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SUMMARY:The Skirmish
DESCRIPTION:A Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro\, Arkansas. \nThe Skirmish is more than just a cycling event\, it’s a celebration of the rugged beauty\, rich culture\, and tight-knit community of the Delta region. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to gravel cycling\, this festival offers something for everyone. The festival was created to embrace all aspects of gravel cycling with one main feature not found in the majority of gravel events; the tale of 2 rides. Riders will first traverse the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge\, similar to those found on the Ouachita and Ozark Mountain Regions.  Crowley’s Ridge is a 200-mile long ridge that was formed by wind\, water\, and ice over millions of years. It’s believed to have been an island between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers that was isolated after the rivers changed course. \nAfter tackling Crowley’s Ridge\, riders will then experience the vast farmlands of the Delta (which supplies the nation with a bounty of food and feed to sustain our republic) during the final two thirds of the ride.  Riders will be treated to the wide-open flat farm roads of the region\, separated only by endless fields of crops\, to bring you home. Late May\, early June should see a tailwind blowing from the southwest to guide you home to the finish and a post-ride celebration in the historic downtown of Jonesboro\, Arkansas. \nThe name of the ride comes from a historical battle called “The Civil War Skirmish” which was fought in 1863. Jonesboro is located in the northeast part of Arkansas and has the perfect mix of a small town community atmosphere combined with a vibrant downtown\, world-class healthcare\, specialty manufacturing with world wide distribution as well as cutting edge technology companies and advanced-degree educational system. This offers athletes and their friends and family a perfect setting to come experience a true festival atmosphere over the three days of The Skirmish. \nOverall Event Schedule: \n\nThursday – Group rides\nFriday – Group rides\, vendor expo\, athlete meeting\, welcome party and free live music for everyone.\nSaturday –\n\nthe main event with four ride distances and a post-ride celebration.\nFriends and family will have plenty to do while their riders are out on course with kids and family activities at the finish line area. Saturday night will be a great time to explore what Jonesboro has to offer.\n\n\nSunday – a day to “relax” with a short ride on offer and then the final scheduled events of the festival. Participants and their traveling companions will be treated to a video and photo collage from the weekend. This visual wrap up will be immediately followed with an awards and prize giveaway ceremony to tie a bow on a great weekend of an all-things gravel experience.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/the-skirmish/
LOCATION:Downtown Jonesboro\, 320 S Main St\, Jonesboro\, 72401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Arkansas Graveler
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 3-8\, 2025\nHope to see you in the Natural State next summer! Stay tuned as we roll out details this fall on our brand new route development\, event format\, and Host Cities!\n\n\nA captivating annual gravel ride traversing Arkansas’s most rural roads and the outer realms of your own curiosity. \nIt’s an exploration of the senses\, a celebration of nature’s treasures and an immersion into the heart of Arkansas culture. \nDive deep inside gravel’s best-kept secret\, and dare to partake in a truly unforgettable expedition. \nThe Arkansas Graveler … More Than a Ride.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/arkansas-graveler-3/
LOCATION:AR
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Western Arkansas Runners Global Running Day
DESCRIPTION:Come out and celebrate Global Running Day by running with Western Arkansas Runners!!! \nGet pumped and get those legs moving as the first Wednesday in June is Global Running Day — on June 4 this year. Whether you’re a regular runner or a bit of a novice\, it doesn’t matter\, this holiday is about inspiring each other to lead a more active lifestyle\, no matter the distance covered. This celebration is open and to everyone to participate with only a $5 Donation. Simply grab your running shoes\, a bottle of water\, and get your legs moving! \nAfter the Fun Run race join us for some food\, drawings for race entries\, and take advantage of special WAR Membership Prices and discuss everyone’s next challenge!!.  Ask questions about races or distances you are curious about or just have fun enjoying the company of fellow runners. \nAwards to Overall 1st-3rd Male and Female and everybody gets a Global Running Day Finishers Award to take home.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/western-arkansas-runners-global-running-day/
LOCATION:Ben Geren Regional Park\, Golf Course Loop\, Fort Smith\, AR\, 72916\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:The Big (Trail) Run Presented by Brooks
DESCRIPTION:On June 5\, all Fleet Feet locations will participate in the The Big Run\, a nationwide event coinciding with Global Running Day. We will  be running on one of the “funnest” surfaces to run on:  TRAIL! Now is the time to venture out and try something new to you. We will be holding are race in Western Hills Park\, a relatively flat course with very few rocks and roots. That makes this race the perfect adventure for your first trail run. \nIf you ask most people in Little Rock where they run\, a large majority will say\, “The River Trail.” This trail that we love so much\, is one of the many parks and trails maintained by Little Rock Parks and Rec. 100% of the proceeds of The Big (Trail) Run go to Little Rock Parks and Rec. We want this fun run to be one of the biggest 5kish trail runs around. Come show your appreciation and run\, walk or a little of both on the trails of Western Hills Park. \nThe Big Run is open to runners of all levels and abilities.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/the-big-trail-run-presented-by-brooks/
