Malvern, Arkansas · Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Ouachita Gran Fondo for Families is a cycling and gran fondo event held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It is located at 26338 AR-84 in Malvern, Arkansas.
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**HELMET REQUIRED
***EVERYONE MUST CHECK-IN AND GET BIB#’s FROM REGISTRATION TABLE MORNING OF RIDE
Thanks for your interest in Tour de Salvation!
Your registration fee benefits The Salvation Army's Pathway of Hope program. This program provides individualized services to families with children who desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability that repeats generation after generation. It seeks to address the root causes of poverty in addition to The Army’s history of compassionate serving. By helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education, we can lead families down a path toward increased stability and, ultimately, self-sufficiency.
Join us for a family friendly, multi "bike", ride in our beautiful Hot Springs!
You will have the option to ride your road bike only, MTB only, or BOTH!! Yes, we will have routes that include both road AND mountain. We will have a shuttle for your bikes at the exchange location.
After you have worked up a good appetite come celebrate your finish at our After Party. (Farmers Market) Your "tour" registration includes food and drink, t-shirt, and other awesome swag. (Family Ride includes Finisher Medal, food and drink only) We have put in a lot of time into planning, and months of meetings to bring you a fun unique experience in our beautiful city on your bike!
Come enjoy music, food, and drinks provided by The Salvation Army Canteen, and good family fun! Not riding? No worries! You can buy a ticket to the after party and join in on the festivities by being a virtual rider.
SAG and Aid Stations will be available on each route.
***Riders must wear bib numbers (supplied with registration) to obtain food and access to certain areas of the route. Medical support will be available; however, medical personnel will not be dispensing comfort medications such as: aspirin, ibuprofen, Tylenol. Participants are asked to bring their own comfort medications as needed.
Helmets are required for ALL riders regardless of the route you ride or your age.
Please download and save the route you plan to ride!!! All the routes will be well marked but it always helps to have the route on your bike computer! All routes are below.
Full Tour de Salvation
If you plan to ride the Full Tour route, you have the option to bring two different bikes. Many riders will ride the road route with a road bike (or gravel bike) and then switch to their mountain bike (MTB). Or you can complete the entire ride on your MTB! If you plan to switch bikes, remember to bring the shoes you need for each bike! You will need to "check in" your mountain bike and MTB shoes by 6:45 am on the day of the event. Your MTB will be shuttled to the switch point. Once you switch bikes at the trail, you will leave your road bike at the switch point and it will be shuttled back to the start point. After completing the mountain bike trail ride at the Pullman Trailhead, you will simply ride your MTB on the road for 2.5 miles back through downtown (bathhouse row) to the Farmer's Market. Strava route: Road Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071064894932544 MTB Portion https://www.strava.com/routes/3132071154709554368
Road Only Routes
Hilly Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125951649470336056
East Road Tour Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125953515350025272
MTB ONLY Routes
24-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3121949753781927130
17-mile MTB Tour Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125963887079819482
Family Route
Family Fun Route- Strava route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3125956192373982426
If you are not riding the Full Tour, you will complete your routes on one bike.
Typically riders will complete a road route on a road bike.
Likewise, riders will complete a MTB route on a mountain bike.
This is a charity event benefiting the Salvation Army Pathway of Hope. In the event there is inclement (lightening/unsafe) weather or an unforeseen reason the ride is canceled, (as well as participant cancellation) there will be no refunds of entry fee or carry over for next year. We appreciate you showing your support for this benefit!
Check out Visit Hot Springs at www.hotsprings.org for information on how to make a weekend of it!! Like where to stay, things to do, and places to see!!
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Join us at beautiful Garvan Gardens for the 4th annual 2miler Fun Run! Proceeds of this run/walk benefit Alzheimer's Arkansas.
Register to walk or run and receive an awesome tshirt! Sign-up by September 20th to guarantee shirt size.
Overall Top 3 Female and Top 3 Male Awards plus age-group medals.
We will have Race Day Registration! PLEASE KNOW THIS IS ON A GRAVEL TRAIL AROUND PART OF THE GARDEN!!!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER 10/12/2025!!
PRE-SOLD MERCHANDISE CAN NOT BE REFUNDED!!
Early bird Registration will close on August 17th at 11:59PM.
Late Registration begins on October 12th at midnight.
Only the first 400 participants are guaranteed a swag t-shirt. We can not guarantee size.
There will be limited camping offered at Cedar Glades Park Trailhead. It is primitive camping. NO HOOKUPS. We will be opening it up to 25 spots starting at $45 each with the first price incease on Aug. 18th. You can reserve through the BikeReg Registration Page.
For other camping and lodging options, check out www.hotsprings.org.
ALL EVENTS ARE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY!! Registration for the Gudrun Enduros closes November 7th at 4:00PM. The Gudrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial, Jump Jam and Dual Slalom registrations will close 1 hour prior to the event. Registration for Attila the Hun XC Race will close at 5PM on November 8th.
This year's schedule: Note: times are subject to change
Friday, November 7th:
10:00 - 4:00 Packet Pick-up and Pre-riding @ Cedar Glades Park Hilltop
4:45 Güdrun Slow Roll Fun Ride Meet-up @ 420 Eats Food Truck Court (420 Malvern Ave.)
