8th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash (Ozark Race Series) – Bentonville, AR 2026

Date
April 26, 2026
Location
Bentonville, AR
Venue
Bentonville Community Center - Bentonville, AR
Start Time
2:00 PM
Entry Fee
$40.00 – $50.00
Events
Kid's Splash & Dash Age 5-6, Kid's Splash & Dash Age 7-8, Kid's Splash & Dash Age 9-10, Kid's Splash & Dash Age 11-12, Kid's Splash & Dash Ages 13-15
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The 8th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash takes place on April 26, 2026, in Bentonville, Arkansas, at the Bentonville Community Center. This duathlon event, part of the Ozark Race Series, combines running and swimming for younger competitors. The race starts at 2:00 PM, making it an afternoon event worth planning around if you're traveling with family. Entry fees range from $40 to $50, offering an accessible price point for introducing kids to multisport racing. If you're heading to Bentonville for this event, you'll want accommodations near the Community Center for convenient pre-race preparation and morning training.

From the Race Organizer
Come SPLASH with us this April 26, 2026 at 2PM at the Bentonville Community Center (NEW DAY AND TIME) Kid's Splash and Dash is the first race in new AR/MO race series brought to you by Ozarks Youth Tri Seris that will feature six races, five in AR and one in MO. Ages for the race series is age 6-15, age determined by the end of 12/31/2025. April 26 - Kid's Splash and Dash (Bentonville, AR) May 24 - Mount Sequoyah Triathlon (NEW - Fayetteville, AR) June 27 - Concrete Kids (Springfield, MO) July 26 Tentative - Conway Kid's Triathlon (Conway, AR) Aug. 16 - Broken Sword Triathlon (Clarksville, AR) Aug. 29 - Trifest for MS Series Championship (Bentonville, AR) - Points and Series Details at bottom of this description. Kid's Splash & Dash Details Below: Kids aged 2-15 will participate in the Swim/Run event. Age is based on age as of 12/31/2025. It will be a fun afternoon full of swimming and running, snacks, music, and medals! The 8th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash is an event held in partnershi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 8th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash (Ozark Race Series) – Bentonville, AR 2026?

8th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash (Ozark Race Series) – Bentonville, AR 2026 takes place on April 26, 2026. The race is held in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Where is 8th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash (Ozark Race Series) – Bentonville, AR 2026 held?

8th Annual Kid’s Splash & Dash (Ozark Race Series) – Bentonville, AR 2026 is held at Bentonville Community Center - Bentonville, AR in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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