6:00 AM – Registration and Check-In at Visitor Center
7:00 AM – Shuttle to Start Line/Brushy Creek
8:00 AM – 13.1/Half Marathon Begins
11:00 AM – Meal by CRSPNA
11:45 AM – Awards

*Race Limited to 100 Runners

Participants registered by October 5, 2019 will receive a 9th annual runner’s shirt.

All runners will receive a participant medal and race bib. Awards will be given to overall male and female runners in age/gender categories. After completing trail, participants and volunteers will have a meal provided by CRSPNA.

Youth Division: Ages 18 and under

Adult Division: Ages 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Run starts at Brushy Creek off State Hwy 246 and Ends at the Visitor Center off State Hwy 278. Participants will be shuttled to the north end of the trail to start. 3 Aid stations along the trail run will have necessary items for refueling.

Half Marathon Start Time 7:00 a.m. Half Marathon shuttles will start at 5:00 AM, with the last shuttle leaving at 6:15 AM

5K Start Time 9:00a.m.

Start Areas

1/2 Marathon starts at 7:00 AM at Two Rivers Park.  Depending on the size of the event, runners may be released in pace waves to prevent overcrowding the trails. When you line up to run, please be courteous to other paces and start with the pacer you truly think you can hang with.

5K starts at 9:00 AM at North Shore Riverwalk Park.

Finish Areas

Finish strong in Halloween Party form through our spooky arch in the south parking lot of North Shore Riverwalk Park. Get your monstrous bling then head over to the monster mash and satisfy your ghoulish cravings at the food trucks.

We are bringing the Growlers Back!!!

Location: Pedaler’s Pub Bentonville AR 72712

Packet Pick Up: 3-7pm Friday October 18th, 6-730 AM Saturday October 19th @ Pedaler’s Pub

On Friday, you will have a rider’s meeting at 6pm at Pedaler’s Pub. We will have a short ride at 4 pm around the great town of Bentonville and show off its secret beauty.

Saturdays Event: GPP GROWLER GRINDER will be bringing our love for gravel to Bentonville for the third year. We are so excited about this event to share our passion for gravel with you. Blanketing the colorful hills of the Ozarks in Northwest Arkansas are hundreds of miles of unpaved and gravel farm roads that feature little to no motor traffic. Scattered about the rolling hills of the area, the course offers great views of the Ozarks throughout Benton and Washington county along with crossing over into surrounding states. The course also features an assortment of civil-war era buildings, barns, and houses from the late 1800’s. Expect average temperatures to be in the mid 50’s by race start and up into the mid 70’s by the midday peak. Gravel sections are well packed, smooth and fast with some wash board wash out portions. The course will be different this year. There will be a 6.5 mile lead out of town to the gravel. 100k and 100-mile courses will be marked, and cue sheets will be provided. We strongly suggest downloading the maps, we will have staff available to help you do it if needed.

Saturday morning at 7:30am, there is a mandatory race meeting and check-in at race start. Upon finishing, you will receive a GPP Growler and a patch for your accomplishment filled with FREE BEER from Bike Rack Brewing. Pedaler’s Pub will be providing a LIVE band and free food.

Price: $50 for 50 miles, $60 for 100 miles

Shirt sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

October 19th, 2019

The 28th Annual Survivors’ Challenge 10K & 5K Runs, 5K Walk and Celebration Walk, and Over the Edge event will be held Saturday, October 19th!!  Proceeds from the weekend go to support the programs and services offered by the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House.

Thousands will lace up their sneakers to walk or run or strap on rappelling gear to raise money funds to support the programs and services offered to cancer fighters and survivors and their families by the Reynolds Cancer Support House.

Big Bluff Challenge

Benefit event for the North Central Arkansas Master Naturalists. Participants are invited to hike or run and are encouraged to bring the whole family!

