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Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder 2026

Date
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $45 · goes up to $60 on Oct 15, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt and socks
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Chinkapin 40GravelNov 7, 20268:00 AM$55$60 after Oct 15, 2026–
Chinkapin 64GravelNov 7, 20268:00 AM$70$80 after Oct 15, 2026–
Chinkapin 96GravelNov 7, 20268:00 AM$90$100 after Oct 15, 2026–
Chinkapin 24GravelNov 7, 20268:15 AM$45$50 after Oct 15, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Gravel fee goes up to $60 on Oct 15, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Chinkapin 40: $55 until Oct 15, then $60 until Nov 7.
  • Chinkapin 64: $70 until Oct 15, then $80 until Nov 7.
  • Chinkapin 96: $90 until Oct 15, then $100 until Nov 7.
  • Chinkapin 24: $45 until Oct 15, then $50 until Nov 7.

Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:45 AM, and the Chinkapin 40 starts at 8:00 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

15689 Lake Weddington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pickup

Onsite Registration: Will be done via your personal cell phone, so go ahead and register now and your packet will be ready for you when you arrive! Friday, Nov 6. 3 - 7 pm. Packet pickup and Registration - Located at the race site inside…

Schedule and packet pickup

Race Day Details

The CHGG is all about the experience and everyone gets to experience the gravel of Northwest Arkansas. Come out for a great day in the saddle and see a hidden gem in the Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Saturday, Nov 7: 96 Mile - 8:00 am…

Course

Courses

Start/Finish Location: Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15592 Lake Wedington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72704. Signage will direct participants once inside the park. Ride With GPS (RWGPS) Event - During the event a participant of the…

Parking and travel

Lodging

Host Property Accommodations: Lake Wedington Recreation Area - The park is closed to the public and therefore no camping options will be available. Mount Sequoyah Retreat - located 20 minutes from the venue and overlooking the downtown…

Awards

Fayetteville, AR

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS. Fayetteville Labeled Bike City by UCI. Fayetteville has been awarded the designation of Bike City by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body of cycling. The first city in the United States…

Rules and FAQ

FAQ's

Where is the start of the event? The start line is at Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15689 Lake Weddington Entry Rd, Fayetteville AR 72704. Where is the finish of the event? The finish line is at Lake Wedington Recreation Area, 15689 Lake…

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Race details

Where
15689 Lake Weddington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
Socks, Shirt, Hoodie Option
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Gravel
Editions
2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 23, 2022), 2021 (Oct 24, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Chinkapin Hollow Gravel Grinder?
Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 15, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt and socks, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?
Gravel.
Where does it start?
15689 Lake Weddington Entry Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72704.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

The start/finish location is Lake Wedington Recreation Area just outside of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lake Wedington is a US Forest Service Park and offers great amenities and a natural setting to come hang out for the weekend and enjoy some of the best gravel in the Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas.

4 gravel ride distances of 24, 40, 64 and 96 miles. There will be hot food, tasty beverages and snacks once you finish.

HIGHLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

96 Mile Ride - Cash ($1,500 total)

$750 Males - $350 first, $250 second, $150 third

$750 Females - $350 first, $250 second, $150 third