The 99 Miles of Bad Road is an epic gravel cycling adventure that starts and ends at Loberg Park in Hardy, Arkansas. This race challenges participants with diverse terrain, including every road surface type—80% unpaved—and relentless rolling hills laced with occasional climbs and descents. Expect to encounter a mix of surfaces such as mud, dirt, gravel, concrete bridges, clay, crushed limestone, creek rocks, broken pavement, and more. The event offers two distance options: the 99-mile loop and an extended 199-mile route that runs clockwise in even years. The shorter "49 miler" will debut in 2026, starting and ending at Loberg Park but beginning earlier on a standalone course. All participants must ensure they have essential safety gear: a headlight or flashlight, whistle/horn, at least two liters of water capacity, an emergency blanket/bivy, either a phone, GPS device, or bicycle computer. For the 199-mile route, riders are required to provide their own live GPS tracking. A fully stocked aid station will be available around mile 60 at Mammoth Spring State Park; however, much of this route is self-supported and requires careful planning for water and food needs. The race organizers advise against canceling due to weather unless there are severe conditions like tornadoes or extreme thunderstorms. Water stops will be strategically placed along the 99-mile course, with updates on their locations closer to race day via Ride With GPS maps. Participants should download the latest GPX files onto their devices and thoroughly study these route maps for navigation purposes. The event emphasizes self-reliance but promises a memorable experience filled with challenging terrain and scenic beauty. A cool memento awaits all finishers, while top three in each category will receive unique custom awards. Don't miss out on this grueling yet rewarding adventure; check the official website and Facebook page regularly for updates!
Races Offered
199 Miles of Bad Road - 199 Mile - Men
Sep 12, 2026
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320.3K
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$100.00
199 Miles of Bad Road - 199 Mile - Women
Sep 12, 2026
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320.3K
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$100.00
49 Miles of Bad Road - 49 Mile - E-Bike
Sep 12, 2026
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78.9K
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69 days remaining
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$60.00
49 Miles of Bad Road - 49 Mile - Men
Sep 12, 2026
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78.9K
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69 days remaining
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$60.00
49 Miles of Bad Road - 49 Mile - Women
Sep 12, 2026
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78.9K
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$60.00
99 Miles of Bad Road - 99 Mile - E-Bike Open
Sep 12, 2026
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159.3K
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69 days remaining
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$60.00
99 Miles of Bad Road - 99 Mile - Men
Sep 12, 2026
straighten
Distance —
159.3K
terrain
Type —
Cycling
timer
69 days remaining
sell
$60.00
99 Miles of Bad Road - 99 Mile - Women
Sep 12, 2026
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Distance —
159.3K
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Cycling
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69 days remaining
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$60.00
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Hardy.
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17.5° / 28.8°
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17.7° / 29.1°
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Avg sunshine hours
10h 21m
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Avg rainfall
2.5 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
7.9 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
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Humidity
68.9%
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Sunrise
06:48
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Sunset
19:12
About Hardy
Learn more about the host city, Hardy.
Hardy is a city of 755 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.
