Ozark Foundation’s OZ Kids™ Crit Championship Series – a bike race series for kids ages 2 -10, next stop is Fayetteville Upper Ramble! This is going to be FIRE!
Race categories are grouped by age. We have races for both balance bikes and bikes with pedals. Each racer gets a numbered race plate with a timing chip...because they are LEGIT...and a totally rad medal. The top three times in each category will stand on a podium and collect their prize!
Points awarded during this race will count toward the OZ Kids™ Crit Championship Series Overall Podium to be held at the series finale in Bentonville, October 18. Click here for series rules and point structure. Click here to see the current series standings.
Registration is required for all racers. Space for the race is limited. Race fee is $15. Registration will close at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 20th.
REGISTER FOR ALL REMAINING RACES IN SERIES AND SAVE- ALL FOUR REMAINING RACES - $50
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Street and hard surface, curvy fun course mapped through West Avenue and Fayetteville’s Upper Ramble.
Race Venue Address -251 N West Avenue, Fayetteville. Arkansas. 72701
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9:00 a.m. - Course opens for warm-up
9:30 a.m. - Races begin
9:35: Balance Ages 2-3 (one lap) -staging/ line up at 9:30
9:45: Balance Ages 4-6 (one lap) - staging/line up at 9:35
9:55: Pedal Ages 3-4 (one lap)- staging/line up at 9:45
10:05: Pedal Ages 5-6, Girls (two laps)-staging/ line up at 9:55
10:15: Pedal Ages 5-6, Boys (two laps) - staging/line up at 10:05
10:25 a.m. - Podium awards for Ages 2-6
10:30 a.m. - Races continue
10:35: Pedal Ages 7-8, Girls (five minutes + one lap)- staging/ line up at 10:30
10:45: Pedal Ages 7-8, Boys (five minutes + one lap)-staging/ line up at 10:35
10:55: Pedal Ages 9-10, Girls (eight minutes + one lap)-staging/ line up at 10:45
11:05: Pedal Ages 9-10, Boys (eight minutes + one lap)-staging/ line up at 10:55
11:15 a.m. - Podium for ages 7-10
Racers must be on-site and ready to go, with their wristband on and race plate affixed to their bike, 30 minutes prior to their race start time.
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We recommend taking advantage of EARLY PACKET PICK UP:
Thursday, June 19: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Ozark Foundation warehouse located at 408 SW 8th Street (next to Rolling Taco)
NEW: Thursday, June 19: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Ozark Foundation warehouse located at 408 SW 8th Street (next to Rolling Taco)
Friday, June 20: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Folklore toy store located at 16 W Center St, Fayetteville
On-site race packet pick-up will be at Fayetteville Upper Ramble, 251 N West Avenue, Fayetteville, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Race packets include the race plate (with chip timing) and color-coded wristband.SERIES RULES - Additional series information and rules are available here.
WEATHER DELAYS - In the event of a schedule change or delay due to extreme weather, you will receive notification via registration email. We will also post on social media and OZKids.org.
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Registration will close at 7:00 PM, Friday, June 20.
On-site packet pick-up opens at 8:30. We recommend taking advantage of one of the three early packet pick-up times.
Thursday, June 19: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Ozark Foundation warehouse located at 408 SW 8th Street (next to Rolling Taco)
NEW: Thursday, June 19: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Ozark Foundation warehouse located at 408 SW 8th Street (next to Rolling Taco)
Friday, June 20: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Folklore toy store located at 16 W Center St, Fayetteville
Series riders: You can use your race plate from the Pea Ridge race for all races in the series. If you need a new one, come see us at early packet pick-up and we will issue you a new bib number and update the timing system so you are good to go.
Say hello to sunshine!
Forecast calls for a gorgeous warm morning. Sunscreen up and stay hydrated!
Check out the Team Category expanded to all ages
Gather your teammates and get them registered! Forgot to add your team name? Not worries, we got you. Shoot us a DM.Don’t have a team? MAKE ONE UP! It’s legit how every team in the history of sports got started.
Things to do in Fayetteville before the race
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Fayetteville Farmers Market
Start your morning by exploring the square, filled with fresh produce, handmade goods, and kid-friendly treats.
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Ride the Ramble Park at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Hop on the Razorback Greenway at the Lower Ramble for a relaxed walk or bike ride to the OZ Kids™ Crit at the Upper Ramble. Along the way, enjoy the natural beauty of the Fay Jones Woods and the scenic views of the Lower Ramble—there’s plenty to discover and enjoy for all ages!
During the race
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Pop-up at the Upper Ramble
Caffeinate before cheering. Grab coffee and breakfast tacos from The Meteor set up on the Upper Ramble for the entirety of the race.
After the race, a Lunch Break Refuel with family-friendly restaurants just steps away:
Hammontree’s - Gourmet grilled cheese
Prelude Breakfast Bar - All-day breakfast
Marley’s Pizza - Picky-eater approved
Taqueria Lucha and Plomo Quesadillas - Two tasty, kid-friendly options