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June

15689 Lake Weddington Entry Rd

Fayetteville, AR

Ozark Valley Triathlon

Ongoing

The oldest triathlon in Northwest Arkansas hosts a 3-day triathlon/duathlon extravaganza at Lake Weddington just north of Fayetteville. This epic event has something for every ...

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24

June

Fayetteville

Highlands Gravel Classic

The Highlands Gravel Classic returns to Northwest Arkansas for year 2 with another epic gravel experience. This race is the only qualifier in the USA ...

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22

September

Walmart OZ Mile Swim

The largest freshwater open water swim returns to Northwest Arkansas in 2023 on September 22-24. This year the Walmart OZ Mile Swim includes a pre-swim ...

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20

October

All Day

Big Sugar Gravel

On the heels of its inaugural year owning UNBOUND Gravel, the Life Time team has expanded its off-road portfolio to include a brand new gravel ...

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Upcoming Events in Northwest Arkansas.

Our Mission

The Ozark Outdoor Foundation is a charitable organization focused on creating fun and enriching outdoor experiences in Northwest Arkansas that elevate the region as a better place to work, live and play.

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Our Philanthropic Pillars

CONNECT

Our events connect people of all ages to the outdoors. We believe that creating healthy and welcoming outdoor experiences shapes the soul of a community. We are committed to bringing a variety of events to the region while breaking down any barriers that limit participation.

COMPETE

We attract and create a diversity of competitive events that highlight the Ozarks region as a premier outdoor recreation destination.

CONSERVE

We are dedicated to transform Northwest Arkansas into a global destination for outdoor recreation, from swimming to off-road cycling, and will assist in building and maintaining the infrastructure to support it.

Featured Partner

Arvest believes in donating its time and resources to help shape, support, and strengthen the communities it serves. Whether Arvest is helping feed the food–insecure with initiatives like Million Meals, volunteering in local schools, or community events, Arvest seeks to make a difference by delivering a lasting and positive impact in the communities of Arkansas and the surrounding region.