LOCATION:Western Hills Park\, 5207 Western Hills Ave\, Little Rock\, 72204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Thunderdome-OZ Trails Town Series
DESCRIPTION:Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome.  Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/thunderdome-oz-trails-town-series/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1\, 2003 NW Homestead Ln\, Bentonville\, AR\, 72712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:World Championship Running of the Tubs
DESCRIPTION:For over a century\, visitors from all over the world have flocked to Hot Springs National Park\, Arkansas to bathe in our thermal waters. But what happens when you take a bathtub and put it on wheels? The Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs\, that’s what happens! This chaotic celebration of Hot Springs’ spa history is a town favorite! \nTo celebrate Hot Springs’ classic motto “We Bathe the World” teams from all over get their best bathtubs all dolled up to bring to Hot Springs. But whose tub has the stuff? Four team members (the bath attendants) must push their bathtubs through the heart of the city\, the Historic Bathhouse Row\, while the team captain sits in the bathtub and steers. Throughout the course\, teams will face various obstacles along the way\, while dressed in elaborate costumes in hopes to become The World Champion Tub Runners – a sought out title\, obviously. \nThe bathtub must be full of water at the start of the race and have at least 10 gallons of water left in the tub at the finish line. If that isn’t hard enough\, each bath attendant must carry one of 4 items (bar of soap\, bath mat\, loofah mitt\, and bath towel) throughout the entire race and present all items at the end of the race. Here’s a fun twist\, the judges (sporting bathrobes and clipboards) are encouraged to make up new rules on the spot! Keeping everybody on their toes! \nBut don’t worry\, everybody gets to be a part of the fun. The crowd always comes prepared to spray competitors with water throughout the entire race\, in hopes to slow down\, distract\, or just annoy racers. \nParticipants can choose to compete in three different divisions: traditional (cast-iron tubs)\, modified (fiberglass/plastic tubs)\, or stock (reserved for nonprofits tubs are provided) Each tub and team must meet the qualifications to compete. \nIf that’s not convincing enough\, just wait until you see the annual Battle of the Badge: Hot Springs Police Department vs. Hot Springs Fire Department. Trust us\, they take this very seriously. You won’t want to miss witnessing and participating in this wild summer event… so don’t! \nFor more information call 501-321-2277 or email ahampo@hotsprings.org.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/world-championship-running-of-the-tubs/
LOCATION:Fordyce Bathhouse Visitor Center And Museum\, 369 Central Avenue\, Hot Springs National Park\, 71901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Arkansas Canoe Club’s School of River Paddling
DESCRIPTION:Goals of the School of River Paddling \nThe goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: \n\n\nFeel safer and have more fun on moving water \n\n\nRecognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them \n\n\nImprove fundamental paddling skills of: \n\n\nBalance \n\n\nBoat edging \n\n\nBasic body mechanics \n\n\nPaddling strokes for power and turning \n\n\nCoordination and fluidity \n\n\nTiming \n\n\n\n\nRefine strokes and develop efficient maneuvers on flatwater \n\n\nUse ferries and eddy turns when moving downstream to improve river reading \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArkansas Canoe Club school instructors use American Canoe Association course outlines to help you improve existing skills\, practice new skills\, and expand your knowledge of the river. Small classes of compatible participants allow instructors to teach to your needs.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/arkansas-canoe-clubs-school-of-river-paddling-3/
LOCATION:Gypsy Camp & Canoe\, 20271 State Hwy 59\, Siloam Springs\, AR\, 72761\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddling
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SUMMARY:June Bug Jam
DESCRIPTION:On June 7\, 2025 we are hosting a music fundraiser ( the 28th Annual June Bug Jam) complete with live music\, childrens activities and games\, a treasure hunt\, nature walks and a series of guided mountain bike rides on the nearby Ozark National Forest Upper Buffalo Mountain Bike Trails. This year we will be offering food plates\, desserts and beverages and holding a silent fundraising auction with goods and services donated by local artists and businesses. We work closely with the Ozark OffRoad Cyclists (OORC)\, another local nonprofit group\, on events during the year and they are supporting this year’s JBJ by bringing out a smoker/cooker for meats\, supplying two longtime club members to volunteer operating the smoker and serving plates of food. The OORC is also donating various meats and sides for these meals.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/june-bug-jam/
LOCATION:Headwaters School\, 139 Madison 3605\, Pettigrew\, AR\, 72752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain),Hiking/Backpacking/Camping
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SUMMARY:Major Taylor 111 at the Port
