Life Time Big Sugar Classic 2026
Life Time Grand Prix
Oct 11, 2026
Bentonville, AR
Mountain Bike, Gravel
About
Shred Ozark bluffs, caves, and waterfalls on world-class trails.
The Life Time Little Sugar MTB kicks off the Big Sugar Classic's weeklong cycling celebration in Northwest Arkansas. On October 11, 2026, elite and amateur mountain bikers alike will roll out from Bentonville, tackling a challenging point-to-point course winding through technical singletrack, dramatic bluff lines, awe-inspiring caves, serene waterfalls, and the famous ledges of Bella Vista. Racers can choose from three distances—100K, 50K, and 20K—all showcasing the very best of Ozark mountain biking. Whether you’re looking to push your limits or soak in the natural beauty, this is a race designed to thrill.
COURSE DETAILS
Point-to-point from Coler MTB Preserve, traveling north into Bella Vista with courses marked Black/Pink (100K), Blue (50K), and a shorter 20K beginner-friendly route. Technical singletrack featuring natural and man-made obstacles amid a mix of bluff lines, caves, waterfalls, and forest canopy.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Signature weeklong cycling festival in Northwest Arkansas
- Start/Finish at renowned Coler MTB Preserve and downtown Bentonville
- Three race distances for all skill levels
- World-class trails: bluff lines, caves, waterfalls, ledges
- Professionally marked and supported courses
- Kicks off the Big Sugar Classic cycling week
RIDE TYPES

Race overview
100K (63.3 miles), 50K (33.4 miles), and 20K options.
Bentonville: Elevation ~1,296'; Course elevation gain: 100K ~5,600', 50K ~3,700', 20K lower gain.
Technical singletrack and mountain bike trails—bluff lines, caves, waterfalls, forest, rocky features, and Ozark ledges.
