Event Name: Life Time Big Sugar Classic
Date: October 10–17, 2026
Ride Distance: 25, 50, and 100 miles
State: Arkansas (AR)
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas
About the Ride:
The Life Time Big Sugar Classic is more than a single cycling event. It is a 10-day cycling festival in Bentonville that brings together gravel and mountain bike racing, group rides, clinics, industry gatherings, expos, and community events. The festival takes place from October 10–17, 2026, with activities throughout the week leading into the main Big Sugar Gravel race. Pasted text
The main Big Sugar Gravel event takes place Saturday, October 17. Riders can choose from 25-, 50-, or 100-mile gravel routes. The 100-mile event includes Elite Men, Elite Women, and Age Group categories, while the 50- and 25-mile options provide additional opportunities for riders looking for shorter distances. The 100-mile Elite Men start at 7:25 AM, Elite Women at 7:35 AM, Age Group riders at 7:50 AM, the 50-mile ride at 8:30 AM, and the 25-mile ride at 9:00 AM. Pasted text
Throughout the week, participants can take part in a wide variety of cycling activities, including shakeout rides, group rides, MTB events, industry gatherings, clinics, and expos. The week also includes the Little Sugar MTB event, with 20K, 50K, and 100K race options, plus several community and family activities. Pasted text
The Big Sugar Gravel weekend includes packet pickup and an expo at The Momentary, athlete meetings, race-day activities, awards, and a finish festival. The festival concludes with The Gravel Rave, a major cycling after-party and the Life Time Grand Prix’s finale awards ceremony.
The Big Sugar Classic offers much more than a single race, with an entire week of cycling activities in Bentonville. Riders can choose from gravel and mountain bike events, group rides, clinics, expos, and community activities, making it a strong destination event for cyclists looking for a full cycling experience.
Registration & Website:
Registration: https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/schedule/
Website: https://www.bigsugarclassic.com/schedule/
