Thank You!
To the Riders Who Helped Make History in Northwest Arkansas,
What a weekend!
From the opening prologue at the OZ Trails Bike Park to the final miles across Bentonville and Bella Vista, you helped make the inaugural OZ Stage Race something truly special.
Over four days, riders from 36 states and six countries came together to experience the OZ Trails network through rain, mud, climbs, crashes, breakthroughs, recovery zones, podiums, and unforgettable moments on the bike.
And through it all, you showed up.
Whether you stood on the podium, battled through mechanicals, pushed through difficult conditions, or simply made it to the finish line, thank you for being part of this first chapter.
We hope you enjoyed more than just the racing—the energy of the start lines, the aid stations, the recovery zones, the conversations after each stage, and the shared experience of taking on a true mountain bike stage race together.
This weekend would not have been possible without our incredible riders, volunteers, sponsors, staff, local communities, and partners who helped bring the vision of OZ Stage Race to life.
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company, and all of our event sponsors and partners for supporting the rider experience throughout the weekend.
Please find race results, photo galleries and links to purchase swag below.
Photo galleries Kai Caddy | Iron Realm
Want to remember the weekend? Official OZ Stage Race merchandise
We’ll also be sending a short post-event survey in the coming days. Your feedback will help us continue building and improving the rider experience for future editions of the OZ Stage Race.
Until then, recover well, celebrate what you accomplished, and know that you were part of the inaugural edition of something we believe will become a signature mountain bike event in Northwest Arkansas.
We can’t wait to see you back on the start line next year.
Thank you again for racing with us.
- Jamie, Kevin & The Ozark Foundation Team