Iron Mountain XC

The Iron Mountain XC is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the lengendary trail system of Iron Mountain which is located on DeGray Lake just outside of Caddo Valley, Arkansas.  This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels.  An annual licenses is required to race in the Cat 1 & 2 category.  All others can race on a one-day license. NOTE: the Novice category entry fee includes the one-day license fee which is $15.  

Chip timing, event t-shirt, post-race food and beverages (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.

Also, check out the Iron Mountain Legend trail runs on Saturday, April 11 to make it a great weekend of soft trail competition.

Caddo Valley is a town in Clark County located halfway between Texarkana and Little Rock. Clark County was founded on December 15, 1818, as part of Missouri Territory and was named for Missouri territorial governor William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The county is part of the Ouachita Mountains and the Gulf Coastal Plain, making the area prime for farming and hunting.

Before Europeans arrived American Indians, particularly the Caddo Indians (of which the town is named after), lived in the area. The area was known for its heavy forests, plentiful game, rich soil, and clear streams.

Two rivers cross paths here: The Caddo River and the Ouachita River and the community is located at the junction of Interstate 30, Highway 67, and Scenic Highway 7. The town is 2 miles north of Arkadelphia and DeGray Lake Resort State Park is around 3 miles away. Hot Springs is around 40 miles away.

Course 1 - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45768564

• U10 - 2.4 miles (1 lap)
• 11-12 - 5 miles total (2 laps)
• Citizen Men and Women - 5 miles total (2 laps)

Course 2 - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45768604

• (Novice) Cat 3 - 13 & Up - 10 miles total (2 lap)
• Clydesdale/Athena - 10 miles total (2 lap)
• Cat 2 Men, Cat 1 Men 60+ & Ebikes - 15 miles total (3 laps)
• Cat 1 & 2 Women; Single Speed - 15 miles total (3 laps)
• Cat 1 Men 15 - 59 - 20 miles total (4 laps)

Practice / Pre-Ride - April 11 from 3:00 - 5:00pm.  Please note that there is a trail run in progress from 7am to 3pm on both Orange and White bike routes.  Trails which are completely open to ride are: Green and Yellow only. 

Caddo Valley offers several unique dining establishments along with quick stop refreshments and services. Some of the race staff's favorites are Fish Net Restaurant and Flying Burger & Seafood.  Who knows, maybe we will even see you at one of these!

Caddo Valley Restaurants (71923 zip code)....

• Arkadelphia Mart, 180 Valley Street.
• Cajun Snow Shaved Ice, 116 Valley Street.
• Cracker Barrel, 173 Valley Street
• El Buen Sazon Food Truck, 139 Valley Street
• Fat Boy's Fine Food & Catering, 130 Valley Street
• Flying Burger, 167 Valley Street
• Hot Tails II, 5005 Valley Street
• Jordan's Kwik Stop #6, 171 Valley Street
• McDonald's, 145 Valley Street
• O'Keefe's Fish Net, 5000 Valley Street
• Pilot, 170 Valley Street
• Silverado's Bar & Grill, 295 Malvern Road
• Subway, 146 Valley Street
• Taco Bell, 121 Valley Street
• Valley Exxon, 144 Valley Street
• Waffle House, 123 Valley Street

If you don't see the answer to your question here, please email us for the answer (and so we can share with others who probably have the same question!)

Where is the Start? Joe's Garage Trail Head (https://maps.app.goo.gl/LucwW7ZV9BTJrDBP9).  Watch for signs off Skyline Dr.

Where is Packet Pickup?  See Packet Pickup info

Can I register Onsite? You may only register onsite the day before the race - see packet pickup info for details

Do I need a USA Cycling License?  depends on the category.

• Expert and Intermediate (formerly Cat 1 and Cat 2) - an annual USA Cycling license is required to race.  One-day license is not allowed in either category.  USAC is offering a discounted license for new annual license holders.  Go to https://usacycling.org/member and purchase an annual license.
  
  
• First Time members will pay $40 for their Membership ($20 if enrolling in auto-renew)
  Add a Race License for $0 (FREE!)--Valid for 1st time Members only
  
  
• Juniors - purchase Membership for $40 ($20 if enrolling in auto-renew)
  Add a Race License for $0 (FREE!)—Valid for all domestic race license for members under 18 years old racing age.
  
  
• Novice (Cat 3), Single Speed, E-bike and Clydesdale - for anyone who does not hold an annual USA Cycling license, a $15 one-day license fee is required to participate. One-day licenses are purchased when registering on BikeReg.
  
  
• Citizen (1st timer) - entry fees include the one-day license fees.

What is Racing Age? USA Cycling competitive events calculate age based upon a person's age on December 31 of the current year.

