Arkansas Climbers Festival
2024-03-29 - 2024-03-31 | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
The goal of this event is to bring together our community to learn new skills in many different areas of Rock Climbing! We will be bringing in experts in their fields to provide high-quality training.
The General Admission ticket will include camping and climbing passes to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, dinner on Saturday night, and access to all workshops. Special clinics will need to be purchased as an add-on.
Clinics will be broken into morning and afternoon sessions. Space is limited to first come first serve.
Workshops are open to all, and are designed to be informative and fun! These will be shorter, giving those who want to climb during the day the ability to do so as well as take a short class and have fun.
We hope that you leave the weekend with new skills and new friends!

Dam Mountain Trail 10K and Horseshoe Mountain Trail 5K
2024-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake Catherine State Park, 1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
You can decide whether to run the 10K or the 5K as both are started at the same time. Races are being held on the beautiful trails at Lake Catherine State Park.

Ouachita Challenge
2024-03-23 - 2024-03-24 | Oden School, Oden Schools, Oden, AR, 71961, United States
The Ouachita Challenge Race Association has been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a fun and safe 2024 Ouachita Challenge. We are in the final stages of getting our permits and approvals for the event. The OC must still follow state and local guidelines. Check the OC Facebook page for any changes or updates.
There are a couple of changes for this year’s OC. The biggest change is a Saturday Gravel Grinder. The gravel course will be using some of the same roads the tour course used, roads that are parallel to the trails and the same aid stations. The Gravel Grinder will be 100k in distance. Map coming soon.
The Sunday Mountain Bike Race will remain the same.
We also have a category for those daring enough to sign up for both days.
The wait list will be on the Ouachita Challenge FaceBook page this year instead of the bulletin board.
We are still having breakfast each morning as well as Saturday night dinner. We will be able to seat 19 family groups in the school cafeteria at a time and will have some outdoor seating as well.
Riders will still be able to sleep in the gym and it will be and will be set up to keep safe distancing from each other. Tent camping will still be allowed on the school grounds but safe distancing needs to be maintained.

Southern Enduro Tour | Round 3 | NORTHWOODS ENDURO
2024-03-17 07:00 - 16:00 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
The Southern Enduro Tour (SET) visits Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma offering the best variety of terrain in the mid-west and creating a regional championship that is both challenging and fun for any mountain biker that is seeking a premium race experience. At the season finale the SET will crown competitors as the best all-around riders!
Full details about SET and the other races in the tour can be found at https://www.southernendurotour.com/

The second round of the 2024 SET will be at The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas!
The race is rated | Skill-7 | Fitness-8 | Gnar-8
This is a one-day event with up to 6 stages on Sunday.
A one-day event means there will be racing on Sunday; early pre-riding on Friday and Official Check-In and Practice Day will be Saturday. All racers, regardless of age or category will race the same course and stages. There will B line options for more difficult areas – or walk anything you do not feel comfortable riding. Stages must be completed in order, and only one time, unless otherwise noted.
We will also offer a “Just Ride” category where participants can ride the enduro courses on Saturday – Sunday after the race is over. Just Ride participants cannot be on the course during the race times. This is an untimed category and is not required if you are registered to do the timed Enduro race. Event Swag & Post Race Meal included in Just Ride – no raffle ticket. You can register via BikeReg.

Entry Details
Event Swag
Custom number plate
A professionally marked course with arrows and tape – maps emailed to racers the week of the race.
Neutral support provided.
Enduro Timing System from SPORTident for you to have an experience just like the World Series races with accuracy to the 1000th of second, instant results upon finishing and scoreboard.
Aid station and snacks mid-race.
Post-race meal included with entry on Sunday for all registered Racers and Just Ride participants.
Cold adult beverages in marked areas – 21+ only.
A professional awards ceremony with awards to all categories.
Payouts for Pro categories.
Refreshments and food available for purchase.
Raffle for all registered racers provided by top notch sponsors.
On site sponsors.

Schedule & Course Map
Full schedule, along with the course map, will be emailed to all registered racers and posted in the Facebook Event following online registration closing on Friday (4/1) at 8PM CT. Be sure to monitor your emails race week to review the schedule.
Failure to check in and pick up your timing chip by the scheduled mandatory race meeting can result in a racer not being able to race. Failure to head to the first stage by the end of the final wave can result in a racer not being able to race.

Logistics
Race Venue Address – 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Camping – See Camping, Lodging, & Venue details below
If not camping at venue please check out other RV parks, campgrounds, hotels, Airbnb’s, etc. in the area for your accommodations
Dogs – Even good dogs must be on leashes.
Pack It In, Pack Out – If you haul it in you haul it out. Leave no trace. Respect.

