FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A five-day cycling national championship is making its return to Fayetteville for the first time since 2022.

The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championship returns to Fayetteville from Dec. 10-14, with the 2026 championship also being hosted by the city.

The race will take place at Centennial Park, which was the previous location in 2022 and also hosted the 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championship.

"It’s a true honor for Fayetteville to once again welcome the nation’s best riders,” Ryan Hauck, executive director for Experience Fayetteville, said. “We take great pride in creating a world-class experience, not just for the athletes but for the fans, families, and volunteers who make this event possible. Fayetteville’s cycling story is one built on years of

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