Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks 2026

⛰️ Scenic
🪅 Festival
Event Date

Mar 7, 2026

Location

Mountain Home, AR

Discipline

Gravel

About

Navigate, conquer, and celebrate with friends on gravel.

The Randonneuring Gravel Rally of the Ozarks is a day-long team-based gravel bike adventure set for March 7, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. With its randonneuring format, this event invites teams of two or solo cyclists to choose the order in which to tackle three uniquely challenging gravel routes. It's all about camaraderie, navigation, and a true celebration of the Ozarks’ gravel roads. The event stands out by encouraging teamwork, alternating driving and riding roles, and rewarding exploration and connection with local businesses rather than traditional racing. Start/finish is hosted at Rapp's Barren Brewing, and the Ozark mountain setting provides beautiful, sometimes rugged, terrain and climbing.

COURSE DETAILS

Choose from three distinct gravel routes—Gamaliel, Norfork, and Rea Valley—with teams or solo riders alternating driving and riding roles. Course surfaces are mostly gravel, with some paved stretches, featuring climbs and descents that highlight the Ozark scenery.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Three unique gravel routes with varying surfaces and distances
  • Route order chosen by participants
  • Team-based 'drive and ride' format
  • Required and optional stops at local establishments
  • Rider discounts and door prizes
  • Packet pickup and meet-and-greet the evening before
  • No backup bikes permitted—one bike per rider

RIDE TYPES

Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

Gamaliel Route: 23.4 miles; Norfork Route: 17.8 miles; Rea Valley Route: 20 miles.

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation of Mountain Home: ~800 ft; Elevation gain per route: Gamaliel 2,088 ft, Norfork 1,766 ft, Rea Valley 1,897 ft.

Terrain

Primarily gravel roads through rolling hills; includes some paved segments and one hike-a-bike section.

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