Fast, turny mountain bike racing through Ozark terrain.

The Old Post Challenge is a classic cross-country mountain bike race staged at Old Post Park in Russellville, Arkansas. Scheduled for June 8, 2026, it is part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series and draws riders of all skill levels to the picturesque Arkansas River Valley landscape. The course delivers a blend of technical singletrack and flowy sections, testing both speed and bike handling on its Ozark terrain.

The course features interconnected loop trails, hand-cut singletrack with technical features such as rocks, roots, flowy segments, and loose over hard pack surfaces. Riders can expect a fast, turny, and pedally experience on a route that leverages the best of Old Post Park’s trail system.

• Part of the Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series
• Fast, turny, and pedally course design
• Classic Ozark singletrack with technical and flowy sections
• Multiple route options for different rider levels
• Scenic Arkansas River Valley location