Arkansas Outside

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.

Wild Women Wednesday Hike
2026-03-25 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Arkansas Climbers Festival
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-29 | Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, HC 70, 261, Jasper, AR, 72641, United States
The Arkansas Climbers Festival brings together the climbing community for a weekend full of clinics, workshops, live music, and local vendors. Whether you’re looking to improve your skills, connect with fellow climbers, or simply enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, the festival offers something for everyone.
Join us to celebrate climbing in The Natural State while supporting the preservation of our beloved climbing areas. Fun and community spirit are at the heart of this must-attend event.
General Admission ($55)

Two Nights Camping & Climbing
All Workshops
Saturday Dinner

NOTE: Ages 12 & Under are free.
Clinics

Morning & Afternoon Sessions with a Lunch Break in between
Space is limited to first come, first serve
Additional fee on top of General Admission ticket

Workshops

Included with General Admission
Designed to be informative & fun
Shorter sessions (~ 1 hour), allowing time for those that want to climb during the day, but still want to learn something new & fun

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*** RAIN OR SHINE EVENT ***

Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event
2026-03-28 | Cedar Glades Park, 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR, 71913, United States
This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #3 – the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the Northwoods Enduro!
The Cedar Glades trails will be combined with the Northwoods trails for tons of fast single track, machine cut trail, loads of speed, and tough climbs to make sure your appetite is sure to be fulfilled by the end of your race day!
Course map with race distance and lap details will be provided to all registered Racers the week before the race. Be prepared for around 50 miles for the full marathon and around 25 for the half marathon (Mildcat). Pre-ride will be the Friday before the race. This will be a Mass Start by category where there will be a short start lap and two full laps. The Mildcat will start after the Wildcat categories have gone out and will do the start lap and then one full lap.
To keep our production quality high there will be a cap on number of Racers. Once that number has been reached registration will be closed. If it is at least three days prior to the race a Wait List will be created (see Wait List section). Plan accordingly and register as soon as possible so you do not miss out.
Entry Details
Event Swag
Custom number plate
A professionally marked course with arrows and tape – maps emailed to racers the week of the race
Timing System from SPORTident for you to have an experience just like the World Series races with accuracy to the 1000th of second, instant results upon finishing and scoreboard.
Neutral support provided
Aid station and snacks mid-race
Post-race meal included with entry on Saturday for all registered Racers
Cold adult beverages in marked areas – 21+ only
A professional awards ceremony with awards to all categories
Payouts for Men & Women Open categories
Refreshments and food available for purchase

Schedule & Course Map
Full schedule, along with the course map, will be emailed out to all registered Racers and posted in Facebook Event the week of the race. Be sure to monitor your emails race week to review the schedule.
Failure to check in and pick up your timing chip by the scheduled mandatory race meeting can result in a Racer not being able to race.
Friday |
Will include Pre-Ride and Check In
Saturday |
Will include final check in, all race categories timing chip pickup, race times, mandatory Racers Meeting, timing chip turn in AS SOON AS RACE COMPLETED, Pre race meal, etc.

Logistics
Race Venue Address – 461 Wildcat, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Camping – See Camping, Lodging, & Venue details below
If not camping at venue please check out other RV parks, campgrounds, hotels, Airbnb’s, etc. in the area for your accommodations
Dogs – Well behaved dogs are allowed if always leashed
Pack It In, Pack Out – If you haul it in you haul it out. Leave no trace. Respect.

