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
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell is an endurance rock climbing competition and festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper, AR. Teams of two have the opportunity to choose between a 12 hour and 24 hour event, or the Devil’s Disco bouldering […]
Arkansas Canoe Club Rendezvous
This weekend long event is held every fall, organized and executed by volunteer efforts of Arkansas Canoe Club members for the greater Arkansas boating community. We invite you to participate in any part of a weekend of fun and learning. You do not have to be a member to participate, though who wouldn’t want to […]
Grit MTB Festival 2024
What? Grit Fest is a 3-day grassroots, community-building event designed to bring trans men and women, cis women, and non-binary folks together around the sport of mountain biking, regardless of skill or ability! When? September 27 - 29, 2024 Where? Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas What's Included? •Camping •7 meals •Workshops, group rides, yoga, gear […]
Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 2 | EUREKA ENDURO
An annual stop on the Arkansas Enduro Series, the Eureka Enduro is a rowdy weekend of racing through the "The Little Switzerland of the Ozarks" and the Victorian-style resort town of Eureka Springs. The community is home to some of the best mountain biking in Arkansas including the Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest […]
Arkansas NICA Race 2 – Mid Season Classic
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]
Arkansas High Country Race
The Arkansas High Country Race has moved to Russellville for 2024 and 2025. Updates via social media and our website at https://www.arkansashighcountry.com/ will be the best places to find out more until we start sending out emails to registered participants closer to October. Trackleaders is our official tracking service. We will email information to the racers when the […]
Arkansas NICA Race 3 – Plains Region
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]
Arkansas NICA Race 3 – Plateau Region
One of the great things about a NICA League, which separates us from other youth cycling development programs, is we produce our own youth-specific events. This means we pick out race venues and work directly with landowners and managers to produce the highest quality youth development racecourses and events. The student-athletes get a stage of […]
Arkansas Traveller 100
The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 32 runnings under our belt(buckle). What makes the AT100 so unique among the many ultras today is the combination of volunteer support from many in the running community and beyond, the beautiful scenery of the Ouachita Trail and Forest Service […]
Sunday, September 29, 2024
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September 29, 2024 -OZ Mile Swim
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September 29, 2024 -Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024
OZ Mile Swim
OZ Mile Swim is for ALL swimmers! Elite, experienced, novice, beginner - ALL! The OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend in Northwest Arkansas with festivities centered around swimming. This will be a great weekend in the heart of the Ozark on beautiful Beaver Lake with […]
Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. […]
Monday, September 30, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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October 3, 2024 -Mountainfilm on Tour
Mountainfilm on Tour
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Ozark Outdoor Supply is bringing the tour to Little Rock's Ron Robinson Theater with films that explore the themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission: using the power of […]
Friday, October 4, 2024
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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October 5, 2024 -Pedal the Ridge
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October 5, 2024 -Pedals for Compassion – Gravel Grinder
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October 5, 2024 -SARH MUSICFEST 5K & 10K
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October 5, 2024 -Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families
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October 5, 2024 -Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
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October 5, 2024 -Get Downtown 10k/5k & Kids Fun Run/Doggie Walk
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October 5, 2024 -Ozark Trail Festival “Run to the Wagon” 5K & 1M Family Fun Run
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October 5, 2024 -Steady Steve 5K
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October 5, 2024 -Concepts of Truth Run/Walk 4LIFE 5K
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October 5, 2024 -Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
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October 5, 2024 -ARktoberfest Beer Mile
Pedal the Ridge
Pedal the Ridge will feature a 66 Mile, 42 Mile and 23 Mile option. This will be a gravel ride with 3 stops along the 42 Mile route and 1 stop along the 23 Mile route. All bike rides registration fees are $20 and will include a Pedal the Ridge T-Shirt if registered by Sep […]
Pedals for Compassion – Gravel Grinder
What better way to kick out Domestic Violence awareness month of October than a charity gravel ride for our local domestic violence shelter Compassion's Foundation! Come join us in the SW Arkansas region as we move our charity event off of the pavement and to some beautiful gravel. One of our sponsors Albemarle has a […]
SARH MUSICFEST 5K & 10K
Come run and/or walk the beautiful streets of downtown El Dorado, Arkansas and surrounding areas for this challenging, but fun 5K/10K! Join us for the 6th annual MusicFest 5K/10K. We are hoping for rain-free conditions and even a bigger turnout than 2023! Late registration will be 7-7:30am on Oct 5. Race will begin at 7:35 […]
Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families
Website: ouachitagranfondoforfamilies.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ouachita-Gran-Fondo-for-Families-101570702291725 Long course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42051799 Short course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42000411
Run for Resilience Ostomy 5K
The 2nd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 in celebration of Ostomy Awareness Day. This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, a kid's run, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of […]
Get Downtown 10k/5k & Kids Fun Run/Doggie Walk
The Get Downtown Festival Races include a 10k, 5k & Doggie Dash. The 10k and 5k will take place on the 8 Mile Creek Trail in Paragould, Arkansas. NEW THIS YEAR is the FASTEST KID IN TOWN RACE Sponsored by PMU with the Fastest Internet in Town. All racers are congratulated with a fresh cinnamon […]
Ozark Trail Festival “Run to the Wagon” 5K & 1M Family Fun Run
Starting Location: Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park) 123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543 Cost: 5K Preregistration Fee: $30 1M Fun Run Fee: $20 Virtual Run: $25 5K Awards: Top Overall Male/Female 2nd Place Overall Male/Female Top Male/Female in the following categories: 12 & Under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Registrations […]
Steady Steve 5K
The Steady Steve 5K on Batesville's Westside honors the legacy of Stephen Raviscioni, who worked tirelessly with his loving wife, Autumn, to establish Our Father's Table food ministry. Stephen had also turned to running for fitness and health in a big way before COVID-19 came along. He was stricken with a severe case and we […]
Concepts of Truth Run/Walk 4LIFE 5K
On October 5th, Concepts of Truth's office in Wynne, Arkansas, will host a GATHERING at Village Creek State Park, where walkers and runners will be responsible for timing themselves from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Everyone can compete and join us from anywhere and run or walk at their own pace. Concepts of Truth International […]
Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
Come Soak up these VIBES!! Its the 4th Annual Arkansas Rasta Fest & 5k 10K Run/Walk! Saturday October 5, 2024 at North Shore Riverfront Park, North Little Rock. The Rasta Run/Walk will take place 9a.m. with the Rasta Fest following at 9am-6pm featuring Live Entertainment, Health & Fitness Screening, Vendors, Food Trucks, Loc Education, Rasta […]
ARktoberfest Beer Mile
ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. 2024 Start Time is 2:30 pm This race provides beer for participants. Completing the event requires participants to consume alcoholic beverages. No one under 21 years of age is permitted to participate (or register). There will not be an "alcohol free" category. Beer Mile in […]
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