Arkansas Outside

Doom
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15 | The Club House, 118 Arbor Street, Hot Springs, 71901, United States
We’ve shifted to the Ouachita National Forest to continue showcasing some of the most rewarding backcountry riding and views in the Natural State. The move brings long stretches of singletrack and true remoteness—entirely new terrain for any previous edition. Hot Springs now serves as the launch and return point, offering more accessible food, lodging, and activities for anyone making the trip.
We’re including three distances again:
Ouachita Doom
325+ Miles | 32k+ Feet of Vert | 110+ Miles Singletrack | 80%+ Unpaved
A full-scale Ouachita epic. Over 100 miles of singletrack link the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, the IMBA Epic Womble, and long runs of the Ouachita Trail—stitched together with tarmac, gravel, doubletrack, and rugged forest roads. The route grinds to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower and carves through the Flatside Wilderness before closing the loop around Lake Ouachita—a demanding multi-day push stacked with bonus miles and hidden gems.
This distance includes a drop-bag option at the end of the Ouachita Trail section before you head into the far-east loop. You’ll access the same drop twice as the route returns to that spot. The plan is to use a box trailer or U-Haul secured with a padlock; the code will be provided before the start. Drop bags must be a sealed 3-Gallon Ziploc bag and can be handed in at check-in before the race. Provide you own bag and contents!
There will be one additional neutral aid on course that is shared with the High Watch distance option. Location TBD but you can get context by referring to their route file on shared miles.
Route Link
The High Watch
200+ Miles | 16k+ Feet of Vert | 45+ Miles of Singletrack | 65%+ Unpaved
This figure-eight route weaves the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, and a patchwork of tarmac, dirt, and rugged ridgelines into a ride of deliberate contrast. From punchy singletrack to fast backroads and the climb to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower, every transition feels intentional—each element returning in new form as the route loops back through the Ouachitas to Hot Springs.
One neutral aid location on route. Location TBD.
Route Link
LOViT or Leave iT
116 Miles | 9k+ Feet of Vert | 45+ Miles of Singletrack | 55%+ Unpaved
This route traces a compact figure-eight through the Ouachitas, weaving the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, and a mix of tarmac, dirt, and rolling backroads into a seamless ride. Every section shifts tempo—from punchy singletrack to fast, flowing roads—looping through the hills before returning to Hot Springs.
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Bike Choice
We recommend a cross-country mountain bike for all three distances. While many modern gravel bikes blur the line into MTB territory, this event is framed as a mountain-bike effort. Plan on running at least 2.2-inch tires—even if you’re an underbiking champ.
Simple Schedule below. More details to roll out to signed up participants via email.
March 12th – The Club House
Check-in from 1pm-7pm
Rider Meeting at 7:30pm
March 13th
Last call check-in 5:00am-5:30am
Bell Ringing Ceremony at 5:55am
Grand Depart at 6am
Tracking
Tracking is required for all participants and is provided by a third-party service for an additional fee. It’s essential for safety, and it also allows friends, family, fans, and the event team to follow your progress in real time. We will email with more details as the event date approaches. Expect around $30 for registering your own device (inReach, SPOT, etc.) or around $80 for renting one out.
Refunds
Refunds are available through February 1, 2026. You’re welcome to transfer your entry to another rider, but that process is entirely up to you to arrange. No deferrals to future editions.
Price Increases
There’s a price increase of $20 on December 1st and another price increase of $15 on January 1st. Sign-up early on!

5th Ever World's Shortest St Patrick's Day ZERO-K 2026
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Historic Bridge Street, 105 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, 71901, United States
☘️🍺 Lace Up (or Not!) for the 5th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K! 🍺☘️
Get ready to sprint, stroll, or saunter your way into St. Patrick’s Day weekend fun! The 5th Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Zero K is back and better than ever, kicking off the festivities leading up to the legendary 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade® in downtown Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas!
🏃‍♂️ What’s the Deal? 🏃‍♀️
This “race” (if you can call it that) covers a whopping 299 feet on Historic Bridge Street—the world’s shortest street in everyday use. You’ll start at one end and finish gloriously at O’Kelley’s Pub, the world’s biggest inflatable Irish pop-up pub. Yes, it’s a thing. Yes, it’s awesome.
🎶 Bonus Fun!
The party doesn’t stop at the finish line. Stick around for 23rd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Pre-Parade festivities begin at 5:30pm.
🍻 Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Packet Pickup: 10 AM -3 PM at Bridge Street/Malvern
Race Start: 4 PM
Parade: 6 PM
Early Packet Pickup:
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Tri-Lakes CASA Office, 508 Ouachita Avenue (Hamp Williams Building – Parking in the rear of the building) Hot Springs
📞 501-321-9269
💚 What You Get for $25:
A coveted Zero K T-shirt
A shiny finisher’s medal (because you’re a winner, duh)
A swag bag full of fun surprises
A legit race bib to show off your “athleticism”
A 0.0 oval race sticker
👉 Register by Monday, March 9, 2026 for the full swag haul. Late registrations (March 10–16) will get a swag bag and bib while supplies last—but no T-shirt or medal. (T-shirts available for purchase at the event while supplies last.)
🏅 Fun Awards Categories:

Best Costume (Leprechaun Dash): Show off your most spirited St. Paddy’s Day look!

