Race NEWS

In March, All Sports Productions announced that is was working on plans for the Tour of Arkansas, a international road stage race set for May 2026.

“For 46 years, we produced the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and became a fixture on both the North American and international racing calendars,” All Sports Productions owner Bruce Dunn said. “Now we are ready to expand our focus and our footprint with the Tour of Arkansas beginning in 2026. We will be working diligently in the months ahead to tap into the state’s resources to bring a new marquee cycling event to life.”

Initial plans for the Tour of Arkansas are for the event to be concentrated in Northwest Arkansas, including road racing, a time trial and criterium. If sponsorship funding allows, future plans could include expanding the footprint of the event to encompass other regions throughout the state.