Event Partners
We're excited to partner with Rush Running, Visit Bentonville, Nike Trail, and Graymatter Performance 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.
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Event Details
Friday, November 15
9:00-10:00am Rush Running Shakeout Run powered by Nike Trail
Head to the race start for a social shakeout led by Mike Rush. We’ll be joined by the elite competitors, so you’ll get a chance to wish them luck! 🍀
Nike will be handing out 120 t-shirts of a one-of-a-kind Dirt Circus design by local artist Ryan Holler (see below). These will be available at the shakeout run, so be there or be square!
There is a place for every pace! Enjoy a 5K or 10K shakeout and then pickup your race 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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USATF Eligibility Requirements
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
Where to Stay in Bentonville
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bentonville
For special Dirt Circus rate, book using this link
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
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