19 cycling, mountain biking, running, and other events in Bentonville, Arkansas

Irish Run 5K/10K

The luck of the Irish will be on you at the Irish 5k/10k! This race gives participants the opportunity to test themselves at either the 5k or 10k distance. The event begins and ends at the Bentonville Community Center.

Please note that dogs are not allowed on the race course due to safety concerns.

Register by February 12, 2026 to guarantee your shirt

When: March 14, 2026

Cost: $35; registration at packet pickup is $45

Race Time: 7:30am

Location: Bentonville Community Center (1101 SW Citizens Circle)

Course Maps

• 5K Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6675040228

• 10K Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6675040464

Come SPLASH with us this April 26, 2026 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 Ozarks Youth Tri Seris that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO. Ages for the race series is age 6-15, age determined by the end of 12/31/2025.

April 26 - Kid's Splash and Dash (Bentonville, AR)

May 24 - Mount Sequoyah Triathlon (NEW - Fayetteville, AR)

June 27 - Concrete Kids (Springfield, MO)

July 26 Tentative - Conway Kid's Triathlon (Conway, AR)

Aug. 16 - Broken Sword Triathlon (Clarksville, AR)

Aug. 29 - Trifest for MS Series Championship (Bentonville, AR) - Points and Series Details at bottom of this description.

Kid's Splash & Dash Details Below:

Kids aged 2-15 will participate in the Swim/Run event. Age is based on age as of 12/31/2025.

It will be a fun afternoon full of swimming and running, snacks, music, and medals!

The 8th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash is an event held in partnership with USA Triathlon. The mission is to provide kids a safe, fun introduction to multisport.

What’s Splash & Dash?

Splash & Dash is a USA Triathlon national series that provides a fun, safe introduction to multisport. This event is a kick off race for NEW OZ Kids AR/MO race series. The series championship will be at the 15th Annual Trifest for MS triathlon festival that occurs Sept. 4, 5 and 6th.

What’s is the Ozarks Youth Tri Seris - AR/MO Race Series?

This NEW series was formed to promote the introduction of multi-sport triathlon to our region for the child beginning, excelling or advancing in the sport. Triathlon is intended to be a FUN experience for the child no matter the level of competition they seek. The goal of the series is to introduce more kids to the sport of triathlon while providing an avenue for kids to race local and within 2 hours of NWA.

SERIES: SCORING:

Race age groups based on age as of 12/31/25

Series Age group awards for 6-15 years old

The top 4 scores for each individual will count towards their series score. These 4 scores will be added together to create a cumulative score for the series.

6–8-year-olds required to participate in a minimum of 3 races to qualify for the series with 1 race outside of your zone. (Zone is outside the area where you live)

9–15-year-olds required to participate in a minimum of 4 races to qualify for the series with 1 race outside of your zone.

1st place athlete in each age group will receive 50 points, and each place behind that will receive 2 points less. Everyone placing in places past 25th will receive 2 points.

Results and standings will live on Ozarkfoundation.org/ozkids

Series award/swag for participants who compete in all 6 races.

Heartland Racing to collect csv file from each race and upload results to Ozarkfoundation.org/ozkids

Each race to share updated results with participants following each race

Tiebreakers: TriFest for MS head-to-head results

WOZ Perks Program: An annual membership (tax deductible donation) that directly supports getting women on bikes in Northwest Arkansas.

As a WOZ Perks Program Member, you can feel confident that your dollars are going towards stewarding the growth of female leaders in the outdoor space, AND you can be proud to know your donation directly contributes to the operational support of our Flagship Rides. Your membership purchase help us keep on-the-bike programming FREE for all women who want to ride bikes!

Each membership also comes with some INCREDIBLE perks, thanks to our generous partners.

Sign up here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/AZFCSF8HCYMT7/checkout/W5JDZYMA4I2X6VWUH46KXZ34

For more information, follow us on our Instagram page and hop on our website to learn more: www.woznwa.com

Join us for This Month's Flagship Ride

10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Location: 205 NE B St near Lawrence Plaza. Look for the WOZ Flags and tent. Don't forget to join us at the post-ride social starting at 12:00pm at the Meteor Cafe!

We will have ride leaders for skill levels between Beginner to Advanced.

If you're new to mountain biking OR have never done a fundamentals skills clinic we REQUIRE YOU to start with the WOZ Fundamental Skills Clinic during registration. Regardless of your riding experience we feel taking this skills course from one of our WOZ certified instructors will help improve your riding and create a better riding experience for all.

What do you need to attend the Flagship? A mountain bike in good working order (contact a local bike shop for a tune up), helmet, closed toe athletic shoes, flat repair kit, water and snacks. We also recommend sunglasses for eye protection and gloves.