Prepare
Food – Post Race Meal provided to racers on Race Day only. Meal ticket obtained at Registration & Timing tent after turning in your timing chip. Family and friends welcome to grab a plate for purchase. While an onsite food truck may offer breakfast and other meals for purchase please bring your breakfast food, snacks, special dietary foods, hydration and anything specific for your pre and post-race needs.
Water – We will provide water at the aid station during race times but you need to be prepared for pre ride days and race days. Bring more than you think you’ll need. Plan to have at least 50-60 ounces on you at all times while riding.
Snacks – Have carbs and protein on hand between meals
Safety – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. We highly suggest a full-face helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. Riding within your limits is essential.
Trash – If you pack it in, you pack it out.
Nice to have – Spare tubes, inflation device, tire plugs, chain link, derailleur pulleys and other parts. Sponsor Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will be onsite for mechanical support but it is always best to give your bike a once over before a race to address any issues as well as to bring any items you may need to make repairs. **NOTE – Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will provide assistance for issues that occur onsite during pre-ride and the race – not for issues that occurred prior, or to build bikes, or add/replace components that were not on your bike prior to arriving at event.

Rules
#Racing Age | What your age will be on 12/31/24
#Onsite Payments – Venmo and PayPal, and cash if exact, accepted for any onsite purchases – no credit/debit card. This does not apply to any vendors – they will have their own payment options.
#Race waiver will be required and must be signed onsite at the venue. Any racer under the age of 18 must have a parent present with them at Check In to sign waiver.
#Only Racers and Just Ride, with a number plate on, will be allowed on the event stages during Pre-Ride.
#Timed Enduro Racers only, with number plate on, on stages during race on Sunday – No Just Ride participants or non-racers.
#You cannot change your category after the race starts.
#Racers must attend the Racers Meeting, not start the race before the Racer’s Meeting, and must be go out to start the race during your noted category wave time; not any later.
#All timing chips must be picked up prior to the Mandatory Racer’s Meeting or the Racer may not be able to race.
#Racer cannot wear a timing chip at any time that is different from the one that was assigned to them by the Timing Director at the Timing Tent.
#Timing chip must be worn on the Racer’s right wrist unless otherwise noted by the Race Director or Timing Director.
#The bike and equipment you start the race on must be the same bike and equipment you finish on. Official Race Director must approve exceptions. *Exceptions are repairing or replacement of tires.
#Once riders have entered the stage line there is no cutting in line.
#All stages must be completed in order, and only once, unless otherwise notes in Racer Meeting by the Race Director.
##Timing stations will be placed at the start and finish of each stage. All Racers must stay on course during the stages and transitions. Veering off course is disrespectful to everyone from the landowner, race organizers, fellow competitors and yourself.
#Any form of outside assistance or support such as; non-racers, family members, friends or unapproved pit stops is forbidden. However, Racers are allowed and encouraged to help fellow competitors on the course.
#Stage Reruns are NOT ALLOWED for mechanicals, the racer crashing, or going off course unless discussed with and approved by the Race Director or Timing Director ONLY. Only Racer impediment, safety hazards, or fellow Racer injury support warrants a re-run and must be approved by the Race Director or Timing Director ONLY prior to the re-run. Stage reruns can be seen by the Timing Director and do not disappear from the timing chips history regardless of time that has passed. Any unapproved re-runs, either intentional or unintentional will result in a disqualification. Flat tires, bent wheels, broken chains, and ANY type of mechanical issue, or rider error is part of racing and does not warrant a re-run.
#Always stop for an injured rider. In the case of a downed rider that receives assistance provided by another participant – the helping participant’s time will be adjusted by averaging the lap times from the particular stage or a re-run will be authorized by the Race Director. The downed rider may not qualify for a re-run. If you cannot contact the Race Director wait at the Timing tent until receiving direction.
#Do not change, adjust, or modify the course in any way. If you have a concern about a course feature please present the concern to the Race Director with a picture and description of concern.
#Do not disrespect the land such as littering.
Racers deviating from any of SET Rules can and/or will be time penalized and possibly be disqualified from the race.

Overalls
Participants will register for the category they will remain in for the series to qualify for Overalls. You cannot change categories after the second stop and you must notify the Timing Director at dustin@slaughtertrailguides.com if you are changing your category prior to that. Failure to let us know of a category change can impact your series overall points negatively. If you race in different categories the results will not be combined for overall results.
The Tour Overall is your best 3 out of 4 results. You must finish 2 races to qualify for the overall. In the event that there is a tie in the overall – each Racer’s next best finish will be calculated into the overall score until the tie is broken. If two racers have completed all 6 races and still have tied points – total race time will be calculated, the lower times advances into the overall position.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU REGISTER USING THE SAME NAME FOR EACH STOP or your Overall points will be affected.

