Attila the Hun XC

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS)

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Event Date

Nov 17, 2025

Location

Hot Springs,AR

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Conquer rugged trails and elevation in Arkansas’ premier XC showdown!

Experience one of the state’s most anticipated cross-country mountain bike races as part of the Güdrun – Northwoods MTB Festival. The Attila the Hun XC delivers diverse, technical singletrack and rolling climbs on Hot Springs' celebrated Northwoods Trails. With multiple race categories ranging from beginner-friendly to elite, the event welcomes riders of all skill levels. Enjoy the vibrant festival atmosphere, including live music, skills clinics, and family activities throughout the weekend.

COURSE DETAILS

Course features rugged, rooty singletrack with technical sections and flowy trails through dense forest. Distances vary by category, from 6 to 19 miles.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Part of a 3-day festival including live music, jump jams, and enduro races
  • Record 253 participants in 2024
  • Junior-friendly and elite race categories
  • Set on Arkansas’ renowned Northwoods Trails

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
MTB Enduro

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

6 miles (Category 3), up to 19 miles (Category 1)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Hot Springs elevation: ~600 feet / Course elevation gain: undetermined but significant (typical technical XC profile)

Terrain

Technical singletrack, roots, rocks, and forested, rolling terrain

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