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Ninja 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon

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

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not required to be a club member to run with us. Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt. To join go to https://usroadrunning.com Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. […]

2024 Summer Solstice Slam V

MacArthur Park Little Rock, United States

***Little Rock Bike Polo Presents: Summer Solstice Slam V*** OPEN TO PUBLIC RIDICULE AND ENJOYMENTSWIMMING POOL ACCESSSHADENOODLES Communication:Facebook - https://fb.me/e/3HKrubfx6Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lrbikepolo/ Tournament Details: Saturday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 23rd Single court (120’ x 55') @ MacArthur Park(https://maps.app.goo.gl/4PmZwEhVQt6PuXkf6)3v3 ABC Shuffle Tournament Saturday / Sunday Registration Details:25 Per person due by June 21st Reg Link: https://forms.gle/5zNg9nww2k9D2V5t7 Registration opens: Sunday, April 21st. Registration closes: […]

2024 Summer Solstice Slam V

MacArthur Park Little Rock, United States

***Little Rock Bike Polo Presents: Summer Solstice Slam V*** OPEN TO PUBLIC RIDICULE AND ENJOYMENTSWIMMING POOL ACCESSSHADENOODLES Communication:Facebook - https://fb.me/e/3HKrubfx6Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lrbikepolo/ Tournament Details: Saturday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 23rd Single court (120’ x 55') @ MacArthur Park(https://maps.app.goo.gl/4PmZwEhVQt6PuXkf6)3v3 ABC Shuffle Tournament Saturday / Sunday Registration Details:25 Per person due by June 21st Reg Link: https://forms.gle/5zNg9nww2k9D2V5t7 Registration opens: Sunday, April 21st. Registration closes: […]

Firecracker Fast 5K

The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, United States

Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 48 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside […]

Firecracker Fast 5K

The Heights 1825 N. Grant Street, Little Rock, United States

Runner’s World has called “One of the fastest in the USA!” The Firecracker Fast 5K has been a tradition in Little Rock for families and friends for 48 straight years. This iconic course will take you winding down the heart of Little Rock on Kavanaugh Boulevard, swing by the Little Rock Zoo and finish around the outside […]

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) July General Meeting

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

The July meeting is hosted by Whole Hog Cafe. They are on Cantrell just off the Arkansas River Trail and easily accessible by bicycle. Our speaker will be Jon Honeywell, Public Works Director for the City of Little Rock. Jon started with the City Of Little Rock in April 2005 in the Civil Engineering Division […]

Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas (BACA) July General Meeting

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

The July meeting is hosted by Whole Hog Cafe. They are on Cantrell just off the Arkansas River Trail and easily accessible by bicycle. Our speaker will be Jon Honeywell, Public Works Director for the City of Little Rock. Jon started with the City Of Little Rock in April 2005 in the Civil Engineering Division […]

Ninja 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Two Rivers Park

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

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not required to be a club member to run with us. Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt. To join go to https://usroadrunning.com Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. […]

Ninja 1M, 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon at Two Rivers Park

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

This is a US Road Running Club Race and part of the US Road Running Race Series. It is not required to be a club member to run with us. Club members receive 50% off club races and a US Road Running shirt. To join go to https://usroadrunning.com Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. […]

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop passes through 1 full […]

Scorchin’ Squirrel Trail Run

Ferncliff 1720 Ferncliff Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

The Scorching’ Squirrel is a trail race through Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center’s 1200 acres located just 10 miles west of Little Rock.  There are 4 distance options: a 10k (1 loop), 11.5 mile (2 loops), 15.5 mile (3 loops) or 19.5 mile (4 loops). All distances are approximate.  Each loop passes through 1 full […]

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 Arkansas. Find out about plans to make our streets and transportation, in general, safer for local citizens and visitors.

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 movement to our local community. Cassandra Cares Cancer Foundation has partnered with The Colon Cancer Coalition merging our Paint the City Blue (PTCB) event with […]

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 Cancer Society and scholarships for High School students. We are grateful for the continued opportunity to raise money to help these two organization and continue […]

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 ministry program that works with teenagers in underserved communities south of I-630. The 2023 ride was our largest to date, and we're hoping to keep […]

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 those with an adventuresome spirit. Participants run, walk, skip, trot and even cavort through our 5K(ish – please refer to helpful hints section for the […]

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. Race start is 8:30 am. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, t-shirt, goody bag, and official race time. T-shirt Deadline: August 31, […]

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 together runners, walkers, and supporters from all walks of life to raise funds and awareness for ovarian cancer research. Proceeds from the Little Rock Teal […]

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 mission is to promote the use, support and preservation of the Big Dam Bridge for the advancement of health, fitness, cultural and recreational activities in […]

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