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SUMMARY:Tour de Salvation
DESCRIPTION:Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment\, unstable housing\, and lack of education\, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and\, ultimately\, self-sufficiency. \nJoin us for a family friendly\, multi “bike”\, ride in our beautiful Hot Springs!\nYou will have the option to ride your road bike only\, MTB only\, or BOTH!! Yes\, we will have routes that include both road AND mountain. We will have a shuttle for your bikes at the exchange location. \nAfter you have worked up a good appetite come celebrate your finish at our After Party. (Farmers Market) Your “tour” registration includes food and drink\, t-shirt\, and other awesome swag. (Family Ride includes Finisher Medal\, food and drink only) We have put in a lot of time into planning\, and months of meetings to bring you a fun unique experience in our beautiful city on your bike! \nCome enjoy music\, food\, and drinks provided by The Salvation Army Canteen\, and good family fun! Not riding? No worries! You can buy a ticket to the after party and join in on the festivities by being a virtual rider. \nSAG and Aid Stations will be available on each route. \n***Riders must wear bib numbers (supplied with registration) to obtain food and access to certain areas of the route. Medical support will be available; however\, medical personnel will not be dispensing comfort medications such as: aspirin\, ibuprofen\, Tylenol. Participants are asked to bring their own comfort medications as needed. \nHelmets are required for ALL riders regardless of the route you ride or your age. \nPlease download and save the route you plan to ride!!! All the routes will be well marked but it always helps to have the route on your bike computer! All routes are below. \nFull Tour de Salvation\nIf you plan to ride the Full Tour route\, you have the option to bring two different bikes. Many riders will ride the road route with a road bike (or gravel bike) and then switch to their mountain bike (MTB). Or you can complete the entire ride on your MTB!  If you plan to switch bikes\, remember to bring the shoes you need for each bike! You will need to “check in” your mountain bike and MTB shoes by 6:45 am on the day of the event. Your MTB will be shuttled to the switch point. Once you switch bikes at the trail\, you will leave your road bike at the switch point and it will be shuttled back to the start point. After completing the mountain bike trail ride at the Pullman Trailhead\, you will simply ride your MTB on the road for 2.5 miles back through downtown (bathhouse row) to the Farmer’s Market. Strava route: Road Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071064894932544 MTB Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071154709554368 \n  \n  \nRoad Only Routes \nHilly Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125951649470336056 \nEast Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125953515350025272 \nMTB ONLY Routes \n24-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3121949753781927130 \n17-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125963887079819482 \nFamily Route \nFamily Fun Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125956192373982426 \n  \nIf you are not riding the Full Tour\, you will complete your routes on one bike.\nTypically riders will complete a road route on a road bike.\nLikewise\, riders will complete a MTB route on a mountain bike. \n  \nThis is a charity event benefiting the Salvation Army Pathway of Hope.  In the event there is inclement (lightening/unsafe) weather or an unforeseen reason the ride is canceled\, (as well as participant cancellation) there will be no refunds of entry fee or carry over for next year.  We appreciate you showing your support for this benefit! \nCheck out Visit Hot Springs at www.hotsprings.org  for information on how to make a weekend of it!! Like where to stay\, things to do\, and places to see!! \n  \n \nOrder you TDS jersey today!\nWear it to TDS 2026 and be entered to WIN FREE entry into TDS 2027! Two styles available FONDO (club fit) NOVA PRO (race fit). Price reflected in styles (3 pocket with zipper)\nhttps://jakroo.com/custom-product?id=SyeK0E7bJj&item=By-y2DZvF2&team=r1J3v-Ptn \nhttps://jakroo.com/custom-product?id=SJzUmQZki&item=BJlk2w-wY2&team=r1J3v-Ptn
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LOCATION:Hot Springs Farmer’s & Artisans Market\, 121 Orange St\,\, Hot Springs\, AR\, 71901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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SUMMARY:Coler's Noon2Moon MTB Race
