Mile Zero
Delta Outdoor Festival
Adventure • Culture • Community
Mile Zero is a weekend celebration of the Arkansas Delta’s beautiful landscape. Formerly known as the Delta Grind, this rebrand reflects a new chapter rooted in Helena’s identity as the "gateway to the Delta"—where trails, rivers, history, and culture converge.
Join us for a rally-style celebration blending world-class gravel and road riding with the region’s vibrant soul: live music, local food, and heritage.
“Mile Zero is more than an outdoor festival — it’s a strategic step toward positioning Helena as a hub for recreation, culture, and community vitality,” — Ammen Jordan, Director of studioDRIFT.
Our goal is to make outdoor recreation accessible to all. Through partnerships with local public schools and the Crowley’s Ridge Gravel Trail Project, we are breaking down barriers, fostering sustainable growth, and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 10: Shakeout & Socialize
Kick off the weekend at Delta Dirt (430 Cherry St).
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Social Spin (10 - 25 miles, mixed route) - Free.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Running Tour of Helena (2-3 miles, murals & Civil War history) - Free.
Evening: Art show and concert at 430 Cherry St.
Bonus: Head over to the Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, MS (jukejointfestival.com).
Saturday, April 11: Main Event
All Saturday events staging at Kelley Courtyard (415 Cherry St).
The Low Road Marathon
7:00 – 8:00 AM: Check-in
8:15 AM: Bus Departs
9:00 AM: Race Start (Marianna to Helena via sandy gravel and spring fed bayous)
Road & Gravel Cycling
8:00 – 9:30 AM: Check-in
9:45 AM: Pre-ride Meeting
10:00 AM: Start (choose your own adventure - from flat and scenic paths to gnarly gravel )
Half Marathon, 5K, & Mural Mile
8:00 – 9:30 AM: Check-in
10:10 AM: Start (Historic landmarks and St. Francis National Forest)
Post-Race Celebrations
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Community Bike Celebration (Helena Fire Dept. grilling, bike giveaways, and kids' activities).
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Delta Dirt Distillery Birthday Party (Spring menu launch & return of Deep Roots & Sweet Roots).
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Moonlit Magic Kayak Tour at Horner Neck Lake. Limited space; pre-register at (870) 295-4040. ($18 Adults / $12 Children).
Sunday, April 12: Explore & Restore
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Guided Birding Outing
Free guided excursion during peak migration.
9:00 AM: Casual Group Ride/Run from Delta Dirt (430 Cherry St).
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Buck Island Canoe Adventure with Quapaw Canoe Company.
Exploration of the wildest freshwater wetlands. ($75, RSVP via email).
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