NWA Spring Classic Road Race

OVT Off-Road Triathlon, Off-Road Duathlon, Gravel Triathlon and Gravel Duathlon to be held on the same weekend as the oldest road triathlon in NW Arkansas.

Saturday, June 13 - OVT Gravel Triathlon, Gravel Duathlon, Mtn Bike Triathlon and Mtn Bike Duathlon events.

Off-road events:

• Gravel Tri - 400-yard swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run

• Gravel Du - 2-mile run, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run

• Mountain Bike Tri - 400-yard swim, 8-mile bike, 3-mile run

• Mountain Bike Du - 2-mile run, 8-mile bike, 3-mile run

Sunday, June 14 - Ozark Valley Triathlon (road events) is hosting the 2026 Arkansas State Championships in the international and sprint distances as well as the Arkansas High School State Championship. There is a combined Club Championship competition as well. These are both road triathlon races and there will be a Aquabike, duathlon and team category (International distance only) in the Ozark Valley Triathlon.

Road events:

• Sprint Triathlon - 400-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 2-mile run (USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship and High School State Championship)

• International Triathlon (individual or teams) - 1,000-yard swim, 19-mile bike and a 4-mile run (USA Triathlon Arkansas State Championship)

• Aquabike - 1,000-yard swim, 19-mile bike

• Sprint Duathlon - 2-mile run, 13-mile bike, 2-mile run

All events will be held at Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Lake Wedington is located 13 miles west of Fayetteville and is one of the most natural settings for a triathlon in the region. Both spectators and participants can enjoy the natural beauty of the area, combined with unique finisher medals, post-race food, awards and prizes make this race one to attend.

Get your miles and your caffeine fix!

Join us for the 7th Annual Espresso Run/Ride, a fun social event hosted by the Natural State Run Club, where we run, bike, or skate between some of NWA’s best coffee shops—fueling up with local brews at each stop.

We’ll kick things off at 7:00 AM and make our way through a curated route of local cafes on the Razorback Greenway. It’s not a race—just a great way to celebrate movement, community, and coffee.

Last year's coffee stops include:

• Old Pine Coffee Roasters

• Onyx Coffee Lab

• Doomsday Coffee

• Rush Running Co.

• The Meteor Cafe

Come for the espresso. Stay for the vibes.

Please note: this is a ONE-WAY event. transportation from the finish is not provided. Registration includes coffee at each stop (not required to consume), water, and donation to a local non-profit.

Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3.

Chip timing, custom socks, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.

Bring a cowbell and let's have a great day of exciting racing!

The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.

4 gravel ride distances of 24, 40, 64 and 96 miles. There will be hot food, tasty beverages and snacks once you finish.

HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

96 Mile Ride - Cash ($1,500 total)

• $750 Males - $350 first, $250 second, $150 third

• $750 Females - $350 first, $250 second, $150 third