DESCRIPTION:Noon2Moon is an endurance race\, and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race\, you are supporting improvements to your favorite trails at Coler\, facilities\, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a community space provided by the Peel Compton Foundation whose mission cultivate experiences that connect the community through nature\, education\, recreation\, and preservation. \nBeginning on Friday\, September 11th\, 2026\, we will have the kid’s ride camp and races hosted by Pedal Kids USA plus the “HOT LAP” race is moving to Friday! If endurance racing is not for you\, you should register to race our “HOT LAP” option\, a single lap of the racecourse with podiums for the top three racers and free entry to amazing raffle prizes. This lap will be the same as the 3-HR/6-hour lap. E-bike category for the hot lap option only. \nNEW THIS YEAR is the 3-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE category. This will be the same course as the 6-hr race\, just a shorter time for those who are new to endurance racing\, or for those who want to test their limits in 3 hours! \nColer was named by Outside Magazine as “One of the most beloved trails in the state of Arkansas.” Come race with us! \nEvent Schedule: \nFriday\, September 11th\n2:00 – 7:00 PM – 6-HR Race Packet Pickup @ Coler Water Tower\n3:00 – 5:00 PM – Kids MTB Camp hosted by Pedal Kids USA \n\nSign up for Level 2 Riders Camp: Pedaling without training wheels\, on pavement\, and some very easy\, flat\, single-track.\nSign up for Level 3 Riders Camp: Able to climb and descend paved and single track\, comfortable modulating speeds on descends.\n\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Kids Race Presented by Pedal Kids USA (Ages 2 through 14) \n5:00-6:30 PM- Hot Lap Race (1 lap of racecourse) \n6:30 PM- Hot Lap Awards \n6:45 PM – Kids Podium Celebration \nKids Activities Equipment Requirements: Bicycle in good working order\, a helmet\, small backpack\, water bottle\, snacks.\nSaturday\, September 12th 3-HR/6-HR Race\n11:50 AM – 3-HR/6-HR Racer Meeting\n12:00 PM – 3-HR/6-HR Race Begins\n6:30 PM – 3-HR/6-HR Podiums \n5$ discount will automatically be applied if you register for more than one category. Parents sign your kids up for camp and kids race to receive a 5$ discount! \nRace Rules: \n\nAll 3-HR/6-HR racers will start the race at noon\, the cut-off time to finish your last lap will be 3pm/6pm sharp. There will be no cut-off time to start a lap but if you are not back at 3pm/6pm then that last lap does not count. It is up to teams and individual racers to decide on the timing of their last lap.\nTeam racers may ride as many laps consecutively as they wish; however\, each racer from a team must complete at least one lap during the 3-hour/6-hour race.\nIf a member of a team has a mechanical issue or a crash that keeps them from completing the lap\, they may call to get another rider out on the course. The rider who is out must check in with the timing director to cancel the lap (do not bring the timing chip near timing sensors).\nBike changes are allowed between laps\, and no bans for a racer assisting another racer to fix a mechanical issue on the racecourse. Mechanical assistance from a non-racer may only be at the designated Coler mechanic pit tent area.\nAll racers waiting their turn must stay away from timing sensors to not “trip” their timing chip.\nA racer or team must report DNFs as soon as possible to the Timing Director.\nRace Results Contesting Period: 3:00pm-3:10pm/6:00-6:10 pm.\nAllow 15 minutes after the race for results to be finalized.\nE-bike allowed only for the single lap option\n\nOnline Registration Deadline: Thursday\, September 10th 5:00pm CT\nParking at the preserve is limited\, parking will be on a first come first serve basis. We highly encourage participants to park and ride\, give yourself plenty of time! For parking locations and logistics check out our website HERE. Any questions you may contact our Programs team at programs@peelcompton.org. Thank you for racing with us and catch you at Coler! \nCourse Description: \n\nCourse will be approximately 4.5 miles of single track with some technical terrain but mostly cross-country style trails. The official trail course will be released at a later date. For updated course description and release see our website.\n\nVolunteer: \nRacing is not your thing? That’s ok\, we have plenty of ways to get involved. Check out the volunteer sign-up link HERE.
