bentonville enduro

Bentonville, ARKANSAS | november 22-24, 2024

The Bentonville Enduro highlights the best of Bentonville, Arkansas, where an extensive network of nearly 70 miles of world-class trails and multiple trail systems creates a proper canvas for two days of rowdy enduro racing in the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™.

In addition to classic venues like Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Slaughter Pen, this year’s Bentonville Enduro heavily features the hand-built trails of Hand Cut Hollow - a rewarding backcountry riding experience peppered with rock gardens and gravity lines and a fitting finale to the 2024 Arkansas Enduro Series.

REGISTration | CLICK HERE

Registration opens Saturday, June 15th at 8am with participation based on a first-come, first-served basis. To create a rewarding enduro race experience, organizers reserve the right to limit overall event participation. Each participant entry includes:

Two-day competition with up to 14 stages and 30-35 total miles of rider-designed racing with dedicated pre-race practice times the day prior to the race.
Sufficiently marked courses with maps emailed to participants the week of the event.
Lively mid-race aid stations with access to professional neutral mechanics and medical support.
Professional event timing with accuracy to the 1000th of a second and instant results.
Complimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages, ID required) in a family-friendly festival setting.
Awards ceremony by category with close to $3000 in pro payout and prizes awarded 5 deep.

RACE VENUE

In partnership with our friends at the Trailblazers, this year’s Bentonville Enduro will be based out of Hand Cut Hollow and the ample greenspace just north of the historic Valley View Schoolhouse off of Price Coffee Road.

Race Venue Address - 3100 Price Coffee Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712

EVENT SCHEDULE | CLICK HERE

Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine except under extreme circumstances. When permittable, an official pre-ride/practice will be scheduled the day prior to Race Day(s). The Race Director reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances.

LODGING

When it comes to lodging in Bentonville, you have a plethora of options to choose from. From trusted hotels to cozy vacation rentals, you’ll find a perfect place to stay in Bentonville. Below are a few of our favorites:

ELEMENT BENTONVILLE - the Element Bentonville brings the outdoors in with open-flow suites featuring fully equipped kitchens - ideal for you and your pals to unwind after a rowdy day of racing. Room rates as low as $195/night. To book click here.

COHOVA PROPERTIES - a local vacation home management company based in Northwest Arkansas, Cohova offers some of our favorite stays in Bentonville, with several vacation homes located right on the trails! Just visit cohova.com and use coupon code AES2024 for discounted booking from November 20-25 (2 night minimum).

CAMP AT COLER - the campground at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve offers 16 hike-in sites, 5 camper van sites, and 1 ADA site with wooden platforms for tents of all sizes and nearby restroom facilities and showers. For reservations, visit www.peelcompton.org.

DRY CAMPING - when possible, limited dry camping spots at the Race Venue will be available to reserve during event registration. Please refer to the event’s online registration service for additional details.

RESTAURANTS

Bentonville is a hub for more than just singletrack as a variety of bicycle-friendly dining options can be found all around town - ranging from traditional menus to modern takes on southern cuisine. For a comprehensive dining guide visit www.visitbentonville.com.

PREPARE

SAFETY - This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. Helmets are required to be worn on course during official event times and we highly suggest a full-face helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. Click HERE to review the event’s Risk Management Plan.

TEMPERATURE - In late November, the temperature in Bentonville typically ranges from 39°F to 53°F and is rarely below 25°F or above 68°F.

WATER & SNACKS - While hydration will be available at select locations on course, riders are encouraged to plan to carry at least 50-60 ounces of water and enough snacks to sustain themselves under strenuous exercise.

NICE TO HAVES - Bug spray, sunscreen, spare tubes, pump or CO2, plugs, patches and other parts.

DOGS - Dogs are allowed but are required to be on a leash at all times. No exceptions.

TRASH - If you pack it in, pack it out. We are guests. Please follow all event sustainability and recycling requests.

RACE DAY MEAL - A post-race meal will be provided to racers and volunteers on Race Days only. Redeemable meal tickets will be provided at the Registration & Timing tent. When possible, additional food trucks and other resources will be made available on-site for fans, family and friends.

WAIVER - All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to competing in the Arkansas Enduro Series.

REFUND POLICY - Arkansas Enduro Series events are rain or shine, and refunds will not be issued except under extreme qualifying circumstances including adverse weather, natural catastrophe, or an act of terrorism. Should a round of the Arkansas Enduro Series be canceled for a qualifying reason and not rescheduled within 90 days, a full or partial refund of participant’s registration fees will be issued back to the credit or debit card used to originally register for the series. The Race Director reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances.

If participants choose to add additional Registration Protector through BikeReg, those claims are handled entirely by Allianz Global Assistance. For policy questions or to file a claim visit www.eventregistrationprotection.com or call 1-888-799-2832.

SERIES RULES - additional series information and rules available at www.arkansasenduroseries.com/rules.