Prepare
Food – Post Race Meal provided to Racers on Race Day only. Meal ticket obtained at Registration & Timing tent post race after turning in your timing chip. Family and friends welcome to grab a plate for purchase. While an onsite food truck may offer breakfast and other meal s for purchase please bring your breakfast food, snacks, special dietary foods, hydration and anything specific for your pre and post-race needs.
Water & Snacks – We will provide water and snacks at the aid station during race times but you need to be prepared for pre ride days and race days. Bring more than you think you’ll need. Plan to have at least 50-60 ounces on you at all times while riding.
Feed Zone – There will be a neutral feed zone that you can access your personal hydration and snacks at in between laps.
Safety – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. We highly suggest appropriate, knee pads, and elbow pads. Riding within your limits is essential.
Trash – If you pack it in, you pack it out.
Nice to have – – Spare tubes, inflation device, tire plugs, chain link, derailleur pulleys and other parts. Sponsor Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will be onsite for mechanical support but it is always best to give your bike a once over before a race to address any issues as well as to bring any items you may need to make repairs. **NOTE – Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will provide assistance for issues that occur onsite during pre-ride and the race – not for issues that occurred prior, or to build bikes, or add/replace components that were not on your bike prior to arriving at event.

Rules
#Racing Age | What your age will be on 12/31/26
#Onsite Payments – Venmo and PayPal, and cash if exact, accepted for any onsite purchases – no credit/debit card. This does not apply to any vendors – they will have their own payment options.
#On site waiver will be required and must be signed onsite at the venue. Any racer under the age of 18 must have a parent present with them at Check In to sign waiver.
#Only Racers, with a number plate on, will be allowed on the event stages during Pre-Ride Friday and the race Saturday.
#You cannot change your category after the race starts.
#Racers must attend the Racers Meeting, not start the race before the Racer’s Meeting, and must go out with your category during the Mass Start; not any later.
#All timing chips must be picked up prior to the Mandatory Racer’s Meeting or the Racer may not be able to race.
#Racer cannot wear a timing chip different from the one that was assigned to them by the Timing Director at the Timing Tent.
#Timing chip must be worn on the Racer’s right wrist unless otherwise noted by the Race Director or Timing Director.
#The bike and equipment you start the race on must be the same bike and equipment you finish on. The Official Race Director must approve exceptions. *Exceptions are repairing, or replacement of tires.
#Any form of outside assistance or support such as; non-racers, family members, friends or unapproved pit stops is forbidden. However, Racers are allowed and encouraged to help fellow competitors on the course.
#The race course must be completed as marked with no course cutting.
#Pay attention to the marked course and arrows to ensure you do not go off course.
#Do not change, adjust, or modify the course in any way. If you have a concern about a course feature, please present the concern to the Race Director with a picture and description of concern.
#Do not disrespect the land such as littering.
Riders deviating from any of these rules can and/or will be time penalized and possibly result in Racer being disqualified.
#This race does not count towards the Southern Enduro Tour points.

Camping, Lodging, & Venue Info
Free dry, primitive camping for tents or RVs (no hookups) will be available at the Race Venue site which is located at Cedar Glades Park. Camping will be in a certain area of the park and will be on a first come, first get what spot you want basis. No showers on-site but there will be porta johns. The Cedar Glades Trail Head has the most parking available, a playground, bike skills area, and a walking trail.
Visit Hot Springs provided this link with MANY options if you do not want to camp at Cedar Glades Park: https://www.hotsprings.org/places/lodging/
Also check out:
Gold-Inn Hot Springs
https://www.facebook.com/goldinnhotsprings/
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court
https://www.facebook.com/staydamefortune/
Historic Best Motor Court
638 Ouachita Avenue
501-701-1111
www.BestCourtHotSpring.com
There is also camping at:
https://www.campgroundviews.com/…/stephens-park-recreation…/ If primitive is not your thing they do have showers, restrooms, potable water, and RV hookups. They are roughly 10 miles from venue.
And check out area Airbnb’s, Vrbo’s, etc.

Wait List
This race has a Racer limit. Once that number is reached registration will be closed. If it is at least three days prior to the race, a Wait List will be created. You can register for the Wait List, and if/when spots become available, we will pull from the Wait List in the order of registration and you will be charged. There is no guarantee we will have spots become available. if you can no longer attend please email dustin@slaughtertrailguides.com to have yourself removed from the Wait List. It is the Racers responsibility to monitor their email to see if they have been removed from the Wait List and in to the race.

Refund & Transfer Policy
These are rain, shine, ice or snow events except under extreme circumstances in which we will notify all participants of any cancelations.

