OZ Trails Bike Park Downhill

BELLA VISTA, ARKANSAS | DECEMBER 4-5, 2026

The first ever downhilll event at the OZ Bike Park and the final race of the Arkansas Downhill Series is an intense, solitary race against the clock is that gives riders a legendary experience. Racers descend the park’s beautifully crafted trails at the absolute edge of control, balancing raw speed with the mental challenge of line choice.

REGISTration

Registration includes lift access during Practice, Seeding, and Finals times. Neutral mechanics, medical support, professional event timing, complimentary post-race meal and cold beverages (21+ for adult beverages, ID required), and an awards ceremony by category with prizes awarded 5 deep – all in a family-friendly setting!

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RACE VENUE

The OZ Trails Bike Park is a 200-acre, world-class gravity mountain biking destination located on the border of Bentonville and Bella Vista, Arkansas. Developed by Runway Group and built by the legendary trail designers at Gravity Logic (renowned for the Whistler Bike Park), it serves as Arkansas's very first chairlift-served mountain bike park.

Race Venue Address - 2726 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, AR 72714

COURSE INFO

The downhill course will be comprised of a mixture of bike park terrain that can include but is not limited to- steep descending grades, rock gardens, machine built berms, jumps and drops, fast single-track and technical natural rock. There will be A-B lines marked on course for any mandatory features.

PRACTICE

The OZ Trails Bike Park Downhill will host the 2026 Gravity Season Finale with rider Check-In and Open Practice (All Categories) from the Oz Trails Bike Park from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, December 4th, and from 10am to 12pm on Sunday, December 5th.

  • During Open Practice, neutral mechanical support will be available at the Event Venue and medical support will be available on the course.

  • Competitors may ONLY practice during posted Open Practice times.

  • Competitors are encouraged to use complimentary Lift Access for Open Practice times.

  • Self-shuttling is not allowed.

SEEDING & FINALS

Following Open Practice, all competitors will take ONE Seeding run on Saturday, December 4th.

Following Final Practice, all competitors will take ONE Finals run on Sunday, December 5th.

  • NO self-shuttling is allowed during Seeding and Finals.

  • Upon finishing Seeding, competitors will download seeding times.

  • Finals will be staged by category from the Slowest to Fastest Seeding times.

  • During Seeding and Finals, medical support will be available on the course and at the Event Venue.

  • Athletes missing their posted start time for Seeding and/or Finals may be disqualified.

SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 4, 2026

  • 10am-Noon | Check-In @ Event Venue

  • 10am-1pm | Open Practice for All Categories

  • 1pm-2pm | Timing Chip Pick Up for All Categories

  • 3pm-4pm | Seeding Runs by Category

Sunday, December 5, 2026

  • 10am-11am | Late Check-In @ Event Venue

  • 10am-12pm | OPEN Practice | All Categories

  • 12pm-12:30pm | Wave 1 Chip Pick Up

  • 12:45pm | Mandatory Rider Meeting for All Categories @ Event Venue

  • 1pm | Finals by Assigned by Category & Seeding Order

  • 1pm | Wave 2 Chip Pick Up

  • 12pm-3pm | Complimentary Post Race Food & Beverage @ Event Venue

  • 3pm-4pm | Downhill Awards Ceremony

ADDITiONAL INFO

  • Full-face helmets ARE REQUIRED. Knee/elbow pads, gloves, back pads, etc. are strongly encouraged and may become mandatory at Arkansas Downhill Series' discretion.

  • Valid DH race plate required to gain access to shuttles and course during DH Practice, Seeding, and Finals. Separate spectator access points will be identified for friends, family, and fans.

  • All participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability prior to competing in the Arkansas Downhill Series. Athletes under 18 years old need parental signature on all waivers. 

  • Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026.

  • In late September, the temperature in Eureka Springs typically ranges from 57°F to 74°F and is rarely below 45°F or above 84°F.

  • Arkansas Downhill Series events are rain or shine, and refunds will not be issued except under extreme circumstances. The Event Organizer reserves the right to adjust the schedule due to any unforeseen circumstances including rescheduling the event to a future date.

  • If participants choose to add additional Registration Protector through BikeReg, those claims are handled entirely by Allianz Global Assistance. For policy questions or to file a claim visit www.eventregistrationprotection.com or call 1-888-799-2832.