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SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 3-8, 2025 Hope 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! A captivating annual gravel ride traversing Arkansas’s most rural roads and the outer realms of your own curiosity. It's […]
Goals of the School of River Paddling The goals and objectives of the School are to provide participants an opportunity to: Feel safer and have more fun on moving water Recognize typical river hazards and options for dealing with them Improve fundamental paddling skills of: Balance Boat edging Basic body mechanics Paddling strokes for power […]
Old Post Challenge has had many challenges these past few years, this year is no different and Dirt Viking Members, Cyclone Cycling Team and Lake Hamilton Composite Team are picking up the challenge last minute in 2025! Expect fun, friendship, competetion and a course that has been designed for a great race! IMPORTANT NOTE: RACE […]
This 50.2 mile round trip adventure will be on a mix of rural paved roads, gravel roads, and US Forest Service Roads. We'll be primitive camping at a USFS campsite, which unfortunately means no running water or toilets. We will have a vehicle at camp with fresh water for drinking/cooking, and provide toilet paper. RideWithGPS […]
The Ride Series is different. Your expectations should be high as you enter the hospitality of our classroom setting. A comfortable Kijaro chair awaits your presence and the cover our 10x20 tents provides reprieve from the elements. Prepare yourself to be immersed in an environment that provides the perfect opportunity for you to be open […]
SWIM COURSE (600 yard) (300 yards) • The pool length is 25 yards • Racers will complete 12/6 down and back laps We are having to switch to a dualthlon due to repairs to the pool. a 2 mile run will replace the swim portion. TRANSITION: There will be a single transition area. You will […]
Registration for the 2025 Big Dam Bridge Training Program Is Open. The program is free to participants who have registered for the event by midnight on June 13th. After June 14th, there is a fee of $45 for the training program (with or without registering for the BDB100 ride). The Big Dam Bridge Training Ride Program was developed to […]
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
Pirate Perry Events & Fit.1 are ready to give back to our local running community....we just want to get everyone together for a 5K, have some fun, and reuse some race goodies!
Formerly known as the Arkansas Backyard Ultra Championship, we present you the Cotter Bridge Ultra. A one of a kind event that blends our previous format with a unique concept. Venue Big Springs Park in Cotter Arkansas This is a great event for the family. There's fishing, swimming, a rope swing, and playground at the […]
Cleveland County's 3rd annual bicycle event covering miles of our county, starting and ending at the Pioneer Village in Rison. Routes at 21, 29, 44 and 65 mile lengths! New for 2025, a 20-mile gravel ride!
All entry fees will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.
Come join us for a great time in downtown Warren Arkansas. This is a very long-standing event and a shining moment of the Pink Tomato Festival. The course goes right down the heart of Warren Arkansas and finishes at the historical Bradley County Courthouse right there on the famous brick streets. There will be prizes […]
For 21 years River City Ministry of Pulaski County has been running to support our goal of feeding, housing, and providing medical, dental, vision, and spiritual care for the homeless, marginalized, uninsured, and underinsured people of Central Arkansas. Come run our certified course at Burns Park Soccer Complex! If you don't want to run but […]
Rescheduled from April 5th. Please note: You do NOT need a USA Cycling license to register for this event. June 14, 2025 we’ll gather together at Hazel Valley Ranch in Fayetteville, Arkansas and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA gravel. Expect routes of 45 and 64 miles in the Ozark National Forest. Afterwards we’ll convene back together at […]
Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with a 9am start time. This race will be timed by Hudson Race Timing and will include a free event t-shirt and scoop of ice cream […]
Grandma's House is taking over hosting duties from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce for this 38th annual Ice Cream Social. The race will be held on Saturday, June 14th with a 9am start time. This race will be timed by Hudson Race Timing and will include a free event t-shirt and scoop of ice cream […]
Ride Hard Saturday, June 14th to Bicycles, Brews, & BBQ: a fundraiser for @pedalitforwardnwa This incredible art was created by our very own Alex @aqueenofdogs and @naturalthreadsusa is printing a limited edition of these shirts. Pedal It Forward NWA will provide bike parking and host a judged "Bike Show" with prizes! 2 categories will be available: […]
Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms! Get ready for an evening of running, music, and fun at the Harvest Hustle 5K at BoBrook Farms! Whether you're racing or just there for the party, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Tickets (Required for Entry): 5K Entry - $50/person (Includes event entrance, race entry, a T-shirt, and a drink […]
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