Refunds | With a 15% fee we will honor a refund when the request is at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the race.
If the request is made with less than two weeks to the race then a refund will not be available.
We do not accept participant to participant transfers.
If you purchased the Event Registration Protection when registering, then you will need to contact them first via the contact information below:
Tech@athleteReg.com
(888) 956-9560.
https://www.eventregistrationprotection.com/allianzassistance/ManagePolicy/
No refunds or transfers after you have arrived for the race or after the race starts/has happened.
Merchandise purchases and service fees are non refundable.

For any race related questions email dustin@slaughtertrailguides.com
Thank you!

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Slaughter Trail Guides reserves the right to amend, add, and alter rules, schedule, policies and details to the event at any time.
Disclaimer | An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Please consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing. If you have been recently exposed, and/or are experiencing symptoms, we ask that you consider not attending the event. Please note that the Refund & Transfer Policy will still be followed in the event you cannot attend. You can review the Registration Protection Insurance, offered to purchase when registering, and their coverage offered in regard to COVID-19 at: https://azcontent.us/alert/2019-novel-coronavirus-event. Slaughter Trail Guides is not involved in this voluntary protection coverage. By visiting Northwoods Trails, and attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

Mission Run in the Ozarks 5K, Half, and Full Marathon
2026-03-28 07:00 - 14:00 | Flatwoods Baptist Church, 2709 E Main St., Mountain View, 72560, United States
The 12th Annual Mission Run in the Ozarks will take place Saturday morning March 29, 2025 at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., starting at Flatwoods Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Stone County Court Square. The event will include a 5K, Half, and Full Marathon Run through streets and highways of Mountain View and Stone County. Races will start at Flatwoods Church and end at the Stone County Court Square. Spectators will be allowed to encourage participants along the challenging, but yet, adventurous hills! Parking will be available at Flatwoods Baptist Church. Shuttles are provided back to start area after run. Events will be timed by Agee Race Timing. Online Registration is available! Packets can be picked up Saturday morning starting at 6 a.m. on Mar 29, 2025 at Flatwoods Church. Restrooms available on Court Square. T-shirts are guaranteed to all who register prior to Dec 30, 2024. Proceeds will go to Casa de Fe in Ecuador . A local team will be serving in the orphanage this summer and hope you can be a part of the mission as well!

Styx & Stones Trail Marathon
2026-03-28 07:00 - 14:00 | Devil’s Den State Park, 11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74, West Fork, AR, 72774, United States
Join us this spring at Devil’s Den State Park, an Arkansas icon nestled in the Lee Creek Valley, for the Styx & Stones Trail Races. Both the Full and Half Marathon race distances will explore the beautiful new Monument Trail system, Butterfield Hiking Trail, Devil’s Den’s unique rock formations and rock gardens, and given the time of year you may experience running under a seasonal waterfall! The longer the distance, the greater the rewards, including creek crossings, big climbs, and more remote technical running that Styx & Stones is so well known for. This year, the event will be free, but we ask that you make a minimum donation of $20 to cover our costs and support the benefiting groups. This is a graduate level trail marathon with significantly challenging and technical terrain. Please be prepared or consider the Half Marathon if you are not an experienced trail runner.
Event Background:
From it’s inception with Mark Den Herder as RD, Styx & Stones has been about celebrating the trail community and giving back; donating 100% of any race proceeds to support the West Fork XC team. We will continue to honor and expand that tradition in 2024. With the help of our sponsors and your donations, our goal is that 100% will be donated to support the West Fork XC teams, Friends of Devil’s Den, and Ozark Offroad Cyclists, who build and maintain most of our Ozark trails.