Scenic route takes you along the beautiful White River to the Big Bluff overlook via the Big Bluff Trail. 10K runners will also experience the Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail. Both singletrack trail sections are typical Ozarks terrain, with plenty of rocks and roots to enjoy!

Packet Pick-up

Participants are encouraged to stop by the campground pavilion at Bull Shoals State Park on Friday, October 18th from 5-7:00pm to pick-up race packets. . Packets can also be picked up race morning from 8:00-8:30 am. Race will start promptly at 9:00 am.

Big Bluff Trail

The first part of this loop trail is a level walk over the remains of the railroad tram built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to bring in steel and lumber from Cotter to construct Bull Shoals Dam. Once the trail crosses the paved road, it goes up the hillside to an area overlooking the White River, Bull Shoals Dam, and the Ozark hill country. The trail then leads through cedar glades, mature deciduous forests, and across streams. These areas provide excellent habitat for colorful Ozark wildflowers.

Oakridge Mountain Bike Trail

Constructed by the Bull Shoals-Lakeview Rotary Club, this multi-use trail offers both hikers and mountain bikers access to remote areas of the park. The trail traverses the oak-hickory upland forest for a unique walking or riding experience. Along the trail are creek crossings, dirt roads, open meadows, long downhills and taxing uphills. Depending on the direction of travel, the loop trail allows users to choose from two levels of difficulty: Clockwise (marked with blue blazes) – moderately difficult with strenuous uphill slopes. Counter-clockwise (marked with green blazes) – moderately easy.

Camping

For those interested in camping please visit: www.arkansasstateparks.com/bullshoalswhiteriver

Tour De Pumpkin
Come join us for the 23rd annual “TOUR de PUMPKIN” bike ride, the official ride of the Downtown Fall Festival. Started in 1992, Russellville’s DOWNTOWN FALL FESTIVAL & CHILI COOKOFF is a fun filled street festival held each year on the last Saturday in October. All riders will receive a T-shirt and a FREE chili tasting kit.

The Ride
This year the ride will consist of three routes, all beginning from the Russellville Depot. The short route is 17 miles, the intermediate route is 30 miles, and the long route is 64 miles. The Russellville Police Department will be providing an escort at the beginning of the ride. Maps will be available on race day. All riders must wear helmets. Break stations, a SAG wagon & course markings will be provided.

Parking
Parking for riders will be available in the Sugar Creek Foods parking lot on West C street.

Registration
7:00 to 8:45
Long Route will begin at 8:00 a.m.
The short and intermediate routes will start 9:00 a.m.

Riders must be registered by Oct 11th to be guaranteed a T-shirt. A limited number of T-shirts will be available for late entries. We will not reorder T-shirts, so register by the deadline. Registrations will be taken up to and on the day of the ride.

Goblin Run 5K

Register

Join Bentonville Parks & Recreation for the 3rd race of the Run Bentonville Race Series: The Goblin Run! Costumes are encouraged for this spooooky race around town. Special awards to the best costumes!

Distance: 5k and Kids Fun Run

When: October 26, 2018 at 7:30am. Kids Fun Run to follow

Where: Downtown Activity Center (215 SW A St.) Bentonville, AR

Cost: $25 for 5k/ Free for Fun Run

COURSE MAP 

Did you miss registration? We can get you registered in person at packet pick-up!

Packet Pick-up will take place at the Downtown Activity Center (215 SW A St.) on Thursday, October 24th from 8am-8pm and Friday, October 25th from 8:00am-4:30pm.

White River 4 Miler is the Grand Prix State Championship Race

2019 will be the 41st running of the White River 4 Mile Classic. For the first five years, the race was a 10K, originally called the White River Water Carnival 10K Classic and was won by Tom Aspel in each of its first three years. The switch to the 4 Mile distance came in 1984 due to the hot, humid August weather frequently encountered by runners in Arkansas. Over the years, the race has been won by Batesville native Brian Baker 8 times, and 6 times by Angie Herringer on the women’s side. Andy Buschman and Jack Heston have run in all 34 races from 1979 to 2012.

