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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.
January 25, 2025, is the Rule of $3.99 community bike extravaganza! We’ll gather that Saturday morning at Bike Rack Brewing and head out for some beautiful miles on NWA tarmac, gravel, and singletrack...all on one bike. Afterward, we’ll convene back together at Bike Rack for beer, food, and fellowship, and most importantly you’ll have the […]
The Arkansas High School State Climbing Championship will be held on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Climb Bentonville. Many details are still being determined. Check back again later for more information. Qualification Only qualified climbers may register and compete. Climbers must have competed in one regular season comp and their Regional Championship comp to compete […]
**** REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 45 ATTENDEES **** The training provided at this clinic is meant to develop the necessary skills for a race mechanics and prepare you to step into the role working for neutral support at a race or working for a team. Our expectation is you already have experience working as a […]
Come SPLASH with us this April 27 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race series brought to you by OZ Kids that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO. Ages for the race series is […]
Noon2Moon is a 6-hour endurance race and the only Coler Fundraiser event of the year! When you register to race, you support 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 […]
Gravelfest for MS: May 3-4, 2025 Event Overview: Gravelfest for MS is a fun, two-day gravel biking event with routes tailored to all levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced riders. The event supports the Rampy MS Research Foundation, raising funds for cutting-edge multiple sclerosis research at UAMS (Little Rock, AR), Northwestern University (Chicago, IL), and the University […]
Come join us for a fun-packed weekend of racing and fellowship. Challenging courses and fast competition with a side of pizza and beer. An onsite mechanic sponsored by Meteor will be available Saturday morning for those last-minute adjustments. Friday Night Packet pickup at Pedaler's Pub 6:30-8 Saturday Morning Pre-Race packet pickup 7:30-8:45 Pre Race meeting […]
Come Early and Stay Late! Tuesday 5/13: Bentonville’s legendary TNT group ride leaving from Bentonville Rapha Clubhouse at 5:55 pm, will be a Rule of Three styled 2ish hours of fun followed by food and beers at the pub. Wednesday 5/14: TBD- Chasin Payson with Red Bull and Allied? Thursday 5/15: 3:30pm PRO Women's Shake […]
Get ready for the most epic adventure in NWA - the Double Barrel Gravel Ride is back and bigger than ever! Phat Tire Bike Shop and the Benton County Quails are throwing the ultimate party in May, and you're invited to join the chaos on Sunday, May 18th. Buckle up for a day of heart-pumping […]
Please refer to the www.bentonvillebikefest.com for full schedule of events. Thursday 5/23/2024 Venue hours: Closed for Vendor Setup Schedule of events: Parade TBD Friday 5/24/2024 Venue hours: Noon - 7:00 pm Schedule of events: Cross Country Eliminator (XCE) Presented by Burt's Bees 11:00 to 1:00 pm Qualifying round 1:00- 3:00 pm, open qualifying, top 32 men and top 32 […]
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
Community Dual Slalom head to head elimination racing on the blue and red courses at Thunder Dome. Juniors welcome and cheering/heckling strongly encouraged.
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