Four days of Racing.
One unforgettable experience.
The prologue
Thursday, May 27, 2027
Location: OZ Trails Bike Park
Distance: ~ 5 miles
Elevation: 264 ft
Details: The Prologue will be a short stage that will be used to determine call ups and leader jerseys for Stage One. OZ Trails Bike Park is a brand new, world-class bike park featuring 20 miles of trails, innovative design, and high-speed chairlift service—and you’ll be among the first riders ever to experience it.
Stage one
Friday, May 28, 2027
Location: Back 40, Bella Vista
Distance: 35-40 miles
Elevation: ~ 3000 feet
Details: The Back 40 trail system weaves its way up and down the ridges and valleys that undulate across the east side of Bella Vista. Participants can expect trails like the Back 40 loop, Mighty Pine, and Through the Looking Glass for the opening stage.
Stage Two
Saturday, May 29, 2027
Location: Little Sugar, Bella Vista
Distance: 35-40 miles
Elevation: ~ 3500 feet
Details: The Little Sugar Trail System winds through the hollers and ravines on the west side of Bella Vista. Participants will want to bring their climbing legs for The Queens Stage as there’s more climbing per mile than anywhere in the Northwest Arkansas area. Participants can expect trails like Tunnel Vision and Up Hill Both Ways for the second stage.
Stage Three
Sunday, May 30, 2027
Location: Bentonville
Distance: ~ 30 miles
Elevation: ~ 2500 feet
Details: The third and final stage, participants will race from Bentonville to Bella Vista through Slaughter Pen, Handcut Hollow and Blowing Springs before crossing the finish line for a final time. The finale may be shorter, but the ledgy terrain makes for inherently more challenging trails. Decorated with caves, waterfalls, and springs, it’s a fitting finale to three days of mountain bike stage racing in Northwest Arkansas.