount of the refund is small, we may not bother with it, or we may only give credit toward future entry fees.
Rescheduling: Rescheduling the event is unlikely given the complexity of putting on an ultra or trail run, and that there are other events scheduled for other weekends, but may be done on a case by case basis. If we do reschedule, we will not likely be able to give you a refund if you withdraw from the event.
If I need to cancel my entry due to injury, illness or scheduling conflict, can I get a refund? See the refund schedule policy at www.runlovit.com/details.

Fun Cross
2024-02-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Gainwell Technologies, 355 Ledgelawn Drive, Conway, 72034, United States
We will be presenting a course to be more inviting to all levels. Participants can choose to race one race or all races. It’s all for FUN with some swag and chili thrown in.

Run the Line Half Marathon
2024-02-18 07:30 - 11:30 | Texarkana, W Broad Street & Texas Blvd Intersection, Texarkana, TX, 75503, United States
The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course. The race starts at W. Broad Street and Texas Blvd in downtown Texarkana, Texas, quickly moves into Arkansas, crosses back into Texas, and finishes in Texarkana, Arkansas. The course includes 10-ft wide asphalt trails that wind through residential neighborhoods on city streets. The finish line is downtown at 3rd and Wood Streets in front of the Hopkins Ice House about 5 blocks from the start.
We are again in the prestigious 2024 Arkansas Grand Prix Series. We will be one of only a few half marathon in the 2024 Series. This will be our 14th year to proudly be in the Series. The Arkansas Grand Prix Series is a series of races affiliated with RRCA and Arkansas running clubs throughout the state. Information about the Grand Prix series is available at www.arkrrca.com.
We are a Road Runner Club of America event member. We have also applied to be a qualifying race again in the 2024 Natural State Running Series. The races and registration are available at www.naturalstateruns.com.
A portion of the course is on the Texas/Arkansas State Line. The 2024 course is USATF certified (AR19015WJT). The race includes chip timing, runners, walkers, and 2-person and 4-person relay teams.

Sylamore 50K/25K Trail Run
2024-02-17 07:00 - 17:00 | Angler’s White River Resort, 23080 AR-5, Allison, 72050, United States
Location

Allison, Arkansas
Allison is located along the White River at the junctions of Highways 5, 9, & 14. It is 5.9 miles north of Mountain View.

Racer Check In and Start

Racers can check in Friday February 16, 2024 from 4pm – 9pm and Saturday February 17, 2024 beginning at 6:00am
Check in will be held on the front porch of Anglers Restaurant in Allison, AR.
Both races will start from Anglers parking lot.
The 50k will begin at 7am and the 25k at 8am.

Course

50k – Out and back course on 14.5 miles of trail and 1 mile of pavement. Two water crossings at approximately 2 miles and 30 miles.
25k – Out and back course on 7.25 miles of trail and 1 mile of pavement. Two water crossings at approximately 2 miles and 14.5 miles.

Awards

Overall Male 50K, Overall Female 50K, Overall Male 25K and Overall Female 25K Finishers Awards

Refunds and Inclement Weather Policy

No Refunds
No Inclement Weather Policy. Race will be held regardless of temperature, precipitation (forecast or actual) or level of the creek crossing.

Romance Run
2024-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Fleet Feet Little Rock, 1525 Cantrell Rd #102, Little Rock, 72212, United States
Join Fleet Feet Little Rock for their Valentine’s Day run! We will follow their fun run route followed by snacks and beverages. Bring a friend or loved one and enjoy the evening.

Trail Work Party at Burns Park
2024-02-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Burns Park – Hospitality House, 402 W Military Dr,, North Little Rock, 72118, United States
Join us to reopen the trail adjacent to the Hospitality House at Burns Park. Bonus, you’ll have plenty of time to help out, have some lunch, and still get to your Super Bowl Party.

This trail is the foundation on which we can potentially build more trails. We need to clear the trail corridor, bench-cut several areas, and do some rock armoring.
No experience is needed and tools will be provided if you need them. Do bring work gloves, and hydration, and let’s get this trail opened!

We call it a trail work PARTY, so lunch will be provided for all volunteers. BRING YOUR OWN REUSABLE PLATE AND UTENSILS.

Useful tools to bring if you have them:
Lopper, rakes, rock bar, shovels.

Conway Cycling Project - Open House
2024-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Conway Cycling Project, 1820 Old Morrilton Highway, Conway, United States
Conway Advocates for Bicycling’s Conway Cycling Center is one way we help more people ride bicycles. We repair and refurbish donated bikes for people in the community who need a bicycle but cannot afford to purchase one. We accept donations of generally used bicycles (no junk please), both adult and kids bikes. If your organization has clients in need of a bicycle or bicycle repair, please contact us. Cabcycleconway@gmail.com
Come by and check out the new digs!

