Big Dam Bridge 100 2026

🪅 Festival
🏆 Prizes
⛰️ Scenic
🪣 Bucket List Event
Event Date

Sep 26, 2026

Location

Little Rock, AR

Discipline

Road

About

Pedal through breathtaking rivers and mountain scenery

The Big Dam Bridge 100 is Arkansas' premier cycling event, held September 26, 2026, in central Arkansas. Cyclists of all abilities are invited to tackle distances from 15 to 105 miles, taking in riverside vistas, mountain scenery, and the event’s namesake 4,226-foot bridge—the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridge in North America. Participants enjoy a scenic, supportive, and festive ride, with multiple route choices, well-stocked aid stations, finisher amenities, and the chance to experience the best of Arkansas cycling.

COURSE DETAILS

Choose your challenge: 15, 26, 50, 75, and 105-mile routes available, with e-bike and tandem options. The course follows the Arkansas River Trail system across three counties—Pulaski, Faulkner, and Perry—featuring riverside paths, three Arkansas River crossings (two over the Big Dam Bridge itself), and notable climbs like Wye Mountain (3.1 miles, 573 ft elevation gain).

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ride across the 4,226-foot Big Dam Bridge, the longest pedestrian/bicycle bridge in North America
  • Connect through 70,000 acres of parks and green space
  • Four distance options for every ability level plus e-bike and tandem categories
  • Well-marked courses, enthusiastic volunteer support, fully stocked aid stations
  • Commemorative event t-shirts, unique finisher medals, and festive post-ride food & drinks
  • Scenic views of the Arkansas River and central Arkansas landscapes

RIDE TYPES

Gran Fondo
Century Rides

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

15, 26, 50, 75, and 105 miles (approximately 24, 42, 80, 120, and 170 km)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation of host city not provided / 100-mile route: 1,157 meters (approx. 3,800 ft) of elevation gain

Terrain

Scenic riverside trails, mountain climbs, rolling roads, river crossings via pedestrian/bicycle bridges

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