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Coler’s Noon2Moon MTB Race

September 11 - September 12

Noon2Moon is an endurance race, and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you are supporting improvements to your favorite trails at Coler, facilities, and access to affordable classes that make Coler a unique destination for all! Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is a community space provided by the Peel Compton Foundation whose mission cultivate experiences that connect the community through nature, education, recreation, and preservation.

Beginning on Friday, September 11th, 2026, we will have the kid’s ride camp and races hosted by Pedal Kids USA plus the “HOT LAP” race is moving to Friday! If endurance racing is not for you, you should register to race our “HOT LAP” option, a single lap of the racecourse with podiums for the top three racers and free entry to amazing raffle prizes. This lap will be the same as the 3-HR/6-hour lap. E-bike category for the hot lap option only.

NEW THIS YEAR is the 3-HOUR ENDURANCE RACE category. This will be the same course as the 6-hr race, just a shorter time for those who are new to endurance racing, or for those who want to test their limits in 3 hours!

Coler was named by Outside Magazine as “One of the most beloved trails in the state of Arkansas.” Come race with us!

Event Schedule:
Friday, September 11th
2:00 – 7:00 PM – 6-HR Race Packet Pickup @ Coler Water Tower
3:00 – 5:00 PM – Kids MTB Camp hosted by Pedal Kids USA

Sign up for Level 2 Riders Camp: Pedaling without training wheels, on pavement, and some very easy, flat, single-track.
Sign up for Level 3 Riders Camp: Able to climb and descend paved and single track, comfortable modulating speeds on descends.

5:00 – 6:30 PM – Kids Race Presented by Pedal Kids USA (Ages 2 through 14)

5:00-6:30 PM- Hot Lap Race (1 lap of racecourse)

6:30 PM- Hot Lap Awards

6:45 PM – Kids Podium Celebration

Kids Activities Equipment Requirements: Bicycle in good working order, a helmet, small backpack, water bottle, snacks.
Saturday, September 12th 3-HR/6-HR Race
11:50 AM – 3-HR/6-HR Racer Meeting
12:00 PM – 3-HR/6-HR Race Begins
6:30 PM – 3-HR/6-HR Podiums

5$ discount will automatically be applied if you register for more than one category. Parents sign your kids up for camp and kids race to receive a 5$ discount!

Race Rules:

All 3-HR/6-HR racers will start the race at noon, the cut-off time to finish your last lap will be 3pm/6pm sharp. There will be no cut-off time to start a lap but if you are not back at 3pm/6pm then that last lap does not count. It is up to teams and individual racers to decide on the timing of their last lap.
Team racers may ride as many laps consecutively as they wish; however, each racer from a team must complete at least one lap during the 3-hour/6-hour race.
If a member of a team has a mechanical issue or a crash that keeps them from completing the lap, they may call to get another rider out on the course. The rider who is out must check in with the timing director to cancel the lap (do not bring the timing chip near timing sensors).
Bike changes are allowed between laps, and no bans for a racer assisting another racer to fix a mechanical issue on the racecourse. Mechanical assistance from a non-racer may only be at the designated Coler mechanic pit tent area.
All racers waiting their turn must stay away from timing sensors to not “trip” their timing chip.
A racer or team must report DNFs as soon as possible to the Timing Director.
Race Results Contesting Period: 3:00pm-3:10pm/6:00-6:10 pm.
Allow 15 minutes after the race for results to be finalized.
E-bike allowed only for the single lap option

Online Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 10th 5:00pm CT
Parking at the preserve is limited, parking will be on a first come first serve basis. We highly encourage participants to park and ride, give yourself plenty of time! For parking locations and logistics check out our website HERE. Any questions you may contact our Programs team at programs@peelcompton.org. Thank you for racing with us and catch you at Coler!

Course Description:

Course will be approximately 4.5 miles of single track with some technical terrain but mostly cross-country style trails. The official trail course will be released at a later date. For updated course description and release see our website.

Volunteer:

Racing is not your thing? That’s ok, we have plenty of ways to get involved. Check out the volunteer sign-up link HERE.