Ozark Valley Triathlon
2024-06-29 - 2024-06-30 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. UPDATE – Gravel and Mtn Bike events both to be held on Saturday, June 29 at the same time.
Saturday, June 29 – OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 miles, mtn bike course is 12 miles and the triathlon run course is an epic 5 miles. Both the gravel and mtn bike duathlon run courses will consist of a 3 mile Run #1 and 5 mile Run #2 courses.
Sunday, June 30 – Ozark Valley Triathlon (road events) is hosting the 2024 Arkansas State Championships in the international and sprint distances as well as the Arkansas High School State Championship. There is a combined Club Championship competition as well. These are both road triathlon races and there will be a Aquabike, duathlon and team category (International distance only) in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.
OVT road events:

Sprint Triathlon – 400 yard swim, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run (2024 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship and High School State Championship)
International Triathlon (individual or teams) – 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike and a 4 mile run (2024 USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship)
Aquabike – 1,000 yard swim, 19 mile bike
Sprint Duathlon – 2 mile run, 13 mile bike, 2 mile run

All events will be held at Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Lake Wedington is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area and combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes all make this race one not want to miss.

Entry Fees Priced With A T-Shirt

Entry Fees are priced with a ringspun cotton t-shirt. But, there is an option to choose no shirt and save $5 or upgrade to a fully sublimated technical fabric shirt for $15. Shirt size not guaranteed after June 1, 2023. If a shirt is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup.
T-Shirt Options and Styles:

$(5) – choose the no shirt option and save $5.
$0 – Ringspun Cotton T-shirt – 100% unisex sizing
$15- Tech Fully Sublimated T-shirt – A true moisture wicking-fabric shirt that has been engineered to keep you dry while you exercise. There are plenty of polyester shirts out there, but this one is the real deal. Both men and women specific sizing.

Saturday Endurance DH Series #1
2024-06-29 | Howler Bike Park, 3410 US-65, Walnut Shade, MO, 65771, United States
Get ready for the Howler Saturday Race Series!
Starting June 29, Howler Bike Park will host the Saturday Race Series where you can battle your friends on timed downhill segments. There will be three stages: Mustard Tiger, Momo, and a to-be-determined third mystery trail. Come out on Fridays for some practice runs and then head back on Saturday at 9 a.m. for race day.
The racer with the best collective time on two Saturdays wins! The race field is limited to 150 racers and you can drop a Saturday and still be in the running.
Sign up today and get ready to show off your skills!

Pint Night with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition
2024-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Flyway Brewing, 314 Maple St, North Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Hey everyone! Calling all Central Arkansas climbers! The Arkansas Climbers Coalition is hosting a pint night this month at Flyway Brewing in North Little Rock at 6 PM! Come join us for some fun hanging out with your favorite outdoor recreation community.

We have an exciting announcement to make about a NEW outdoor climbing area in the Central AR region. It’s going to be BIG and it has a whole lot of ROCK. ARCC has been working hard to get this area open, so come on out to the pint night to find out more and ask your questions. There’s still a lot more work to be done!
We hope to see you all there!

Cabot Family Track Nights
2024-06-24 18:00 - 19:00, 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

Wedington weed and lop
2024-06-23 08:00 - 12:00 | Lake Wedington, 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 72704, United States
Knocking back weeds. Meet in the paved lot. Bring hydration and wear sturdy shoes.

River Valley Rumble XC Race 2024
2024-06-23 07:30 - 15:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
RIVER VALLEY RUMBLE
This race will be on super fun 4.4-mile laps as a XC UCI inspired course. The shorter laps will also be more spectator friendly and more encouraging for racers as family and friends cheer them on each lap.
Ben Geren Park
Fort Smith Arkansas
This race is part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
The rookie class is for first time racers only. No awards will be given for these classes. Temporary plates will be given.
AMBCS Hardplates are required for all riders in the Cat 1-3, Single Speed, Clydesdale, and junior divisions. The cost of the plates are $25 and will be available on site. There is no charge to junior racers for AMBCS Hard Plates.
Awards will be given for Cat 1-3 categories.
The men’s and women’s Cat 1 15-49 Open categories will be eligible for a unified payout following the AMBCS Payout.
The men’s and women’s Cat 50+ will be eligible to payout following the AMBCS Payout.
AMBCS Rules
USA Cycling Rules
For the most up to date information go to facebook/rivervalleyrumble

