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The main course is flat to rolling 24-mile loop with one .5-mile climb on each lap. The start/finish line is located at the Prairie Grove upper elementary school. The Junior Men and Women age 11-14 course is a 13-mile loop with rolling to flat terrain. STRAVA MAPS FOR ALL CATEGORIES: NWA Spring Classic Road Race Course […]
The main course is flat to rolling 24-mile loop with one .5-mile climb on each lap. The start/finish line is located at the Prairie Grove upper elementary school. The Junior Men and Women age 11-14 course is a 13-mile loop with rolling to flat terrain. STRAVA MAPS FOR ALL CATEGORIES: NWA Spring Classic Road Race Course […]
Planning for the 2023 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway. Registration opens March 1, 2023 here on our website. Look for a link on our homepage. When: May 5- May 7, 2023 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 […]
Planning for the 2023 ACC School of Whitewater Paddling event is well underway. Registration opens March 1, 2023 here on our website. Look for a link on our homepage. When: May 5- May 7, 2023 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 […]
Mount 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 […]
Noon2Moon is the only annual fundraiser race by Coler, for Coler! Registrations and donations support Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, which is operated by Peel Compton Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). All funds raised go back to the trail development and accessible programming that make Coler a unique destination for visitors from Northwest Arkansas and beyond!
Rider registration is underway for the 2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 6th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn […]
Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley and is part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock […]
Mount 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 […]
Noon2Moon is the only annual fundraiser race by Coler, for Coler! Registrations and donations support Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, which is operated by Peel Compton Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit). All funds raised go back to the trail development and accessible programming that make Coler a unique destination for visitors from Northwest Arkansas and beyond!
Rider registration is underway for the 2023 Tour de Toad Ride for Literacy! This family friendly bicycle event is held in conjunction with Toad Suck Daze in Conway and will take place Saturday morning, May 6th. You can sign up for a 10, 20, or 40 mile ride, and there’s a family ride, too. Earn […]
Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the Arkansas River Valley's heart and part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock gardens, and gravity–down […]
Mount Nebo State Park is a 1,750 ft mountain escape in the heart of the Arkansas River Valley and is part of the Monument Trails system. Stepping out on the butte, you will be immersed in spectacular views that set the stage for mountain bike trails for everyone, and include waterfalls, pine forests, winding rock […]
Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.
Rocks! We will meet in the newest parking lot in the back of the park then head into the work area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring hydration. Thanks.
The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]
The Avoca Race Series is back for 2023! The 2023 series has been rebranded and will be a four-race series (road only) with a similar race format as done in previous years. Registration is live now on Bikereg.com. Please help the process by registering online for $20 per race. Onsite registration will be $30. Race […]
Spring Ride Starts in Fayetteville and Finishes in Bentonville. Start Times: 7-7:30, 7:30-8, 8-8:30, 8:30-9, 9-9:30 FinishLine Closes at 2 PM! Helmets are required to participate!! Shirt sizes are Not guaranteed after April 6th. If you need to register for a shuttle please copy and paste link: https://app.regwiz.io/register/s2sshuttle/958
ABOUT BATTLE FOR HOPE The Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope is a run/walk event held the first Saturday in May each year at the Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. The event began in 2005 as a way to honor the life of Heather Ridley-Fleeman and raise awareness of colon cancer. Heather died in 2004 at […]
ABOUT BATTLE FOR HOPE The Heather Ridley-Fleeman Battle for Hope is a run/walk event held the first Saturday in May each year at the Old Tiger Stadium in Bentonville. The event began in 2005 as a way to honor the life of Heather Ridley-Fleeman and raise awareness of colon cancer. Heather died in 2004 at […]
Lei’s 5k and memory mile is back!!! We are excited to bring Lei’s race back, after a couple of years off due to strict covid regulations. The race will be timed by Race Wizard and they will also be hosting our online registration. 5k $25 Memory Mile Walk $20 Spirit Runner $25 Early registration will […]
We are so excited to announce the 41st Annual Toad Suck Daze 10K and 5K Race for the Kiwanis Club of Conway. We would also like to thank our presenting sponsor for this year’s race, Conway Regional Health Systems! We are also happy to announce that this year’s race has been designated as a Grand […]
Lei’s 5k and memory mile is back!!! We are excited to bring Lei’s race back, after a couple of years off due to strict covid regulations. The race will be timed by Race Wizard and they will also be hosting our online registration. 5k $25 Memory Mile Walk $20 Spirit Runner $25 Early registration will […]
Join us to celebrate Women's MTB Day! Let's ride together and then regroup for a potluck picnic and socialize! (WOAR events are always free) Participants need a helmet and a mountain bike in good working order. 3 ride options: Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate. Most trails are Iron Mtn are green/blue, so route options will […]
Join us to celebrate Women's MTB Day! Let's ride together and then regroup for a potluck picnic and socialize! (WOAR events are always free) Participants need a helmet and a mountain bike in good working order. 3 ride options: Beginner, Beginner Plus, and Intermediate. Most trails are Iron Mtn are green/blue, so route options will […]
The time has come. Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 loops on May 6, 2023. We will have lots of details coming in the next few weeks but this will be a great event to get out and enjoy the new trails. Phase 1 consists of approximately 4 miles bike optimized multiuse trail. […]
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 time has come. Weather permitting we will be opening Phase 1 loops on May 6, 2023. We will have lots of details coming in the next few weeks but this will be a great event to get out and enjoy the new trails. Phase 1 consists of approximately 4 miles bike optimized multiuse trail. […]
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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