Square 2 Square Bicycle Ride Spring
2024-05-04 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Fayetteville Square, 70 East Ave, Fayetteville, AR, 72701, United States
Spring Ride Information
When: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Where: Fayetteville to Bentonville (via the Razorback Greenway)
Start: Walker Park in Fayetteville
Finish: Lawrence Plaza in Bentonville
Packet Pickup
Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 | Bentonville and Fayetteville, 11am-6pm
Bentonville: Downtown Activity Center | 215 SW A St
Fayetteville: Adventure Subaru | 2269 N Henbest Dr
Remaining packets will be available at the start of the ride on Saturday morning.
Shuttles
Shuttles are available for $10.00 per rider. All shuttles (pre and post bike ride options) take people and their bikes to the start.
Pre-ride shuttle times are 6am, 7am, and 8am. Post-ride shuttle times are 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Shuttle registration is now open. Shuttles are limited in space to just 45-50 riders.
Pick up is at The Bentonville Square near the Benton County Admin Building
Drop off is at Walker Park in Fayetteville (Along Block Ave – near Splash Pad)

Big Mountain Enduro
2024-05-04 - 2024-05-05 | Mount Nebo State Park, 16728 West State Hwy. 155, Dardanelle, AR, 72834, United States
The Big Mountain Enduro is the premier Enduro tour in North America and currently holds stops in the most picturesque vacation destinations throughout the rugged west. This highly anticipated race series offers some of the country’s biggest and most challenging mountain bike terrain, often including a combination of backcountry and lift-accessed stages throughout the series. Each race stage is designed to give participants a unique riding experience, including high-altitude trails, a mix of pedal transitions, and big descents that test athletes’ pure strength, endurance, and technical skills.
Read about last year’s event at Mount Nebo State Park.

2024 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy
2024-05-04 | Conway Municipal Airport, 3250 Sand Gap Rd, Conway, AR, 72032, United States
Rider registration is underway for the 2024 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 4th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn an IronToad medal by participating in both the Toad Suck 5K/10K Run and Tour de Toad! If you’d like to be a sponsor, serve on the planning committee, or volunteer at the event please contact Dana Venhaus at dvenhaus@literacyactionar.org.
Register at www.bikereg.com/tour-de-toad.

Coler's Noon2Moon MTB Race - 2024
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-04 | Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1, 2003 NW Homestead Ln, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race, the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register, you are supporting improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a space for the community provided by the Peel Compton Foundation whose mission is to connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation. This year we’ve eliminated the 12-HR option and added more fun events for the entire family, such as a kid’s ride camp and races hosted by Pedal Kids USA, on Friday, May 3rd. Kids Activities Equipment Requirements: Bicycle in good working order, a helmet, small backpack, water bottle, snacks.
If racing for 6 hours is not for you, you may register to race our pre-race “hot lap” option, a single lap of the race course with podiums for the top three racers and free entry to amazing raffle prizes. Coler was named by Outside Magazine as “One of the most beloved trails in the state of Arkansas.” Come race with us!
Event Schedule:
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
2:00 -7:00 PM – 6-HR Race Packet Pickup @ The Coler Campground.
3:00 – 5:00 PM Kids MTB Camp hosted by Pedal Kids USA – Sign up for 2 Paw Level: Pedaling without training wheels, on pavement, and some very easy, flat, single-track. Level 3 Paw Level: Able to climb and descend paved and single track, comfortable modulating speeds on descends.
5:00 – 6:30 PM – Kids Race Presented by Pedal Kids USA
7:00 PM – Kids Podium Celebration and S’mores by the Campfire, hosted by Coler Staff.
Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Hot Lap and 6-HR Race
10:15 AM – Hot Lap Race – one lap of the N2M course
11:30 AM – Hot Lap Podiums
11:45 AM – 6-HR Racer Meeting
Noon – 6-HR Race Begins.
6:30 PM – 6-HR Podiums
Race Rules:

