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Join us for a bike camping overnighter! Starting near downtown Bentonville ( exact location coming soon), we’ll ride 6 miles on gravel to Bike Camp Pea Ridge. We’ll camp there overnight, returning to our starting location in the morning. Campers need to bring all of their own camping gear, however, we have some equipment available […]
Join us on Saturday, August 17th for ''The Rise'' Challenge Series! One challenge, two races to compete for the title, "Queen and King of The Rise". Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to […]
The ALS Association's Ride to Defeat ALS is a community fundraising event that creates the hope and action needed to create a world without this devastating disease. Each ride brings together a diverse group of individuals and teams dedicated to taking the challenge for those who bravely fight ALS and creates hope for a future […]
The full competition schedule can be found here. Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation qualifications are met. At the time of registration, all participants competing in the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships MUST hold a Collegiate Category A license and a minimum of Category 2 in the discipline of entry (Endurance, DH, DS). Each license allows […]
USATF To be eligible for the USATF 10k National Championship prize purse and/or awards, age groups and overall awards you MUST have a valid membership with the usatf. USATF Membership To be eligible for the USATF 10 Mile Arkansas Association Championship with awards you MUST have a valid membership and your association MUST be Arkansas to […]
The Bentonville Enduro highlights the best of Bentonville, Arkansas, where an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of world-class trails and multiple trail systems creates a proper canvas for two days of rowdy enduro racing in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™. In addition to classic venues like Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Slaughter […]
Confidence through Accomplishment Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this […]
Introducing the OZ Kids™ GRIT Crit – a bike race carved through the fields off Price Coffee Road for kids ages 2 -10. This event will be a fall fueled fun fest. It will be EPIC! Race categories: Balance Bike Ages 2-3 Balance Bike Ages 4-6 Pedal Bike Ages 3-4 Pedal Bike Ages 5-6, Girls […]
The Gobbler 5k and Fun Run Join us this year at the 3rd annual Gobbler family 5k and Run Fun! Professionally Timed, Medals and waters for all finishers, and a perfect opportunity to run off some pre Thanksgiving food.