Kessler Mountain Jam
- Date
- June 28, 2026
- Location
- 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR
- Distance
- Citizen (First Timer) · Novice (Cat 3) 12 & under · Novice (Cat 3) 13 - 60+, Clydes & more
From the Organizer
Kessler Mountain Jam is an AMBCS (Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series) mountain bike race contested on the trails of Kessler Mountain in south Fayetteville, AR. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned race and there are categories for all ages and levels. See following link for license requirements for each level of racer - https://www.kesslermountainjam.com/Race/KesslerMountainJam/Page-3.
Chip timing, custom socks, post-race food and beverage (adult and youth), and awards are part of this great day of racing.
Bring a cowbell and let's have a great day of exciting racing!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fayetteville Exp Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fayetteville, AR
Population
97,227
as of 2023
Elevation
1,246 ft
Nearest Airport
XNA
Northwest Arkansas National Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Kessler Mountain Jam, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kessler Mountain Jam?
- Kessler Mountain Jam is a running race held in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 28, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Kessler Mountain Jam?
- Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at 2600 Wc 200, Fayetteville, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kessler Mountain Jam?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kessler Mountain Jam
Jun 28, 2026