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Expedition Ozark

Choice of 8 hour or 5 days races. A professional, AR World Series, expedition adventure race course set in the stunning Ozark Mountains A fully supported event – no support crews required.  Bikes and equipment boxes will be moved by our logistics team to race transitions managed by race volunteers A spacious and well-equipped race […]

Iron Pig Festival

Drake Field 4290 S School Ave, Fayetteville, AR, United States

A great course and event for both a beginner or seasoned athlete.  Held at the Arkansas Air and Military Museum, the Iron Pig Festival consists of a Duathlon, 5K, Fun Run and a Bike Time Trail. The duathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event that consists of a 3 mile run, 18 mile bike and […]

Snowball Adventure Race

The Old Snowball House 128 River Rd,, Snowball, AR, United States

Come join us for the adventure of a lifetime!  The Snowball Adventure Race is the first of its kind to be hosted in Searcy County, Arkansas.  This adventure will start with a 6-mile run to the Margaret White area on the Buffalo National River, with only a few hills, all gravel, and great scenery.  You will […]

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Lake Weddington 15689 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR, United States

2023 – USAT National Championships for Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same three-day weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas. Friday, June 2 will be the Gravel Triathlon & Gravel Duathlon National Championships. Saturday, June 3 will contest both the Off-Road Triathlon and Off-Road […]

40th Annual MightyMite Triathlon

Village Creek State Park 201 County Road 754, Wynne, AR, United States

Race Details Finish Line / Transportation BUSSES ARE BACK! Shuttles will be located adjacent to the Finish line off of Garland Ave. Shuttles will stop 1st at Village Creek State Park and then @ EACC and return to the Finish line FINISH LINE BACK @ The Campbell House in Forrest City, AR Participant Check In […]

2023 Conway Kid’s Tri

University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, United States

The Conway Kids’ Triathlon is one of the country's premier youth triathlons. We provide a morning full of triathlon fun for kids of all abilities from ages 6-15. This event emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence and fun in a safe, family-friendly environment.

3rd Annual Titans Obstacle Course

Jacksonville AR 'The Market' 9 Municipal Drive, Jacksonville, AR, United States

The Titans Obstacle Course is an obstacle race for kids ages 6-15 as an end-of-summer adventure that they won’t want to miss. Kids will navigate through fun and challenging obstacles including a mud run, slip n’ slide, tire run, balance beam walk, and many more! This event will take place on Saturday, August 5, 2023 […]

Free

Broken Sword Triathlon

Lake Ludwig Park Lake Road, Clarksville, AR, United States

The Broken Sword Triathlon in Clarksville, AR offers a Sprint distance, with Solo and Relay Team options in the beautiful Ozark Mountain foothills that feature a FAST and scenic course, one-of-a-kind finisher medal, awards, prizes and an epic finish-line festival that both participants and spectators will enjoy!  The Broken Sword Triathlon benefits Clarksville Parks & […]

Trifest for MS

Melvin Ford Aquatic Cente 2000 NE Memorial Park Square, Bentonville, United States

Join us for the 12th annual event on Sept 1-3, 2023 SCHEDULE OF RACE DISTANCES IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR FROM PREVIOUS YEARS - DETAIL BELOW. Friday Races: Trifest Kids Includes youth paraTriathletes. Youth age is determined by age on race day. 5-8 year olds race: 25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, .5 mile run 9-12 […]

DeGray Lake Triathlon

DeGray Lake Spillway 400 Skyline Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, United States

One of the original multisport festivals in Arkansas…the DeGray Lake Triathlon will feature three triathlon distances (olympic, sprint and super sprint), a duathlon (sprint), aquabike (olympic) and an open water swim (olympic). There will be a team category for the olympic triathlon. DeGray Lake is a reservoir on the Caddo River in Arkansas. This beautiful […]