Whitewater Safety for paddlers
2023-07-15 08:00 - 2023-07-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Ouachita River Whitewater Park, 904 Riverview Dr,, Malvern, 72104
ACA L4 SWR curriculum.
You’ve asked for it so here it is! Whitewater safety courses in the summer & in central Arkansas. Here’s what you can look forward to:
This two day course will be an action packed, and fun filled weekend! Our ACA certified instructor & helpers has a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you & your family about self Rescues and Rescuing others in a river environment.
Skills taught:
Whitewater swimming techniques
Wading in moving water
How to deal with Strainers
Throw ropes
Boat based rescues
Tethered rescues
Mechanical Advantages
Unpin methods
Knots
Rescue vest &
Much more.
These courses fill up fast! Sign up by email at arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com.
Cost: $150 per person till end of April, then all two day courses will go up to $165 per person.
Taught by, Rob Moody
ACA Certified Instructor in
L4-SWR
L4 WW Kayaking
L3 River SUP
L2 SUP ITC
L2 Canoe

40th Annual MightyMite Triathlon
2023-07-15 08:00 - 14:00 | Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, 72396, United States
Race Details
Finish Line / Transportation

BUSSES ARE BACK!

Shuttles will be located adjacent to the Finish line off of Garland Ave.
Shuttles will stop 1st at Village Creek State Park and then @ EACC and return to the Finish line

FINISH LINE BACK @ The Campbell House in Forrest City, AR

Participant Check In at Transition Area 2 (East Arkansas Community College)

All participants are required to check in at transition area 2 (East Arkansas Community College) before proceeding onto transition area 1 (Village Creek State Park).
You will leave your running shoes, run number, running cap, sunglasses, etc… at your bike rack spot in T2. (if you bike with your running shoes, take them to T1).
Bike racks will be numbered and assigned.

Transition Area 1 (Village Creek State Park)

Transition Area 1 is located at Village Creek State Park which is 13 miles from T2.
Please only use the race provided drop bag to leave any items that you want taken to T2. (The only thing you should need at T1 would be your goggles, bike, bike shoes, helmet, towel, and possibly flip-fops.
Bike racks will be numbered and assigned.

Swim Start

You may choose either Wave Start or Time Trial Start during the registration process.
If you choose Time Trial you will begin in numerical order following the wave start.
8:00 am – Race Starts with Relay Wave
8:03 am – Male Wave Start
8:06 am – Female Wave Start
8:07 am – Time Trial Start

Water Stations

Well spaced, self service water coolers will be available at T1, T2 and 1 water stop on the run course.
All participants are strongly encouraged to ride and run with a water bottle.

Post Race

Post-race food will be provided in the grass area adjacent to the Finish Line @ The Campbell House
Awards Ceremony located @ The Campbell House @ 10:00 am. Early finishing athletes will have time to take the shuttle back to Village Creek and EACC prior to the awards ceremony.

Drop Bags

You will be given a bag at packet pickup to use for your drop bag from T1 to T2
MAKE SURE YOUR NUMBER IS ON YOUR BAG
ONLY items in the bag will be transported from T1 to T2
You may collect your drop bag from T2 starting at 9:30 am.