***Ride levels are based on YOUR CURRENT skills and endurance levels *** We want everyone to have the best and safest experience possible so we’ve laid out a “rating” system to help align you with the right ride group. Please review the skills, endurance, milage and proposed trails. Being in the right group makes a better ride for all.

At registration first choose your riding and fitness level, then choose the best description among the groups. Remember if you want to ride with a friend, register ASAP in the same Level AND Group # to ensure you'll be in the same group.

Choose your group:

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS CLINIC... this is the starting place

Select this group if you have never ridden a mountain bike, it’s been a little longer than you would like to admit, OR you've never taken this clinic before….. Welcome! You have to start somewhere and this is the place! Even the most advanced riders need to brush up on these essential skills. This Skills Clinic will cover the fundamental of mountain biking and then you'll hit the trail for a 2-3 mile ride.

Skill Level 1

Skills you can perform:

Staying upright while pedaling

Fitness Level- no requirement

GREEN ….New

You’ve ridden on the dirt multiple times now and you are starting to get the hang of things. You are now putting those skills from the clinic into play and working on shifting, braking, and body position. Ride 5-7 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill level 1+

Level pedals while riding

Riding with one finger over L & R brake levers

Getting to know berms (those are those turns with the dirt)

Fitness Level 1

Able to ride 30 minutes on easy terrain

Climbing a hill on the bike might require a breather break on the way up, and at the top of the hill. (I thought hills were for going down??)

GREEN +.... New with constant improvement

Here to add the obstacles and steeper hills, but you are taking fewer breaks and pushing the ride time and mileage. You are attempting more rocky surfaces, bridges and to roll over roots. (Yep we just roll right over those suckers.) Distances up to 8 miles or 2 hours are doable. Down Tristan’s? Let go up it! Ride 5-7 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill level 2+

Standing on level pedals in “ready” position comfortably

Getting comfortable with appropriate gear shifting

Novice on cornering and berms

Comfortable crossing bridges

Okay rolling over low roots/rocks and through tight trees

Fitness Level Required 2

You ride 2x a week

You can handle non-stop riding for up to an hour on easy terrain, after that it’s hit or miss.

You can climb up Crystal Bridges hill without stopping, but give me a breather at the top!

BLUE ....Confident and Fit.... attempting rock gardens

The rides are getting longer and the pace quicker. Getting quicker out of berms you are confident in shifting, comfortable on single track and open to attempting obstacles. You’re getting the hang of Coler, riding most of Slaughter Pen, and may have ridden Back 40 or at least parts of it. Ride 9-12 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill Level 3+

Controlled braking

Must be comfortable cornering and with berms

Bike-body separation are natural

Comfortable with most moderate terrain (steeper, rockier, wetter, etc.)

Confident with wide switchbacks

Able to look up the trail and anticipate shifting, position change, obstacles, etc.

Fitness Level 3

You ride 2-3x a week on an average in season week

You can climb longer with soft pedaling as a recovery instead of stopping

You can ride moderate pace for 2 hours with minimal stops

Must be able to climb Ozone

Intermediate skill group: here because you’re still working on upping the mileage and ride time. 15 miles or 3 hours might be my cutoff!

BLUE +... Confident, fit and ready for a 3hr ride

You’ve been riding for awhile now, put a lot of time and mileage in to riding confidently and tackling bigger challenges are a regular thing. You are comfortable with fast descents, rock gardens, more technical climbs and features. Ride 10-15 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill Level 4+ Confident with bike handling skills with roots, rocks, tight corners, etc

Your tires are leaving the ground

Climbing technical terrain

Comfortable in tight Berms/Switchbacks and exit with acceleration

Can ride technical single track

Able to get up and over moderate obstacles up to 6 inches off ground

Fitness Level 4

Riding 3-4x a week

3 hour rides are doable

Able to climb continuously without breaks

Can ride most of Back 40

BLACK....Advanced rider and can ride with a pro-mtb'r

Ride now, talk later. You are up for fast paced, intense, challenging, demanding, some good ol light-hearted competition! Be ready to ride fast, nail some jumps and drops, and possibly get a QOM in the meantime! Ride 15+ miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill Level 5+

Comfortable with drops and changing technical terrain

Hop over obstacles

Able to perform front wheel/rear wheel lifts (up to 6 inches as needed)

Fitness Level 5

Riding 4-5x a week

Considers racing around the Back 40 in around 3hrs FUN

Ready to move at a rapid pace throughout ride

Continuous movement, breaks only to refuel

Can ride Rock Solid and Schroen Train

REGISTRATION: If you have a friend on the same ride level that you want to ride with make sure to register in the same ride level AND same group number (register ASAP to ensure this is possible). We will NOT be able to make any changes to groups unless you need to cancel your registration. This is all to deliver the best possible ride experience for each and every one of you! If you don't end up riding with your friends, don't worry, you'll have the opportunity to make new ones and see your other friends at the social afterwards. Win win!

