Conquer Ozark gravel roads, qualify for world championships!

The Highlands Gravel Classic is a UCI Gravel World Series qualifier event happening on April 26, 2025, in Fayetteville-Goshen, Arkansas. Riders traverse two challenging courses through the scenic Ozark Mountains, with the opportunity for top performers in each age group to qualify for the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships in the Netherlands. Open to all levels, the race draws cyclists seeking a true test on rolling gravel backroads.

Two distances: the Highlands Course at 68 miles for elite, men 19–59, and women 19–49; Farmlands Course at 54 miles for men 60+ and women 50+. Both courses weave through 85% gravel roads amid the Boston Mountain range views.

• UCI Gravel World Series qualifier (top 25% in each age group qualify)
• The first three finishers in each category earn direct World Championship entry
• Scenic Ozark Mountain views and Boston Mountain range
• Strategically placed feed zones on both courses
• Canopy-covered rural roads through Arkansas backcountry
• Open to all rider levels