Course Description

The race begins on Main Street, between 9 th and 10 th Streets, and is downhill for about seven blocks.  Runners will then make a right turn on Bayou Street and continue downhill while crossing the Golden Overpass.  The route continues on Bayou Street with a couple of small, rolling hills until just past the one-mile mark.

Soon after passing this mark, runners will begin a gradual climb of approximately six-tenths of a mile up North Heights Street, followed by a right turn on Craig Street and a quick descent for about two-tenths of a mile.  The course then turns right on Hill Street, where runners will soon pass the half-way point.

The route continues on Hill Street for a relatively flat four-tenths of a mile before turning left on Carter Street, just past West Elementary School.  From Carter Street, runners will make a right turn onto Charles Street, which loops back around to Bayou Street.  After making a left turn on Bayou Street, runners will soon begin a steep climb to go back across the Golden Overpass and finish the third mile.

Just after the three-mile mark, the course makes a left turn onto Water Street and begins a gradual increase in elevation for approximately one-half of a mile.  Runners will then make a right turn onto 10 th Street for a quick climb before making a final right onto Main Street for a fast five blocks downhill to the finish.

Event Information

Head down to the south part of town and race on the greenway in So Fay! The So Fay 10k will celebrate Kessler Mountain Regional Park and the paved trail system in South Fayetteville. This out and back course is mostly flat and is entirely on paved trail. A 1k race will take place within the parks for the kids, and pancakes will be served at the finish!

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Where: The start/finish will be at Kessler Mountain Regional Park. The course will use the Cato Springs and Town Branch sections of paved trail.
Who: Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities
What: The So Fay 10k is a chance for runners and walkers to show their support for the City of Fayetteville parks and trails!

Registration

10k race and 1k fun run registration is now available online! www.fayetteville-ar.gov/recreation
$30 for the 10k
$10 for the 1k
Both events include a long-sleeve participant shirt, finisher medals, and post-race pancakes!

Awards

Prizes will be awarded to the Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male and Female finishers AND to the top three male and female finishers of each age group. Age groups: <10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+

Volunteers

If you are looking to get involved, we have plenty of opportunities for you! Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and duties will vary from event set up, participant check in, water stations, course monitors, and more. Contact thoover@fayetteville-ar.gov if interested. You can also find volunteer registration on GivePulse.com.

Sponsors

The Fayetteville Race Series would not be successful with out support from our event sponsors. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please refer to our Fayetteville Race Series Sponsorship Packet and contact Fayetteville Parks & Recreation. Thank you to those who have contributed!

The Creep N Crawl 10K / 5K celebrates the best of autumn with a healthy dose of physical fitness. Create a new family tradition while enjoying all the fall fun with friends. Grab your costume and join us as at Two Rivers Park.

COURSE
The course runs on the paved trails at Two Rivers Park and the Arkansas River Trail, combining the safety of a smooth surface and the autumn beauty of Two Rivers Park.    Please note:
Due to the location of the race and trails, some areas may be a bit dark.  Flashlights, lanterns or head lamps may be utilized.

COSTUME CONTEST
As part of the festivities, we will have a costume contest for race participants only. We encourage participants to get creative and dress in costume for the race.  To take part in the costume contest, stop by the judging table at the finish line after you finish to be considered.  The costume categories include:

Youth – Individual
Youth – Group
Adult – Individual
And more
Costume Contest Rules:

You must be a registered participant and complete the race event in your costume to be eligible for prizes.
Groups and Pairs must come to the judging table together to be eligible.
If you are a group or a pair, you must pick a team captain and a team name. We will use this name and the team captain’s race number for judging.
You must have a race number visible to be eligible for the Costume Contest and please keep your race bib number on for winner announcements.
You must be present at the awards ceremony to win a prize.
Judges will be looking for originality, authenticity, overall theme and craftsmanship!

