capital city enduro
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS | OCTOBER 26-27, 2024
Shred multiple trail systems throughout Arkansas’ State Capital including River Mountain Park and the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park – named the 2023 Best Mountain Biking in the U.S. by Outside Magazine. Featuring a collection of world-class trails crafted by some of the world’s best trail builders, this year’s Capital City Enduro will be the first enduro competition to include the Monument Trails at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the mountain’s ancient sandstone slopes.
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:
Up to 8 stages and 20 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 over $2000 in pro payout and prizes awarded 5 deep.
Event VENUE
Just west of Arkansas’s capital city of Little Rock, Pinnacle Mountain stands as the centerpiece of the geographically diverse Pinnacle Mountain State Park. This day-use park features over 22 miles of trails including one of four Monument Trail systems in the state.
Event Venue Address - 11621 Barrett Rd., Roland, AR 72135
EVENT SCHEDULE | Click here
Final event schedule with packet pickup, official pre-ride, and start times will be released the week of the event. 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.
Saturday | Check-In & Pre-Ride
Sunday | Race Day
LODGING
From world-class luxury to budget-friendly, Little Rock offers a variety of accommodations to meet your needs. To assist, we’ve partnered with a selection of area hotels located just 10 miles from the event venue:
BEST WESTERN SHACKLEFORD - a newly renovated but budget-friendly hotel with complimentary breakfast. Room rates as low as $88/night. To book click here.
DELTA HOTELS LITTLE ROCK WEST - a full-service hotel with on-site restaurant and bar, pool, and more. Room rates as low as $119/night. To book click here.
DRY CAMPING - In partnership with Arkansas State Parks, we’re providing COMPLIMENTARY DRY CAMPING at the Event Venue at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Please refer to the event’s online registration service for additional details and to reserve your complimentary camping pass.
RESTAURANTS
Little Rock’s expansive menu of local restaurants, craft breweries, bars and cafés is what makes it the dining capital of Arkansas. Just minutes from the event venue is a wide selection of local favorites serving up southern cuisine – and hospitality. For recommendations, visit www.littlerock.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 October, the temperature in Little Rock typically ranges from 51°F to 69°F and is rarely below 39°F or above 80°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 in Arkansas State Parks but are required to be on a leash at all times. No pets are allowed in public buildings except for service animals.
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.