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Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas – September Public Meeting

Whole Hog Cafe - Cantrell Road 2516 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, United States

Please join us for food and fellowship at the BACA September public meeting. Dave Roberts and Finley Vinson of Crafton Tull will be presenting Metroplan's Safety Action Plan for Central […]

Trail Work Day – Boyle Park

Boyle Park Pavilion 3 Leander Dr., Little Rock, United States

Save the Date - more information when available.

Get Your Rear In Gear + Paint the City Blue Colorectal Cancer 5k

War Memorial Park 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR

Calling all walkers, runners, bicyclers, skateboarders, etc. The time has come! Registration is now open for this year’s colorectal cancer awareness walk/run! This year we are bringing a nationally recognized […]

12th Annual Omega Prostate Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk

Murray Park, Little Rock 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, United States

The 12th Annual Omega Prostate/Colon Cancer Awareness 5K Run/ Walk is a race event for which all the proceeds are donated in support of The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation, American […]

The River Classic

Epic Glass Recycling 3101 Dugan St., Little Rock, United States

Get ready for Central Arkansas’ fastest growing cycling event over the last five years – the Young Life River Classic. This event is a fundraiser for Young Life’s Southside youth […]

THE MUD RUN – LITTLE ROCK’S DIRTIEST 5K

War Memorial Park 5101 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR

Here’s the Down & Dirty . . . Created for those who think a little differently about this runnin’ stuff. Definitely NOT your average 5K, the Mud Run is for […]

Disaster Dash 5k Run/Walk

Murray Park, Little Rock 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, United States

The 5th Annual Disaster Dash Run/Walk 5k will be Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. The race will begin and end at Murray Park, Pavilion #2 located at 5900 Rebsamen Park Road, […]

Little Rock Teal Trot

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Little Rock Teal Trot is a 5K fun run dedicated to supporting the Tina Head Ovarian Cancer Foundation's mission to advance the fight against ovarian cancer. This event brings […]

Big Dam Bridge 100

Riverfront Drive 398 Riverfront Dr, North Little Rock, AR, United States

The Big Dam Bridge 100 began with a group of enthusiastic cyclists from central Arkansas who formed the Big Dam Bridge Foundation (BDBF). The BDBF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose […]

National Public Lands Day – Rock Creek Trail

Rock Creek Trail 200 North Bowman Road, Little Rock, United States

As a signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), NPLD fosters a strong connection between people and the environment, educating and cultivating environmental stewards. Held on the fourth […]

Mountainfilm on Tour

Ron Robinson Theater 100 River Market Avenue, Little Rock, United States

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Ozark Outdoor […]

Jaws on the Water

Rock City Yacht Club 1726 East 2nd Street, Little Rock, United States

Hit the water with us for an unforgettable night of suspense and adventure as we present a special free screening of the classic film Jaws on the Arkansas River! The […]

CREEP ‘N CRAWL HALF, 5K, and LIL’ MONSTERS DASH

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Creep ‘N Crawl Half, 5K, and Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented athletic event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, […]

Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 3 | CAPITAL CITY ENDURO

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including River Mountain Park and the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. […]

Trail Work Day – Allsopp Park

Boyle Park Pavilion 3 Leander Dr., Little Rock, United States

Save the Date - more information when available.

Race the Base Trail Run Presented by Fleet Feet Little Rock

Pinnacle Mountain State Park 11901 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Race the Base Trail Run Saturday 11-9-2024 9 a.m. Race the Base  is a 4 mile Trail Run with a mixture of paved trail, gravel road and technical single track. […]

Run The Park 5k + Fun Run

Two Rivers Park 6722 Two Rivers Park Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Walkers Welcome! The Little Rock Realtors Association is committed to fostering community spirit and inclusivity through our annual Run The Park 5K & Fun Run in support of Special Olympics […]

Squatch Till You Drop

Allsopp Park Pavillion Allsopp Park Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Local folklore speaks of Sasquatch sightings during the early history of Little Rock AR. Through the mid to late 1800s, several different companies harvested the forests that later became Hillcrest […]

The Gobbler – Little Rock’s Turkey Trot

Rock City Running 11121 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Suite 37B, Little Rock, United States

Gobbler Turkey Trot – NEW Location for 2024! This Thanksgiving, join us at the NEW location for the 13th Annual Gobbler Turkey Trot, hosted by Rock City Running at the MARKET PLACE SHOPPING CENTER, 11121 N. […]

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