Wait List
This race has a rider limit of. Once those numbers are reached you can register for the Wait List, and if/when spots become available, we will pull from the Wait List in the order of registration, and you will be charged. Please note we will pull from the Wait List automatically until the day before the race (in this case; Friday) so if you can no longer attend please email april@slaughtertrailguides.com to have yourself removed from the Wait List. It is the Racers responsibility to monitor their email to see if they have been removed from the Wait List and into the race.

Refund & Transfer Policy
These are rain, shine, ice or snow events except under extreme circumstances in which we will notify all participants of any cancelations.
Refunds | With a 15% fee we will honor a refund when the request is at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the race.
If the request is made with less than two weeks to the race then a refund will not be available.
Transfers | With a 15% fee we will honor a transfer to another SET race within season when the request is at least one week (7 days) prior to the race.
If the request is made with less than a week to the race then a transfer will not be available.
In the event a transfer is given the participant will receive a credit/coupon code, minus the 15% fee, to use to register for an upcoming race within the season. The participant will need to pay for any difference in entry fee(s). If the credit is not used by the end of the season it will expire and no further transfers or refunds will be available for it.
We do not accept participant to participant transfers or selling of entries.
If you purchased the Event Registration Protection when registering then you will need to contact them first via the contact information below:
Tech@athleteReg.com
(888) 956-9560.
https://www.eventregistrationprotection.com/allianzassistance/ManagePolicy/
No refunds or transfers after you have arrived for the race or after the race starts/has happened.
Merchandise purchases and service fees are non-refundable.

For any race related questions email dustin@slaughtertrailguides.com

Advanced Land Navigation Course
2024-03-16 08:30 - 2024-03-17 13:00 | Hidden Diversity Trail Piney Trailhead, 10330 Piney Rd, Rogers, 72756, United States
Explore the world of map reading in both daylight and under starlit skies! Immerse yourself in our Advanced Land Navigation Course, happening on March 16th and 17th, 2024, at Hobbs State Park.
Expand your skills in navigating both during the day and at night, harnessing the sun and stars for precision in orientation.
Master the complexities of terrains and refine route planning. Learn advanced techniques in interpreting topographic maps and compass navigation.
This unique experience invites you to visit Hobbs State Park, where you’ll put your day and night navigation skills to practice. Elevate your map reading expertise while embracing the enchantment of navigating beneath the starry sky.
Limited spots available! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your map reading skills. Contact simon@outdooreducationservices.com for details and secure your spot today!

Death by 5k
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Burns Park Soccer Complex, 1 Tournament Drive, North Little Rock, 72115, United States
Death by 5k is coming BACK to N. Little Rock!
RunStrong Event’s signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks starting every 2.5 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required)
Due to the restoration work being done after the tornado damage, the exact location of the race hq and the 5k route may be changed for safety. Tentatively, as in the inaugural race in 2022, Death by 5k N. Little Rock will start and finish at the rugby field at the Burns Park soccer complex, and will be run on paved paths in the park (white oak trail), and including the Arkansas River Trail. Race hq will be at the rugby field. This is where food and drinks will be available.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars, or to put up tents in the grass of the rugby field. There is plenty of space for pop up or camping tents. Parking will be in the soccer field parking lots across Tournament Drive from race hq
There will be 5 meals, each including hot food, served over the course of the event. Meal times will be 830a, 130p, 630p, 1130p, and 420a. There will also be plenty of snack food and drinks available throughout the event. You will not go hungry or thirsty at a RunStrong Event.
Participants will receive an event shirt, along with Death by 5k swag (Bag, coozie, sticker, cup). Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards with some surprise swag inside.
Registration will be limited initially to 125 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available or if we decide to expand the field.

Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event
2024-03-16 07:00 - 17:00 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #3 – the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the Northwoods Enduro!
The Cedar Glades trails will be combined with the Northwoods trails for tons of fast single track, machine cut trail, loads of speed, and tough climbs to make sure your appetite is sure to be fulfilled by the end of your race day!
Course map with race distance and lap details will be provided to all registered Racers the week before the race. Be prepared for around 50 miles for the full marathon and around 25 for the half marathon (Mildcat). Pre-ride will be the Friday before the race. This will be a Mass Start by category where there will be a short start lap and two full laps. The Mildcat will start after the Wildcat categories have gone out and will do the start lap and then one full lap.
To keep our production quality high there will be a cap on number of Racers. Once that number has been reached registration will be closed. If it is at least three days prior to the race a Wait List will be created (see Wait List section). Plan accordingly and register as soon as possible so you do not miss out.

