Welcome to our Calendar of Events.
Arkansas Outside is NOT the owner or organizer of these events (unless otherwise noted). We aggregate these events into this one place to allow our readers a chance to see what outdoor recreation events are going on around the state. There is no need for FOMO when playing outside.
If you’re looking for a specific type of event you can use the following links:
- Running (Road & Trail)
- Cycling (Road, Mountain, Gravel, etc.)
- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
- Paddling (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, Tubing, etc.)
- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
- Trail Love Days (Volunteer Opportunities)
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We’ll see you on the trail.
Week of Events
Senior Olympics 4 x Bicycle Races
, 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, […]
Senior Olympics 4 x Bicycle Races
, 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, […]
DeGray Lake Triathlon
One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas…the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful […]
DeGray Lake Triathlon
One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas…the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful […]
Cycle of Influence Summit
The Cycle of Influence Summit is a gathering of the cycling and outdoor industry's best business minds who will network, seek progress, and formulate success. Join Us! WHO Should Attend? • Advocates for the progress and success of the cycling industry. • Manufacturers' decision-makers. • Manufacturers' decision-makers of the future. • IBD owners, and managers. […]
Cycle of Influence Summit
The Cycle of Influence Summit is a gathering of the cycling and outdoor industry's best business minds who will network, seek progress, and formulate success. Join Us! WHO Should Attend? • Advocates for the progress and success of the cycling industry. • Manufacturers' decision-makers. • Manufacturers' decision-makers of the future. • IBD owners, and managers. […]
Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival
The 2023 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival will be three nights under the Summer Milky Way on Bear Creek, just south of the Buffalo River off Hyw. 65. The registration process will be opened soon. In the meantime, please explore this page, check out the information downloads in Event Guide Section, and subscribe to our Dark Sky Event News list. The […]
Women of OZ Sunset Summit
All Are Welcome We welcome all who identify as a woman as well as women of all backgrounds, lifestyles and skills, to join us. Spanish-speaking coaches and ASL interpreters will be available. If you need additional support, please let us know. Where We Ride In the land of OZ, the Ozark Mountains are our playground. […]
Women of OZ Sunset Summit
All Are Welcome We welcome all who identify as a woman as well as women of all backgrounds, lifestyles and skills, to join us. Spanish-speaking coaches and ASL interpreters will be available. If you need additional support, please let us know. Where We Ride In the land of OZ, the Ozark Mountains are our playground. […]
Master Bike Builders Show
The Master Bike Builders Show (MBBS) is a public exhibition of custom handmade bicycle builders showing their creations to the passionate cycling community in Bentonville as well as visiting cyclists. • DATES Sept. 16-17, 2023 • LOCATION Bentonville AR. Town central location blocks away from trails and cycling traffic. Bentonville has an extensive trail system, […]
Master Bike Builders Show
The Master Bike Builders Show (MBBS) is a public exhibition of custom handmade bicycle builders showing their creations to the passionate cycling community in Bentonville as well as visiting cyclists. • DATES Sept. 16-17, 2023 • LOCATION Bentonville AR. Town central location blocks away from trails and cycling traffic. Bentonville has an extensive trail system, […]
Fall Whitewater Safety Course
ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome. arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/.../p_zy8xk--ad41a586-30f6-41e9... This two-day course will be an action-packed, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors […]
Fall Whitewater Safety Course
ACA L4 SWR curriculum at the Siloam Springs Kayak Park. This course will be geared towards the cold-weather paddler, that paddles year around in the Ozarks. Kayaks, Canoes, Rafts & Stand Up Paddleboards are welcome. arkansasoutdooroutfitters@yahoo.com. or sign up on this link. https://book.peek.com/.../p_zy8xk--ad41a586-30f6-41e9... This two-day course will be an action-packed, and fun-filled weekend! Our ACA-certified instructors […]
Sunday, September 10, 2023
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September 10, 2023 -9/11 Memorial Run
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September 10, 2023 -9/11 Memorial Run
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September 10, 2023 -OORC Devils Den Trail Luv
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September 10, 2023 -OORC Devils Den Trail Luv
9/11 Memorial Run
9/11 Memorial Run is to honor the people lost on 9/11/01. Each year we honor a local hero and donate to the charity of their choosing. This year will be in honor of Chief Wesley Adams of the Sedgwick Fire Department and donating to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This will be a non-timed group run […]
9/11 Memorial Run
9/11 Memorial Run is to honor the people lost on 9/11/01. Each year we honor a local hero and donate to the charity of their choosing. This year will be in honor of Chief Wesley Adams of the Sedgwick Fire Department and donating to Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial. This will be a non-timed group run […]
OORC Devils Den Trail Luv
We will focus on this years race course. Loppers and rakes rule this day.,. Bring lots of hydration and a snack or two. Meet at campground A trailhead.
