The Rise Challenge
Presented by Niagara | August 8, 2026
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Description
Join us on Saturday, August 8th, for ”The Rise’ Challenge,” presented by Niagara!Since opening in November 2022, The Rise at Coler has been one of the most used and loved features at the preserve, the journey ascends 185 steps equal to 11 flights of stairs.
So what is the challenge? Do as many rounds (up and down = 1) of The Rise in one hour.
NEW THIS YEAR: Team Relay & One Lap Club
Registration will close on Friday, August 7th, at 8:00 AM. No onsite registration.
Categories
- Junior Male (18 & under)
- Junior Female (18 & under)
- Adult Male (19-49)
- Adult Female (19-49)
- Masters Male (50+)
- Masters Female (50+)
- Team Relay (New this year!)
Time: 7:00 AM & 8:15 AM
Location: Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, The Rise
Price: $50
Awards:
We will crown a King and Queen of The Rise for each category!
All participants will receive a t-shirt and JUNK headband!
Race Day Details
Start at 7:00 AM
Men’s Categories (Junior, Adult, Masters)
Start at 8:15 AM
One Lap Club
Not ready for the full hour?
Join the One Lap Club, perfect for first-timers, friends, and family of Rise Challenge participants! Designed for friends and family of Rise Challenge participants, first-time stair climbers, or anyone looking for a fun and achievable challenge, the One Lap Club gives participants the opportunity to experience The Rise without the pressure of competing for a full hour.
Team Relay
Grab your friends and compete together to see whose team can complete the most laps in 60 minutes! Teams can be made up of 2 or 3 people per team, and can mix men and women.
Each person needs to register individually.
Parking
- Coler Grove Parking Lot: NW 3rd St. Bentonville, AR 72712
- South Gateway Parking Lot: NW 3rd St. Bentonville, AR 72712
- North Parking Lot: 11840-11850 Peach Orchard Rd. Bentonville, AR 72712
- Closest to The Rise
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Friend Sponsor
Interested in supporting the Peel Compton Foundation through sponsorship?
Contact Kathleen Coughlin, Director of Development, at [email protected]

