Beast of Burden

  • Date Sat 31st October 2026 - Sun 1st November 2026
  • Time 12:00PM CDT
  • Location Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Price $117.60 - $138.80
  • Races 9 races
  • Distances Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Beast of Burden, happening from October 31 to November 1, 2026, in the stunning surroundings of Fayetteville, Arkansas! This epic 24-hour event at Mt. Kessler invites both individuals and teams to dive into a thrilling challenge of mountain biking and trail running. Participants can choose to race solo or in teams of 2 to 7, tackling either the exhilarating biking or running coursesโ€”or both! Each loop spans approximately 4-6 miles, with one designed for an easy pace and the other adding a touch of challenge to keep you on your toes.

Whether youโ€™re a seasoned athlete or just looking to have a blast with friends, the Beast of Burden promises to be a festival of fun, complete with delicious meals, coffee around the clock, and lively music to keep the energy high. With the added bonus of an extra hour thanks to daylight savings, youโ€™ll have more time to enjoy the action and camaraderie. Plus, all profits support the preservation and development of local trails. So gear up for a weekend of excitement, community spirit, and adventure in the great outdoors!

Organiser's Description

Ozark Off-Road Cyclists 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 October 31 at 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, and 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 in each category with the most laps wins.

THE COURSE - The course will be comprised of 2 separate loops, with bikers and runners 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 of the 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; coffee all night. 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 rolling.

Races

  • Ultra Team Run

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $117.60

    2-4 members. Run Only.
  • Endurance Team Run

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $117.60

    5-8 members. Run only.
  • Solo Run

    Incl. $8.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $138.80

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

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $117.60

    2-4 members. Ride only.
  • Endurance-Team Ride

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $117.60

    5-8 members. Ride only.
  • Solo Bike

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $133.50

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

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $117.60

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

    Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $117.60

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

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 31st October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)

    $133.50

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

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Location

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

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