Fayetteville’s Centennial Park will host the 2025 U.S. Pro Cup mountain biking event from March 19 to 23. The event will feature elite athletes, including Olympians and world champions. In preparation, specific trails will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 17, to ensure optimal race conditions.
Trail Closures for the event
The affected trails include the entire World Cup and Chasing Gold trails and the northeast and east sections of the Fayetteville Traverse. These closures will remain in effect through Monday, March 24, allowing for event setup and takedown. However, trails such as Learners Permit, Pop Rocks, Junk Drawer, Basket Case, and portions of the Fayetteville Traverse located west and southwest of the main entrance road will stay open for public use.
Spectator Info
Spectators are encouraged to walk or cycle to the event. Access is available via the paved trail from S. Mount Millsap Lane off Old Farmington Road or the Fayetteville Traverse trail from S. Dinsmore Trail Road off Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Limited public parking is available at Centennial Park on a first-come, first-served basis.
The U.S. Pro Cup is a festival-style event that is free for spectators. It is part of the U.S. Cup Series for mountain biking and will showcase top-tier competition.
For more information about Centennial Park, visit the City of Fayetteville’s official page. Details about the U.S. Pro Cup, including the race schedule, can be found on the event’s official website.
