Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder 2026

The Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder begins and ends at Lake Wedington Recreation Area, a US Forest Service park near Fayetteville, Arkansas. This gravel cycling event takes place in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas, offering four distance choices: 24, 40, 64, and 96 miles. The 24-mile option is available for riders 12 years and older, the 40- and 64-mile options for riders 14 years and older, and the 96-mile option for riders 16 years and older. The route departs Lake Wedington, heading west on gravel roads into eastern Oklahoma. This ensures that even the longest distances maintain their start and finish at the park. The 96-mile distance serves as the main competition, featuring equal cash prizes for men and women: $350 for first place, $250 for second, and $150 for third. Upon returning, participants receive hot food, drinks, and snacks, contributing to the event's atmosphere of a full day at Lake Wedington rather than a straightforward race.