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2026 Arkansas Graveler

October 6 - October 10

Welcome to the Arkansas Graveler

The Arkansas Graveler route winds through some of the most scenic, iconic rural roads of Arkansas. Daily ride distances average around 70 miles, with the option for a “fast & flat” century that highlights the Delta Heritage Trail State Park on the final day.

This is a gravel TOUR, not a race. You’ll want to make the most of every farm stand, rest stop, and all the many grassroots flavors Arkansas has to offer.

For further details on what each category includes and the structure of our daily rides, please visit our website arkansasgraveler.com

The Arkansas Graveler

Use discount code EARLYBIRD26 for 20% off until June 1st!

Full Graveler, $1,100

Your entry fee covers:

Baggage transfer each day
6 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
5 Catered dinners
Pre-event shakeout ride & opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday, October 5)
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Mechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue
EMT support on the route and at each venue
SAG vehicle support on route
Two fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!
Fully marked routes

Graveler Non-Rider Participant:

$350

Participation in this category requires you to provide your own transportation from venue to venue each day. Children under the age of 8 may attend with their registered adult participants at no additional charge. We require children ages 8 and up to be fully registered within this category to attend. Discounts are not given for minors ages 8-18.

Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
6 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
5 Catered dinners
Opening party on Main Street Jonesboro (Monday, October 5)
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!

The Half-Grav:

$400

We invite Half-Gravelers to arrive the afternoon of October 8 in Helena – we’ll provide packet pickup that evening, and kick off the evening with the King Biscuit Blues Festival! Be sure to bring your duck call because on the following day we will roll to Stuttgart to the Duck hunting capital of the world! Half-Gravelers then start their 2-day adventure on Friday morning, October 9, as we leave Helena and head out for our final two days to Stuttgart and Arkansas City.

Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
3 Breakfasts (Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10)
2 Catered dinners
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverages
Mechanical support on the route and each day at the finish line venue
EMT support on the route and at each venue
SAG vehicle support on route
Two fully stocked Aid Stations along each day’s route
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!
Fully marked routes

Half-Grav Non-Rider Participant:

$175

Your entry includes:

Baggage transfer each day
3 Breakfasts (Tuesday, October 6 – Sunday, October 11)
2 Catered dinners
Daily post-ride craft beer and non-alcoholic beverage
Nightly entertainment and outdoor recreational experiences (could be fishing, archery, karaoke, live music)
A complimentary tent camping spot at our Graveler-designated campgrounds
Daily access to free showers and toilets at the venues
Rider swag bag with Graveler merch
-T-Shirt included in 2026!

Refunds/Transfers/Deferrals:

We understand things come up and plans change! We do our best to give you a flexible refund/deferral program. However, the Arkansas Graveler is a complex, large-scale multi-day event. We enter into numerous pre-event contracts with cities, venues, caterers, entertainment producers, and ride support teams. Please see our refund policy below:

Participants may receive a full refund minus a 15% admin fee until August 31, 2026, should they back out of the event.
Riders may also transfer their entry to another rider for no additional fee until October 4, 2026.
While we understand unforeseen circumstances arise, due to the high expense of hosting the event and the nature of this event changing locations every year, registered participants will not be eligible for refunds after August 31, 2026.