The Groadin’ Outta Imboden adventure gravel ride will be approximately 50 miles with around 90% of the surface being gravel. This is a self-supported gravel cycling race with lots of great views, sights to see, and some great gravel roads. Route map and details will be passed out shortly before the race starts.

This grassroots event will be a great time so make sure to invite your friends for a good day of riding. We will slowly release some teaser details leading up to the event so keep checking back. If you are interested in this event or definitely coming then make sure to mark your self as “Going” to this event on Facebook. If you wondering how much this event costs, that’s one of the best parts…. $0

Race the Base Trail Run is a 4 mile run with a mixture of paved trail, gravel road and technical single track.

Race parking and the start line will be in Stuckey Field directly west of HWY 300 and the Pinnacle Mountain State Park day use area. Start time for Race the Base is 9 a.m.

Course: The course begins on gravel and dirt road for approximately .5 mi, switches to paved trail for .75 mi and the remaining 2.75 miles is technical single track with a little surprise thrown in.

This race is for experienced trail runners. For kids 12 and under there is a no frills no fees ½ mile fun run on the paved Kingfisher Trail.  This race is a fundraiser for Partners for Pinnacle, working to keep Pinnacle Mountain State Park accessible and enjoyable for generations to come.We always have a great time enjoying our favorite  Arkansas State Park.

Stick around for a great party after the race. It’s Veteran’s Day. Wear your Red, White and Blue or your service branch gear to honor our Vets. Watch our Facebook page for a discount code for veterans.

Where does your race entry fund go?

Race the Base is a fundraiser for Partners for Pinnacle, working to keep Pinnacle Mountain State Park accessible and enjoyable for generations to come. Find out more on our website.

The 52-mile cultural bicycle tour through the Sunken Lands of Arkansas includes stops at four regional museums including the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. Starts at the Southern Tenant Farmer’s Museum in Tyronza. Registration includes admission to all museums, a mid-ride “warming soup” at the John Gresham Painted House and an Americana post-ride meal at Tyboogies.

The product of America’s greatest earthquake, the Sunken Lands are home to unique lowland swamps and agricultural open spaces. More than a bicycle ride, the Tour duh Sunken Lands is a cultural trip through the times that made northeast Arkansas. The 52-mile loop includes admission to regional and international attractions like the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum, the Historic Dyess Colony, and the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. There will be a warming soup station at the Painted House, used in the movie adaptation of the John Grisham novel. Come for the ride and hospitality; leave with a new understanding of the Sunken Lands.

Let’s get outside together and enjoy the Fall Color! Join OAFW for a moderate 4-mile loop hike at Lake Leatherwood City Park-Beacham Trail. Lunch provided. Please bring water. Meet @11: 30 AM for a hike @12PM.

This is a moderate hike. Scenic Trail that takes you along the Lake Leatherwood banks and through the wooded paths to the Leatherwood Dam. Great for photo ops!

You Choose the Adventure. We Guide It.
www.outdooradventuresforwomen.com
outdooradventuresforwomen@gmail.com

GRINDER DETAILS:

Start time is 9:00 am for all divisions only separated by 5 minutes.

Laps are roughly 6.5 miles long.

There will be no separate starts for male of female groups, everyone races at the same time.

Each rider will receive a lap split time and a finish time.

Awards will be given to the top 5 male and female winners in each division (A, B, and C races).

USAC/TBRA sanctioned event Permit #2019-2602.

*Race Management reserves the right to combine divisions if necessary*

Registration & Packet Pick Up Questions

How do I register?

You may register either online, in person at any of the packet pick up locations, or at the race site on race day.

What is the easiest way to register?

Registering online is the easiest way to sign up.

Can I register at a packet pick up location?

Yes

Can I pick up a packet for a friend of a family member?

Yes

Are credit cards accepted at packet pickups?

Yes

Where do we pick up our packets?

See the schedule of events page on the website for details.

