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
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 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 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 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, April 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Highlands Gravel Classic
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April 25, 2026 -Run for Hope 5K
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April 25, 2026 -Run for Autism
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April 25, 2026 -Saline River Race
Highlands Gravel Classic
The Highlands Gravel Classic is the first of two qualifiers in the USA for the UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in Nice, France. Selection for the world championships will be based upon age group and […]
Run for Hope 5K
The Run for Hope 5K benefits Hope Cottage, a domestic violence shelter in Searcy, Arkansas. Established in 1996, the shelter has since been a source of hope for survivors of domestic violence. We run to raise awareness and support those in need of hope. Race date is Saturday, April 26. The last day to register […]
Run for Autism
Run for Autism is the first annual run, 8K and 1 mile fun run in Fort Smith, Arkansas benefiting The Griffin Promise Autism Center (GPAC). It is the mission of GPAC to grow resources, event, and community building for those in the River Valley with neurodiversity by providing relationship-based and neuro-affirming care through therapy service, […]
Saline River Race
The Lyle Park Saline River Race is a 4-mile paddling event from Peeler Bend to Lyle Park in Benton, Arkansas. The race features both recreational and competitive divisions, including solo and tandem categories. Recreational participants must use equipment provided by Saline River Canoe, while competitive racers may bring their own canoe or kayak. Registration runs […]
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