Wildcat Marathon | Mountain Bike Endurance Event

WILDCAT MARATHON - MOUNTAIN BIKE ENDURANCE RACE

This is a one day event but will be in conjunction with the Southern Enduro Tour Stop #4 - the Northwoods Enduro held on Sunday. There will be a coveted King & Queen award for the top male and female who take on both the Wildcat Marathon and the Northwoods Enduro!

The Cedar Glades trails will be combined with the Northwoods trails for tons of fast single track, machine cut trail, loads of speed, and tough climbs to make sure your appetite is sure to be fulfilled by the end of your race day!

Course map with race distance and lap details will be provided to all registered Racers the week before the race.  Be prepared for around 50 miles for the full marathon and around 25 for the half marathon (Mildcat).  Pre-ride will be the Friday before the race.  This will be a Mass Start by category where there will be a short start lap and two full laps.  The Mildcat will start after the Wildcat categories have gone out and will do the start lap and then one full lap.

To keep our production quality high there will be a cap on number of Racers.  Once that number has been reached registration will be closed.  If it is at least three days prior to the race a Wait List will be created (see Wait List section).  Plan accordingly and register as soon as possible so you do not miss out.

Entry Details

Event Swag

Custom number plate

A professionally marked course with arrows and tape - maps emailed to racers the week of the race

Timing System from SPORTident for you to have an experience just like the World Series races with accuracy to the 1000th of second, instant results upon finishing and scoreboard.

Neutral support provided 

Aid station and snacks mid-race

Post-race meal included with entry on Saturday for all registered Racers

Cold adult beverages in marked areas - 21+ only

A professional awards ceremony with awards to all categories

Payouts for Men & Women Open categories

Refreshments and food available for purchase

Schedule & Course Map

Full schedule, along with the course map, will be emailed out to all registered Racers and posted in Facebook Event the week of the race. Be sure to monitor your emails race week to review the schedule. 

Failure to check in and pick up your timing chip by the scheduled mandatory race meeting can result in a Racer not being able to race.

Friday |

Will include Pre-Ride and Check In

Saturday |

Will include final check in, all race categories timing chip pickup, race times, mandatory Racers Meeting, timing chip turn in AS SOON AS RACE COMPLETED, Pre race meal, etc.

Logistics

Race Venue Address - 461 Wildcat, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Camping – See Camping, Lodging, & Venue details below

If not camping at venue please check out other RV parks, campgrounds, hotels, Airbnb’s, etc. in the area for your accommodations

Dogs – Well behaved dogs are allowed if always leashed

Pack It In, Pack Out - If you haul it in you haul it out. Leave no trace. Respect.

Prepare

Food – Post Race Meal provided to Racers on Race Day only. Meal ticket obtained at Registration & Timing tent post race after turning in your timing chip. Family and friends welcome to grab a plate for purchase. While an onsite food truck may offer breakfast and other meal s for purchase please bring your breakfast food, snacks, special dietary foods, hydration and anything specific for your pre and post-race needs.

Water & Snacks - We will provide water and snacks at the aid station during race times but you need to be prepared for pre ride days and race days. Bring more than you think you’ll need. Plan to have at least 50-60 ounces on you at all times while riding.

Feed Zone - There will be a neutral feed zone that you can access your personal hydration and snacks at in between laps.  

Safety - This is not the time to skimp on protective equipment. We highly suggest appropriate, knee pads, and elbow pads. Riding within your limits is essential.

Trash - If you pack it in, you pack it out.

Nice to have - - Spare tubes, inflation device, tire plugs, chain link, derailleur pulleys and other parts. Sponsor Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will be onsite for mechanical support but it is always best to give your bike a once over before a race to address any issues as well as to bring any items you may need to make repairs.  **NOTE - Revolution Mobile Bike Repair will provide assistance for issues that occur onsite during pre-ride and the race - not for issues that occurred prior, or to build bikes, or add/replace components that were not on your bike prior to arriving at event.

Rules

#Racing Age | What your age will be on 12/31/25

#Onsite Payments - Venmo and PayPal, and cash if exact, accepted for any onsite purchases – no credit/debit card. This does not apply to any vendors - they will have their own payment options.

#On site waiver will be required and must be signed onsite at the venue. Any racer under the age of 18 must have a parent present with them at Check In to sign waiver.  