Not sure which group to join? A great way to know if you are ready to advance ride levels is if you were able to keep up with the ride leader the entirety of the ride and felt like you could have continued at that pace for more. If you are still unsure on which ride might be for you just contact us…..we love talking bikes.

Need a Bike?

Women of OZ is grateful to have two amazing options for mountain bike support at our flagship ride! This option is for WOMEN only on the days noted below.

ARI Bentonville - Book your $20 demo here - select Bentonville, AR and click Schedule Demo. Choose either a Nebo, Timp or Signal. Enter code WOZJUNE at checkout for a free demo bike on Flagship Day. Optional insurance is encouraged (but not required). Please reserve by 6/5. Every demo bike includes a complimentary Skratch electrolyte mix. Pick-up: at 9:30am.

Mojo Cycles – Offering rentals for just $25. Reserve your rental by calling 479-271-7201

on in person at 1301 N. Walton Blvd. and give them code WOZ Flagship. Pick-up: at 9:30am.

Cancellation/Bad Weather Policy: If bad weather arises we aim to cancel the event 2 hours prior to the start of the flagship. Stay tuned to social media for announcements.

WOZ Perks Program: An annual membership (tax deductible donation) that directly supports getting women on bikes in Northwest Arkansas.

As a WOZ Perks Program Member, you can feel confident that your dollars are going towards stewarding the growth of female leaders in the outdoor space, AND you can be proud to know your donation directly contributes to the operational support of our Flagship Rides. Your membership purchase help us keep on-the-bike programming FREE for all women who want to ride bikes!

Each membership also comes with some INCREDIBLE perks, thanks to our generous partners.

Sign up here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/AZFCSF8HCYMT7/checkout/W5JDZYMA4I2X6VWUH46KXZ34

For more information, follow us on our Instagram page and hop on our website to learn more: www.woznwa.com

Join us for This Month's Flagship Ride

10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Location: 205 NE B St near Lawrence Plaza. Look for the WOZ Flags and tent. Don't forget to join us at the post-ride social starting at 12:00pm at the HUB Bike Lounge!

We will have ride leaders for skill levels between Beginner to Advanced.

If you're new to mountain biking OR have never done a fundamentals skills clinic we REQUIRE YOU to start with the WOZ Fundamental Skills Clinic during registration. Regardless of your riding experience we feel taking this skills course from one of our WOZ certified instructors will help improve your riding and create a better riding experience for all.

What do you need to attend the Flagship? A mountain bike in good working order (contact a local bike shop for a tune up), helmet, closed toe athletic shoes, flat repair kit, water and snacks. We also recommend sunglasses for eye protection and gloves.

***Ride levels are based on YOUR CURRENT skills and endurance levels *** We want everyone to have the best and safest experience possible so we’ve laid out a “rating” system to help align you with the right ride group. Please review the skills, endurance, milage and proposed trails. Being in the right group makes a better ride for all.

At registration first choose your riding and fitness level, then choose the best description among the groups. Remember if you want to ride with a friend, register ASAP in the same Level AND Group # to ensure you'll be in the same group.

Choose your group:

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS CLINIC... this is the starting place

Select this group if you have never ridden a mountain bike, it’s been a little longer than you would like to admit, OR you've never taken this clinic before….. Welcome! You have to start somewhere and this is the place! Even the most advanced riders need to brush up on these essential skills. This Skills Clinic will cover the fundamental of mountain biking and then you'll hit the trail for a 2-3 mile ride.

Skill Level 1

Skills you can perform:

Staying upright while pedaling

Fitness Level- no requirement

GREEN ….New

You’ve ridden on the dirt multiple times now and you are starting to get the hang of things. You are now putting those skills from the clinic into play and working on shifting, braking, and body position. Ride 5-7 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill level 1+

Level pedals while riding

Riding with one finger over L & R brake levers

Getting to know berms (those are those turns with the dirt)

Fitness Level 1

Able to ride 30 minutes on easy terrain

Climbing a hill on the bike might require a breather break on the way up, and at the top of the hill. (I thought hills were for going down??)

