Expedition Ozark is supported by the Ozark Outdoor Foundation and is part of the Adventure Racing World Series. It is organized by a dedicated team of outdoor professionals with many years of adventure racing experience.
About the Ozark Outdoor Foundation
Ozark Outdoor Foundation is a charitable organization that creates healthy and enriching outdoor recreational experiences in Arkansas that honor and celebrate the natural beauty of the Ozarks and elevate the region as a better place to work, live, and play.
To fulfill the mission, Ozark Outdoor Foundation partners with organizations to host, create, and operate a variety of outdoor recreational events in Arkansas. From world-class races to fun outdoor family events, the foundation aims to position Arkansas as a premier outdoor recreation destination where all are welcome regardless of ability.
Other events which are supported by the Foundation include:
Joe Martin Stage Race (the biggest cycling stage race in the USA)
Walmart Oz Mile Swim (largest open water swim in the US)
Arkansas Enduro Series
Trifest for MS Triathlon Festival
About Adventure Racing World Series
Expedition Ozark is proud to be part of the Adventure Racing World Series, which unites in competition the world’s best expedition adventure races, staged in spectacular wilderness locations around the globe.
The ARWS calendar culminates annually at the AR World Championship where qualifying teams compete for the title of Adventure Racing World Champion. Each year a new location is chosen to host the AR World Championship.
The original and first Adventure Racing World Championship was held in Switzerland in 2001. It has grown to be the biggest and most prestigious adventure racing event in the world. www.arworldseries.com
About Expedition Ozark
Expedition Ozark is a world-class, expedition-style adventure race in the scenic Ozarks of Northwest Arkansas. This multi-day, multi-discipline race attracts top adventure racing teams from around the world and includes activities such as, trekking, orienteering, packrafting/paddling and climbing/rappelling. Expedition Ozark is a qualifying race for Adventure Race World Series. The race is stationed in Bentonville, Ark., home to the best mountain bike single track in North America, and traverses through some of the most rugged landscapes in the region.
Race Directors
Race Director - Danny Collins
Danny is the Founder of 37 North Expeditions, a company which curates and guides accessible outdoor experiences in the Ozarks. He is a keen mountaineer and adventure racer, has worked as an Expedition Manager for National Geographic in Ecuador. There is no one that knows the whole of the Ozarks outdoors like Danny He races with Jason Bettis on Team Kuat.
This is Danny talking about why he works hard to get as many people as possible enjoying the outdoors in the Ozarks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5YZztFvXA8
Race Director - Jason Bettis
Jason is one of the top adventure racers in the US and races with Team Kuat. Jason’s love for the outdoors and staying active brought him to adventure racing in 2006. He has competed all over the US and has enjoyed the different challenges each area provides. I have built many great friendships in the adventure racing community and look forward to many years ahead.
To say Jason is looking forward to the Ozark Expedition is a huge understatement. There are so many exciting aspects; the beautiful terrain, the lakes, the rivers, the trails, and the grit it will take to compete. Above all the memories that will be made - he is excited to show the world how amazing the Ozarks is.
Race Forum
Patrick Zimmerman
Zen Boulden
Pam Boulden
Steve McBee
Ryan Johnson
Lauren Bailey
Craig Zediker
