Pedal Kids Race Series was created by Buddy Pegs to motivate children 2-11 years to bike more often by giving them lifelong memories.
Our races give children opportunity to:
NW ARKANSAS DATES
SCHEDULE:
11:30am | Registration Opens*
12:30 | All Ages No Pedals Category (Balance Bike)
1:00 | 3-4 years old Category – 10 min
1:30 | 5-6 years old Category – 10 min
2:00 | 7-8 years old Category – 15 min
2:30 | 9-11 years old Category – 15 min
3:00 | Parent Hot Lap – A chance to ride in your kids shoes 🙂
*Registration Ends 15 minutes before each race.
Lap Distances range from 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile depending on location
Courses are designed to welcome all kids on all types of bikes but training wheels are not allowed.
Depending on course layout, we may truncate the course slightly for Balance Bike and 3-4-year-old categories.
Short laps, fun obstacles, and a truly unique, kid-friendly race course full of surprises!
“Parent Assist Zones” bring family members into the action alongside their racers.
No Pedals (2 years old) – 1 Lap
No Pedals (3 years old) – 1 Lap
No Pedals (4+ years old) – 2 Laps
Pedal Bikes (3-4 years old) – 1 Lap
Pedal Bikes (5-6 years old) – 2 Laps
Pedal Bikes (7-8 years old) – 3 Laps
Pedal Bikes (9-11 years old) – 4 Laps
*Lap Distances range from 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile depending on location
Courses are designed to welcome all kids on all types of bikes.
Cost:
Balance Bike Race & Parent Hot Lap
FREE!
Pedal Races All Ages
$15 per race
$40 for all you can race
Family Members & Bike Club Participants Race Free!
Woop woop!
While the primary goal is to celebrate effort and accomplishment, we do believe in the podium too.
Special awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category for both boys and girls.
Individual results will be posted online after each race day so you can choose whether to go over the detailed results with your child, or simply bask in the glow of the job well done!
December 11, 2022 Race Results
Buddy Begs HQ, Bentonville, AR
October 30, 2022 Race Results
Natural State Rock and Republic, Springdale, AR
Unfortunately we need to learn a few more things about our new timing system. We are only able to provide Podium results.
October 2, 2022 Race Results
Heritage Park, Olathe, KS
September 11, 2022 Race Results
Buddy Begs HQ, Bentonville, AR
June 12, 2022 Race Results
Lake Fayetteville, Fayetteville, AR
May 1, 2022 Race Results
Centennial Park, Fayetteville, AR
April 24, 2022 Race Results
Lenexa, Kansas City, MO
Races are held on community parks utilizing a variety of paved trails, grass, and beginner friendly dirt trails (when available).
Distances are adjusted for age, children are always in sight, and courses are extremely spectator friendly.
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults” – Frederick Douglass