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
💚Why It Matters:
Every step, skip, or stagger supports Tri-Lakes CASA, helping Court Appointed Special Advocates stand up for foster children in Garland, Hot Spring, Clark, Grant, and Pike Counties.
📢 Don’t wait—register today!
It’s the shortest, silliest, and most spirited race you’ll ever “run.”
☘️🏃‍♂️🎸🍻

Wild Women Wednesday Hike
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Pinnacle Mountain State Park Visitor Center, 9600 AR-300, Roland, 72135, United States
Women are invited to join in the weekly Wednesdays hikes at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, led by park interpreters! For access to the hike-of-the-week gathering time and place, join the Pinnacle Mountain WW group on Facebook or call the park office at (501) 868-5806. The hiking times vary per season.

Three Days of Syllamo
2026-03-20 - 2026-03-22 | Blanchard Springs Recreation Area, 1110 Blanchard, Fifty Six, AR, United States
This is what Ultras are all about.
3 Days of Syllamo is a three day Ultrarunning Stage event. It is held almost entirely on singletrack trail. The distances are 50k on Friday, 50 mile on Saturday, and 20k on Sunday for a collective total of 94ish miles.
Runners may choose to run 1, 2, or all 3 races.
Expect stunning scenery, music, food, and friends.
The bonds forged at 3 Days last a lifetime.

Spring Fling 5k
2026-03-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Cabot High School, 401 N Lincoln Street, Cabot, 72023, United States
PLEASE NOTE: Use restrooms inside the stadium or in the fine arts auditorium before walking up Bellamy to the starting line. There are limited bathrooms at the top of the hill.
VERY IMPORTANT: We will have pre-race packet pickup from 5-7 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at the Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium. We highly encourage you to pickup your packet early. You may pick up for others with a copy or picture of their photo ID. All other packets will be picked up by participants on RACE MORNING between 6:30-7:45 AM at the Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium. If you arrive after 7:45 AM to get your packet, you will not be permitted to race. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your shoe tag on, and take your shirt back to your car!
Race day registration will be available only if we have not exceeded our cap of 500 5K runners on race day BUT we will only take cash or check!! We will NOT accept cards on race day. Race day registration will be $35 for the 5K and $20 for the 1K Kids Race. Pre-registration on RunSignUp closes on 3/19/2026, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 PM. Please register early!
No strollers or dogs will be allowed on this course for safety reason. No exceptions.
Packet pickup, pre-race waiting, and awards ceremony will all take place in the fine arts auditorium this year. Nothing will take place inside of the fieldhouse. Just as it was in 2025. Start, finish, and food remain in the same locations.

Place
401 N. Lincoln
Cabot, AR US 72023

Description

The Spring Fling has been run in Cabot since 1996. From 1998 to 2001, the race was part of the Arkansas Grand Prix Series. After a five year absence the Cabot Country Cruisers brought the race back into the Series starting in 2007.
Race Highlights

Race hosted by the Cabot Country Cruisers
Proceeds benefit Physical Education for Cabot Schools, Cabot Family Track Nights and a Scholarship to a HS Student
Race ends on the Cabot High School track
USATF Course Certification #: AR22001WJT

Directions to the Starting Line
From US-67/167:Take Exit 19 and drive east on Highway 89/Main Street which will turn in to E. Pine Street. Turn left on N. Lincoln St/Highway 38 at Cabot High School and the Panther Stadium parking lot will be on your right about a 1/4 mile. You can also park in the High School lot just west of the Field House off of E. Pine St. Please DO NOT PARK in the Field House Parking lot on Bellamy Street as this is part of the course. The race starts on Bellamy St just outside the Field House.
Packet pickup, pre-race waiting, and awards ceremony will all take place in the fine arts auditorium this year. Nothing will take place inside of the fieldhouse. This is the same as it was in 2025. Start, finish, and food remain in the same locations.
Address: 401 N Lincoln St
Course Description
The Spring Fling course starts on Bellamy Street, just outside of the Cabot High School Field House. The route heads south for 1/4 mile before turning left onto Main St. The race moves into a tree-lined residential area, and turns south onto Honeysuckle Ln. The runners will curve along this road, merging onto Linda Lane and continuing south to reach the 1st mile marker. Just after beginning the 2nd mile, the course turns runners south onto G street for a small loop before returning to Linda Lane to head back to the north. Once the runners have returned to Linda Lane they will pass the 2nd mile marker. The third mile returns the runners to Honeysuckle, Main St and then north on Bellamy to pass the starting line. The route then turns into the Field House Parking Lot and turning down the ramp to enter the Stadium. The course turns left on the track where runners will hit the 3 mile marker just before the back turn leaving runners just the turn and a short straightaway until the finish line.
PLEASE NOTE: Use restrooms inside the stadium before walking up Bellamy to the starting line, OR inside the lobby of the auditorium. There are NO bathrooms at the top of the hill/starting line.
VERY IMPORTANT: We will have pre-race packet pickup from 5-7 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2026 at the Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium. We highly encourage you to pickup your packet early. You may pick up for others with a copy or picture of their photo ID. All other packets will be picked up by participants on RACE MORNING between 6:30-7:45 AM at the Cabot High School Fine Arts Auditorium. If you arrive after 7:45 AM to get your packet, you will not be permitted to race. Please arrive in plenty of time to come pick up your packet, get your bib on, and take your shirt back to your car!
Race day registration will be available only if we have not exceeded our cap of 500 5K runners on race day, cash or check only made out to Cabot Country Cruisers! Race day registration will be $35 for the 5K and $20 for the 1K Kids Race. Pre-registration on RunSignUp closes on 3/19/2026, Thursday evening at 2:30 PM. No shirts will be guaranteed after the deadline. Please register early!
No strollers or dogs will be allowed on this course for safety reason. No exceptions.
