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Lake Nixon Spring Fest – Trail Opening

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Come join us for Spring Fest -- featuring the official opening of our first mountain bike and multi-use trail, music, food trucks, and lots of other ways to have fun (fishing, boating, and more)!

THE MUD RUN – LITTLE ROCK’S DIRTIEST 5K

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

The Mud Run is for the adventuresome spirit and is definitely not your average 5K. The only thing serious about this event is the MUD. Participants run, walk, skip, trot, and even cavort through our 5K(ish - please refer to helpful hints section for the clarification of "ish") course, which winds through scenic Western Hills […]

THE MUD RUN – LITTLE ROCK’S DIRTIEST 5K

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

The Mud Run is for the adventuresome spirit and is definitely not your average 5K. The only thing serious about this event is the MUD. Participants run, walk, skip, trot, and even cavort through our 5K(ish - please refer to helpful hints section for the clarification of "ish") course, which winds through scenic Western Hills […]

Central Arkansas Boatball

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Central Arkansas Boatball June 13th @ Lake Nixon. 6:30 pm start. Arkansas Canoe Club membership required (https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Join-us) PFD required helmet required Boatball BOATBALL, a new game! By Sonny Salomon To explain what boatball is, first, understand what it's not. It's not kayak polo. Although that is what Memphis boaters called it when they started, it […]

Central Arkansas Boatball

Lake Nixon 18500 Cooper Orbit Rd, Little Rock, AR, United States

Central Arkansas Boatball June 13th @ Lake Nixon. 6:30 pm start. Arkansas Canoe Club membership required (https://arkansascanoeclub.com/Join-us) PFD required helmet required Boatball BOATBALL, a new game! By Sonny Salomon To explain what boatball is, first, understand what it's not. It's not kayak polo. Although that is what Memphis boaters called it when they started, it […]

Book Release and Signing – “Arkansaw High Country Route Guidebook”

Shift Modern Cyclery 1101 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

Author Chuck Campbell will be on hand to sign his book, "Arkansas High Country Route Guidebook" at Shift Modern Cyclery in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday, June 20, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Chuck will also be presenting a short presentation at 6:30. Beer and Books will be available for purchase from Shift. Read […]

Book Release and Signing – “Arkansaw High Country Route Guidebook”

Shift Modern Cyclery 1101 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

Author Chuck Campbell will be on hand to sign his book, "Arkansas High Country Route Guidebook" at Shift Modern Cyclery in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday, June 20, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Chuck will also be presenting a short presentation at 6:30. Beer and Books will be available for purchase from Shift. Read […]

2023 Fleet Feet Firecracker Fast 5k

The Little Rock Heights 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a point-to-point race starting at 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard There are no shuttles to take you to the starting line before the race, only shuttles to take you back to your car after the race.  

2023 Fleet Feet Firecracker Fast 5k

The Little Rock Heights 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR, United States

This is a point-to-point race starting at 6150 Kavanaugh Boulevard There are no shuttles to take you to the starting line before the race, only shuttles to take you back to your car after the race.  

Rattlesnake Ridge Meetup

Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Roland, AR, United States

Come out to Rattlesnake Ridge for an afternoon in the sun. Meet up with local climbers and Central Arkansas representatives from the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Sign-up here.

Rattlesnake Ridge Meetup

Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area, Roland, AR, United States

Come out to Rattlesnake Ridge for an afternoon in the sun. Meet up with local climbers and Central Arkansas representatives from the Arkansas Climbers Coalition. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Sign-up here.

2023 Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

Northshore Golf Range 5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Get registered NOW! Although this is organized by the Women On A Roll group, it is for everyone. Here is a summary of the information provided on the registration form and on the Facebook Event, please share with your teammates. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send us an […]

2023 Bicycle Scavenger Hunt

Northshore Golf Range 5401 Northshore Cove, North Little Rock, AR, United States

Get registered NOW! Although this is organized by the Women On A Roll group, it is for everyone. Here is a summary of the information provided on the registration form and on the Facebook Event, please share with your teammates. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to send us an […]

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 […]

Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

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 […]

Pink’s Adult Bike Night

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If you’ve missed the last two rides => Let’s Do It Again 🚲 Pink’s Adult Bike Night Sept 1st @ 7:45PM •••Meet us at @argentaplaza and let’s stroll the River Trail & then stop by @olbartatdiamondbear (600 N Broadway St, NLR) for FOOD & DRINKS! Please make sure your bike is WELL LIT 💡🔦💡🔦 as […]

Free

Pink’s Adult Bike Night

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If you’ve missed the last two rides => Let’s Do It Again 🚲 Pink’s Adult Bike Night Sept 1st @ 7:45PM •••Meet us at @argentaplaza and let’s stroll the River Trail & then stop by @olbartatdiamondbear (600 N Broadway St, NLR) for FOOD & DRINKS! Please make sure your bike is WELL LIT 💡🔦💡🔦 as […]

Free

Senior Olympics 4 x Bicycle Races

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

, Little Rock road bike races in September, presented by UAMS Health Ortho and Sports Medicine 4 separate cycling events, do 1, 2, 3, or all 4, you choose: 1. 5k road bike time trial, race solo against the clock. 2. 10k road bike time trial, race solo against the clock. 3. 20k road race, […]

$50

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