Wampoo Roadeo
2023-07-15 07:00 - 16:00 | All Souls Church, 4601 Walker's Corner Road, Scott, AR, 72142, United States
Welcome to the Wampoo Roadeo presented by Aristotle Broadband!
https://www.aristotle.net/internet/
The 15th edition of the Wampoo Roadeo starts at 7:01am on Saturday, July 15 from the All Souls Church, 4601 Walker’s Corner Road, in Scott, Arkansas. Parking is available directly across the road from the church in the grass farm area. Parking is also available at the Scott Charter School on Alexander Road. Please do not park at the Scott, Arkansas Post Office.
The first rest stop is at mile 20, in England, Arkansas. The fine folks of the City of England are sponsoring this stop. The second rest stop is at mile 25, in Keo, Arkansas. The city of Keo is sponsoring this stop. The third rest stop is at mile 34 at Bevis Corner and sponsored by McClelland Consulting Engineers and staffed by the Mello Velo Cycling Club. This is also the fifth stop at mile 55 after leaving Lonoke if you ride the 62 mile route. The fourth rest stop is at mile 47 and sponsored by the City of Lonoke.
The Wampoo Pickle Juice Challenge is a Strava segment located on Highway 15 between Keo and Bevis Corner. Look for the “Burma-Shave” type signs along the route leading up to the start of the one mile segment. Fastest male and fastest female through the segment for each route, plus the 15th fastest rider through the segment overall, win prizes and bragging rights!
There will be watermelon at the Finish Line and the Loblolly Creamery Ice Cream Truck will be serving free scoops of ice cream with chocolate milk from 9:30am until 1:00pm. Plan your ride accordingly to get back and have a cup of chocolate milk and a scoop (or two) of your favorite Loblolly ice cream.
Feel free to set up your cycling club tents and hang out at the Finish Line after the ride.
If you ordered any merch’, it will available for pick up, along with your bib number at Packet Pickup.
If you can’t make Packet Pickup, we’ll have your bib number and anything you ordered at the Start Line before the ride begins. Look for the yellow pop up Registration tent.
Please note there will be a “Bevis Gate” set up at 10:00am at Bevis Corner. All riders not through the gate by 10:00am will be directed to the finish line via the 28/40 mile left turn at Bevis Corner. This is for everyone’s protection because of the heat, humidity and the wind.
The Wampoo Roadeo is a fundraiser for Recycle Bikes for Kids (RB4K). The mission of RB4K is to give free bikes to kids, provide adults the opportunity to earn a bike, and support bike infrastructure and education in the community.
Since 2008, a large part of the mission at RB4K is to get every kid a bike. But as RB4K has grown through the years , it’s become clear how crucial bike infrastructure, safety and education is to our community. Our new expanded mission addresses that need. Proceeds from this ride, which will continue honoring the life and legacy of Marilyn Fulper, will now directly help fund all of RB4K’s future infrastructure projects.
Maps
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38489422 62 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38489439 40 mile route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38489443 26 mile route

Adventure Subaru presents The Battle For Townsend’s Ridge
2023-07-09 07:30 - 15:00 | Townsend Ridge Trail Head, Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail, Rogers, AR, 72756, United States
Please join host the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for the Annual Battle For Townsends Ridge XC Race at Hobbs State Park! This race is part of the AMBCS series.
Kids Race Free (Juniors 14 & under)! The OORC has waived all Junior registration fees for the race in a continued effort to make mountain biking more accessible for our youth. Parent Note – Kids 13 and under are allowed to get a FREE yearly license or will need to hold a one-day or annual USAC license for insurance/liability and those may be purchased in the pre-registration process for just $10 (one day). AMBCS waives the $20 hard plate fee as well.
All racers are required to purchase a one-time AMBCS hard plate at the first race they attend during the season for $10. Juniors 14 and under are FREE!
There is NO on-site registration available.
All racers are asked to enter the State Park down Piney Rd. (paved) and follow the arrows to the event grounds located at the parking lot along Townsends Ridge Rd. NOTE: Townsends Ridge Rd from Hwy. 12 will be closed to auto traffic the morning of the event.
Riders need to check in at registration, but your wait time should be a minimum. If this is your first race of the season you will need to purchase an AMBCS hard plate for $20.
Please remember that there is a very good chance that the person or persons assisting you on race day are volunteers and have donated their time. Please be courteous and thank them for their volunteerism.
Lunch will be served for all participants/attendees.

Paradise Found 5k
2023-07-08 07:00 - 12:00 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Experience mountain bike trails in a new way at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, with the second annual Paradise Found 5k! Join us at the Paradise Found 5K on Saturday, July 8th, 2023. The race will begin at 7 am and end at Coler Homestead, located next to Airship Coffee.
All participants will receive a finisher medal and t-shirt. Awards will be given out to the top overall runners as well as the top 3 in each age group. This race is limited to the first 300 people to sign-up. There will be no refunds on registration but your registration can be transferred.

