Event Partners
We're excited to partner with Rush Running and Visit Bentonville to bring you this incredible event!
And a big important shout out and thank you to Trailblazers, the non-profit bringing you incredible trails across northwest Arkansas.
USATF
To be eligible for the USATF 10k National Championship prize purse and/or awards, age groups and overall awards you MUST have a valid membership with the usatf. USATF Membership
To be eligible for the USATF 10 Mile Arkansas Association Championship with awards you MUST have a valid membership and your association MUST be Arkansas to qualify. USATF Membership
Event Details
Friday, November 15
9:00-10:00am - Meet at Race Start for a social shakeout run led by Mike Rush with the elite competiors as well
Enjoy an all-paces 5k and 10k mile shakeout run. After the run, stop by and grab your packet.
10:00am-7:00pm - Packet Pick-up at Race Location/Start
Saturday, November 16
6:00am - Packet Pick-up on-site for 5K and 10K events
Look for the UltraSignup tent at the race location at Handcut Hollow.
7:30am - Womens 10K USATF National Championship race takes off!
Start the day with the Dirt Circus 10K, runners will compete for first prize to win a $10,000 prize purse! All runners will enjoy the challenge of the winding and technical trail system. Test yourself on this 10K route.
8:00am - 5K runners start
5K runners will head out into the trails for a 5k fun run.
9:00am - Mens 10K USATF National Championship race takes off!
Start the day with the Dirt Circus 10K, runners will compete for first prize to win a $10,000 prize purse! All runners will enjoy the challenge of the winding and technical trail system. Test yourself on this 10K route.
10:30am - Awards Ceremnony
Partner Store: Rush Running Co.
6:00pm - The Circus rolls to Bentonville Brewing Company - Join fellow runners for dinner get the trail party started!
Sunday, November 17
6:00am - Packet Pick-up on-site for 10M, 5k and 1k events
Look for the UltraSignup tent at the race location.
8:00am - 10Mile USATF Arkansas Association Championship race takes off!
8:30am - 5K runners start
5K runners will head out into the trails for a 5k fun run.
9:30am - Kids 1k Race w/medal
LIVE COVERAGE
We are happy to announce that Mountain Outpost will be covering the Saturday USATF 10k NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE!
10K USATF National Championship Race Prize Purse
The Bentonville USATF National Championship 10K race has a $10,000 total prize purse across a mens and womens division.
1st Place: $3000
2nd Place: $1250
3rd Place: $750
You MUST be a USATF member to obtain placing awards, prize money and are subject to random drug testing at the event. Click here to register for the usatf https://www.usatf.org/home/top-utility-nav-content/membership
COMMUNITY FUNDED PRIZE PURSE
But we're not stopping there. We're launching a crowdfunding campaign to make this pot even bigger! Every dollar donated will go directly to the athletes, with the prize money split equally between men and women.
Whether you contribute through the UltraSignup page or during the live stream, 100% of your donation will fuel these incredible runners. Join us in making history and supporting the athletes!
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Where to Stay in Bentonville
Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott Bentonville: Located just minutes from the Downtown Bentonville Square and just off I-49. Learn More
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bentonville
Beautiful hotel with a warm and friendly staff to welcome your group. Conviently located at
the corner of J St & Walton Blvd, minutes to 8th Street Market, downtown Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum, the Momentary, and more. Learn More
Wingate Bentonville Airport
Wingate Bentonville Airport by Wyndham is the closest airport to NW Arkansas Regional Airport and offers modernly appointment king and queen standard rooms, as well as King Suites. Complimentary
round-trip shuttle service is available from the airport and can be reserved through the front desk. Learn More
Routes
Bentonville 10K Route
Download 10K GPX File
An exciting, technical, and challenging 10K route winds through Bentonville's Handcut Hollow. Who will be the fastest and take home the prize?
6.23 miles, 735ft of elevation gain
Bentonville 5K Route
Bentonville 10Mile Route
UltraSignup Store
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