Cyclocross Nationals Returning to Fayetteville, Arkansas This December

November 4, 2025

Five days of elite racing to bring national spotlight and community excitement to Centennial Park

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (November 4, 2025) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/– The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships are returning to Fayetteville, Dec. 10–14, 2025, bringing five days of competition, community pride, and national visibility to the robust Northwest Arkansas outdoor recreation scene.

Races will take place at Centennial Park, the purpose-built cycling venue that previously hosted the 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships and the 2022 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. The event will again attract elite athletes, spectators, and media from across the country for one of cycling’s most dynamic disciplines.

“It’s a true honor for Fayetteville to once again welcome the nation’s best riders,” said Ryan Hauck, executive director for Experience Fayetteville. “We take great pride in creating a world-class experience, not just for the athletes but for the fans, families, and volunteers who make this event possible. Fayetteville’s cycling story is one built on years of investment, collaboration, and community spirit.”

Event Highlights

• Dates: Dec. 10–14, 2025
• Venue: Centennial Park (course maps and schedule available at cxnats.usacycling.org)
• Competitions: Dozens of categories and age divisions across five days of racing
• Spectator Experience: Food trucks, beer garden, coffee vendors, and a kids’ mini-course for young riders
• Community Impact: Thousands of visitors expected, supporting local businesses and showcasing Fayetteville as a premier winter cycling destination

Spectators can attend for free, and select races will stream online. A media center will be available for credentialed journalists.

With more than 100 miles of shared-use and natural-surface trails, including nationally recognized systems at Centennial Park and Kessler Mountain, Fayetteville has established itself as a trusted host for major cycling events. The city’s ongoing investment in trails and community programs recently earned it a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American Bicyclists and recognition from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as the first Bike City in the United States. Those honors, along with national attention from Outside magazine as one of the “Best Bike Towns in America,” highlight Fayetteville’s growing reputation as one of the nation’s premier cycling destinations.

For more information about the event, visit experiencefayetteville.com/usa-cyclocross-national-championships.

About Cyclocross Nationals
Organized by USA Cycling, the Cyclocross National Championships are the premier annual event for the sport in the U.S. Athletes compete for national titles across multiple age groups and categories in fast-paced, technical, and spectator-friendly races that blend elements of road cycling, mountain biking, and obstacle course racing.

About Experience Fayetteville
Experience Fayetteville is the destination marketing organization for the city of Fayetteville, Arkansas. We elevate the quality of life for our community through tourism promotion, partnerships, and programs. We are the first point of contact for convention and meeting planners, sports tournament coordinators and tour operators. Experience Fayetteville oversees Experience Fayetteville Visitors Center, Fayetteville Town Center and the historic Walker Stone House. We produce Sundays on the Square festivals, Lights of the Ozarks, Fayetteville Ale Trail, Fayetteville Bikepacking Routes Network, and Fayetteville Restaurant Week. The Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission is the governing body of Experience Fayetteville. For more information on Fayetteville, visit experiencefayetteville.com

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