Where do I park?  Parking Map

I am unable to participate due to injury / work / illness can I get a refund? Please refer to our refund policy.

What is the weather policy?  We will race rain or shine.  We carefully monitor the weather, All Sports Productions in coordination with both local emergency personnel and race officials will make decisions based on safety first.

Will there be a aid station? Yes, there will be one water station on the course and a finish line water station.

What will be at the aid station?  Water and electrolytes.

Can I pre-ride the course?  Yes you can! The day before from 3:00 - 5:00pm.  Please note that there is a trail run in progress from 7am to 3pm on both Orange and White bike routes.  Trails which are completely open to ride are: Green and Yellow only. 

Can I purchase a meal ticket for my friends and/or family?  YES!  We would love to feed your friends and family!  Your race entry includes a post event meal, then you may choose to purchase extra meal tickets as part of the registration process.  A single tickets are $10, families of 3 or more is $30.

Iron Mountain Lodge and Marina located at DeGray Lake is the Host Property for the Iron Mountain XC. The start/finish line is inside the property and conveniently located for participants and spectators. The lodge is offering a special rate of 20% off all of their properties.  To use the discount you MUST call to make your reservation (does not apply to online bookings!)  Mention "Iron Mountain XC" when you call to reserve a room.  (870) 246-4310.

Iron Mountain Marina,134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.  www.iron-mountain.com

Hampton Inn - There are special rates for participants.  Located at 108 Malvern Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Please call 870-403-0800 and mention the Iron Mountain Legend Trail Run.

Other Caddo Valley Properties:

• America's Best Value Inn, 141 Valley Street, 870-246-5855
• Baymont Inn, 100 Crystal Palace Dr,  870-246-3800
• Caddo Valley RV Park, 221 Frost Road.  870246-4922
• Econolodge, 150 Valley Street.  870-464-1574
• Economy Inn, 137 Valley Street.  870-246-3031
• Golden's Riverside RV Park, 116 Valley Street.  870-397-3553
• Holiday Inn Express, 7 Frost Road.  870-403-0880
• Motel 6, 106 Crystal Palace Dr.  870246-6333
• Quality Inn, 136 Valley Street.  870-246-5592
• Rock Hole Depot, 99 Whispering Ridge.  870- 246-5713
• Super 8, 118 Valley Street.  870-246-8585

Onsite Registration (Day Before Race ONLY): 

• April 11 from 3 - 5 pm at the Iron Mountain Marina, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.  Look for signage off Skyline Dr.

Packet Pickup: 2 times and 2 different locations

• April 11 - same location and time as above
• April 12 - different location
  • 6:30 am until 30 minutes before each group's start time.  Look for signs, large flag and white tent.
  • Location - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jwbm57wFie6jtjQF7

Practice / Ride:  

• April 11 from 3:00 - 5:00pm.  Please note that there is a trail run in progress from 7am to 3pm on both Orange and White bike routes.  Trails which are completely open to ride are: Green and Yellow only. 

• USA Cycling License Info:

  • Expert and Intermediate (formerly Cat 1 and Cat 2) - an annual USA Cycling license is required to race.  One-day license is not allowed in either category.  USAC is offering a discounted license for new annual license holders.  Go to https://usacycling.org/member and purchase an annual license.
  • First Time members will pay $40 for their Membership ($20 if enrolling in auto-renew)
    Add a Race License for $0 (FREE!)--Valid for 1st time Members only
  • Junior - purchase Membership for $40 ($20 if enrolling in auto-renew). Add a Race License for $0 (FREE!)—Valid for all domestic race license for members under 18 years old.
  • Novice (Cat 3), Single Speed, E-bike and Clydesdale - for anyone who does not hold an annual USA Cycling license, a $15 one-day license fee is required to participate.
    One-day licenses are purchased when registering on BikeReg
• Leave No Trace.
• All riders must display bike plate on front of handle bars
• At no time may a rider ride in or on a vehicle of any kind. Violators will be disqualified.
• If you get off the official course, you must return to the point at which you left the prescribed race route.
• Medical personnel, the race director, and designated staff have the right to pull a rider if they feel they are a danger to himself/herself.
• If you have to drop from the race, make sure that a race official is notified. Failure to do this could result in search and rescue, which could be at rider expense.
• Showers are available at the Iron Mountain boat dock area located next to the marina.
• Absolutely No Littering...
• Held under USAC Permit#: 2026-Pending
• AMBCS rules apply
• HAVE FUN!

Below are general start times. Refer to onsite schedule for exact start times.

