The race will take place in the Ozark Mountains in the Northwest of Arkansas.

Arkansas (The Natural State) is home to more than 52 state parks that invite you to float, fish, climb, hike, bike and camp.
Fun on the water is a given in Arkansas, where more than 15,000 kilometers of rivers and hundreds of lakes offer recreation from relaxed to adventurous. At Buffalo National River, the USA’s first National River, go kayaking amid forested hills and towering rock faces at one of the few undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Look for migratory birds, black bear, deer, beavers and other wildlife at Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge. Arkansas is also home to three national forests.

Bentonville (Mountain Bike Capital of the World)
Venture to the northwest corner of Arkansas to reach Bentonville, a vibrant and growing city that packs a lot of fun into its downtown and the surrounding foothills of the Ozark Mountains. Mountain biking is its main claim to fame, with a vast network of bike trails for all abilities winding from downtown through the hilly, forested countryside.

Fayetteville
Fayetteville, Arkansas, is the perfect spring and summer destination, whether you’re coming with loved ones, besties or traveling solo. Surrounded by the Ozarks and Boston Mountains, Fayetteville has a year-round temperate climate and offers endless outdoor activities with extensive paved- and soft-surface trails throughout the city, as well as state parks and national forest just outside the city. Our eclectic community has a diverse culinary scene, award-winning craft breweries, legendary nightlife and entertainment, inspiring public art, boutiques for shopping and more.

Getting to Northwest Arkansas
The easiest way is to fly is to Northwest Arkansas Airport (XNA), which is just 12 miles from Bentonville and 15 minutes from Fayetteville. https://www.flyxna.com
// The nearest international airport is Dallas, which is 5 and a half hours drive from Bentonville.
// The race will arrange transfers from XNA on Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 14th.
// Bentonville and Fayetteville are easily reached by road from the surrounding states and cities. 

To Find Out More
https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/
https://www.visitbentonville.com/
https://bikerumor.com/where-to-ride-could-bentonville-arkansas-be-the-mountain-biking-capital-of-the-world/
https://www.visittheusa.com/destination/bentonville
https://www.visittheusa.com/destination/fayetteville
https://www.visittheusa.com/experience/how-explore-arkansas-outdoor-adventurer
https://www.ozarkmountainregion.com/
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/top-things-to-do-in-the-ozarks
https://www.oztrails.com/
https://www.37northexpeditions.com/