#Only Racers, with a number plate on, will be allowed on the event stages during Pre-Ride Friday and the race Saturday.

#You cannot change your category after the race starts.

#Racers must attend the Racers Meeting, not start the race before the Racer's Meeting, and must go out with your category during the Mass Start; not any later. 

#All timing chips must be picked up prior to the Mandatory Racer's Meeting or the Racer may not be able to race.

#Racer cannot wear a timing chip different from the one that was assigned to them by the Timing Director at the Timing Tent.

#Timing chip must be worn on the Racer's right wrist unless otherwise noted by the Race Director or Timing Director.

#The bike and equipment you start the race on must be the same bike and equipment you finish on. The Official Race Director must approve exceptions. *Exceptions are repairing, or replacement of tires.

#Any form of outside assistance or support such as; non-racers, family members, friends or unapproved pit stops is forbidden. However, Racers are allowed and encouraged to help fellow competitors on the course.

#The race course must be completed as marked with no course cutting.

#Pay attention to the marked course and arrows to ensure you do not go off course.

#Do not change, adjust, or modify the course in any way. If you have a concern about a course feature, please present the concern to the Race Director with a picture and description of concern.

#Do not disrespect the land such as littering.

Riders deviating from any of these rules can and/or will be time penalized and possibly result in Racer being disqualified.

#This race does not count towards the Southern Enduro Tour points.

Camping, Lodging, & Venue Info

Free dry, primitive camping for tents or RVs (no hookups) will be available at the Race Venue site which is located at Cedar Glades Park. Camping will be in a certain area of the park and will be on a first come, first get what spot you want basis. No showers on-site but there will be porta johns. The Cedar Glades Trail Head has the most parking available, a playground, bike skills area, and a walking trail.

Visit Hot Springs provided this link with MANY options if you do not want to camp at Cedar Glades Park: https://www.hotsprings.org/places/lodging/

Also check out:

Gold-Inn Hot Springs

https://www.facebook.com/goldinnhotsprings/

Dame Fortune's Cottage Court

https://www.facebook.com/staydamefortune/

Historic Best Motor Court

638 Ouachita Avenue

501-701-1111

www.BestCourtHotSpring.com

There is also camping at:

https://www.campgroundviews.com/…/stephens-park-recreation…/ If primitive is not your thing they do have showers, restrooms, potable water, and RV hookups. They are roughly 10 miles from venue.

And check out area Airbnb's, Vrbo's, etc.

Wait List

This race has a Racer limit. Once that number is reached registration will be closed.  If it is at least three days prior to the race, a Wait List will be created.   You can register for the Wait List, and if/when spots become available, we will pull from the Wait List in the order of registration and you will be charged.  There is no guarantee we will have spots become available.  if you can no longer attend please email [email protected] to have yourself removed from the Wait List.  It is the Racers responsibility to monitor their email to see if they have been removed from the Wait List and in to the race.  

Refund & Transfer Policy

These are rain, shine, ice or snow events except under extreme circumstances in which we will notify all participants of any cancelations.

Refunds | With a 15% fee we will honor a refund when the request is at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the race.

If the request is made with less than two weeks to the race then a refund will not be available.

We do not accept participant to participant transfers.

If you purchased the Event Registration Protection when registering, then you will need to contact them first via the contact information below:

[email protected]

(888) 956-9560.  

https://www.eventregistrationprotection.com/allianzassistance/ManagePolicy/  

No refunds or transfers after you have arrived for the race or after the race starts/has happened.

Merchandise purchases and service fees are non refundable.

For any race related questions email [email protected]

Thank you!

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Slaughter Trail Guides reserves the right to amend, add, and alter rules, schedule, policies and details to the event at any time.

Disclaimer | An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Please consider wearing a mask and practicing social distancing.  If you have been recently exposed, and/or are experiencing symptoms, we ask that you consider not attending the event. Please note that the Refund & Transfer Policy will still be followed in the event you cannot attend. You can review the Registration Protection Insurance, offered to purchase when registering, and their coverage offered in regard to COVID-19 at: https://azcontent.us/alert/2019-novel-coronavirus-event.  Slaughter Trail Guides is not involved in this voluntary protection coverage. By visiting Northwoods Trails, and attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.