All 6-hour racers will start the race at noon, the cut-off time is 5:45 PM. Any laps completed after 6:15 PM will not count. It is up to teams and individual racers to decide on the timing of their last lap.
Team racers may ride as many laps consecutively as they wish; however, each racer from a team must complete at least one lap during the 6-hour race.
If a member of a team has a mechanical issue or a crash that keeps them from completing the lap, they may call to get another rider out on the course. The rider who is out must check in with the timing director to cancel the lap (do not bring the timing chip near timing sensors).
Bike changes are allowed between laps, and no bans for a racer assisting another racer to fix a mechanical issue on the race course. Mechanical assistance from a non-racer may only be at the designated Coler mechanic pit tent area.
A racer or team must report DNFs as soon as possible to the Timing Director.
Race Results Contesting Period: 6:00-6:15 pm.
Allow 15 minutes after the race for results to be finalized. Timing services are provided by Todd Galbraith with EnduraRace

Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT
Parking at the preserve is limited, parking will be on a first come first serve basis. We highly encourage participants to park and ride, give yourself plenty of time! Any questions you may contact our Programs team at programs@peelcompton.org. Thank you for racing with us, and catch you at Coler!
Course Description:

Course or laps will be approximately 6-8 miles of single track with some technical terrain but mostly cross-country style trails

Arkansas Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Sessions
2024-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Witt Stephens Nature Center, 602 President Clinton Ave, Little Rock, 72201, United States
The session will serve two purposes –
1. Resource sharing – short presentations on resources available to communities and industry
2. Information gathering – public input and comments on what resources are being utilized and/or what they need more of.
The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation is touring the state!
During the year 2024, we will be hosting Outdoor Recreation Regional Listening Sessions in various communities.

We will provide short presentations on resources available to communities and industry, but we also want public input and comments on what resources are being utilized and/or what you need more of in your community

Our second meeting will be at the AGFC Witt Stephens Nature Center in Little Rock, AR on May 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
This event is open to the public but will be geared toward members of the community and outdoor recreation industry in the surrounding area. People such as advocacy groups, mayors, county judges, city councils, and chambers of commerce. Industry members would be bike shops, boat manufacturers, river guides, duck lodges, outfitters, anyone with an outdoor rec company, or aspiring outdoor rec entrepreneurs

The Gravette Ramble
2024-04-30 17:30 - 19:30 | AR
**NOTE You must purchase tickets using the EventBrite link***
Join us in Gravette on Tuesday evening, April 30, for an evening celebrating community, outdoor recreation, and supporting local businesses!
We’ll have two separate distances starting from the Gravette Hub, where you can ride at your own pace and enjoy the cycling spirit. Afterward, gather at The Rec Parlor to indulge in delicious BBQ from Smith and Betts, while engaging in conversation with Mayor Kurt Maddox.
Each registered participant receives a free beverage at The Rec Parlor, and supports Arkansasr3 in acquiring essential signage for rural recreational roads.

5:30pm start – Long route (begins at Gravette Hub)6:30pm start – Short route (begins at Gravette Hub)7:45 – 8:00pm – Mayor Q&A begins (Rec Parlor)
Gravette Hub—> https://maps.app.goo.gl/oKiyTecGi74VaiS19?g_st=ic
Long Route—> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42235747
Short Route—> https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42235844

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gravette-ramble-tickets-883465718747

Trail LUV Day - Mount Fitzgerald
2024-04-28 09:00 - 13:00 | Mount Fitzgerald, 2101 Dodd Ave., Springdale, 72764, United States
Fitz Trail LUV Day is this month! Come join our volunteer orgs Saturday, April 28th for a day of trail love, cookouts and adventures on Fitzgerald Mountain!

Darby Challenge
2024-04-28 07:00 - 13:30 | Downtown Fort Smith, 1001 Garrison Avenue, Fort Smith, 72901, United States
The Fort Smith General Darby Challenge will begin at the General William O. Darby statue in Cisterna Park in Downtown Fort Smith; continue down “A” Street to the Greg Smith River Trail where the route will turn north and continue along the Riverfront to Fort Smith Park. The return route doubles back along the trails, following the return path to the General William O. Darby statue at Cisterna Park in Downtown Fort Smith where participants are will be able to honor General Darby upon completion of the Darby Challenge.

