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.
2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships
Fulbright Junior High School 5303 SW Bright Road, Bentonville
Week of Events
Mile Zero
Mile Zero: Delta Outdoor Festival A weekend celebration of adventure, culture, and community. The event combines cycling, running, paddling, and birding experiences to showcase the Delta’s stunning landscape. Mile Zero offers a wide array of activities for participants of all ages and abilities, including: – Gravel and road cycling routes connecting to the Delta Heritage Trail […]
2026 USA Cycling Paracycling Road National Championships
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. Please note, all riders who want to compete at the 2026 Paracycling Road National Championships must meet all eligibility, licensing, category, and age requirements as indicated in the eligibility guide linked above. For event updates and additional […]
Hogeye Marathon & Relays
50th Annual Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Springdale, Arkansas- Non Profit Event Over $35K raised for local charities in 2025! 26.2 miles of beautiful rolling course, mostly streets with some paved trail sections. Run by city parks, and through the minor league baseball park before finishing on the Razorback Greenway and in Downtown Springdale. The Half […]
2026 NICA Coach Retreat
The Arkansas Interscholastic Cycling League was organized in 2015 to provide a fun, safe and high quality mountain biking program for students in grades 6 to 12. With the cooperation of our partners and our sponsors, we are able to provide a competitive mountain bike racing experience. Regardless of ability level, the Arkansas League is […]
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 12, 2026 -Iron Mountain XC
Iron Mountain XC
The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas. This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. An annual licenses is […]
Monday, April 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Wild Women Wednesday Hike
Wild Women Wednesday Hike
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.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Ouachita Trail 50
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April 18, 2026 -Double Barrel Gravel Ride
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April 18, 2026 -OUTLAST
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April 18, 2026 -Delta Grind
Ouachita Trail 50
Welcome to the 35th running of the Ouachita Trail 50 Endurance Run! We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations and profits for this event will go to Pinnacle Mountain State Park. The OT50 was started by a group of early Arkansas ultra runners who came together, drew from their various ultra race experiences, and committed […]
Double Barrel Gravel Ride
Get ready to kick up some dust, raise a glass, and possibly a rifle—Double Barrel Gravel turns 10, and we're throwing the ultimate gravel bash at the iconic Benton County Quail Barn! Phat Tire Bike Shop and the Quail Barn invite every gravel lover to experience NWA’s finest gravel roads—packed with that perfect Northwest Arkansas charm. Choose your […]
OUTLAST
OUTLAST is a 6-hour trail endurance challenge where runners complete a 5K every hour, on the hour. Each lap must be finished within the hour to stay in the event. If you finish early, you rest until the next round. Miss a lap, and you’re out. Complete all six rounds, and you OUTLAST. This isn't […]
Delta Grind
Celebrating the unique culture and beauty of the Arkansas Delta, runners can expect a challenging and scenic course that showcases the beauty of the Delta region. Live music will be playing throughout the day, and delicious food from local vendors served after the run. Cupless event. BYO bottle/hydration pack recommended. Water jugs on course. Routes […]
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