5th Annual Cupid Shuffle 5K Walk/Run
2024-02-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Paradise Park, 1 Paradise Park Road, Jacksonville, AR, 72076
We are excited to announce Jacksonville Parks and Recreation is hosting the Annual Cupid Shuffle 5K Walk/Run, held on Saturday, February 10th, 2024. The race starts at 8am. Paradise Park’s course (3.1 miles) will take participants through the hidden gem of the park’s Nature Trail, beginning and ending in the park!
This is a chip-timed race! Registration can be found on https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Jacksonville/CupidShuffle5KRunWalk and will remain open until February 8, 2024. Pre-registration is $25 or $35 Day-of-Registration. Runners 12 and under are $15 Pre and $25 Day Of. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal.
For more information, call 982-4171 or visit: Annual Cupid Shuffle 5K Walk / Run | Facebook Date, time, & location subject to change.

Ozark Society Day Hike - Dale Bumpers White River Refuge
2024-02-10 | Dale Bumpers White River Refuge, Casco
Dale Bumpers White River Refuge at Cooks Lake – 5 miles – easy. A new place for a hike. We will visit the Cook’s lake educational area and hike along the White and an Oxbow lake, east of Stuttgart. Fairly flat, we will connect some of the short trails to get at least 5 miles in. Meet at the Commuter lot off Shackleford N.B., just before 630 E.B., at 8am to carpool. Bring a lunch and water.

Gym-to-Crag
2024-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Climb Conway, 1157 Pat's Ln, Conway, 72032, United States
These will be one-hour discussions at local gyms to help the transition to the outdoors easier for those new to outdoor climbing. Topics will include seasons, areas in AR, camping, tips per climbing discipline, crag etiquette, ethics, and more! Come join us for a fun discussion with an ARCC board member, whether you have been climbing outside a few times or never climbed outside at all!

Look out for details about classes at your local gym coming out closer to their scheduled date. The classes are FREE to attend, but gym rates and rules still apply. Looking forward to seeing you there!

photo by @richdard on Dusk til Dawn, by @jdborg.rocks

Ozark Society-Pulaski Chapter Monthly Meeting
2024-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock, 72227
Joe Jacobs shares his insights on the controversial topic, Rebranding the Buffalo. Mr. Jacobs will be presenting about the interest that Runway Group, co-founded by Stuart Walton and Tom Walton, has in changing the designation of the Buffalo National River to a National Park. He will explore some of the reasons for making and not making the designation change. Mr. Jacobs, who first wrote about this topic on his website ArkansasOutside.com in October 2023, served as the marketing and revenue manager for Arkansas State Parks for 17 years, and has been the owner/editor of Arkansas Outside since 2011. This, along with his extensive travel and connections throughout the state, has helped him become an authority on outdoor recreation in
Arkansas.
A bit of background on this issue – Ozark Society President Brian Thompson sent to our membership last November the organization’s current position on the redesignation: Regarding the proposed reclassification of the Buffalo National River to a “park-preserve,” we recognized this as a very preliminary idea. For that reason, we felt that continued listening was more prudent than an early conclusion. The proposal has since been withdrawn but we continue to watch in case there are any further developments. Irrespective of recent events, rest assured that our independent advocacy for the preservation of the Buffalo National River, is bedrock to our organization’s mission.

White Rock Classic 50K
2024-02-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Shores Lake
The course is on well maintained forest roads with some trail sprinkled in for good fun.
Important Note About Course: Avoid the recreation area, campground area, parking area, at the top of White Rock Mountain, this is not part of the course! This is important as we could lose access to this course. We will enjoy the amazing view at the Sunset Point while running the Rim Trail
We can no longer have alternative starts as in running to the top, riding bike back, starting at the top and running to the start/finish area. We have to start at the starting line and finish by crossing the finish line for both distances.

River Trail 15K
2024-02-03 08:30 - 11:30 | Burns Park Soccer Complex, 1 Tournament Drive, North Little Rock, 72115, United States
Arkansas’ fastest and most scenic 15K! 100% paved course travels along the Arkansas River, Old Rock Quarry, Burns Park and more.
The RiverTrail 15k will be a Grand Prix Championship race.
Packet pickup 2-2-24 at Rock City Running 11121 North Rodney Parham Road Suite 37B in Little Rock from 11am-5:30pm. Registration will be available – $25 for adults & $15 for juniors.
Race Day packet pickup from 7:00-8:15am at Burns Park. Race day registration will be available – $35 for adults & $20 for juniors.
Race hosted by the Arkansas RRCA
USATF Course Certification #AR15002DLP
Chip Timing provided by Garner Timing Services
Proceeds benefit the Arkansas RRCA Grand Prix Series
