Frequently Asked Questions

• When should we be there?

  Every racer must check in at packet pick up and go through tech inspection (remember to bring your racer, their Strider Bike, helmet, footrest, and pedal kit). Pro Tip: It speeds up the process if you have your electronic or printed Eventbrite tickets with you, too.
  
  Although this process takes about 15 minutes, the lines can get long. So, please plan ahead! It’s best to check in at least 1 hour before your race starts.
  
  Unfortunately, if a racer is not at the starting line when their heat and/or main starts we will start without them.

• Where Should I Stay in Bentonville, AR?

  Thanks to our friends at Visit Bentonville, event registrants receive a special discounted hotel rate for the evening of October 12th at these locations:

  • Home2Suites - $189.00/night
  • Element Hotel by Westin - $139.00/night
  • Holiday Inn Express - $119.00/night

  Rooms are limited, so please reserve yours today!

• What cheerleading supplies should I bring?

  Racers love to see crowds supporting them from the sidelines. We encourage you to cheer loud and proud, wave pompoms and clang cowbells. Stop by the on-site Strider Cheer Station on race day and make your own signs – it's all part of the fun!

• Does it have to be a Strider, or can we use any balance bike?

  Only Strider-branded bikes are allowed since Strider events are a celebration of our Strider community. Adventure-Cross races are for 3 - 6-year-olds riding Strider 14x bikes only. Footrest and Pedal Kit are both required.

• What happens when my child races?

  Excellent question! For Adventure-Cross stage races, depending on the number of registrants, there may be multiple Heats to determine the A Main race for each age class, or simply one A Main that will include all riders of the same age.
  
  Each age group will start with a parade lap on the 14x in balance mode with footrest installed. After the parade lap, all bikes will go into the Pit Lane with the parent or guardian that is acting as the crew. The racers will line up at the gate on foot. When the gate drops, children will run the first lap on foot, then go to pit lane to jump on their 14x in balance mode to stride the second lap, then back to Pit Lane for the crew to install the pedal kit, then pedaling the third lap to the finish line.

• What's inside each registration packet?

  Each packet includes your racer's assigned number plate, plus tons of goodies, coupons, and more!
  
  Exciting news! The first 75 registrants will receive an exclusive Adventure-Cross Bentonville jersey - limited sizes available.

• Where should we park on race day?

  Public Parking is available at Slaughter Pen entrance on NW A street and at the Bark Park/Bentonville Bike Playground parking lots off of N Walton Blvd. Parking is limited and requires walking into the race venue on the Greenway.
  
  Please note, this is a public park and we are not able to reserve parking specifically for this event.

• Can we still get in the race if we haven’t pre-registered?

  No, once registration is closed, we are not able to add more racers. Registration closes at 11:59PM CST on October 11, 2024.

• Not finding what you’re looking for?

  Team Strider is here to help! Please call us at (479) 367-2336 with your race day questions.