GREEN +.... New with constant improvement

Here to add the obstacles and steeper hills, but you are taking fewer breaks and pushing the ride time and mileage. You are attempting more rocky surfaces, bridges and to roll over roots. (Yep we just roll right over those suckers.) Distances up to 8 miles or 2 hours are doable. Down Tristan’s? Let go up it! Ride 5-7 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill level 2+

Standing on level pedals in “ready” position comfortably

Getting comfortable with appropriate gear shifting

Novice on cornering and berms

Comfortable crossing bridges

Okay rolling over low roots/rocks and through tight trees

Fitness Level Required 2

You ride 2x a week

You can handle non-stop riding for up to an hour on easy terrain, after that it’s hit or miss.

You can climb up Crystal Bridges hill without stopping, but give me a breather at the top!

BLUE ....Confident and Fit.... attempting rock gardens

The rides are getting longer and the pace quicker. Getting quicker out of berms you are confident in shifting, comfortable on single track and open to attempting obstacles. You’re getting the hang of Coler, riding most of Slaughter Pen, and may have ridden Back 40 or at least parts of it. Ride 9-12 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill Level 3+

Controlled braking

Must be comfortable cornering and with berms

Bike-body separation are natural

Comfortable with most moderate terrain (steeper, rockier, wetter, etc.)

Confident with wide switchbacks

Able to look up the trail and anticipate shifting, position change, obstacles, etc.

Fitness Level 3

You ride 2-3x a week on an average in season week

You can climb longer with soft pedaling as a recovery instead of stopping

You can ride moderate pace for 2 hours with minimal stops

Must be able to climb Ozone

Intermediate skill group: here because you’re still working on upping the mileage and ride time. 15 miles or 3 hours might be my cutoff!

BLUE +... Confident, fit and ready for a 3hr ride

You’ve been riding for awhile now, put a lot of time and mileage in to riding confidently and tackling bigger challenges are a regular thing. You are comfortable with fast descents, rock gardens, more technical climbs and features. Ride 10-15 miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill Level 4+ Confident with bike handling skills with roots, rocks, tight corners, etc

Your tires are leaving the ground

Climbing technical terrain

Comfortable in tight Berms/Switchbacks and exit with acceleration

Can ride technical single track

Able to get up and over moderate obstacles up to 6 inches off ground

Fitness Level 4

Riding 3-4x a week

3 hour rides are doable

Able to climb continuously without breaks

Can ride most of Back 40

BLACK....Advanced rider and can ride with a pro-mtb'r

Ride now, talk later. You are up for fast paced, intense, challenging, demanding, some good ol light-hearted competition! Be ready to ride fast, nail some jumps and drops, and possibly get a QOM in the meantime! Ride 15+ miles.

Skills you can perform:

Skill Level 5+

Comfortable with drops and changing technical terrain

Hop over obstacles

Able to perform front wheel/rear wheel lifts (up to 6 inches as needed)

Fitness Level 5

Riding 4-5x a week

Considers racing around the Back 40 in around 3hrs FUN

Ready to move at a rapid pace throughout ride

Continuous movement, breaks only to refuel

Can ride Rock Solid and Schroen Train

REGISTRATION: If you have a friend on the same ride level that you want to ride with make sure to register in the same ride level AND same group number (register ASAP to ensure this is possible). We will NOT be able to make any changes to groups unless you need to cancel your registration. This is all to deliver the best possible ride experience for each and every one of you! If you don't end up riding with your friends, don't worry, you'll have the opportunity to make new ones and see your other friends at the social afterwards. Win win!

Not sure which group to join? A great way to know if you are ready to advance ride levels is if you were able to keep up with the ride leader the entirety of the ride and felt like you could have continued at that pace for more. If you are still unsure on which ride might be for you just contact us…..we love talking bikes.

Need a Bike?

Women of OZ is grateful to have two amazing options for mountain bike support at our flagship ride! This option is for WOMEN only on the days noted below.

ARI Bentonville - Book your $20 demo here - select Bentonville, AR and click Schedule Demo. Choose either a Nebo, Timp or Signal. Enter code WOZINDEPENDENCE at checkout for a free demo bike on Flagship Day. Optional insurance is encouraged (but not required). Please reserve by 7/3. Every demo bike includes a complimentary Skratch electrolyte mix. Pick-up: at 9:30am.

Mojo Cycles – Offering rentals for just $25. Reserve your rental by calling 479-271-7201

on in person at 1301 N. Walton Blvd. and give them code WOZ Flagship. Pick-up: at 9:30am.

Cancellation/Bad Weather Policy: If bad weather arises we aim to cancel the event 2 hours prior to the start of the flagship. Stay tuned to social media for announcements.