Three Days of Syllamo
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-17 | Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States
Three Days of Syllamo annual gathering at Blanchard Springs in the middle of March is old school trailrunning at it’s purest. The event was created by Steve Kirk in 2005 and has become a yearly pilgrimage to the Ozarks for many adventure seekers, reuniting for a weekend of challenging races, fellowship and the opportunity to become one of the SYLLAMOPEOPLE!
Over the course of three days, runners will experience the Sylamore, Syllamo and Ozark Highlands Trails. Winding, climbing and descending through the rugged Sylamore Ranger District including several creek crossings, past scenic vistas and bluffs and through dense forest

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas - General Meeting
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Whole Hog Cafe – Cantrell Road, 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, 72202, United States
Everyone is invited to our March General Meeting. Our speaker is Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde. Judge Hyde will be bringing us the latest news on the Southwest Trail which will eventually connect Little Rock and Hot Springs with a bicycle/pedestrian trail. He will also bring us up to date on improvements to the Southeast Trail.
We also expect to have an update on the Close the Loop movement
Please invite your friends and family and arrive a little early if you would like to order food before the meeting.

Gym-to-Crag
2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Vertical Horizons, 3625 S 91st St, Fort Smith, 72903, 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

43rd Jungle Boater Race
2024-03-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Turner Bend Campground, 20034 AR-23, Ozark, AR, 72949, United States
Bang The Gong! Let’s get it on! Join us for the 43rd annual Jungle Boater Race this year on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. Race begins at 12 pm. Race course: Byrd’s Landing to Turner Bend Landing. We ask that all reservations and pre-registration be received by midnight Friday, March 8th. Entry fee is $35 per participant–includes T-shirt. If the river is 4.4′ or higher we will reschedule for March 17th. We will mass start each category at one minute intervals in the order listed below. Slackers will start yourselves when you are ready.
Order of Start:
1. Raft
2. Women’s SUP
3. Women’s Solo Canoe
4. Women’s Tandem Canoe
5. Women’s Kayak
6. Men’s SUP
7. Men’s Solo Canoe
8. Men’s Kayak
9. Parent and Child Canoe -child must be under 14 years of age.
10. Geezer Solo Canoe( 60+)
11. Geezer Tandem Canoe
12. Mixed Tandem Canoe
13. Men’s Tandem Canoe
On the date of the race arrive by 10 am to pick up T-shirt and race number tag in the upstairs office at the Turner Bend store. If you have not emailed us the liability release form, your bag will not be ready. Duct-tape the number tag on the left side front of the boat for the timer to recognize when you arrive at the finish line. Be at the Byrd’s landing an hour early to get ready.
All pre-registration can be made online:
You can pre-register until midnight Friday, March 8th
We may run out T-shirt for late entries
NO REGISTRATION ON THE DATE OF THE RACE

Ozark Society Day Hike - Ouachita Trail - Ouachita Pinnacle going East
2024-03-09 | Ouachita Trail
Ouachita Pinnacle – East (Ouachita Trail) – 6 or 10 miles – mod./hard. We go west of Jessieville to descend eastward from the top of Ouachita Pinnacle. Be at the Chikfil-A by Bass Pro at 8am to carpool. We will drop off a shuttle car and then drive up the Pinnacle to start our hike. Bring a lunch and good shoes. Distance of hike is dependent on road conditions.

Big Dam Bridge 100 Registration Event
2024-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Subaru of Little Rock, 12121 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, 72210, United States
Registration for the 2024 Big Dam Bridge 100 is set to open on Friday, March 8th, and Arvest Bank is teaming up with Subaru of Little Rock to kick off this year’s registration with a bang!

Join other riders to register in person at Subaru of Little Rock on Colonel Glenn Road on Friday, March 8th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. It’ll be a great opportunity to connect with fellow cyclists, explore amazing Subaru vehicles, and secure your spot in the 2024 Big Dam Bridge 100 presented by Arvest Bank.

Those who register on-site will be included in a grand prize drawing for a $1,500 gift card to Arkansas Cycling and Fitness, along with other amazing onsite giveaways. And while you’re soaking in the excitement, we’ll be firing up the grill and serving beverages for all who attend.

Please spread the word and invite ALL your cycling buddies. We’ll see you on March 8th!

Southern Enduro Tour | Round 2 | REDEMPTION ENDURO
2024-03-03 07:00 - 16:00 | The Passion Play Trails, 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, United States

Indoor Triathlon at The Jones Center
2024-03-02 08:00 - 15:30 | 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.
