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.
If you’re looking for a specific type of event you can use the following links:
- Running (Road & Trail)
- Cycling (Road, Mountain, Gravel, etc.)
- Multisport (Triathlon, Duathlon, Adventure Racing, etc.)
- Paddling (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, Tubing, etc.)
- Climbing (Rocks, not trees)
- Trail Love Days (Volunteer Opportunities)
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We’ll see you on the trail.
Week of Events
2025 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. All riders who want to compete in the categories of Junior 17-18, U23, or Elite must be a United States citizen with a USA sporting nationality and have a current UCI/international license issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation. […]
Spirit of Syllamo
Run with passion and an unbreakable spirit - the journey through the forest is rugged and beautiful. -Rusty Harvey, Race Co-founder & Finisher Distances 100 Miles 35 Miles 10k (Note - we measure distances in "ishes") Lodging Numerous options within a 20 minute drive, including some spots at the Start/Finish. Terrain Highly maintained singletrack trails […]
Sunday, December 7, 2025
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December 7, 2025 -Harbor of Heroes Mile Run
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December 7, 2025 -Go Nuts or Go Home Enduro
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December 7, 2025 -First Sunday Ride
Harbor of Heroes Mile Run
Harbor of Heroes Mile Run is a one-mile mission in memory of the Pearl Harbor's fallen. It's also the first Slow Misfit "Mission" to help get us started up! MISSION BRIEF: Harbor of Heroes Mile RUN Date: Sunday December 7th, 2025 Location: Spring Lake Park or Virtual Time: 0700 Distance: 1 Mile Cost: XP (Members […]
Go Nuts or Go Home Enduro
Time & Location December 5-7, 2025, 2500 NW 3rd St, Bentonville, AR 72712 Description: Friday, December 5, 2025 - Pre-ride will open at noon with taped course. Saturday, December 6, 2025 - XC Race for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Enduro for Juniors, Adults & EMTB Get ready to Go Nuts or Go Home […]
First Sunday Ride
The First Sunday Ride is a simple idea. Frank Webber of Shift Modern Cyclery and Joe Jacobs of ArkansasOutside.com wanted to carve out time each month to enjoy the local trails with friends. Instead of keeping it to themselves, they decided to open the invite to anyone who wants to join. This is a casual […]
Monday, December 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 -Crystal Bluffs – Guidebook Debut and Documentary Viewing
Crystal Bluffs – Guidebook Debut and Documentary Viewing
Central Arkansas! Next month we are cohosting an event with @explorenlr to celebrate the release of the latest climbing guidebook for the state of Arkansas: Rock Climbing Arkansas, 3rd Edition, Eastern Crags featuring a Q&A with the man himself, Cole Fennel! During the event, we will also be premiering the Crystal Bluff documentary made by […]
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -The White Elephant 5k & 1 Mile
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December 13, 2025 -Jingle Jog
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December 13, 2025 -Jingle Jog
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December 13, 2025 -Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run
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December 13, 2025 -Mount Nebo Bench Trail Run
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December 13, 2025 -Lights the Way 5K
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December 13, 2025 -Christmas on the Fourche Fun Run
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December 13, 2025 -Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile
The White Elephant 5k & 1 Mile
"White Elephant" gifts! These 5K and 1 Mile road races (run/walk) are sure to be jolly.
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce Yule Run 5K Run December 13, 2025 Registration is online only Race Starts at 9:00 am (No entries will be accepted after 8:45 am) Registration is $35 Early registration is $25 (by 11:59pm November 29th) T-Shirt to the first 100 to pre register Early package pickup Friday Dec 12, 1pm to […]
Lights 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.
Christmas on the Fourche Fun Run
Bring your Christmas Spirit and your Running Shoes and join us for our First Christmas on the Fourche 5K Fun Run.
Cave City Holiday Parade 2 Mile
DESCRIPTION - This is a 2 mile race through town that starts at the Cave City Middle School and runs down Highway 167 to the Stop light on Center where it turns right and finishes on the scenic backstreets of Cave City through Matlock Road. Highway 167 will be a closed course featuring a huge […]
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