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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.
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- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
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- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
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24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell
Horseshoe Hell is a five day rock climbing festival, held annually on the last full weekend of September, within the steep sandstone cliff walls of Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper, Arkansas. The festival features three different climbing competitions, food, camping, live music, swag, games, parties, mountain biking, and most of all… fellowship. Join our beautiful […]
2025 Arkansas Enduro Series | Round 2 | EUREKA ENDURO
EUREKA ENDURO | SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2025 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 Lake Leatherwood […]
Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival
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 Lake Leatherwood Gravity Park and the largest gravity […]
Dirt Movement – Hillfolk Hootenanny
The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a weekend-long festival that celebrates our community of dirt. Our goal with Dirt Movement events is to create courses and experiences that are shared as much as possible by all participants. It doesn’t matter if you’re running 3 miles or riding 50 miles. We are one community with one purpose—get outside […]
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2025 USA Cycling Chief Referee Workshop
The Chief Referee Workshop is a class that focuses on leadership and teamwork skills, applied to procedures and best practices for all Chief Referees. This class is a component of the B upgrade process described on the official’s advancement and upgrade page. You qualify for this class if you are a Category C official who has been working through […]
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 […]
Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a Fun Ride to benefit Ouachita Children, Youth, & Family Services (OCYFS) in beautiful Hot Springs, AR. This Third Annual event takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025. OCYFS provides services for those who have been abused, neglected, run away, homeless, or troubled by means of an Emergency Shelter, […]
Arkansas Traveller 100
The Arkansas Traveller is one of the oldest 100 miles races there is, already having 33 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 […]
SHAM Mini Series of Cyclocross
Come play bikes with us! But…What is cyclocross anyway?! Weellll…it's kinda like if a road bike and a mountain bike and a cross country running event all got mashed together! Cyclocross is the best spectator friendly cycling event there is. ‘Cross races are held on short 1.5 to 2 mile laps that will mostly consist of grass […]
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Monday, September 29, 2025
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September 29, 2025 -Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
Race for a Healthier Tomorrow
Registration closes at 5:30 p.m. on October 10.* The USTAF-certified 5K racecourse begins at the front steps of the Arkansas State Capitol and winds through downtown Little Rock, passing Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The Family Walk course is just under a mile and starts at the capitol a few minutes after the 5K start. After the […]
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Friday, October 3, 2025
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
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October 4, 2025 -Pedal the Ridge
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October 4, 2025 -Spring to Spring Gravel Ride
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October 4, 2025 -NEA Rescue Run 25
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October 4, 2025 -Steady Steve 5K
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October 4, 2025 -The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
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October 4, 2025 -13th Annual Paint the Town PINK
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October 4, 2025 -Timberfest 5K
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October 4, 2025 -MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk
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October 4, 2025 -Pink Out 5k
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October 4, 2025 -Ozark Trail Festival “Run to the Wagon” 5K Fun Run
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October 4, 2025 -RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k
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October 4, 2025 -Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
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October 4, 2025 -Heroes Against Hunger 5K
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October 4, 2025 -Paint Chaffee Pink
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October 4, 2025 -ARktoberfest Beer Mile
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October 4, 2025 -Caveman Open: Community/Alumni Cross Country 5k and Kids 1 mile Fun Run
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 2 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 […]
Spring to Spring Gravel Ride
Spring to Spring is fun ride designed to connect communities of Benton County. Start with a 25 mile, 40 mile, or 50 mile gravel ride through the Ozarks where you’ll conquer rolling hills and soak up backroad views. All routes will end in Siloam Springs - festival style. You will roll into Siloam Springs Homegrown […]
NEA Rescue Run 25
A fun and inspiring event dedicated to supporting local animal rescue groups in our community. This exciting run will bring together passionate animal lovers, runners, and families to raise funds for the care and well-being of homeless pets in Northeast Arkansas. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, this event offers a chance to […]
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 […]
The Growing Minds Foundation 5K
We are back again! Join us for the 3rd Annual Growing Minds Foundation Fall Festival 5k. The Growing Minds Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides medical scholarships to children with special needs in Arkansas. After two successful races, we are hoping to have an even BIGGER and BETTER turnout this year! Get EXCITED!!!! Because […]
13th Annual Paint the Town PINK
To kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness month, #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation is hosting the 13th Annual Paint the Town Pink on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. with a family friendly 5k Color Run/Walk through the beautiful downtown El Dorado. This event is an opportunity for people of all ages to gather and show their support […]
Timberfest 5K
The Timberfest 5K is sponsored by Pro-Active Physical Therapy. The 5K run will be held in conjunction with the annual Timberfest celebration in Sheridan, Arkansas. The course is run on an out and back course which winds through the residential area of Sheridan. It is a moderately challenging course with periodic rolling hills offering a […]
MCAEOC 5K Color for Cancer Run/Walk
We are excited that you will be joining us for a Cancer Awareness 5K Color Run/Walk! Our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Shirts guaranteed for those registering […]
Pink Out 5k
4th Annual Pink Out 5k walk/run! This is a well marked and supervised, flat and fast course through the neighborhoods surrounding Jefferson Regional Medical Center. The route is filled with Powder stops and there are giveaways along the way! If you're not into the "powder thing" there are lanes designated so you can stay on […]
Ozark Trail Festival “Run to the Wagon” 5K Fun Run
Starting Location: Julian Heating & Air (Across from Spring Park) 123 E Main St, Heber Springs AR 72543 Cost: 5K Preregistration Fee: $30 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 after September 20th are not […]
RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the RVR Running for a Pawpose 5k! This charity run is a chance to enjoy a beautiful morning while making a tangible difference in the lives of animals in need. All proceeds from the event will go directly to Furry Tails Rescue, a local no-kill, foster-based […]
Arkansas Rasta Fest + 5k & 10K Run/Walk
The Rasta Race is designed to address Mental Health /Disease by promoting proper exercise, creating healthy minds, coordinating wellness and encouraging mental stability. Approaches as such are preventive measures that will enable us all VICTORIOUS! Our Motto: One Love-One Race; let's also add One Mind, for we can together raise awareness while embracing diversity, supporting […]
Heroes Against Hunger 5K
All proceeds go to benefitting the Arkansas Food Bank and feeding Arkansans. Highlights: Beautiful scenic route around Two Rivers Park in Little Rock, AR. Entire race path is paved and accessible with strollers. This is a kid and pet friendly event! Custom Event T-Shirt Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) Registration fees. Run/Walk: $30 (includes T-shirt) SATURDAY, […]
Paint Chaffee Pink
Paint Chaffee Pink 2025: A Walk for Hope, Healing, and Community Each October, our community comes together for a powerful reason—to stand united in the fight against breast cancer. The Paint Chaffee Pink Walk is more than just a morning of movement; it’s a tribute to strength, a celebration of survivorship, and a promise that […]
ARktoberfest Beer Mile
ARktoberfest Beer Mile hosted by Rapp's Barren Brewing in Mtn. Home, Arkansas. 2025 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 […]
Caveman Open: Community/Alumni Cross Country 5k and Kids 1 mile Fun Run
This race is an extension of the Caveman Open Cross Country Meet! This will take place on the Cave City Cross Country Course. We will have 2 Races. The Kids 1 mile Fun Run for ages 12 and under will begin at 4:00pm with the Community/Alumni 5k (for all ages) beginning at 4:30pm. The Official […]
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