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/colers-noon2moon-mtb-race/
LOCATION:Coler Mountain Bike Preserve 1\, 2003 NW Homestead Ln\, Bentonville\, AR\, 72712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:99 Miles of Bad Road
DESCRIPTION:99 Miles of Bad Road is a gravel bicycle race starting and ending in Hardy\, Arkansas.  Expect every road surface type\, with roughly 80% being unpaved.  Don’t let the elevation profile of the GPX fool you – Devices have picked up 100 feet or more of elevation gain per mile. These are relentless rolling hills with an occasional punchy climb or sketchy descent.  Everything from mud\, dirt\, gravel\, concrete bridges\, clay\, crushed limestone\, creek rocks\, broken pavement\, and more.  This route earns it’s name.  This is an ‘even year’ so we will be running the loops clockwise! Make sure you download the EVEN YEAR files. \nAll finishers will receive a cool memento! Top 3 in each category will receive a unique custom award. \nOh\, and we also have a 199 Mile route option… all 199’ers will be required to provide their own live GPS tracking – either via phone\, Garmin\, Spot\, etc. \nCheck the website and Facebook regularly for updates! \n————– \n-Both distances of this race are loop routes that start and end at Loberg Park in Hardy\, Arkansas.  Camping is available at the campground next door to the park.  We have nothing to do with that\, you’ll have to reserve with them here if you wish to camp: https://www.campspot.com/park/hardy-campground-rv-park \n-Unless there are tornadoes\, large hail\, or extreme thunderstorms the day of the race\, we will not cancel.  Put your big boy/girl pants on\, and ride! \n-There will be some water stops on the 99 mile route\, and this year we will have a fully stocked aid station at the Mammoth Spring State Park around half way. We will update the Ride With GPS route maps to reflect the locations closer to race day. The 199’ers can use these as well – however a large portion of their route will be ‘DIY’. Watch the website for the 199 Route file to be uploaded – that will give you guys an idea of where to find what so you can start planning your water and food needs ahead of time. \n-You are solely responsible for your own safety. We will however require a headlight\, flashlight\, or headlamp\, a whistle/horn\, at least 2L of water capacity\, and an emergency blanket/bivy\, and either a phone\, GPS\, or Bicycle computer. \n– Despite the risk of people tampering with arrows/flagging\, we WILL mark the 99 course this year\, well enough in advance to prevent timing issues. This does mean that some markers could be moved or taken down by people\, so you must make sure you have the right GPX file on your phone\, watch\, or computer. You are responsible for studying the route maps and navigating.  That’s half the fun!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/99-miles-of-bad-road-2/
LOCATION:Hardy City RV Park Campground\, 3 North Spring Street\, Hardy\, 72542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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SUMMARY:Grit and Guts Trail Race
DESCRIPTION:Do you have the GRIT and GUTS to traverse up and down Mt. Nebo… TWICE? \nGRIT and GUTS is back!! Half Grit and Full Grit will be hard. And they will be beautiful.It will be equal parts VERT and equal parts fast flow\, we promise! \nThat said: A warning. This is a tough race! The trails are amazing but rocky. Bring your climbing legs and big girl pants because it will get hard. Most race days start cool and then heat up.  Not to scare anyone but this is probably not a good very first race. It will take you longer than a normal half marathon.  You are welcome to bail early just come back to the start and check out. No judgement and no worries! \nThe race is a fun run so is FREE unless you would like a shirt to commemorate the day! Our sweet soft 50/50 shirts from Rock City Outfitters return! Shirts are unisex fit. The link to order shirts is: Grit 26 shirt order  The shirts are $15 plus tax.  We will pick up the shirts the week of the race. \nAll of the proceeds from this race go to local Cross country teams along with a donation to the Friends of Nebo. \nWe will have an aid station every 4-6 miles and would love to have you volunteer\, run\, or enjoy the mountain with family. If you’re running and have family there we can put them to work!  Parking will be in the 2 parking lots at Sunset point and temporary parking across the road. DO NOT park at the visitor center.  Bathrooms are located at the campground/pool area when you first get up top! \nThe race starts from the Sunset point parking lot and after a quick look at the point and a short section of the 3C trail\, you’ll head down the Sunset connector and take a left onto Lizard tail. You’ll go roughly a mile on Lizard past the seasonal waterfall. Then up to the Rim trail where you’ll take a right and end up at Sunrise point for another beautiful view of the river valley. Then you’ll go down the Sunrise connector taking a right. You’ll make your way down to the Bench trail crossing and go right onto Miller’s Goat. You’re at the 5k point and will follow Miller’s 4 miles (including a water stop) to end up at the aid station. Proceed on Miller’s another mile past the Bench overlook to the Ox pull trail. Go down Ox 1.7 miles to the bottom and you’ll find another aid station to lift your spirits for the climb back up. Once you get back up turn right briefly on Miller’s to the Overlook and then stay on the Bench trail back a mile to the Aid station. If you’re doing 13 head up the Sunset connector to the finish. For the 20 you will head right down the Chickalah (pronounced like tequila!) loop trail for a mile and go left at the Y and do the loop clockwise. Then back up to the aid station one last time and up Sunset connector a long half mile to the finish. Piece of cake!
