The Pedaler’s Bash delivers 44 miles of Bentonville’s finest trail systems in one demanding loop. Starting with a mass start of 250 riders, this endurance mountain bike race connects Slaughter Pen, Bella Vista, Blowing Springs, and the renowned Back 40 trail network through Arkansas’s Ozark mountains.

What sets this race apart is its access to Bentonville’s world-class purpose-built singletrack, systems that have established the town as a premier global mountain biking destination over the past two decades. Unlike many mountain bike destinations, Bentonville hosts few races on these coveted trails, making the Pedaler’s Bash a rare opportunity to race where you’d normally just ride.

The course profile favors riders who handle punchy, varied terrain well. Rather than the sustained climbing found in Rocky Mountain endurance races, the 4,300 feet of elevation gain comes through short, sharp climbs mixed with flowing descents and technical features. The trail systems utilize the natural Ozark topography with constant elevation changes that keep you engaged throughout the distance.

Organized by Pedaler’s Pub, the event maintains a streamlined approach with general, single-speed, and junior categories. The race showcases exactly why Bentonville has earned its reputation among serious mountain bikers, combining the town’s signature trail craftsmanship with the challenge of linking multiple systems into one substantial endurance effort.