From 2026 · Year One. This post covers the first Oz Stage Race. Dates, times and prices were for 2026 and may differ for 2027.
Good evening! What a day!
We were so excited to see so many riders show up for the Prologue and opening social at the OZ Trails Bike Park. What an amazing venue! Huge congratulations to today's winners and to every rider that crossed the line.
Tomorrow begins the true test. We'll get today's results posted as soon as we have them. Below is everything you need to know about Stage One — The Back 40.
Tomorrow's stage: Stage One — Back 40
- Rider meeting
- 8:15 AM
- Wave one
- 9:00 AM
- Wave two
- 9:15 AM
- Start & finish
- Sugar Creek Greenspace
- Distance
- 37.2 miles
- Elevation
- 3,223 ft
- Parking
- 60 Sugar Creek Ctr.
- Route
- Ride with GPS
Aid stations
- Aid 1 — Lake Ann parking lot
- Mile 15.2 · Cutoff 12:00 PM · Neutral support: Bentonville Bicycle Co.
- Aid 2 — Lake Ann Dam
- Mile 28 · Cutoff 2:30 PM · Neutral support: Mojo Cycling
Rider support
- Medical
- UAMS Medical at aid stations and the finish. Any rider needing emergency services should call 911 immediately.
- SAG support
- A SAG vehicle is on course, but make every effort to finish the stage or contact a friend for a ride. If you must leave the course, you are required to notify us at (479) 364-7163.
- Race communications
- Download WhatsApp and join the Oz Stage Race broadcast group.
Post-race recovery zone
- Post-race meal
- Full lunches, plus beer, protein smoothies and non-alcoholic drinks to kickstart recovery.
- Recovery services
- Stretch Lab: complimentary 15-minute stretch sessions. IIV Hydration & Wellness: complimentary compression therapy, hydration and electrolytes. The Connection Chiropractic: adjustments and trigger point therapy. Smoothie bar: high-protein recovery smoothies with Lokahi protein powder, fruit and Teddie Peanut Butter.
- Bike wash
- Bike wash service provided daily at the finish line.
We'll see you at the start line. Ride smart. Pace well. Trust your preparation.
— Jamie, Kevin & the Oz Stage Race Team