Beast of Burden

  • Date Sat 1st November 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
  • Time 12:00PM CDT
  • Location Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Price $59.30 - $69.90
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Beast of Burden, taking place from Saturday, November 1st to Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, in beautiful Fayetteville, Washington. This exhilarating event unites the Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners for a thrilling 25-hour celebration of endurance, camaraderie, and fun! Participants can choose to tackle the challenge solo or form teams, competing in either mountain biking or trail runningβ€”or both! The race kicks off at noon on Saturday and wraps up at noon on Sunday, giving you an extra hour of excitement thanks to daylight savings time.

The course features two distinct loops, each ranging from 4 to 6 miles, ensuring a dynamic experience as competitors switch between running and biking every six hours. With options for team sizes varying from 2 to 8 participants, there's something for everyoneβ€”whether you're aiming for victory or just looking to enjoy a weekend in the great outdoors. Beyond the competition, participants will revel in a fantastic party atmosphere, complete with delicious meals, invigorating coffee, live music, and cozy fire pits. Join us for this epic adventure at Mt. Kessler and help support the preservation and development of local trails while

Organiser's Description

Ozark Off-Road Cyclist and the Ozark Trail Runners unite to create the most epic 24 25 hour party youve ever experienced. Profits from this race will go to continued preservation and trail development on Mt. Kessler. Join us on November 2nd, Mt. Kessler Fayetteville, Arkansas for a full day of partying in the dirt. Individuals or teams will take on the challenge to ride or run from 12pm on Saturday to 12pm on Sunday, thanks to daylight savings time, you get an extra hour for free!

The Race 24 (+ 1 hour for free) hours of either mtb or trail running madness, or....BOTH! The team/solo individual with the most laps wins.

The Course - The course will be comprised of 2 separate loops, with participants rotating loops every 6 hours. Runners and riders will be on their own separate loops to minimize congestion. Each loop is roughly 4-6 miles long. One loop is easy, one loop will have you dreaming cozy warmth of the campfire.

The Teams* Teams must have a team captain (primary contact). Teams are either fully bike or fully run, or dual sport and comprised of 2-4 participants on the Ultra team or 5-7 participants on the Endurance team (dual sport teams can have up to 8). You choose how much you want to work. Go for the win, or occasionally exert yourself and spend the rest of the time throwing back Fossil Coves tasty beverages. 1 person does 90% of the work or split it evenly. Its up to you! Each team will receive one timing chip (triathlon style band) that can only be exchanged in the Campout Zone.

Note that run/ride teams will have 2 timing chips, one can only used for running and one only for riding. So, it is possible run/ride teams to have two participants on the course at one time, but only one of each discipline.

*You can also choose to participate solo, but remember, no one asked you to do this.

The Party Lets be honest, the whole thing is the party, but since you asked. Dinner and breakfast provided. Trailside Coffee starting at when the bell tolls 12. Bumping tunes. Team Spirit competition. Fire pits burning through the night and more to come. Also, Rise Physical Therapy will keeping participants feeling fresh and limber, while Phat Tire will be keeping them bikes uh' rollin',

Races

  • Ultra Team Run

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 MAY
    2-4 members. Run Only.
  • Endurance Team Run

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 MAY
    5-7 members. Run only.
  • Solo Run

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $69.90

    OPENS 01 MAY
    You're all alone. Run only.
  • Ultra-Team Ride

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 MAY
    2-4 members. Ride only.
  • Endurance-Team Ride

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 MAY
    5-7 members. Ride only.
  • Solo Bike

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $69.90

    OPENS 01 MAY
    You're all alone. Ride only.
  • Ultra-Team Run/Ride

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 MAY
    2-4 members. You run and ride. Teams will have 2 chips, one for riding and one for running.
  • Endurance-Team Run/Ride

    Incl. $4.30 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $59.30

    OPENS 01 MAY
    5-8 members. You run and ride. Teams will have 2 chips, one for riding and one for running.
  • Solo Run/Ride

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sat 1st November 2025 (12:00PM CDT)

    $69.90

    OPENS 01 MAY
    You're all alone. You run or ride for 12 hours, then do the other for 12 hours.

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2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, 72701, AR, United States

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