• 7:50 am    Pre Race Announcements
• 7:55 am    Prayer and National Anthem
• 8:00 am  Juniors (Cat 3) Male / Female 10 and under
• 8:15 am  Juniors (Cat 3) Male / Female 11 - 12
• 8:20 am  Citizen Men / Women - First Time Race
• 8:50 am  Breakfast for Juniors
• 8:55 am  Pre Race Announcements - (Cat 3 Males / Clydesdale will start first, then females)
• 9:00 am  Juniors (Cat 3) Male / Female 15 - 18
• 9:00 am  Novice (Cat 3) Male / Female 19 - 29
• 9:00 am  Novice (Cat 3) Male / Female 30 - 39
• 9:00 am  Novice (Cat 3) Male / Female 40 - 49
• 9:00 am  Novice (Cat 3) Male / Female 13 - 14
• 9:00 am  Novice (Cat 3) Male / Female 50 - 59
• 9:00 am  Novice (Cat 3) Male / Female 60+
• 9:12 am  Clydesdales
• 9:15 am  Awards - Juniors
• 10:00 am - 1:00pm - Food and drink for all
• 10:05 am - Awards for Novice (Cat 3 13+ and Clydesdales begin)
• 10:25 am  E-Bike Men Class
• 10:30 am  EXP (Cat 1) Male 15 - 18
• 10:30 am  EXP (Cat 1) Male 19 - 29
• 10:30 am  EXP (Cat 1) Male 30 - 39
• 10:30 am  EXP (Cat 1) Male 40 - 49
• 10:32 am  EXP (Cat 1) Male 50 - 59
• 10:35 am  E-Bike Women Class
• 10:40 am  INTER (Cat 2) Male 15 - 18
• 10:42 am  INTER (Cat 2) Male 19 - 29
• 10:44 am  INTER (Cat 2) Male 30 - 39
• 10:46 am  INTER (Cat 2) Male 40 - 49
• 10:48 am  INTER (Cat 2) Male 50 - 59
• 10:48 am  INTER (Cat 2) Male 60+
• 10:48 am  EXP (Cat 1) Male 60+
• 10:50am  Single Speed Open
• 10:55 am  EXP (Cat 1) Female 15 - 29
• 10:55 am  EXP (Cat 1) Female 30 - 39
• 10:55 am  EXP (Cat 1) Female 40+
• 10:55 am  INTER (Cat 2) Female 15 - 19
• 10:55 am  INTER (Cat 2) Female 30 - 39
• 10:55 am  INTER (Cat 2) Female 40 - 49
• 10:55 am  INTER (Cat 2) Female 50 +
• Noon - Final awards for E-bike, EXP, INTER, and Single Speed

We do not process refunds, however..

• Participants who are unable to race will be allowed to rollover their entry to the following year or apply it to another All Sports Production's owned event in the current year.
• Participants must contact the Race Director before the race to be eligible for a rollover.
• Only the entry can be rolled over. Race merchandise can be picked up if applicable.
• If the event is cancelled, rollovers do not apply and ALL participants will be transferred to the reschedule date of the event.
• All Sports Productions in coordination with both local emergency personnel and race officials will make decisions based on safety first. Courses and/or race segments may be altered as agreed to between All Sports Productions and race officials.
• If the event must be cancelled, then a participants' registration will be transferred to the rescheduled event only.  The rescheduled date may not be until the following year's regularly scheduled date.  The transfer is only good for the rescheduled event regardless if the athlete is able to attend.

Caddo Valley is located on Interstate 30, a connector between coast-to-coast Interstates 40 and 20. Other highways in the region include State Highways 128, 26, 51, 7 and 8, as well as U.S. Highway 67. Due to Clark County’s centralized location in the United States, fully one-third of the country is just one tank of gas away.  

Less than an hour drive from Little Rock, Caddo Valley and DeGray Lake are easily accessible to major infrastructure and facilities to the Arkansas State Capitol. The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport provides connections to anywhere in the world. The community is a four-hour drive from Dallas and a three-hour drive from Memphis. 

Entry Fees are priced with a free pair of custom socks, but a participant has the option to select no socks and SAVE $5 or upgrade to either a long-sleeve cotton shirt for $10 or a fleece hoodie for $20. If an item is ordered and the size is not available then a refund will be issued at packet pickup. Socks, t-shirts and hoodies may also available for sale in the Merchandise store if additional items are wanted.  

Race Giveaway Options and Styles:

• NO Option - Save $5
• Cotton/poly ribbed Iron Mountain Legend custom socks (with entry)
• Long Sleeve Ringspun Cotton T-shirt ($10 upgrade) - Cotton unisex sizing.
• Fleece Hoodie ($20 upgrade) - fleece hoodie with pockets in the front.