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We are so excited to announce the 43rd Annual Toad Suck Daze 10k and 5k Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our co-presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems! The Tadpole Trot, Presented by Centennial Bank and Conway Regional Health Systems will […]
Planning for the 2025 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway. Registration opens March 1, 2025. When: May 2- May 4, 2025 Where: The Mulberry River, based at Turner Bend's Round the Bend campground Turner Bend is a private outfitter and store on the Mulberry River near Cass, Arkansas on Highway 23, approximately 11 miles south of […]
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you support improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a community space provided by the Peel […]
Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025 Event Overview: Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University […]
Leatherwood Gravity Challenge This thrilling event will showcase the best of Downhill Mountain Biking located right here in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. It will be an adrenaline pumping mix of technical trails, fast descents and an exclusive race day only stage that will challenge even the most seasoned riders. ** Event Overview** Total Laps - […]
Get Ready to Paddle and Play!The annual river race is returning to Lyle Park in Benton, Arkansas, and you won’t want to miss it! Check-in: 9:00 a.m.Race begins: 10:00 a.m.Route: A scenic 4-mile paddle from Peeler Bend to Lyle Park Entry Fees: Solo Division: $30 per person Tandem Division: $60 per team Every racer will […]
Come SPLASH with us this April 27 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race series brought to you by OZ Kids that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO. Ages for the race series is […]
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Join us for the 5th annual The Loaf and Sole 5k! Loafie has left his padawan days behind and has ascended to the rank of master in fighting food insecurity. You can help him by joining the race! 100% of your race fees go directly to the 501c(3) nonprofit Table 7three and equipping their new […]
Magazine is home to magnificent bluffs which make for breathtaking scenery, provide spectacular views, and make it popular for hang gliders and climbers alike. Magazine also offers numerous trails for hiking atop the mountain and into the valley below. It's now time to enjoy those trails as runners. Come join us for the 8th Mount […]
Duck Derby Dash 5K sponsored by Entergy! Join us for this flat and fast double loop race at Mills Park in Bryant. All proceeds benefit the Bryant Rotary Kids Closet, which is a non-profit 501(c)3. The fun starts at 8:00 a.m. All participants receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. There will be 10 year age […]
Join us for the 32nd Annual Mayhawlin' 5K Run and Walk! This race is sponsored by Murphy USA and hosted by the South Arkansas Historical Preservation Society. This year's race takes place on May 4th at 8:00 a.m. The race kicks off the Mayhaw Festival with a competitive yet family-friendly race. We look forward to […]
Come join us for a fun-packed weekend of racing and fellowship. Challenging courses and fast competition with a side of pizza and beer. An onsite mechanic sponsored by Meteor will be available Saturday morning for those last-minute adjustments. Friday Night Packet pickup at Pedaler's Pub 6:30-8 Saturday Morning Pre-Race packet pickup 7:30-8:45 Pre Race meeting […]
Recycle Bikes for Kids is excited to announce Subaru of Little Rock is the presenting sponsor for the 2024 RB4K Dirty Fondo. The event will be Sunday, May 5th, with a 9:00am start at the Big Barn located at 103 Bransford Road, Lonoke. Packet Pickup will be Saturday, May 4th from 4:30 until 6:45pm at Flyway […]
The Prairie Peddler 50 is a 50-mile road race celebrating the 50th birthday of the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie. The race will depart and end at the Museum, travel south in Hwy. 165 to DeWitt and return to Stuttgart the same way with one deviation. The final leg will travel west on Lennox […]
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