Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

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Bike City Fondo presented by Experience Fayetteville

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

What is the Bike City Fondo? Love to ride?  This event has options for everyone!  Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level!  Bring your club, team, friends and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the […]

Bike City Fondo presented by Experience Fayetteville

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

What is the Bike City Fondo? Love to ride?  This event has options for everyone!  Road riding, gravel grinder, paved trail system; there are courses for all riders, no matter your riding level!  Bring your club, team, friends and/or family for a day of excellent riding and relax with a beer and refreshments at the […]

Event Series Ozark Enduro Lite

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 1 Centennial Park, Fayetteville

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 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 […]

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 1 Centennial Park, Fayetteville

Centennial Park S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, 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 […]

Arkansas Graveler

David W Mullins Library 459 North Campus Walk, Fayetteville, 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 […]

Arkansas Graveler

David W Mullins Library 459 North Campus Walk, Fayetteville, 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 […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 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 […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, 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 […]

Firecracker 4 & 8 Mile – Fayetteville

Veterans Memorial Park 4451 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, United States

Join us for the annual Firecracker 4 & 8 mile! A patriotic-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, […]

Firecracker 4 & 8 Mile – Fayetteville

Veterans Memorial Park 4451 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, United States

Join us for the annual Firecracker 4 & 8 mile! A patriotic-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, […]

Kaundart Racing 5k

Lake Fayetteville Pavilion 1153 Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, United States

In honor of our daughter Olivia, we have joined with Addie Ray Racing in Chattanooga, TN to create a space for differently-abled athletes to participate in local races. We are continually raising funds to purchase racing wheelchairs and other equipment so ALL athletes can be part of the amazing running community here in Northwest Arkansas. […]

Kaundart Racing 5k

Lake Fayetteville Pavilion 1153 Lake Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, United States

In honor of our daughter Olivia, we have joined with Addie Ray Racing in Chattanooga, TN to create a space for differently-abled athletes to participate in local races. We are continually raising funds to purchase racing wheelchairs and other equipment so ALL athletes can be part of the amazing running community here in Northwest Arkansas. […]

Donot Stop 5K/10K

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual Donot Stop 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal […]

Donot Stop 5K/10K

Walker Park 10 W 15th St, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Question:  Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP?  Answer:  YES! Like Running or Walking?  Love Donuts?  This race is for you! Join us for the annual Donot Stop 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes - Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal […]

Kessler Trail Luv

Mount Kessler Park 2600 W. Judge Cummings Road, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Rake and lop session on Chinkapin . Bring hydration and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves.

Sequoyah Trail Luv

Mount Sequoyah Woods 5 South Happy Hollow Road, Fayetteville, United States

Rake and lop session. Bring hydration and a snack. Wear sturdy shoes and work gloves. Meet on top of Sequoyah where Skyline Drive meets Williams Drive.

Event Series Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series

Kessler Mountain Jam

Kessler Mountain Park 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR, United States

Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR.  This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3. Chip timing, […]

Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival

University of Arkansas Experimental Farm 1371 W Altheimer Dr., Fayetteville, United States

Chile Pepper Mission Statement We inspire and support Northwest Arkansas youth cross country teams, promoting the benefit of exercise, healthy lifestyle, teamwork and lifelong sport. Race Proceeds Distributed to Northwest Arkansas High School Cross Country Programs Race proceeds are given to public high school cross country programs in the four counties of Northwest Arkansas (Benton, […]

NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5k Run/Walk

Veterans Memorial Park 4451 N Vantage Dr, Fayetteville, United States

NAMI Arkansas is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to help people living with mental illness, families, and the community. NAMI Arkansas operates a statewide organization providing and coordinating a network of local support groups providing support, education, and advocacy throughout the state. The NAMI Arkansas 5K Run/ Walk to End the Stigma raises […]

Confident Commuting Workshop

Fayetteville Public Library 401 W Mountain St,, Fayetteville, United States

Join Us for the Confident Commuting Workshop at Fayetteville Public Library Fayetteville, AR – Are you interested in biking to work or school but unsure where to start? Join us on Sunday, October 6, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Fayetteville Public Library for the Confident Commuting workshop, hosted by Trailblazers. This […]

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