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.
The Best Day Ride for Women – Conway Biketoberfest
Conway Regional Fitness Center 700 Salem Rd, Conway
Week of Events
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 […]
Life Time Big Sugar Classic
The Life Time Big Sugar Classic features a world-class mountain bike race and world-class gravel race in the cycling capital of the U.S., Northwest Arkansas. It’s a week-long celebration that allows off-road enthusiasts to shred both the MTB trails and gravel roads that put this corner on the map. Wind down the season with a sugar […]
Cycling Experience Summit – Bentonville 2024
Announcing the first ever Cycling Experience Summit, a gathering of cycling focused Event Directors, Tour Operators and State and Local Tourism Leaders. This annual event will bring leaders from across the country together to share ideas and best practices to start and grow bicycling events and tours of all sizes and promote cycling destinations and tourism. […]
Outerbike Bentonville 2024
What's the best bike? You decide. Test ride all of the latest and greatest bikes and gear on the world-class trails of Bentonville, AR. For three days, the world’s premier bike and gear manufacturers set up at the Outerbike expo site. You can browse the latest innovations, pick a bike you’d like to try and […]
Sunday, October 13, 2024
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October 13, 2024 -Joe Weber Arky 100
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October 13, 2024 -The Best Day Ride for Women – Conway Biketoberfest
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October 13, 2024 -Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2024
Joe Weber Arky 100
Proceeds from the Arky support our annual charity giving, including McGehee Boys' and Girl's Club, Big Dam Bridge Foundation, Recycle Bikes for Kids, Bicycle Advocacy of Central Arkansas, Bike League, Adventure Cycling Association, and others. IMPORTANT: THE NEW HWY 167, 4 LANE, DIVIDED BYPASS IS NOW OPEN. FROM PINE BLUFF OR LITTLE ROCK, TAKE THE […]
The Best Day Ride for Women – Conway Biketoberfest
Meetup Location & Route: Beginners | Intermediate & Advanced Indoor Cycling: Spin Studio at Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center Calling all Swifties! On October 13, the All-Women’s Ride will begin at the Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center. A T-Swift themed Photo booth, Eras Playlist, Friendship bracelets, Sunnies, Friends, cold treats, and more. What could be better? […]
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, October 14, 2024
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, October 18, 2024
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
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October 19, 2024 -Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K
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October 19, 2024 -Fallin’ Blackbird 5k
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October 19, 2024 -Benton Bike Park Workday
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October 19, 2024 -RWTB 5k and 1 mi Fun Run
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October 19, 2024 -2024 Survivors’ Challenge 10K Run | 5K Run & Walk | Celebration Walk
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October 19, 2024 -Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k
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October 19, 2024 -Pedestal Rock Road Ride & Lick Fork Gravel Grind
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October 19, 2024 -Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk
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October 19, 2024 -The Bugle Bolt
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October 19, 2024 -CREEP ‘N CRAWL HALF, 5K, and LIL’ MONSTERS DASH
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October 19, 2024 -Full Moon Hike
Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival Costume 5K
Lace up those running shoes and join us for the 3rd Annual Rocky Comfort Pecan Festival! Get your morning started right with a costume 5K fun run through downtown Foreman. Come for the race and stay for the vendors, live music, classic car show, cornhole tournament, costume pet parade, and SO much more! Registration for […]
Fallin’ Blackbird 5k
This is an all-weather event. Registration fees are non-refundable. In case of thunderstorms, the race will be delayed or made virtual. The cash prizes will not be awarded if the race is made virtual. Please join our FB page for event updates. Did You Know? On December 31, 2010, thousands of red-winged blackbirds mysteriously fell […]
Benton Bike Park Workday
‼️Join the Benton Bike Park crew on September 21st or October 19th for trail maintenance days! If you've never been to a work day, it's an awesome opportunity to meet other riders and see what it takes to keep these trails running. Make sure to bring some gloves and water. We look forward to seeing […]
RWTB 5k and 1 mi Fun Run
On October 19th, Mountain Home High School and Junior High Cross Country will be hosting its annual Run With The Bulls fundraiser! Proceeds will benefit MHHS and MHJH Cross Country teams. All participants such as runners, walkers, strollers, dogs, etc are welcome! There will be both 5k and 1 mi Fun Run races. 5k Registrants […]
2024 Survivors’ Challenge 10K Run | 5K Run & Walk | Celebration Walk
Mark your calendars for the 2024 Survivors' Challenge, taking place on Saturday, October 19th at the Reynolds Cancer Support House! This year marks the 33rd anniversary of this thrilling event. By participating, you directly contribute to the continuation of the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House's mission. Every cent of the net proceeds from the […]
Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k
Join us for this incredible, fast 5k spread out among the beautiful campus of Harding University and Harding Academy. There are two races set for this event, a 5k run and a 1-mile run/walk. All proceeds for this event go to support the Micah Rine Wellness Room, scholarships, and other programs at Harding Academy. Come […]
Pedestal Rock Road Ride & Lick Fork Gravel Grind
The Pedestal Rock and Lick Fork Bicycle ride is held every October on the 3rd Saturday of the month, with the hope that fall foliage is in full swing. The 2024 ride will be on Saturday, October 19. The PRLF Ride supports work being done by Community Voices, a 501(c)3 organization, to showcase the beauty […]
Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk
Halloween Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk Hosted by Epsilon Sigma Alpha’s Harrison Chapter - Beta Upsilon to raise money to support St. Jude! Wear your favorite Halloween costume to hustle your way through this 5k race! Event is open to all ages. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital This is a […]
The Bugle Bolt
Bugle Bolt Paige Slape Memorial 5k ***Register by October 4 for tshirt*** Come run this beautiful fast course with lest than 70 feet of elevation change through the entire course. This will be a great time to run and see the fall colors at their peak. This is also the season for hearing the elk […]
CREEP ‘N CRAWL HALF, 5K, and LIL’ MONSTERS DASH
The Creep ‘N Crawl Half, 5K, and Lil’ Monsters Dash is a family-oriented athletic event offering some Halloween fun with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Grab the scariest, funniest, wildest, goofiest, most creative costume you can think of and join us at Two Rivers Parks for a Howlin’ Ghoul Time!
Full Moon Hike
Our next Full Moon Hike will be October 19, the Kindly Moon! Join us for a night hike at Devil's Den State Park - we'll be taking the Yellow Rock trail to a scenic overlook, to enjoy the light of the full moon!
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