A mountain biker with race number 78 rides a dirt singletrack past an Expressway trail marker, with a rusty ranch gate and mailbox at the right and other riders behind.
Sunday · May 30

Stage Three · Bentonville Finale

The Oz Stage Race finale from Bentonville to Bella Vista.

Finish north.

From Bentonville to Bella Vista through Slaughter Pen, Handcut Hollow and Blowing Springs. The finale is shorter, but the ledgy terrain makes for inherently more challenging trails. Decorated with caves, waterfalls and springs, it is a fitting finish to four days of racing in Northwest Arkansas.

At a glance

DistanceClimbNamed trails
~30 mi~2,500 ftSlaughter Pen · Handcut Hollow · Blowing Springs
2026 route

What was raced in 2026

The 2027 course follows a similar route. Explore the full map and elevation profile, or open it on Ride with GPS.

What this day asks of you

Stay precise on tired legs. The finish is close; the trail still requires your attention.

The full weekend

See how all four days fit together.

The Four Days

Four days. One long weekend.

Registration opens November 1, 2026 at 8 AM Central.

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