Am I guaranteed a race shirt?

All pre-registered participants signed up at least 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE are guaranteed the race shirt size they requested during the registration process. Late sign-ups are not guaranteed the shirt size of their choice, shirts will be given on a first come first serve basis. We will do our best to get everyone the shirt size they want.

What type of shirt is being given?

The shirts will be a short sleeve soft cotton shirt.

Will I be able to change my shirt size?

You will not be able to exchange your shirt until after the race. We will have an area for shirt exchange after the race for those wishing to exchange their shirts. You will be given the shirt size you ordered during registration, sorry but no exceptions.

What will we receive at packet pick up?

You will receive your race shirt and race number.

What type of timing is being used?

Start2Finish Event Timing will be timing the event. We will use our new, state of the art MyLaps Electronic Timing System. Your timing chip will be on your race number, you will put this on your bike.

RACE DAY QUESTIONS

Where is the race located?

Big River Crossing on the Arkansas side

What time does the race start?

9:00 am

Where is the race start?

Please see the course maps page of the website.

What if it is raining/snowing on race morning?

The race will happen rain, snow or shine.

When should I arrive?

Most cyclist plan to arrive at an event 1 hour prior to race start time. If you have not picked up your packet at a packet pick up, please arrive at least 1 hour in advance of the race start. How long will it take to find a place to park?

Around 5-10 minutes. To avoid long lines please arrive early.

Where do I park?

All participants will park along the road at the race venue.

What are the awards?

Please see the awards page on the website.

If you have any other questions, please contact Start2Finish Event Management @ 901-274-2202

This event encompasses the philosophy of our legacy tour in Eureka Springs – Shred downhill all day!!

This event is open to all riders of the gravity heritage. Love doing laps in the park with your amigos? This event is for you! Think downhill riding isn’t hard? This event may be for you too!

-The format is simple – sign up as a three-person team or an individual.

-Each Team or Solo Participant must complete a combined total of 14 laps – two laps on each of the 7 DH trails at Lake Leatherwood’s ‘Gravity Project’. Each Team Member MUST complete a minimum of 4 of the 14 laps.

-Registration includes Shuttle pass for the day. The Xtreme category is excluded from this.

-Lowest cumulative time wins.

-Awards for Podium and Pro cash prizes.

-SPORTident professional timing system.

-Fun atmosphere in the pit area when you’re not racing to hang out with your friends and family.

-Whip meter entering transition and pit area.

-Refreshments and food available.

-DJ music and announcer tower.

-Endless shuttles – ‘Downhill All Day’.

-Special Event Swag for all Participants.

-Event Merchandise available for purchase.

Dome Life, in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, Rock Town River Outfitters, Flyway Brewing, Express Rally, The Arkansas State Parks, Affordable Trail Solutions, Central Arkansas Trail Alliance, Little Red River Outfitters, Keep Little Rick Beautiful, Drain Smart, Friends of Fourche Creek, Express Rally, and Ozark Adventure & Recreation are proud to present the first Fall Into Nature event.

This one-day free event will be hosted at the Rattlesnake Ridge Natural Area in West Little Rock from 11-3 on Saturday, Nov 9th.

Our goal with this event is a community outdoors activity day that will include the following;

•Ozark Adventure & Recreation will be having a guided hike
•Rock Town River Outfitters will be providing kayaks and teaching kayaking safety
•Flyway Brewing will have a beer garden
•plant and wildlife education of the area
•camping set up to teach the basics for camping
•a fire-ring with a s’mores station
•rock painting for kids
•Express Rally will be sharing their knowledge of Tread Lightly, packing in and out, and how to be safe while wheeling.
•Arkansas State Parks will be talking about snake smarts.
•Affordable Trail Solutions and Central Arkansas Trail Alliance will be leading two Mountain Bike Rides.
•Little Red River Outfitters will be shuttling for overflow parking from Pinnacle Mountain State Parks overflow Parking on the corner of Hwy 300 and Barrett Road

More details to come soon! Hope to see you there!

