OZ Kids™ Adventure Race
Schedule
Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Slaughter Pen Park Bentonville, AR 72758 | Bentonville, AR
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Arkansas’ first large-scale, multi-discipline adventure race, designed exclusively for kids ages 6-14, is coming to Bentonville, June 5-7, and it's going to be AMAZING!OZ Kids™ Adventure Race gives kids a chance to challenge themselves physically while experiencing teamwork, problem‑solving, and the thrill of a real adventure race—all in a safe, supportive environment. In teams of two, participants compete together by bike, in water and on foot through a 2.5 - 4 mile course featuring up to 15 challenges and natural obstacles. The race will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.
But wait, there's more!
Skills Clinic - a half-day confidence booster that will prepare your child for this epic adventure. Participants will rotate through four 50-minute courses (adventure racing 101, mountain biking, archery (ages 10 and up) or casting, climbing) with a specialist instructing the clinic.
OZ Kids™ Family Race - a high‑energy, memory‑making challenge designed to bring families together through teamwork, exploration, and pure outdoor fun. During this two‑hour scavenger hunt adventure, families work side‑by‑side to solve clues, complete team‑building challenges, and navigate their way through an exciting course that encourages communication, problem‑solving, and plenty of laughter. It’s the perfect way for kids and parents to connect, stay active, and share an unforgettable experience built around discovery and collaboration.
Strider Bikes Balance Bike Race - a bike race for OZ Kids™ 5 and under, Rev up those balance bikes and get ready to go!
Ozark Foundation has assembled a top notch team to make this event over-the-top incredible.
Jesse Tubb, Race Director: Founder of GRIT Adventures, a 17 year endurance competitor and two-time national adventure racing champion.
Summer Reighn, Course Director: Local trail expert with five years of race production experience and three years as a competitive adventure racer, including two Adventure Race World Championships.
Helene Mattison, Ground Control/Timing: Founder of Kids Adventure Games in Vail with 16 years of kids adventure race production and 30 years of adventure racing experience.
This team is putting together a weekend full of core-memory-making fun! We can't wait to see you there!
Schedule:
Friday, June 5:
Skills Clinic: 1-4 PM
Packet Pickup 1-4 PM
Saturday, June 6:
Races kick off at 9:00 AM
Race Waves 1-3 (ages 8-14)
4 Mile course
15 Obstacles
Strider Bikes Bentonville presents OZ Kids™ Balance Bike Race - ages 5 and under:
Strider race begins at 2:00
Sunday, June 7:
Races kick off at 1:00 PM
Race Wave 4-5 (ages 6-7)
2.5 Mile course
10 Obstacles
OZ Kids™ Family Adventure Race: 4:30 PM
2 Hour Race
Scavenger and team building challenges
Register At: ozkids.org/adventure-race
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Where is it happening?
Slaughter Pen Park Bentonville, AR 72758, 12565 Slaughter Pen Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712-7507, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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