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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 […]
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 […]
Outback in the Ozarks 200 Mile Relay
Welcome to Outback in the Ozarks — the first and only overnight team endurance relay set deep in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. Spanning 205 miles and 36 rugged legs, this one-of-a-kind adventure kicks off in the historic town of Eureka Springs and winds its way through the stunning Ozark National Forest and five state […]
Conway Fall Classic
Register before August 31st to guarantee t-shirt size and before registration goes up to $40. NO Cut Off times this year; please respect our volunteers and choose a route you can complete by about 12 noon. We are doing staggered starts this year: The 62-mile riders will start at 8 a.m. The 40-mile riders at […]
King of the Crag
King of the Crag is Jamestown’s annual climbing competition and community celebration — a grassroots event that brings together climbers, friends, and outdoor lovers from across the region. Now in its 12th year, this fall gathering is more than just a comp — it’s a reunion, a fundraiser, and a showcase of what makes Jamestown Crag […]
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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Monday, October 6, 2025
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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October 7, 2025 -Mountainfilm on Tour
Mountainfilm on Tour
Mountainfilm on Tour visits Little Rock on October, 7th at the Ron Robinson Theater. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. […]
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Friday, October 10, 2025
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 -2025 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT
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October 11, 2025 -Help Them Stay 5K
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October 11, 2025 -Stride For A Cure: 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness
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October 11, 2025 -Fall Festival 5k Run/walk
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October 11, 2025 -Into the Light- 5K
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October 11, 2025 -Wheel A’ Mena
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October 11, 2025 -Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler
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October 11, 2025 -Micah Rine Wildcat Legacy 5k
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October 11, 2025 -Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run
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October 11, 2025 -Ostomy 5K
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October 11, 2025 -NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk
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October 11, 2025 -Heroes for Hope 5K
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October 11, 2025 -Tour da Delta 2025
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October 11, 2025 -Golden Eagle 5k
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October 11, 2025 -2025 Dogtown Beer Down – Beer Mile
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October 11, 2025 -Light the Way 5K
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October 11, 2025 -The Call Light the Way 5K
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October 11, 2025 -Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!
2025 RAT 1000 and Mini RAT
RAT 1000 Mile Gravel Stage Race, RAT 1000 Self Supported Group Departure for ITT, RAT 1000 mile gravel stage party, Mini RAT & Tiny RAT. Plan to join us because these will be memories that last forever. Please note that the expectation is for all riders to adhere to the Traffic Codes for each state […]
Help Them Stay 5K
The First Annual Help Them Stay 5K will be held in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 11, 2025. This event is presented by Cooper Land and Development. This event is hosted by King’s Ranch Ministries, a Center for Childhood Trauma Recovery and 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Jonesboro, AR. Every step of this race will help […]
Stride For A Cure: 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness
We’re back for Year 2! Join us for the 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run for Breast Cancer Awareness, hosted by Dr. Kim Leverett — breast cancer survivor and owner of A Kick Above: A Personal Training Studio. Kim spent 10 years as a full-time pharmacist before following her passion for fitness and wellness. She transitioned into […]
Fall Festival 5k Run/walk
Fall Festival 5K 2025: Step Forward for the Future! Join us for the Fall Festival 5K Run/Walk 2025 on October 11th, 2025! This event welcomes everyone, from seasoned runners to families looking for a fun day. Proceeds will support the 2025 race due to no sponsors as right now. Proceeds will go to Awards, Timing, […]
Into the Light- 5K
Into the Light 5K is hosted by Micah Mental Health Awareness, Inc. Make plans to lace up those running shoes and join us for a fun-filled race through De Queen, AR and help us promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. 10/10/25 | Packet Pick-Up: 7:00a - 4:00p @ Micah 6:8 Coffee Shop 10/11/25 | […]
Wheel A’ Mena
Check-in and packet pickup can be completed on-site at Janssen Park, Mena, AR (at the historic log cabin). If you are checking-in and registering on Saturday, October 11th from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM: Please park at 811 Port Arthur Ave, Mena, AR 71953 and walk/ride into the park. The park will be closed to […]
Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler
Project Hope Arkansas and QC Academy present our first annual Rise and Run Fest 10K, 5K, & 1 Miler! Kicking off at Russellville Jr High, pick your favorite option and come out to walk or run with us! 1 mile: https://strava.app.link/dba2LyLu6Vb 5K: https://strava.app.link/1eQZ0mPVEWb 10K: https://strava.app.link/P7UmzFKF6Vb This will be a timed event that starts at 8am! Stick […]
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 […]
Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run
Hosting: Arkansas Rice Festival 5K Rice Walk/Run When: October 11, 2025 at 8:00am Where: Weiner, AR 123 West 2nd Street All Runners/Walkers will receive a T-Shirt with registration. Medals will be given: *Top 3 in each age group runner *Top 5 Overall male/female runner *Top 3 Overall male/female walker
Ostomy 5K
The 3rd Annual Rogers, AR Run for Resilience Ostomy 5k will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in celebration ostomy awareness! This family friendly event will include lots of fun and laughter, local vendors, food, music and celebration so be sure to bring your entire family! All proceeds benefit the United Ostomy Associations of America, […]
NAMI Arkansas End the Stigma 5K Run/Walk
The NAMI Arkansas 5K Run/Walk to End the Stigma raises funds for NAMI Arkansas programs that support, educate, and advocate for those affected by mental illness. It also provides a place to celebrate and honor those living with mental health issues and remember those with a mental health condition who have passed on. This event […]
Heroes for Hope 5K
Join us for this 5K and fun run to benefit the Sharp County Sheriff's Foundation and The CALL in Sharp and Independence Counties. Make plans to dress as your favorite superhero and come out to help break the stigma surrounding SUD/AUD as well as show support for individuals and families impacted by foster care in […]
Tour da Delta 2025
This year Tour da Delta will be a group gravel ride down the levee and gravel road of the beautiful Saint Francis National Forest out to Storm Creek Lake where there will be restrooms and a rest stop. We will also ride down the gravel road of the Forest out to where the Saint Francis […]
Golden Eagle 5k
Come out to the John Brown University Golden Eagle 5k. This is a Community 5k open to the public and all ages are welcome.
2025 Dogtown Beer Down – Beer Mile
Join us Saturday, October 11th, for the Fifth Annual Argenta Beer Mile! What is the Beer Mile? ***Drink 4 beers and run 4 laps on the designated course in style as quickly as you can.*** Each competitor drinks four cans of beer and runs four laps around a 1/4 mile course (start with chugging a […]
Light the Way 5K
Light the Way is a fundraiser to help purchase solar street lights to light the walking and Jogging track around the soccer complex. The city will mount the lights on already existing poles.
The Call Light the Way 5K
A night run to shine hope for local kids in foster care Benefiting: The CALL in White, Jackson & Woodruff counties 📅 Friday, October 11 — 🕒 Race Start: 6:30 PM 📍 New Beginnings Community Church, 1705 Hwy 367, Bald Knob Early Bird Bonus: Register by October 1 and receive a FREE Light the Way 5K T-shirt! […]
Harvest Fest 5k and 2K Glow Run!
Enjoy the October night in beautiful Russ Vegas! Participants can set a personal best time on our exactly 5k open course all while shining throughout the night! Kids (And those of us not wanting to run a full 5k) can participate in our 2k Run. Come get glowed up with provided paint and glow jewelry. […]
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