OORC Devils Den Trail Luv
We will focus on this years race course. Loppers and rakes rule this day.,. Bring lots of hydration and a snack or two. Meet at campground A trailhead.
Monday, September 11, 2023
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
No events on this day.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
No events on this day.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
No events on this day.
Friday, September 15, 2023
No events on this day.
Saturday, September 16, 2023
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September 16, 2023 -Grit and Guts Trail Race 2023
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September 16, 2023 -Grit and Guts Trail Race 2023
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September 16, 2023 -The River Classic
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September 16, 2023 -Conway Fall Classic
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September 16, 2023 -TACO Trail Workday – Supporting NICA
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September 16, 2023 -The River Classic
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September 16, 2023 -Conway Fall Classic
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September 16, 2023 -TACO Trail Workday – Supporting NICA
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September 16, 2023 -The Ozark Randonneur
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September 16, 2023 -NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
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September 16, 2023 -The Ozark Randonneur
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September 16, 2023 -NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
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September 16, 2023 -The Broadmoor Amateur Disc Golf Tournament
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September 16, 2023 -The Broadmoor Amateur Disc Golf Tournament
Grit and Guts Trail Race 2023
Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? GRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful. It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow, we promise! The race is a fun run so is FREE […]
Grit and Guts Trail Race 2023
Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? GRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful. It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow, we promise! The race is a fun run so is FREE […]
The River Classic
All registration fees go directly towards sending a student to summer camp. Most campers say this is the best week of their life! Your donation goes directly to sending a student to summer camp. Help a Southside student have the time of their life. To help sponsor a student attend YL Summer Camp, give your tax-deductible gift here: https://giving.younglife.org/TheRiverClassic The registration fee […]
Conway Fall Classic
The Conway Fall Classic is an annual bike tour held on the third Saturday in September in Conway, Arkansas. Historically, there have been 23-, 40-, and 62-mile routes. Proceeds benefit Conway Advocates for Bicycling and our new partner this year: Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County, see https://www.bgcfaulkner.org/ Register before August 1st to guarantee t-shirt […]
TACO Trail Workday – Supporting NICA
Taco breakfast at 8:00, hit the trails at 8:30 We’ll provide tools. Bring gloves if you have them. Everyone welcome. NICA members- come get your trail work hours!
The River Classic
All registration fees go directly towards sending a student to summer camp. Most campers say this is the best week of their life! Your donation goes directly to sending a student to summer camp. Help a Southside student have the time of their life. To help sponsor a student attend YL Summer Camp, give your tax-deductible gift here: https://giving.younglife.org/TheRiverClassic The registration fee […]
Conway Fall Classic
The Conway Fall Classic is an annual bike tour held on the third Saturday in September in Conway, Arkansas. Historically, there have been 23-, 40-, and 62-mile routes. Proceeds benefit Conway Advocates for Bicycling and our new partner this year: Boys and Girls Club of Faulkner County, see https://www.bgcfaulkner.org/ Register before August 1st to guarantee t-shirt […]
TACO Trail Workday – Supporting NICA
Taco breakfast at 8:00, hit the trails at 8:30 We’ll provide tools. Bring gloves if you have them. Everyone welcome. NICA members- come get your trail work hours!
The Ozark Randonneur
The Ozark Randonneur 120: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42350611 The Ozark Randonneur 200: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42254901 Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. When riders participate in randonneuring events, they are part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie, not competition, […]
NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
The 34th Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships at Devil’s Den State Park is coming soon. Registration at http://www.bikereg.com/nw-arkansas-mountain-bike...is now open. There is plenty of time to register before the entry fee increase in September. For camping or cabin reservations, call 479-761-3325 or online at www.arkansasstateparks.com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at tim.scott@arkansas.gov or […]
The Ozark Randonneur
The Ozark Randonneur 120: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42350611 The Ozark Randonneur 200: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42254901 Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. When riders participate in randonneuring events, they are part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie, not competition, […]
NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships
The 34th Northwest Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships at Devil’s Den State Park is coming soon. Registration at http://www.bikereg.com/nw-arkansas-mountain-bike...is now open. There is plenty of time to register before the entry fee increase in September. For camping or cabin reservations, call 479-761-3325 or online at www.arkansasstateparks.com. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at tim.scott@arkansas.gov or […]
The Broadmoor Amateur Disc Golf Tournament
The BPOA is thrilled to host its inaugural event, The Broadmoor Amateur Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The tournament is open to amateur disc players 18 years of age and older and the cost to compete is $25.00. A hole-in-one contest will immediately follow the tournament […]
The Broadmoor Amateur Disc Golf Tournament
The BPOA is thrilled to host its inaugural event, The Broadmoor Amateur Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The tournament is open to amateur disc players 18 years of age and older and the cost to compete is $25.00. A hole-in-one contest will immediately follow the tournament […]
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