2023 Fleet Feet Firecracker Fast 5k
2023-07-04 07:30 - 10:00 | The Little Rock Heights, 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR, United States
This is a point-to-point race starting at 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard
There are no shuttles to take you to the starting line before the race, only shuttles to take you back to your car after the race.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park's Independence Day Freedom 5K/10K
2023-07-04 07:00 - 11:00 | DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 2027 State Park Entrance Road, Bismarck, AR, 71929, United States
2023 is a BIG YEAR for Arkansas, as it marks 100 years of Arkansas State Parks. What better way to celebrate our sweet land of liberty and Arkansas State Parks’ Centennial than with friends and family at Arkansas’s only resort state park for our 8th annual 4th of July Freedom 5k/10k Fun Run event?! Join us at the starting line in your most patriotic outfit to run, walk, or march the 3.1 mile course (5k), or make mom and ‘Merica proud by taking on our 6.2 mile (10k) course. Runners and walkers alike are sure to enjoy scenic lake views and shaded forest trails along our unique, mixed surface courses. The 5k is an even split between single track trail (1.5 miles) and pavement (1.6 miles). The 10k course covers the same distance of a single-track trail (1.5 miles) with an extended pavement portion (4.7 miles) that parades runners all the way down to the park’s Caddo Bend peninsula for some beautiful lake views and a welcome breeze coming off the water. All ages and abilities are welcome!

Tour De Horseshoe 15 Mile Bike Race and Run for the Fireworks 5K
2023-07-01 07:30 - 14:00 | Kamp Karefree, 115 Highland Dr., Hughes, AR, 72348, United States
The 5k Run and Bike Ride for Fireworks is a community based fundraiser to raise money for our Fireworks and Fire Department. Additionally, it is an opportunity for our community to come together and celebrate our independence.
Bike Race Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:45am.
5K Registration and Packet Pick up will be the morning of the event beginning at 6:45am.
Each participate registered by midnight 6.18.23 is guaranteed an event shirt. Anyone registering after this date is not guaranteed a shirt, we will have some extras & those will be given out the day of the event until gone.
5K Registration:
5K registration is $30.00 until June 23
After June 23- 5k Registration increases to $35.00
Day of race registration will be $35.00
Online registration will close June 29.
Bike Race Registration:
Bike Race registration is $30.00 until June 23
After June 23- Bike Race Registration increases to $35.00
Day of race registration will be $35.00
Online registration will close June 29.

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 1 Bella Vista AR
2023-06-25 08:00 - 12:00
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.
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 4-6 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.
You will be required to have a fully functional bike and a proper 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 etc.
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.
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.

River Valley Rumble XC Race 2023
2023-06-25 07:00 - 14:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
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

Northeast Arkansas H2GORun
2023-06-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Craighead Forest Park, 4910 S Culberson Rd, Jonesboro, 72404
2-mile run/walk at Craighead Forest Park to benefit Alzheimer’s Arkansas. Run or walk on the beautiful trail with family and friends. Age-group awards, door prizes, and refreshments.

Highlands Gravel Classic
2023-06-24 | Fritchie Farms, 15810 Ball Rd, Elkins, AR, 72727, United States
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only qualifier in the USA for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). As well as 1 of 2 qualifying events in North America. The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world as part of the series to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in October. Selection to the world championships will be per age group and gender. The top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then every 5-year age group (ex 35-39) with age groups separated by gender will qualify. There is a U19 age category, but it is NOT a qualifier category.
Highlands Gravel Classic will have 2 courses…the Highlands – 70 miles and Farmlands – 52 miles. The 70-mile course is for Males (19-59) and Females (19-49). 52 mile course is for Males 60+ and Females 50+.
Field Participant Caps:

Farmlands course – 500 total riders
Highlands course – 600 total riders

Red White & Blue Festival 5K
2023-06-23 07:00 - 14:00 | ASU Mountain Home, 1600 South College Street, Mountain Home, AR, 72653, United States
Presented by the Mountain Home Arkansas Chamber of Commerce, Celebrate the Red White & Blue and support local law enforcement.

Book Release and Signing - "Arkansaw High Country Route Guidebook"
2023-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Shift Modern Cyclery, 1101 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, 72201, United States
Author Chuck Campbell will be on hand to sign his book, “Arkansas High Country Route Guidebook” at Shift Modern Cyclery in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday, June 20, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Chuck will also be presenting a short presentation at 6:30. Beer and Books will be available for purchase from Shift. Read more about the guidebook and its author in our recent article.

Single Speed Royal Rumble
2023-06-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Old Post, 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR, 72802, United States
Listen up, adrenaline junkies! It’s time to unleash your inner beast in a raw, unadulterated single-speed bike race. Buckle up your jorts, shear your hair into a menacing mullet, and slide on those Pit Vipers – it’s time to smash some pedals with some two wheeled, unbridled fun between your legs!