Capital City Classic 10K
2026-03-28 07:30 - 11:30 | Pulaski County Courthouse, 485 West Markham Street, Little Rock, 72201, United States
Experience the best of downtown Little Rock through Arkansas’ oldest 10K! Once the largest road race in Arkansas, the Capital City Classic 10K is back on its way to the top! The event moved back to downtown Little Rock in 2022, and while the 2023 race had to be cancelled due to a tornado, we came back as strong as ever in 2024 and continued to grow in 2025! From a free Kids’ Mile, to prize money for elites, to a 10K pace team that ranges from 40 minutes to a “Party Pace” group of 2 hours, this is truly a race for everyone! Participants of all abilities are welcome, including walkers.
More information about the race and its storied history can be found at https://www.littlerockroadrunners.com/capital-city-classic-10k/.

Kids 1 Mile Race

We offer a FREE kids race immediately preceding the start of the 10K at 7:30 AM. The kids race is an out-and-back course that goes over the Broadway Bridge, which will be closed to all traffic. Registration is open to anyone up to the age of 14 years old, and parents are welcome to run or walk with their child if needed. All participants will receive a t-shirt and medal!

Elite Athlete Program

The 2026 race will once again offer prize money! The top 5 male and female finishers will receive a prize purse of at least $6,000, with the breakout and total amount to be finalized by January 1, 2026.
Complimentary entries and possible travel assistance will be provided to athletes that have recently demonstrated the ability to run sub 32:00 (M) or sub 38:00 (F). Interested athletes can send an email to capitalcityclassic10k@gmail.com for more information.

Finisher Medals

Every participant in the Kids’ Mile and 10K will earn a finisher medal—check out the design below! Huge thanks Kinco Constructors for once again being our Medals Sponsors and making finisher’s medals possible. We can’t wait to see them around your neck on race day!

Hotel Block

The AC Hotel in downtown Little Rock has discounted rates of $129/night from Friday, March 27th through Sunday, March 29th. The rates will remain available until the hotel block is filled. Located just steps away from the finish line and less than a 1/2 mile from the start line, it’s the perfect spot to stay during race weekend!
Book your group rate for Capital City Classic 10K

Pace Team

We’re one of the only 10k races out there that has a pace team to help you achieve your goals! The 2026 race will feature at least five different pace groups of 45, 50, 59, 70 and 80 minutes. If you plan to be around these times make sure to be on the lookout for the pace signs. We have great teams setup that will not only potentially help you achieve a time goal, but will encourage, create camaraderie and add a lot of fun to the race!

Course Map

Spectator Course

For those that aren’t participating in the Capital City Classic, but want to be part of the action, we have an unofficial “spectator course” of less than a mile that allows you to see the runners at the start, finish and two different spots in between!
– Start at Markham and Broadway and watch the start of the race at 8am
– Walk 5 blocks east down Markham to Scott St to catch the runners just before the 2 mile mark.
– Head to Main and 6th which is about 4.5 miles into the race.
– Lastly walk a couple blocks to the finish area at Capitol and Louisiana.

Packet Pickup

Packets will be available for pickup from 10 AM to 6PM on Friday, March 27th at Rock City Running. We highly encourage participants to pick up their package the day before the race, but pickup will also be available on race day beginning at 6:15 AM.

The Victorian Classic 10K and 1 Mile Family Run
2026-03-28 08:00 - 13:00 | Eureka Springs Visitor and Information Center, 44 Kings Highway, Eureka Springs, 72632, United States
The Victorian classic, a legendary 10K race that has been held since the 1970s, is back!
Registration includes your T-shirt, plus our classically cool medal, free soup, and a post-race beverage! Additionally, we will have coupons galore and discounts for a fabulous overnight stay in Eureka Springs! Or make it a day trip! Eureka Springs, the coolest little town with fantastic shopping, hiking, and dining options!
This event is 100% for charity, benefiting the Eureka Springs Community Center’s children’s programming!
Locally crafted and super cool overall Male and Female awards, and 10 year Age group awards for the 10k.
Really cool ‘Crescent Hotel” Medals for everyone in both the 10K and 1 mile family Run.
Packet pick up will be at Gotahold Brewing-409 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs AR 72632 Fri 27th 4-8pm or race morning at the Eureka Springs Community Center 630-730am
