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Arkansas High Country Race 2023

Hot Springs Visitor Center 629 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR, United States

This challenging 1000+ mile Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking race takes competitors through the Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas’ Epic Back Roads Bicycle Race! The Arkansas High Country Race has moved south to Hot Springs for 2023! In addition to the classic Arkansas High Country Route, this event will also feature the South […]

Arkansas High Country Race 2023

Hot Springs Visitor Center 629 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR, United States

This challenging 1000+ mile Ouachita Triple Crown bikepacking race takes competitors through the Ouachita Mountains and the Arkansas River Valley. Arkansas’ Epic Back Roads Bicycle Race! The Arkansas High Country Race has moved south to Hot Springs for 2023! In addition to the classic Arkansas High Country Route, this event will also feature the South […]

Gudrun – Northwoods MTB Festival

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The STOKE METER has been busted here in Hot Springs!! We can not wait for this year's festival and we’re excited to see all of your smiling faces in November helping us celebrate our trails, the MTB community, and the 5th year of the Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival!! IMPORTANT NOTES: NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2023!! […]

Gudrun – Northwoods MTB Festival

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The STOKE METER has been busted here in Hot Springs!! We can not wait for this year's festival and we’re excited to see all of your smiling faces in November helping us celebrate our trails, the MTB community, and the 5th year of the Gudrun - Northwoods MTB Festival!! IMPORTANT NOTES: NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2023!! […]

Event Series Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

Spa Running Festival

Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race Come Run With Us, November 11th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park!   The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge!  The Squirt Race is […]

Spa Running Festival

Hot Springs Convention Center 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

The Spa Running Festival presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race Come Run With Us, November 11th, through beautiful Hot Springs National Park!   The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone .... kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge!  The Squirt Race is […]

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

This winter, take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, January 20, 2024 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the […]

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum 369 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park, United States

This winter, take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, January 20, 2024 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the […]

Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 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 […]

Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 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 […]

Event Series Southern Enduro Tour

Southern Enduro Tour | Round 3 | NORTHWOODS ENDURO

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 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! […]

Southern Enduro Tour | Round 3 | NORTHWOODS ENDURO

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 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! […]

Northwoods Mullet Trail Run

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Pre-Event Packet Pickup Packets may be picked up at our, Superior Bathhouse Brewery, 329 Central Avenue. Come enjoy the nation's only craft beer brewed IN a national park WITH water from the famed hot springs around 5pm on Friday, May 10th! Party In The Back! Our Beaver Bash "Party In The Back" will feature live […]

Northwoods Mullet Trail Run

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Pre-Event Packet Pickup Packets may be picked up at our, Superior Bathhouse Brewery, 329 Central Avenue. Come enjoy the nation's only craft beer brewed IN a national park WITH water from the famed hot springs around 5pm on Friday, May 10th! Party In The Back! Our Beaver Bash "Party In The Back" will feature live […]

Tour de Salvation

Hot Springs Farmer's & Artisans Market 121 Orange St,, Hot Springs, AR, United States

**HELMET REQUIRED ***EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN AND GET BIB#’s FROM REGISTRATION TABLE MORNING OF RIDE Thanks for your interest in Tour de Salvation! Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats […]

Event Series Arkansas NICA Series

Arkansas NICA Race 3 – Plains Region

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]

Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families

Malvern Ave. 302 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, United States

Website: ouachitagranfondoforfamilies.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ouachita-Gran-Fondo-for-Families-101570702291725 Long course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42051799 Short course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42000411

GÜDRUN: Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival 2024

Northwoods Trails and Visit Hot Springs presents the 3-day, all-ages, Mountain Bike Festival in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas! We are excited to invite you all to the 6th Annual Gudrun: Northwoods MTB Festival. This 3-Day Mountain Bike Festival will include competitions and activities including: Slow Roll Fun Ride, Full Enduro, Mini Enduro, Waffles & […]

Ouachita Triple Crown

Cedar Glades Park 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, United States

We are stoked to partner with the city of Hot Springs to make The Ouachita Triple Crown part of the Gudrun Northwoods Festival this year!! Participants are encouraged to join in on the rest of the Gudrun activities and parties, it is a great time in the Northwoods! The Ouachita Triple Crown route was first […]

Hot Springs Half Marathon

Northwoods Trails 300 Pineland Dr, Hot Springs, AR, United States

Take a trip to "The American Spa." Join us at Hot Springs National Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for this memorable trail half marathon. Known for its thermal fountains, open springs, mountain views, and stunning forested trails, Hot Springs National Park is one of the most unique and historic locations in the United States. […]

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