Arkansas Downhill #2 | Gravity Season Finale | OZ Trails Bike Park Downhill

OZ BIKE PARK DOWNHILL | DECEMBER 4-5, 2026

This is the first time the Arkansas Downhill Series will be hosted at the OZ Trails Bike Park and there couldn’t be a better finale to the Arkansas Downhill Series! This DH will be an intense, solitary race against the clock that gives riders a legendary experience. Racers descend the park’s beautifully crafted trails at the absolute edge of control, balancing raw speed with the mental challenge of line choice.

Registration opens Friday, June 12th at 8am with participation based on a first-come, first-served basis. To create a rewarding enduro race experience, organizers reserve the right to limit overall event participation.

Each participant’s entry includes:

• Registration includes lift access during Practice, Seeding, and Finals
• Sufficiently marked courses with map emailed to participants the week of the event.
• Aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.
• Professional event timing with accuracy to the 1,000th of a second and instant results.
• Complimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.
• Awards ceremony by category with prizes awarded 3 deep.

RACE VENUE

OZ Trails Bike Park

Race Venue Address – 2852 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714

EVENT SCHEDULE

Final event schedule with packet pickup, official pre-ride, and start times will be released the week of the event. ARDH events are rain or shine except under extreme circumstances.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 4, 2026

• 10am-Noon | Check-In @ Event Venue
• 10am-1pm | Open Practice for All Categories
• 1pm-2pm | Timing Chip Pick Up for All Categories
• 3pm-4pm | Seeding Runs by Category

Sunday, December 5, 2026

• 10am-11am | Late Check-In @ Event Venue
• 10am-12pm | OPEN Practice | All Categories
• 12pm-12:30pm | Wave 1 Chip Pick Up
• 12:45pm | Mandatory Rider Meeting for All Categories @ Event Venue
• 1pm | Finals by Assigned by Category & Seeding Order
• 1pm | Wave 2 Chip Pick Up
• 12pm-3pm | Complimentary Post Race Food & Beverage @ Event Venue
• 3pm-4pm | Downhill Awards Ceremony

SAFETY – This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. Helmets are required to be worn on course during official event times and we highly suggest a full-face helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads.

TEMPERATURE – In Bella Vista, Arkansas, December is relatively mild but chilly, with average daily highs in the upper 40s to low 50s (9°C to 10°C) and average overnight lows dropping into the 30s (0°C to 1°C)

WATER & SNACKS – While hydration will be available at select locations on course, riders are encouraged to plan to carry at least 50-60 ounces of water and enough snacks to sustain themselves under strenuous exercise.

NICE TO HAVES – Bug spray, sunscreen, spare tubes, pump or CO2, plugs, patches and other parts.

DOGS – Dogs are allowed but are required to be on a leash at all times. No exceptions.

TRASH – If you pack it in, pack it out. We are guests. Please follow all event sustainability and recycling requests.

RACE DAY MEAL – A post-race meal will be provided to racers and volunteers on Race Days only. Redeemable meal tickets will be provided at the Registration & Timing tent. When possible, additional food trucks and other resources will be made available on-site for fans, family and friends.

WAIVER – All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to competing in the Arkansas Enduro Series.

REFUND POLICY – Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine, and refunds will not be issued except under extreme circumstances. The Event Organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances including rescheduling the event to a future date.

If participants choose to add additional Registration Protector through BikeReg, those claims are handled entirely by Allianz Global Assistance. For policy questions or to file a claim visit www.eventregistrationprotection.com or call 1-888-799-2832.

SERIES RULES – additional series information and rules available at www.arkansasenduroseries.com/rules.