Welcome to our Calendar of Events.

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Women On A Roll (WOAR) – Mountain Bike Skills Drills

Allied Drive Allied Drive, Little Rock, AR, United States

Women mountain bikers... Brush up on your mountain bike skills and boost your confidence. We will go learn and practice skills in a lit parking lot. When applied on the trail, these skills will help you tackle obstacles and have fun. Beginners this clinic is for you! And more advanced riders will be given additional […]

Free

Rattlesnake Meet Up!

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

Rattlesnake Ridge Meet and Greet! March 18th, 10am to 3pm! Come enjoy a few climbs and some refreshments with other Central Arkansas climbers!Rattle

Free

Rattlesnake Meet Up!

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

Rattlesnake Ridge Meet and Greet! March 18th, 10am to 3pm! Come enjoy a few climbs and some refreshments with other Central Arkansas climbers!Rattle

Free

Capital City Classic 10K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on its way to the top. This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 2023 race is part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. More information about the race can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/our-races/capital-city-classic-10k/.

Arkansas RRCA – Grand Prix Series

Capital City Classic 10K

Downtown Little Rock - Broadway & Markhan Broadway & Markham, Little Rock, AR, United States

Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on its way to the top. This is a point-to-point race through downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. The 2023 race is part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. More information about the race can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/our-races/capital-city-classic-10k/.

Run to Rebuild Rock City

W Capitol Ave. and Main St W Capitol Ave. and Main St, Little Rock, AR, United States

On Friday, March 31, a devastating tornado ripped through Arkansas and caused extensive damage to homes and businesses.  One of those businesses was the heart of the Central Arkansas running community - Rock City Running.  In just over 24 hours since the tornado destroyed the store, hundreds of people have asked what they can do to […]

Run to Rebuild Rock City

W Capitol Ave. and Main St W Capitol Ave. and Main St, Little Rock, AR, United States

On Friday, March 31, a devastating tornado ripped through Arkansas and caused extensive damage to homes and businesses.  One of those businesses was the heart of the Central Arkansas running community - Rock City Running.  In just over 24 hours since the tornado destroyed the store, hundreds of people have asked what they can do to […]

Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run

Maumelle Park Pavilion #8 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Welcome to the 32nd running of the Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run! The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that […]

Arkansas Ultra Trail Series

Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run

Maumelle Park Pavilion #8 9009 Pinnacle Valley Road, Little Rock, AR, United States

Welcome to the 32nd running of the Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run! The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed to putting on a quality fifty miler in Arkansas. As the oldest enduring Arkansas Ultra Running Association event, that […]

Workday at Lake Nixon

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

Help make progress on building new trails at Lake Nixon. 9 am - 2 pm What to bring: Your favorite trail-building tools. We have a few McLeod and rakes. What will be provided: Morning snacks, coffee, and water. What we are doing: We will be focusing on cutting trails. We have cleared the trail corridor […]

Workday at Lake Nixon

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

Help make progress on building new trails at Lake Nixon. 9 am - 2 pm What to bring: Your favorite trail-building tools. We have a few McLeod and rakes. What will be provided: Morning snacks, coffee, and water. What we are doing: We will be focusing on cutting trails. We have cleared the trail corridor […]

Work party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

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

We invite you to join us to help maintain these world-class mountain biking trails at Pinnacle Mountain. Meet us in the middle parking lot at 3 pm and we'll head out to the trail from there. The event is scheduled until 6:30 pm but feel free to stay/leave whenever you'd like. We would love to […]

Work party at Pinnacle Mountain State Park

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

We invite you to join us to help maintain these world-class mountain biking trails at Pinnacle Mountain. Meet us in the middle parking lot at 3 pm and we'll head out to the trail from there. The event is scheduled until 6:30 pm but feel free to stay/leave whenever you'd like. We would love to […]

WOAR – MTB Group Ride

Gradys Pizza & Subs 6801 W 12th St Ste C, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for an easy social ride at Boyle Park. It is a great opportunity to meet other women mountain bikers. We will ride Grilled counterclockwise. This is a beginner-friendly trail, only 3.5 miles, with several bail-out spots. A helmet and a mountain bike in working order are required. Please sign the waiver using the […]

WOAR – MTB Group Ride

Gradys Pizza & Subs 6801 W 12th St Ste C, Little Rock, AR, United States

Join us for an easy social ride at Boyle Park. It is a great opportunity to meet other women mountain bikers. We will ride Grilled counterclockwise. This is a beginner-friendly trail, only 3.5 miles, with several bail-out spots. A helmet and a mountain bike in working order are required. Please sign the waiver using the […]

Work party for Earth Day at Allsopp Park

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

Earth Day is April 22nd and CATA is hosting a trail work party at Allsopp Park in Little Rock to clear the trails and give some love to one of our favorite trail systems. Feel free to volunteer for the whole time or for a couple of hours. Bring a friend or your family, lunch will […]

Work party for Earth Day at Allsopp Park

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

Earth Day is April 22nd and CATA is hosting a trail work party at Allsopp Park in Little Rock to clear the trails and give some love to one of our favorite trail systems. Feel free to volunteer for the whole time or for a couple of hours. Bring a friend or your family, lunch will […]

Little Rock Running of the Bulls

SOMA District Little Rock S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

By registering for Running of the Bulls, De La Pequeno Roca, you'll not only have a blast dodging "bulls" and crossing the finish line, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will go towards Family Promise of Pulaski County's mission of helping homeless children and families in need.

Little Rock Running of the Bulls

SOMA District Little Rock S. Main Street, Little Rock, AR, United States

By registering for Running of the Bulls, De La Pequeno Roca, you'll not only have a blast dodging "bulls" and crossing the finish line, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will go towards Family Promise of Pulaski County's mission of helping homeless children and families in need.

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)!

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