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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 […]
Get your miles and your caffeine fix! Join us for the 6th Annual Espresso Run is a fun, social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, bike, or scooter between some of NWA’s best coffee shops—fueling up with local brews at each stop. We’ll kick things off at 7:00 AM and […]
OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Saturday, June 21 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events. Both off-road triathlons will have a 1,000 yard swim. Gravel bike course is 18 […]
Please join host the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for the Annual Battle For Townsends Ridge XC Race at Hobbs State Park! This race is part of the AMBCS series. Kids Race Free (Juniors 14 & under)! The OORC has waived all Junior registration fees for the race in a continued effort to make mountain biking more […]
Race Category Details: First Chance: 4:30pm start 20 minutes This category is for the rider who is new to the sport of competitive USA Cycling-sanctioned bike racing and/or criteriums. See First Chance section for more details and explanation of this category. A one-day or annual USA Cycling is required to participate in this race. Both can be […]
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
Join us for the Liv Fit Freedom Color Run 5K! Walk or Run! This high-energy community event is celebrating fitness, freedom, and fun! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting your fitness journey, this 5k is the perfect way to get moving with friends, family, and neighbors. Details When: June 21, 2025 Check in/Registration 7:00-7:30 […]
The 4th Annual Juneteenth 5K run/walk is an opportunity for participants to support the mission of the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center as well as to see many of the city’s African American historical sites including Arkansas Baptist College, Little Rock Central High School and Philander Smith College. Runners will also pass the home of Mifflin Gibbs, first elected black […]
The Rat Race was started in honor of US Navy SEAL Tom Ratzlaff of Green Forest, AR. This event remembers the 31 heroes lost on 8-6-2011 during Extortion 17. Race will start and end at Green Forest School in Green Forest, Arkansas. Runners must check in from 7:00am to 7:45 A.M. Opening Ceremony at 7:45. […]
Day of Event Details 12:00-12:30pm - Sign in/packet pick up will be at Murray Park Pavilion 7 & 8 (5900 Rebsamen Rd. LR 72202) 12:30-1pm - Announcements and Reviewing Game Rules 1pm-3pm - Game Time!!! All participants must return to the Pavillon by 3pm *There will be no race-day registration*
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