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
Trail of Tears Remembrance Ride
We remember the Trail of Tears to acknowledge the humanity of those who suffered and the grave injustice committed against sovereign peoples. This remembrance ride is not about assigning collective modern-day guilt, but about collective modern-day responsibility. History, unexamined, repeats its patterns of dehumanization and marginalization. Remembrance facilitates essential change and discussion. It forces us […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Monumental Mayhem AMBCS XC Race
Monumental Mayhem AMBCS XC Race
Please join the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists for the very first annual Monumental Mayhem XC Race at Hobbs State Park! This race is part of the AMBCS series, is sanctioned by USAC, and utilizes Wolf's Den and Karst Loop Trails. As always, kids race free (ages 14 & under, racing in the 14 & under categories) […]
Monday, June 22, 2026
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June 22, 2026 -Monday Night Lights Criterium
Monday Night Lights Criterium
Come out and race a crit like none other on Central Arkansas' newest high speed karting course. The course is .7 of a mile of smooth pavement with 14 turns, plenty of room for passing, and a long straight for those high watt final sprints! Come early to pre-ride the course and dial in those […]
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Friday, June 26, 2026
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Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026 -True Grit 2026
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June 27, 2026 -Red White & Blue Festival 5K
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June 27, 2026 -CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler
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June 27, 2026 -Run the Runway 5K
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June 27, 2026 -Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K
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June 27, 2026 -Mitchell’s Mountain 5K Trail Race and 1K Dash for Hope
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June 27, 2026 -RUNNING WITH THE ELK 5K RUN/WALK
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June 27, 2026 -The Sawyer Saves 5K
True Grit 2026
True Grit Bike Ride and/or 5K Run/Walk This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children. If you sign up by June 16th, you get a free event-shirt
Red White & Blue Festival 5K
The Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce presents the Red White & Blue Festival 5K Run! Saturday June 28th, 2025. 6:00 - 6:45 am - Packet pickup and on-site registration 7:00 am - Race starts 8:15-ish - Awards Join in the fun at the ASU Campus in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5k & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler
We are back at it for 2026! Join the Conway Running Club for the 2026 CRC Firecracker Fun Run 5K & 1-Mile Kids Sparkler on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 306 Salem Rd, Conway, AR 72034! Official 5k Route: https://www.strava.com/activities/18654028431 Whether you are chasing a PR, walking with friends, or introducing your little ones to racing […]
Run the Runway 5K
Get ready to take off on a one-of-a-kind 5K experience! The Run the Runway 5K is Texarkana’s newest race—and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever run before. Hosted in conjunction with the Texarkana Airshow, this unique race gives participants the rare opportunity to race on an actual airport runway. Feel the thrill as you run where […]
Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K
Join us for the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K at the Martin Marietta Hatton Quarry, located in Cove, AR! Martin Marietta’s Hatton Quarry is proud to host the Riggs CAT Rock N Run 5K for its inaugural year! We welcome all levels of runners and competitors to this one-of-a-kind race that allows you to […]
Mitchell’s Mountain 5K Trail Race and 1K Dash for Hope
The Reason: This isn't just another 5k benefit for charity. This race is creating a trail where one didn’t exist. When you run this race, you become part of a community that believes everyone deserves the opportunity to race and to feel like they have purpose and dignity. The Order of Events: The 1k will start first. We […]
RUNNING WITH THE ELK 5K RUN/WALK
Please join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026 in downtown Ponca, AR. The race will begin at the Lost Valley Store and Canoe Rental located on Hwy 43 at 8:00 am. Registration will begin @ 7 a.m. The course takes place in the beautiful Boxley Valley on Hwy 43. Runners and walkers of all ages […]
The Sawyer Saves 5K
This is a 5K to remember my son Sawyer, but also to support all families who have lost children. This 5K will raise money to fund the Sawyer Saves Foundation, which will provide the funding for low-income families to take swimming lessons.
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