Arkansas Cycling and Fitness
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Shift Modern Cyclery Main
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Expedition Ozark
Apr 3 – Apr 8 all-day
Expedition Ozark

Choice of 8 hour or 5 days races.

  • A professional, AR World Series, expedition adventure race course set in the stunning Ozark Mountains

  • A fully supported event – no support crews required.  Bikes and equipment boxes will be moved by our logistics team to race transitions managed by race volunteers

  • A spacious and well-equipped race HQ in Bentonville (bag storage will be possible during the race)

  • Two nights’ accommodation prior to the race, and one or two nights at the finish (depending on finish time)

  • Airport transfers – Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA) is an 8 mile/5 km trip (Dallas Airport (5.5 hours) will be arranged if there is demand)

  • A post-race festival and awards ceremony with the community in Bentonville, including food, music and other festivities

  • Two sets of race maps per team (waterproof)

  • Any equipment required for activities and ‘surprise challenges’.  (everything except pack rafts and gear boxes included)

  • Support from our race safety and medical team

  • Custom designed Expedition Ozark race bibs (yours to keep)

  • Race garments and swag (shirts, buffs, local products etc)

  • Finisher gift

  • Live online tracking, professional photography, video and extensive media coverage for friends, family and sponsors to follow (photos will be freely available to teams after the race)

  • $20,000 in prize money

  • The winning team receives a free entry to the 2023 race

  • A fair and competitive event, adopting ARWS rules and refereeing standards