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/grit-and-guts-trail-race/
LOCATION:Mount Nebo State Park\, 16728 West State Hwy. 155\, Dardanelle\, AR\, 72834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:Home Run 5k
DESCRIPTION:🏃‍♂️ Home Run 5K: Step Up for Foster Children & Families! 🏃‍♀️ \nHosted by River Valley Runners \nJoin us for the Home Run 5K\, a community run dedicated to bringing hope\, encouragement\, and support to foster and adoptive children and families right here in Pope County! Every step taken helps strengthen families and support children in need in our local community. \n📅 Event Details \n•    Date: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 \n•    Time: 8:00 AM \n•    Location: Old Post Park — Russellville\, AR \n•    Benefiting: Joseph’s House of Russellville \n📦 Donation Drive: How You Can Help! \nJoseph’s House provides essential programs\, clothing shops\, and support to show God’s love to foster and adoptive families. In addition to participating in the run\, we encourage all runners and spectators to bring donation items to race morning. \nWe will be collecting: \n•    Personal Care: Hygiene products \n•    Apparel: Socks and underwear (new) \n•    Bags & Comfort: Backpacks\, totes\, blankets\, and comfort items \n•    Activities & Snacks: Books\, small entertainment items\, and packaged snacks \n❤️ About Joseph’s House of Russellville \nJoseph’s House exists to provide support\, encouragement\, and hope to foster and adoptive parents and children in Pope County through tailored programs\, activities\, and educational opportunities. By promoting hope in and for the family\, their goal is to help build better families across our community. \nWhether you’re running\, walking\, or cheering on the sidelines\, come out and show your support for our local foster community
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/home-run-5k/
LOCATION:Old Post\, 1799 Lock and Dam Rd\, Russellville\, AR\, 72802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Running (Trail & Road)
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SUMMARY:The River Classic
DESCRIPTION:RIVER CLASSIC SEPT. 12\, 2026\nIn 2015\, a small group of cyclists who wanted to support Young Life’s work in South Little Rock decided to organize a cycling fundraiser and what is now the Young Life River Classic was born. In the eleven years since\, the event has grown from fewer than 50 riders to more than 300 in 2025. \nThroughout\, we’ve remained focused on two things: \n\nProducing a USA Cycling sanctioned\, well-supported event for cyclists of all levels\, and\nSupporting Young Life’s mission to serve teenagers from underserved communities south of Interstate 630.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBig Dam Bridge Training Program\nThe River Classic is again part of the Big Dam Bridge 100 official training program. Through a partnership with the Big Dam Bridge Foundation and Arvest Bank\, participants in the Big Dam Bridge training program will ride the River Classic as a “Dress Rehearsal” for the BDB100 that is two weeks after our event. Find out more about the training program at www.thebigdambridge100.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the River Classic?\n\nA USA Cycling-sanctioned\, fully supported ride with great fun\, food and fellowship\nThis is a fully supported ride\, with on-site mechanics and SAG\, well-stocked rest stops and route markers from RouteArrows to make navigation easier.\nA ride with three distance options for every level of cyclists:\n\n\n\n\n23.5 miles for beginners or those that just want to cruise\n40.6 miles for those looking for a weekend challenge\n63.6-mile route for experienced cyclists\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for the 2026 ride is now open! \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nLunch will be provided after the ride by Corky’s! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\nPacket Pick-up will have two options: 1) Friday\, September 11 at Spokes bike shop in the Pleasant Ridge shopping center on Cantrell from 12-1:30 PM and 4:30-6:00 PM\, or 2) Saturday\, September 12 at the event venue at Ace Glass from 6:30-7:45 AM. \nThe 2026 River Classic will depart from the Ace Glass Corporate Headquarters (3101 Dugan Street\, near the LR Airport) Saturday morning at 8am. \nWe will provide post-ride food and drinks\, and all participants will receive a free photo from RBS Pics Photography! \nAll courses are well-marked by RouteArrows and we have several aid stations along the route where Young Life leaders and students will be ready to provide assistance. \nAll participants will receive an event t-shirt. \nWe hope to see you on Saturday\, September 12! \n  \nWhat Past Riders Say About the River Classic\n“Ride was great. Food was great. Fellowship was great. Well done Young Life!” \n“Great social event. Great course!” \n“I don’t ride in this area much\, so it’s fun to enjoy new scenery.” \n“Love supporting the cause!” \n“After party was great. The T-shirts are great!” \n“I really enjoy riding with a big group and meeting new people.” \n“Love the start and finish location and the courses.” \n“The route was very nice.” \n 
URL:https://arkansasoutside.com/event/the-river-classic/
LOCATION:ACE Glass Manufacturing\, 3101 Dugan St\,\, Little Rock\, 72206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cycling (Road & Mountain)
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