Wanna howl at the moon with the Northwoods crew? Shred Valkyrie and Blue Jay by the light of the full moon? Well, turns out, you’ll have 10 chances to join us on a monthly FULL MOON GROUP RIDE in the Northwoods.

The ride will be a no drop beginner to an intermediate group ride. The route will depend on the skill level of the participants. We will spend around an hour on the trails. We will meet at the trailhead at 6:00 and begin the ride by 6:30. It will be dark by the time we return to the trailhead.

All riders must have a mountain bike in working order, helmet, front white light, rear red Light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate.

After the ride, we will continue the fun with a little grillin’ and some tunes. Bring a chair! Don’t miss the fun… Come shred with us by the light of the moon!

Sponsored by: Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Spa City Cycling, Parkside Cycle, and Visit Hot Springs!

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Who: All mountain bikers/All skill levels
What: Full Moon Rides
Where: Northwoods, Waterworks Trailhead
When: 5:30 p.m.
How much: FREE
Why: Full moons are awesome and mountain bikes are too.

*Contingent on weather, Follow Northwoods Trails – Hot Springs Trail Conditions group for weather updates leading up to each event!

Full Schedule of Series includes (based on Farmers’ Almanac):
March 20 – Full Worm Moon
April 19 – Full Pink Moon
May 18 – Full Flower Moon
June 17 – Full Strawberry Moon
July 16 – Full Buck Moon
August 15 – Full Sturgeon Moon
September 14 – Full Harvest Moon
October 13 – Full Hunter’s Moon
November 12 – Full Beaver Moon
December 12 – Full Cold Moon

spa running festival

The SPA Running Festival is an event that has a race for everyone including kids, walkers, beginners to elite runners and those that like a challenge! The Spa 10K continues to be our featured race as part of the Grand Prix Racing Series. The 5K is for both walkers and runners! The Squirt Race is for kids 2 – 10 years of age and is always so much fun to watch! This year, we are very pleased to again offer a Half Marathon course. If you liked the challenge of the Spa 10K running over West Mountain, then you are going to really like the Half Marathon because you get to run West Mountain and to the top of the Summit twice – hence the name Summit² Challenge! Are You Up To The Challenge? The maximum number of participants for the Half Marathon is 300. Don’t think to long or you may miss out.  The Spa 10k is a nationally recognized event as featured in Runner’s World Magazine Races & Places, November 2015 edition.

Race Weekend Info

The Fayetteville Half Marathon is a race that will visit some of Fayetteville’s most unique spots. Friday will feature the vendor retail expo at The Chancellor Hotel just off the downtown square. On Saturday there will be a half-distance marathon, 10k, 5K, and a fun run/walk.

Pump Cross Crusade Cyclocross

• Sat, Nov 16, 2019 12:00 PM Sun, Nov 17, 2019 1:00 PM

Description

Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 9:00 AM

Kessler Mountain Regional Park / Old Smokehouse, Fayetteville, AR

Contact Event Director (kesslertrailrun@gmail.com) | View Website

The Kessler Trail Run is a community event organized by the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association (FNHA) and partners to support land conservation efforts in and around Fayetteville, Arkansas. This self-timed 10K and 20K trail run will begin at 9 am at Kessler Mountain Regional Park, located at 2600 Judge Cummings Road in Fayetteville. The after-party will take place starting at 10:30 am at the Ozark Mountain Smokehouse, located at 1725 Smoke House Trail in Fayetteville. Upon finishing, runners will receive a limited-edition 2019 Kessler Trail Run pint glass and a ticket to enjoy food from local vendors and craft beer from area breweries. An after-party only option is also available for those that are interested in supporting FNHA’s conservation efforts without running the course. For more information about FNHA, visit http://www.fayettevillenatural.org/ or just click the website link above.