Doom
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-15 | The Club House, 118 Arbor Street, Hot Springs, 71901, United States
We’ve shifted to the Ouachita National Forest to continue showcasing some of the most rewarding backcountry riding and views in the Natural State. The move brings long stretches of singletrack and true remoteness—entirely new terrain for any previous edition. Hot Springs now serves as the launch and return point, offering more accessible food, lodging, and activities for anyone making the trip.
We’re including three distances again:
Ouachita Doom
325+ Miles | 32k+ Feet of Vert | 110+ Miles Singletrack | 80%+ Unpaved
A full-scale Ouachita epic. Over 100 miles of singletrack link the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, the IMBA Epic Womble, and long runs of the Ouachita Trail—stitched together with tarmac, gravel, doubletrack, and rugged forest roads. The route grinds to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower and carves through the Flatside Wilderness before closing the loop around Lake Ouachita—a demanding multi-day push stacked with bonus miles and hidden gems.
This distance includes a drop-bag option at the end of the Ouachita Trail section before you head into the far-east loop. You’ll access the same drop twice as the route returns to that spot. The plan is to use a box trailer or U-Haul secured with a padlock; the code will be provided before the start. Drop bags must be a sealed 3-Gallon Ziploc bag and can be handed in at check-in before the race. Provide you own bag and contents!
There will be one additional neutral aid on course that is shared with the High Watch distance option. Location TBD but you can get context by referring to their route file on shared miles.
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The High Watch
200+ Miles | 16k+ Feet of Vert | 45+ Miles of Singletrack | 65%+ Unpaved
This figure-eight route weaves the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, and a patchwork of tarmac, dirt, and rugged ridgelines into a ride of deliberate contrast. From punchy singletrack to fast backroads and the climb to Tall Peak’s old lookout tower, every transition feels intentional—each element returning in new form as the route loops back through the Ouachitas to Hot Springs.
One neutral aid location on route. Location TBD.
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LOViT or Leave iT
116 Miles | 9k+ Feet of Vert | 45+ Miles of Singletrack | 55%+ Unpaved
This route traces a compact figure-eight through the Ouachitas, weaving the Northwoods Trails, the IMBA Epic Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, and a mix of tarmac, dirt, and rolling backroads into a seamless ride. Every section shifts tempo—from punchy singletrack to fast, flowing roads—looping through the hills before returning to Hot Springs.
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Bike Choice
We recommend a cross-country mountain bike for all three distances. While many modern gravel bikes blur the line into MTB territory, this event is framed as a mountain-bike effort. Plan on running at least 2.2-inch tires—even if you’re an underbiking champ.
Simple Schedule below. More details to roll out to signed up participants via email.
March 12th – The Club House
Check-in from 1pm-7pm
Rider Meeting at 7:30pm
March 13th
Last call check-in 5:00am-5:30am
Bell Ringing Ceremony at 5:55am
Grand Depart at 6am
Tracking
Tracking is required for all participants and is provided by a third-party service for an additional fee. It’s essential for safety, and it also allows friends, family, fans, and the event team to follow your progress in real time. We will email with more details as the event date approaches. Expect around $30 for registering your own device (inReach, SPOT, etc.) or around $80 for renting one out.
Refunds
Refunds are available through February 1, 2026. You’re welcome to transfer your entry to another rider, but that process is entirely up to you to arrange. No deferrals to future editions.
Price Increases
There’s a price increase of $20 on December 1st and another price increase of $15 on January 1st. Sign-up early on!

Possum Pedal Fun Ride
2026-03-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Russellville Station, 320 W C St., Russellville, 72801, United States
The Possum Pedal Fun Ride is design as a family friendly recreational ride the routes to some of the best locations in Russellville. You have two route options to choose from. The full loop is 14 miles long with three rest stops. The short cut loop is 8 miles long, with 3 rest stop and designed for riders who desire an easier and more casual course. Both routes were carefully designed to provide low traffic volume, safer street crossings, bike lanes, and abundant bicycle accessible sidewalks/bike paths.
The rest stops include a historical landmark, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Russellville Airport (Hotdogs, chips, and refreshment provided).
We are excited to host this event and we’re thrilled to have you join in the fun. All finishers will be awarded with a Possum Palooza metal.
