The Hillfolk Hootenanny is a two day festival packed with rides, runs, food, music, creek swims, and community! We have built the weekend in a way that you have multiple opportunities to participate in rides and runs while not missing an opportunity to sit on a log and listen to some live music with a cold beverage in hand. You can choose to participate in one, two, or three of the cycling and running events over the course of the weekend. You also have the option to skip the bike and runs and just camp out, listen to the music, and have some great food!
Unpaved Runs
This isn't your classic race! On Saturday morning we host a run on various unpaved surfaces with a number of distances. There may be creek crossings and an obstacle or two in your way so be ready. Anything is possible!
Gravel Rides
There will be a 15-mile shake out ride on Saturday afternoon to give riders a chance to loosen up before taking on Sunday's epic routes. And we don't use the word epic lightly - just take a look at those elevation profiles. Enjoy the climb the locals have lovingly named "Booger Hill". She's a beaut.
Artist Point Climb
The Artist Point Climb is one of the unique bike events for the weekend. This 13 mile paved climb takes you up 1,500 feet to the to an amazing view of The Ozark Mountains and Lake Fort Smith. This event is one part of The Chester Challenge. Participation in the Artist Point Climb is included with the registration of any of Sunday's gravel rides.
The Chester Challenge
The Chester Challenge is the pinnacle event of the weekend. Any one who completes a run, the Artist Point climb, and a route on Sunday's gravel day will receive this prestigious award.
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