FOORC of Nature Poker Run 2024
2024-04-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Ben Geren Regional Park, Golf Course Loop, Fort Smith, AR, 72916, United States
April 27th come join us for the FOORC of Nature Poker Run! Sign up on Bikereg to get the early registration discount. This is going to be an awesome event with prizes, food, and fun.
Bikereg is live now!

Devils Den Trail Luv Sparky/Orville Focus
2024-04-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Meet in campground A. Raking, lopping , drain work, wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration.

Highlands Gravel Classic
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Goshen Community Center, 244 Clark Street, Elkins, 72727, United States
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the only age-group qualifier in the USA for the Trek UCI Gravel World Series (GWS) 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 groups (ex 35-39) with age groups seperated 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 – 66 miles and Farmlands – 52 miles. The 66 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

Madison County Kings River Clean Up
2024-04-27 08:00 - 14:00 | Marble Access Of The Kings River, 413 Madison 1919, Huntsville, 72740, United States
Madison County Cleanup; meet at the Marble access April 27 at 8am sharp.

2024 Dogwood Race 5K, 10K
2024-04-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Siloam Springs, N. Washington St & E Main St, Siloam Springs, United States
5K and 10K running race in Siloam Springs, Arkansas
The starting line will be at the Bob Henry Park large Pavilion (next to the tennis courts) at 500 W Benton St., Siloam Springs AR 72761.

This year, the race will have a new course and be a partial trail race! Please review the course maps and the “Event Details” page for more information.
Course Maps:
5k Map (all pavement)
10k Map (partial pavement, partial trail)

4th Annual Loaf & Sole 5k
2024-04-27 07:30 - 12:00 | Genesis Church, 205 MLK Blvd, Fayetteville, 72701, United States
Loafer’s get ready! We are doing it again! Thanks to the continued generosity of Genesis Church we will be back at the church on April 27th 2024! This year will bring a few fun changes, including a kids fun run and a DJ! We hope you and your family will join us as we raise funds for Table 7three. Here are the details:
When: 5k takes place 4/27/2024 and will kick off at 7:30am. The kids fun run will begin once the final finisher of the 5k crosses the line.
Where: Participants will start and finish at Genesis Church in Fayetteville. Address: 205 MLK Blvd Fayetteville Arkansas
The course: Will take the path Tabitha (Table 7three’s airstream) goes on when they serve food at Walker Park.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5927419141
The dough: In-person $30 / Virtual $35 (this includes shipping your goodies)
Dates to remember: No April fools here, register before April 1st to ensure you get the shirt size you want! In-person registration will close 4/26/24 at midnight! There will be registration available on race day, 4/27/24. Virtual registration will close 4/26/24 at midnight.
The goodies: Participants will receive a race shirt (Loafie Era edition), finisher medal, finish line breakfast burrito (provided by Table 7three), top and last finisher awards, age division awards, free bagel coupon from Ozark Mountain bagel, and other giveaways as they become available.
Timing/ Photos: Timing will be done by Race Wizard. Photography will be provided by Jane Austin Photography.
All proceeds for the race go directly to Table 7three. Table 7three is a nonprofit 501c(3) charity that provides no-cost meals to the homeless community in Fayetteville and Rogers AR. For more information about Table 7three please visit our website www.table7three.com

Almira 50
2024-04-27 06:00 - 17:00 | Village Creek State Park, 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, 72396, United States
After taking a year off, due to family priorities, we are excited to welcome you back for year 3 of Almira 50 mile /marathon !
Almira 50 is a 26 ish mile loop run 2 times, which will be covering beautiful single track, ridgeline running, swamp stomping, and pretty much anything and everything that Village Creek offers.
There will be a single loop trail marathon option as well if you’re just not quite ready to bite the deuce.
Expect around 100 ft / mile of vert on average. Detailed Map coming soon! “Almira” will encompass ALL that VC has to offer!
