2 cycling, mountain biking, and walking events in Barling, Arkansas

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This year's Springhill Classic is hosted by the ARNICA team “River Valley Marshals”! Thank you for supporting this event to help us “GET MORE KIDS ON BIKES” in the Fort Smith and surrounding river valley communities.

Opening remarks and safety briefing will be at 7:30am near the Start/Finish line.

We have merch! Online only, for a small cost, River Valley Marshal socks are available until sold out; Online only, event T-Shirts are available for a small cost, those who register prior to July 8th and order a shirt will be able to pick up their shirt at the event. After July 8th, shirts ordered will be delivered at the next AMBCS race event.

NICA student athletes who register before July 1st can receive a 10% discount on registration using code SC-26-NICA

Cheeseburgers, chips, water, and Coca-Cola ® products will be provided to participants at no charge. Any extra food will be made available, for a small donation, once all participants have had a chance to eat.

The 10 and Under course will be 2 laps on a 1.4 mile inside course loop close to the Pit Zone so you can cheer them on.

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The 11-14 year old racers may recognize the old ARNICA racecourse with a little added to make it 4.4 miles long.

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For the rest of the racers, the full course of 6.44 miles will be used. Some returning veterans to the SH Classic will recall the course being 9+ miles, however as you will soon find out, there is a new bridge being constructed over the Arkansas River which cut off about 2 miles of the trail system.

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Paint Chaffee Pink 2026: A Walk for Hope, Healing, and Community

Each October, our community comes together for a powerful reason—to stand united in the fight against breast cancer. The Paint Chaffee Pink Walk is more than just a morning of movement; it’s a tribute to strength, a celebration of survivorship, and a promise that no one faces cancer alone.

Held at the beautiful Celebration Garden and Wellness Park in Barling, this annual walk brings together survivors, families, caregivers, and advocates from across the region. It is a day filled with love, remembrance, and support—a visual reminder of the resilience found in every person affected by breast cancer.

The walk also plays a vital role in helping provide life-changing support services through the Donald W. Reynolds Cancer Support House. Proceeds help fund free programs like educational resources, prevention screenings, emotional support, and patient navigation—offered to anyone facing a cancer diagnosis in our area.

Paint Chaffee Pink is a chance to raise awareness, to honor those we’ve lost, to uplift those still in the fight, and to celebrate those who’ve come through it with hope. Whether walking in memory, in support, or in survivorship, every step taken echoes with compassion and purpose.

On October 17, 2026, we invite you to walk with us—to show your support, to share your story, and to help us continue painting our community pink with hope.