Northwest Championship

Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series (AMBCS)

⛰️ Scenic
🏆 Prizes
Event Date

Sep 13, 2025

Location

Bentonville, AR

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Tackle Ozark trails in a 30-hour team challenge!

The USARA National Championships is the ultimate test of endurance and teamwork, challenging teams of three to conquer the beautiful but rugged landscapes of Northwest Arkansas. Taking place over 30 hours from September 12-13, 2025, in Bentonville, AR, this prestigious adventure race features mountain biking, trekking, and paddling stages, requiring expert navigation skills and true grit. Compete against top teams from across the nation on a course that spans 200 kilometers through limestone bluffs, prairies, and classic Ozark wilderness.

COURSE DETAILS

200km adventure race combining mountain biking, trekking, and paddling. The course traverses scenic limestone bluffs, prairies, rivers, and classic Ozark terrain. Teams must navigate using maps and compasses over a series of challenging stages.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • National championship-level adventure race
  • Challenging team navigation and strategy
  • Multi-discipline (mountain biking, trekking, paddling)
  • Awards ceremony and dinner post-race
  • Stunning Ozark scenery throughout

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
MTB Enduro

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

200km (overall distance, including all disciplines)

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Bentonville: approx. 1,296 ft (395 m) / Total elevation gain not specified for the course.

Terrain

Varied Ozark terrain: trails, gravel roads, river paddling sections, and rugged hills.

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