DESCRIPTION:“Major Taylor 111 at the Port” is a cycling event created through a partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock (MTCCLR) and the local non-profit Recycle Bikes for Kids (RB4K). \nMT111 will become one of the most sought-after cycling events in the country. Supported by the Little Rock Port Authority\, local cyclists and bike enthusiasts from around the country will want to attend for the unique aspects of this ride with a Major Taylor flavor. \nOn June 7th\, starting at the Little Rock Port Authority headquarters\, participants will ride through the Port\, visit Wrightsville\, Redfield\, and continue to Pine Bluff. Riders then proceed to the Arkansas River crossing on Highway 79 and visit England\, Keo\, and Scott before returning to the Port.  The route is one hundred and eleven miles long with shorter options of 62 miles\, 50 miles\, and 25 miles.  There will also be a one-mile sprint segment honoring the race that made Marshall “Major” Taylor a world champion. Sprint through the one-mile Strava segment setup within the MT111 and compare your time to Major Taylor’s winning time at the 1899 World Track Championships of 1 minute\, 41 seconds. \nThis ride will benefit underserved communities. The Major Taylor Cycling Club members will visit schools\, educate students about bicycles\, distribute free bicycles from RB4K\, and hand out books about U.S. pro rider Marshall “Major” Taylor. This not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also provides a means to exercise for the youth in the state of Arkansas. \nIn addition\, this ride will allow RB4K and MTCCLR to purchase and install bicycle repair stations at the schools\, which helps the community where the bike stations are placed\, and helps the cycling community as a whole. The first location scheduled to receive a repair stand is the Brooks Library in Wrightsville\, Arkansas. \nPartnering with the businesses located in the Port of Little Rock\, the MT111 will establish a sense of community with the Port\, with cyclists and the people that visit Little Rock for this event. \nMTCCLR Mission Statement: The Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock shall promote cycling as Recreation and Transportation\, promote Physical Fitness\, foster Community and Camaraderie\, commit to Inclusivity and Support\, engage in Charitable Initiatives and offer Educational Outreach. \nRB4K Mission Statement: Recycle Bikes for Kids gives free bikes to kids\, provides adults the opportunity to earn a bike\, and supports bike infrastructure and education in our community. \n  \nOne Eleven Map:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49421842 \n  \nMetric Century Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49835791 \n  \n52 Mile Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49835724 \n  \n24 Mile Route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49835667
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/major-taylor-111-at-the-port/
LOCATION:Little Rock Port Authority\, 10600 Industrial Harbor Dr.\, Little Rock\, 72206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Live Well 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is sponsored by Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc.\, an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. On Saturday\, June 7\, 2025\, in partnership with the Delta Presents Outreach Foundation\, we will host the 2nd Annual Live Well 5K Run/Walk: A Physical and Mental Health Movement. The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is an opportunity to bring the community together for the purpose of promoting physical and mental health/wellness. Research has shown that running and walking have a positive impact on mental health like better sleep\, stress reliever\, improved self-esteem\, sharper focus\, and improved memory.\nYour support will assist us in our efforts to provide scholarship incentives for high school students interested in furthering their education as well as support overall mental health/wellness in our chapter and community. The Live Well 5K Run/Walk is a family-friendly community run/walk for men\, women\, and children. Runners\, joggers\, and walkers are encouraged to come out and enjoy a healthy\, fun-filled event while supporting a worthy cause. \nCOURSE: \nRACE DISTANCE: 5K (3.1 miles) \nTIME LIMIT:  1 hour and 45 minutes. Any participant still on the course after the time limit is reached will continue with our guidance or security. \nTIMING: Chip timing \nRACE BIBS:  \n\nClearly visible on the front of the torso\nUnaltered and unmodified (not folded or wrinkled)\nPinned in all four corners\nUncovered (jackets\, fuel belts\, etc.)\n\nAWARDS: TBD \nEVENT SWAG: \n\nShort-sleeve T-shirt (for those who register by May 1\, 2025)\nFinisher medal\n\nNOTE: Race bibs and event swag are ONLY available for in-person participants at packet pick-up or on race day.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/live-well-5k-run-walk-3/
LOCATION:Two Rivers Park\, 6722 Two Rivers Park Road\, Little Rock\, AR\, 72223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Festival on the Ridge 5K
DESCRIPTION:Festival on the Ridge 5K Walk-Run \nHarrisburg\, AR.  June 7th\, 2025\, starting at 8 AM on the Court House Square.  USATF Certified Course #AR23001WJT.  Distance is 5km.  Age and Gender Categories. \nSponsored by Restoration House Ministries\, 813 N. Illinois Street\, Harrisburg\, AR 72432 \nCall 870-578-2604 for more information.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/festival-on-the-ridge-5k-3/
LOCATION:Poinsett County Court House Square\, 401 Market Street\, Harrisburg\, 72432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250607T150000
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SUMMARY:Single Speed Royal Rumble
DESCRIPTION:Listen up\, adrenaline junkies! It’s time to unleash your inner beast in a raw\, unadulterated single-speed bike race. Buckle up your jorts\, shear your  hair into a menacing mullet\, and slide on those Pit Vipers – it’s time to smash some pedals with some two wheeled\, unbridled fun between your legs! \nRace Routes: \nhttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/43118388 \nhttps://ridewithgps.com/routes/43118398
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/single-speed-royal-rumble-4/
LOCATION:Old Post\, 1799 Lock and Dam Rd\, Russellville\, AR\, 72802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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