5:00 Tires on Pavement - Ride Start
6:00 Opening Night Party @ 420 Eats
Saturday, November 8th: @ Cedar Glades Park
7:00 Packet Pick-up
8:00 Güdrun Full Enduro
9:00 Güdrun Mini Enduro
12:00 Güdrun Waffles & Coffee Time Trial
2:00 City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Strider Race
Awards Ceremony for the Enduros, Waffles & Coffee TT, and Strider Race immediately following the conclusion of the Strider Race on the Hilltop
5:00 Güdrun Dual Slalom
Bonfire and Dual Slalom awards immediately following the conclusion of the Dual Slalom competition
***Bonfire is contingent on weather conditions (i.e. too windy, raining, burn-ban)
Sunday, November 9th: @ Cedar Glades Park
7:00 Packet Pick-up
8:00 - 3:00 Attila the Hun XC Race
Awards immediately following the completion of all categories
The Northwoods Waterworks trails will be open to the public throughout the weekend
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
HOT SPRINGS ENDURO | OCTOBER 24-25, 2026
The Hot Springs Enduro takes place in the Northwoods Trails system located in Hot Springs National Park. This trail system houses well over 30 miles of trails ranging from beginner green trails to double black for the experts out there looking to push the limits. The AES Enduro is being held in conjunction with the Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival - a three-day mountain bike festival featuring dual slalom, Strider races and the Atilla the Hun XC races. There’s something for everyone. Come for AES and stay for the rest.
Registration opens Friday, June 12th at 8am with participation based on a first-come, first-served basis. To create a rewarding enduro race experience, organizers reserve the right to limit overall event participation. Each participant’s entry includes:
One-day competition with up to 4-7 stages and 10-20 total miles of rider-designed racing with dedicated pre-race practice times the day prior to the race.
Sufficiently marked courses with maps emailed to participants the week of the event.
Lively mid-race aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.
Professional event timing with accuracy to the 1000th of a second and instant results.
Complimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.
Awards ceremony by category with prizes awarded 5 deep.
RACE VENUE
Cedar Glades Park - Enter on Trapper Lane from Wildcat Road
Race Venue Address - 461 Wildcat Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
EVENT SCHEDULE
Final event schedule with packet pickup, official pre-ride, and start times will be released the week of the event. Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine except under extreme circumstances. When permittable, an official pre-ride/practice will be scheduled the day prior to Race Day(s). The Race Director reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances.
FRIDAY |
Early pre-riding is allowed although some stages may in the proccess of being finishing marking.
4PM-7PM | Early Check-In | Location TBA
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
8AM-10AM | Timing Chip Pick-Up according to Wave Times. Late Check-In available.
9AM-3PM | Race Day
4PM | Podium Awards
Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine except under extreme circumstances. When possible, an official practice will be scheduled the day prior to Race Day(s). The Race Director reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances.
LODGING - When it comes to lodging in Hot Springs, you have a plethora of options to choose from. From trusted hotels to cozy vacation rentals, you’ll find a perfect place to stay in Hot Springs. For a comprehensive lodging guide visit hotsprings.org.
DRY CAMPING - When possible, limited dry camping spots at the Race Venue will be available to reserve during event registration. Please refer to the event’s online registration service for additional details.
RESTAURANTS - In Hot Springs you can refuel with BBQ, pizza and a local micro brew, fresh catfish or homemade taffy. Visit hotsprings.org for a few ideas. We'd break the internet if we listed them all.
SAFETY - This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. Helmets are required to be worn on course during official event times and we highly suggest a full-face helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads.
TEMPERATURE - In October, Hot Springs, Arkansas, experiences mild and comfortable autumn weather. Daily highs average around 77°F (25°C), cooling down to average nighttime lows of about 53°F (12°C).
WATER & SNACKS - While hydration will be available at select locations on course, riders are encouraged to plan to carry at least 50-60 ounces of water and enough snacks to sustain themselves under strenuous exercise.
NICE TO HAVES - Bug spray, sunscreen, spare tubes, pump or CO2, plugs, patches and other parts.
DOGS - Dogs are allowed but are required to be on a leash at all times. No exceptions.
TRASH - If you pack it in, pack it out. We are guests. Please follow all event sustainability and recycling requests.
RACE DAY MEAL - A post-race meal will be provided to racers and volunteers on Race Days only. Redeemable meal tickets will be provided at the Registration & Timing tent. When possible, additional food trucks and other resources will be made available on-site for fans, family and friends.
WAIVER - All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to competing in the Arkansas Enduro Series.
REFUND POLICY - Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine, and refunds will not be issued except under extreme circumstances. The Event Organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances including rescheduling the event to a future date.
If participants choose to add additional Registration Protector through BikeReg, those claims are handled entirely by Allianz Global Assistance. For policy questions or to file a claim visit www.eventregistrationprotection.com or call 1-888-799-2832.
SERIES RULES - additional series information and rules available at www.arkansasenduroseries.com/rules.