Arkansas Graveler
2024-06-23 - 2024-06-29 | David W Mullins Library, 459 North Campus Walk, Fayetteville, 72701, United States
Welcome to the Arkansas Graveler

The Arkansas Graveler route winds through some of the most scenic, iconic rural roads of Arkansas, beginning in Fayetteville and pointing East to Jonesboro.
Total ride distance: 340.
Daily ride distances vary between 40-70 miles depending on the difficulty of terrain.
For 6 full days, enjoy the warmest welcome from our host communities, treat yourself to off-the-bike recreational experiences like fishing and archery, kick back for nightly live entertainment and fill your hungry post-ride belly with delicious, farm-to-table dinners.
This is a gravel TOUR, not a race. You’ll want to make the most of every farm stand, rest stop, crystal clear water hole and all the many grassroots flavors Arkansas has to offer.
If you don’t want to ride for 6 days — not to worry. Check out our single-day “Mini Graveler”. We even have a category for those who want to tag along but NOT pedal as a “Non-Rider Participant.” For further details, visit our website arkansasgraveler.com

FFA 5k Bismarck
2024-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Crossroads Cowboy Church of Bismarck, 12418 Highway 84, Bismarck, 71929, United States
This is a fundraising event put on by the Bismarck FFA Chapter. Funds from this event will provide our FFA students the opportunity to participate in various events throughout the year. The 5K for FFA fun run event will take place at the Crossroads Cowboy Church of Bismarck. You will be running/walking in a trail like terrain, making two loops around the course to complete 3.1 miles. Water and Gatorade will be provided at 1/2 way point on the course and at the finish line. Your packet will include a race bib, a t-shirt(if signed up by the deadline), and other goodies. Please come out June 22 at 3pm to support our students and our wonderful FFA program.

2024 Summer Solstice Slam V
2024-06-22 10:00 - 2024-06-23 20:00 | MacArthur Park, Little Rock, 72202, United States
***Little Rock Bike Polo Presents: Summer Solstice Slam V***
OPEN TO PUBLIC RIDICULE AND ENJOYMENTSWIMMING POOL ACCESSSHADENOODLES
Communication:Facebook – https://fb.me/e/3HKrubfx6Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lrbikepolo/
Tournament Details: Saturday, June 22nd – Sunday, June 23rd Single court (120’ x 55′) @ MacArthur Park(https://maps.app.goo.gl/4PmZwEhVQt6PuXkf6)3v3 ABC Shuffle Tournament Saturday / Sunday
Registration Details:25 Per person due by June 21st Reg Link: https://forms.gle/5zNg9nww2k9D2V5t7 Registration opens: Sunday, April 21st. Registration closes: Thursday, June 20th, 8 PM CST. Team List: https://docs.google.com/…/182Rm2EX60xR8yJkywixH…/edit…
Official Hashtag:#summersolsticeslam

Rat Race 5k
2024-06-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Forest Hight School, 800 Tommy Ratzlaff Avenue, Green Forest, 72638, United States
The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17.
Race will start and end at Green Forest School in Green Forest, Arkansas.
Runners must check in from 7:00am to 7:45 A.M. Opening Ceremony at 7:45. Race will start at 8:06 A.M.
Although this is a 5k, if running is not your thing, you are more than welcome to complete the race at any pace comfortable to you. For the competitive runners, Awards to the Top 3 Male and Females. Certificates to the following age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.
Cost is $30.00 per entry.
Sign up a team of 4 or more and receive a $10 discount on your registration.
Proceeds from this race will benefit the Ratzlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Good Grief Programs in area schools.
This is a fund raiser for a non-profit organization, no refunds will be given for cancelation due to weather.

River Valley Food 4 Kids 5K
2024-06-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Russellville Junior High School, 2000 West Parkway, Russellville, 72802, United States
This is a charity race and the 5th in our River Valley Runners Championship Race series. Great cause River Valley Food for kids sends food home with kids for the weekend when they might not have enough.
faster, flatter 5k. will use the valentines day 5k route.
Start at the junior high and turn left on phoenix, turn around will be at the top of the hill just past the old climbing wall, turn around come back to the junior high.

The True Grit Bike Ride
2024-06-22 07:00 - 16:00 | 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

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.
