Back 40 FAQ

  • Each finisher will receive a finishers medal. Top 3 Male & Female finishers in each race will receive podium awards.

  • The course are mostly singletrack (short paved segments for the start and finish and to connect trails) and will be well-marked.

  • We love to see kids out on the trails and fully support their participation. Contact us at back40race@gmail.com if your kiddo is under 14 so we can cover some things.

  • Race proceeds will once again be donated to the City of Bella Vista for a trail project.

  • Fully stocked aid stations will be available throughout the course, staffed with experienced runners and riders who love a party! Distances between aid stations will be 4-7 miles.

  • Yes. Participation is limited due to trail capacity. Once we hit capacity for that distance, no more registrations will be accepted. There is no late registration and no wait list.

  • Registration deferrals or rollovers will not be accepted. No refunds.

  • Cutoff is 10 hours. If you are running the 40 mile event (2 loops) you must start your second loop no late than 4 hours and 50 minutes after the start.

  • Photographers will be on course to capture photos of the day which will be available at no charge to all of you. Once photos are ready, we will post links on FB and the website.

  • Any updates will be posted to the Facebook Page.

  • Courses are marked with ribbon at least every 1/2 mile. Keep your color on your left hand side.

    We will go over each race’s color at the pre-race briefing. Don’t miss it!

  • No. No dogs, cats, horses, camels, etc allowed on the course.

  • No.

  • RV and primitive camping is available with reservations at Blowing Springs Park. Make reservations by calling the park office at (479) 855-8073 or email joang@bvvpoa.com for info. If you make a reservation for a vacation rental home through Vacation Rentals, Inc. for this event, mention City of Bella Vista Back 40 to get a special rate on a two-bedroom unit. Call them at 479-855-111, or visit http://www.vacationrentalsinc.net/.

  • One drop bag will be allowed for distances over 20 miles. In addition, all racers can leave finish line drop bags at the start/finish area.

  • Second weekend of November. Official date will be at the top of the main Back 40 page.