2023 Sunset Races

September 9 - Spring HIll Park, Barling, AR

October 28 - Centennial Park, Fayetteville, AR

The 2023 Sunset Races are kids-only mountain bike races the evening before the NICA races at Spring Hill Park on September 9, and at Centennial Park in Fayetteville on October 28.

6-8 year olds will do 1 loop, and the 9-11 year olds will do two loops. We respectfully ask that those racing NICA the next day not participate.

Cost is $25 for one race or $40 for both.

Pre-ride is available from 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Every rider must be supervised by an adult parent, coach, or guardian during pre-ride.

Volunteers are needed! Sign up coming soon.

Spring Hill Schedule and Categories:

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Day of/Onsite Registration Open

4:30 pm - 5:00 pm -  Preride Course, must be accompanied by a parent or coach, all participants must have a race plate to enter the course.

4:30 pm - Registration Closes

5:15 pm - Coach Costume Race

5:30 pm - Boys 6-8 years old - 1.5 miles

5:35 pm - Girls 6-8 years old - 1.5 miles

6:00 pm - Boys 9-11 years old - 3 miles

6:05 pm - Girls 9-11 years old - 3 miles

 

Centennial Schedule and Categories:

12:30 pm - Day of/Onsite Registration Open

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm - Preride Course, must be accompanied by a parent or coach, all participants must have a race plate to enter the course.

3:30 pm - Registration Closes

4:15 pm - Balance Bike Race - Down the runway

4:30 pm - Boys 6-8 years old - 1.5 miles

4:35 pm - Girls 6-8 years old - 1.5 miles

4:45 pm - Boys 9-11 years old - 3 miles

4:50 pm - Girls 9-11 years old - 3 miles

5:45 pm - Racing Concludes, S'mores Party Begins

6:00 pm - Awards Ceremony

Sunset Races Other Notes

Spring Hill Course Map HERE! (Coming soon)

Centennial Course Map HERE!

Courses are subject to change at race director discretion.

6-8 year olds may race the older kids course and 9-11 year olds may race the 6-8 year old course at the discretion of the race director. Older kids racing down will not be eligible for prizes. Please email [email protected] to discuss.

Special Considerations:

  • All pets must be on a leash.
  • No riding in the NICA Pit Zone.
  • Helmets must be worn at all times when riders are on a bike.