Ride, Remember, Rally at the Veteran’s Future Festival
Join Northwest Arkansas in honoring veterans with a day that combines respect, community, and next-level adrenaline.
The Veteran’s Future Festival starts with an early morning gravel ride honoring Purple Heart recipients, followed by the grand unveiling of DRILL, the country’s largest freestyle mountain bike venue featuring 20 of the world’s top athletes. The event brings together riders, veterans, and the NWA community for a day filled with gratitude, purpose, and outdoor excitement.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of something bigger this November. But check out the details below first.
THE DEETS
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
⏰ 8:00 AM – Purple Heart Gravel Ride | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – DRILL Freestyle MTB Showcase
📍 UHP, 403 SE Fifth St, Bentonville AR 72712
🔗 More info and registration
The Purple Heart Gravel Ride, presented by Pure Life, rolls out at 8am from downtown Bentonville. Cyclists will make their way to UHP’s 800-acre campus in the Ozarks, following a route named after the nation’s highest military honor. Every pedal stroke becomes part of something bigger, a tribute to the veterans who secured our freedom to ride, connecting cyclists through their shared passion for the sport and respect for those who served.
At 10am, the festival shifts to DRILL, the country’s largest dedicated freestyle mountain bike venue. Twenty of the world’s best athletes will showcase what happens when skill meets gravity. The event runs until 3pm. Be sure to register ahead of time to receive the exact address.
Ride at dawn or watch world-class athletes at DRILL. The Veteran’s Future Festival offers a full day of outdoor action with purpose. Show up for a day that honors veterans and brings the community together.
