The NW Arkansas Mountain Bike Championships is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, September 19, 2026. It is located at 11333 West Arkansas Hwy 74 in West Fork, Arkansas.
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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.
15 Miles 17 Miles 19 Miles 23 Miles Aquabike Cycling Duathlon Gravel Run Swim Triathlon
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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.
8 Miles Cycling Run
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 6:10 PM
35.1 km from West ForkCycling Gravel
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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!
Cycling Trail
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The AgriCrit Summer Series p/b Bike Club NWA
Closed-course, grass-root racing on the dirt and gravel roads of the University of Arkansas Agriculture Park.
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The AgriCrit is
back, with a few notable changes from the inaugural edition:
We revised the course and repositioned the start/finish area to utilize the venue's pavilion.
Instead of just one race, there will now be four on Friday summer nights (biweekly).
Entry fee payments will be taken in-person on the day of each race (cash or Venmo only) with payout distribution pulled from entry fees. Pre-register for free on BikeReg for a discounted price and streamlined check-in process on race-day.
Each race day will have a simple A/B/C format with combined men/women fields.
The Course:
1.4-mile clockwise loop featuring a technical start, a long stretch of double-track on the back side, and a fast and sweeping return into a slight uphill finish. View the route here.
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The Venue:
There will be ample parallel parking around the perimeter of the pavilion along either side of W Knapp Dr & N Morrill Ave; do not park in the fields. Check-in, registration, bathrooms, and podium awards will be located at the pavilion (indicated by the yellow star). The venue can also easily be accessed via the Razorback Greenway from either direction. The use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs is prohibited on the property.
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Registration:
Option 1) Pre-registration – Pre-register online for free and check-in/pay on-site with cash or Venmo when you arrive: Beginner ($10.00), Intermediate ($20.00), Advanced ($30.00). You will need to sign an online waiver.
Option 2) On-site registration - Register on-site the day of the event at an increased price: Beginner ($20.00), Intermediate ($30.00), Advanced ($40.00). You will need to sign a printed waiver.
Check-in and registration closes 15 minutes prior to each race.
Podiums & Awards:
Podiums for all races will take place after the Advanced race concludes (approximately 8:00 PM).
Beginner Race: Prizes for the top three men/women
Intermediate Race: Cash for the top three men/women
Advanced Race: Cash for the top three men/women
Payout Distribution:
60% of all entry fee proceeds will go toward the payout purse for the Intermediate and Advanced races, and 40% will go to Bike Club NWA to cover event expenses and to support the club.
Of this 60% allocation, 70% will go toward the purse for the Advanced men/women field and 30% will go toward the purse for the Intermediate men/women field. Equal payout for top three men and women in each field, unless there are less than three racers in a given gender, in which case payout will be proportionally allocated.
Shoutout to our local sponsors:
Rock Solid Shredding
Fayetteville Flyer / Flyer Homes
Puritan Coffee & Beer
Lil Saucie Brows
Natural State Carbon Repair
Fossil Cove Brewing
For updates regarding the AgriCrit, make sure to pre-register so we can send you an email or two. We also post updates on our Instagram page (bikeclub_nwa) and our Strava page (bikeclubNWA). We also have a website you can check out.
We look forward to seeing you out there.
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Cycling Gravel