Mark your calendar and gather your gear, because there’s always another ride or race to participate in The Natural State. We’ve listed and organized all of the cycling events throughout Arkansas and no matter your level of experience, you’re sure to find a ride that fits your skills and preferences.

GREEN = Beginner

Blue = Intermediate  

Red = Advanced  

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Upcoming Events

Send it South Bike & Music Festival

Feb 27-28, 2026  |  Price: $75
The Momentary in Bentonville, AR
(MTB/Gravel Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
This end-of-winter fest brings together world-class winter trail rides, music, culinary experiences and cozy gatherings at the Momentary. Get tickets at
theMomentary.org/SenditSouth.

DOOM

March 13  |  Ouachita National Forest
(Gravel Intermediate, Advanced)
The epic ultra-endurance bikepacking race moves to the Ouachitas in 2026. Routes: Doom 354 mi/34,000 ft/100 mi singletrack, High Watch 198 mi/16,000 ft/35 mi singletrack, LOViT 109 mi/9,000 ft/35 mi singletrack. Registration opens Nov. 16.
ozarkgravelcyclists.com/doombikepacking

February 2026

Rule of 3.99
Feb. 28  |  $42.10
Bentonville
(Gravel, singletrack Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
A Rule of 3 style ride with ride options of 30 and 55 miles. Registration will include an opportunity for early registration for the Rule of Three on May 12-17. Courses will be unmarked and encompass tarmac. ruleofthree.bike

March 2026

No events.

To submit an event, please use the form above the calendar on this page!

April 2026

Hazel Valley Rally
April 11
Fayetteville
(Gravel Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Annual grassroots gravel ride starting and finishing at the Hazel Valley Ranch outside of Fayetteville. Routes take on some classic Washington County gravel roads. Registration opens Jan. 14. ruleofthree.bike

May 2026

COWabunga Gravel
May 2  |  $75
Viola
(Gravel – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Gravel ride around some beautiful North-Central Arkansas farmland. Terrain is surprisingly varied and engaging with route options of 17, 30 or 50 miles. Registration includes a custom T-shirt, custom finishers award and post race meal.
syllamoevents.com/cowabunga.

Rule of 3
May 12-17  |  TBA
Bentonville
(Gravel – Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
Annual event that has grown to be one of Arkansas’s largest. Routes of 50 and 100 miles encompass tarmac, singletrack and gravel roads in Benton County. Registration opens Feb. 2.
ruleofthree.bike

OZ Stage Race
May 21-24  |  $300-$850
Bentonville
(MTB – Intermediate, Advanced)
A new mountain bike stage race from the Ozark Foundation on the OZ Trails network.Riders will push their limits on punchy climbs and technical descents while soaking in the energy of a community that lives and breathes mountain biking. Visit ozstagerace.com for more information.

June 2026

The Skirmish
May 29 – June 1   |   $60-$120

Jonesboro (Gravel)
The inaugural edition of a gravel race starting and finishing in downtown Jonesboro. Routes of 24-100 miles are available as well as a family-friendly slow roll. Shakeout rides will be offered Thursday and Friday as well as an expo, live music and more.
Visit skirmishjonesboro.com for more information.

Arkansas Graveler
June 3-8   |   $250-$990
Mena (Gravel)
A super-supported gravel tour of some of Arkansas’s most beautiful gravel roads. This year’s event will tackle the Ouachitas with stops in Mena, Glenwood, Hot Springs, Morrilton and Heber Springs. Included for riders is: luggage transport daily, six breakfasts, three community dinners, daily post-ride beer and nonalcoholic beverages, mechanical support, medical support, SAG vehicles, aid stations, nightly entertainment and recreation opportunities, and more.
Visit arkansasgraveler.com to learn more.

Bentonville Women’s Gravel Camp
June 6-9   |   $1,800-$2,200
Bentonville (Gravel)
Hosted by off-road pros Crystal Anthony and Paige Onweller. Topics covered will include nutrition, recovery, race tactics, bike setup and equipment education. On-the-bike lessons will include cornering, pacelining, fueling, descending and underbiking.
Register at bikereg.com.

Major Taylor 111 at the Port
June 7   |   $45

Little Rock (Road)
Road ride created in partnership of the Major Taylor Cycling Club of Little Rock and Recycle Bikes for Kids. Distance options of 24, 52, 62 and 111 miles. Rides start and end at the Little Rock Port Authority. The long route will run through Wrightsville, Redfield, Pine Bluff, England, Keo and Scott. The ride will benefit underserved communities.
Visit bikereg.com to register.

Old Post Challenge
June 8   |   TBA
Russellville (Mountain)
Cross country mountain bike race at Old Post Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

Hazel Valley Rally
June 14   |   $60

Fayetteville (Gravel)
Long-running gravel event starting and finishing from the Hazel Valley Ranch with unmarked route options of 45 and 64 miles of Ozark National Forest roads. Camping is available at the ranch April 4-5.
Visit ruleofthree.bike for more information.

NW Arkansas Bike Camping Trip with All Bodies on Bikes and All Bikes Welcome
June 14-15   |   $10

Fayetteville (Gravel)
Join All Bodies on Bike and All Bikes Welcome for an overnight camping trip. The round trip will be 50.2 miles on a mix of rural paved roads, gravel and forest service roads.
Register at bikereg.com.

Battle for Townsend’s Ridge
June 15   |   TBA

Rogers (Mountain)
Cross country mountain bike race at Hobbs State Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

NWA Spring Classic Road Race
June 15   |   $35-$60
Prairie Grove (Road)

USA Cycling-sanctioned, one-day road race with proceeds benefiting Pedal It Forward NWA. Juniors 11-14 will race a 13-mile course. All other categories will race a 24-mile course, with Juniors 15-18, Novice Men and Women, Masters Women and Category 4 Women doing one lap; Masters Men, Category 4 Men and Category 1/2/3 Women doing two laps and Category 1/2/3 Men doing three laps.
Visit nwaspringclassic.com for more information.

Natural State Criterium Series
June 18   |   TBA
Springdale (Road)

One of the richest weeknight criterium race series in the country in downtown Springdale.
Registration is open at bikereg.com.

OZ Kids Crit Championship Series
June 21   |   $15

Fayetteville (Road)
One of five kids races in a series throughout Northwest Arkansas. Each race is scored; scores accumulate throughout the series with an overall podium celebrated at the final race in October.
To qualify for the overall series championship podium, racers must have a minimum of three finishes, one of which must be crossing the finish line at the series finale in Bentonville.
Visit ozkids.org for more information.

Team Arkansas to Cure T1D Poker Ride
June 21   |   $40
Little Rock (Road)

Poker ride along the Arkansas River Trail. There will be five checkpoints along the route for riders to collect playing cards. The best poker hand wins. Prizes include a sailing excursion, a Hot Springs getaway and custom bike kits.
Register at bikereg.com.

River Valley Rumble
June 22   |   TBA

Fort Smith (Mountain)
Cross-country mountain bike race at Ben Geren State Park. Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series.
Visit ambcs.com for more information.

The True Grit Ride
June 28   |   $35-$55
Fort Smith (Road)

An annual charity ride raising money to provide meals for at-risk children. Ride features road route options of 30, 40 and 62 miles.
More information available at truegritride.com.

July 2026

No events.

To submit an event, please use the form above the calendar on this page!