The Delta Grit Weekend mixes running, bicycles and paddlesports with music, food, and other fun cultural activities - Delta Dash (a new off-road running event) and Delta Grind (third annual gravel and road bike rally) on Saturday, May 11th in Helena, Arkansas.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR - 5k & 27k RUN OPPORTUNITY
Register for either the ride or the run and participate in the other for free.
RIDE REGISTRATION || RUN REGISTRATION
SATURDAY 5.11.24 (230 WALNUT ST.)
8am – 9:30am Check In
9:45am Pre-race Meeting
10am Start
1pm – 5pm Food & Entertainment
meal and amazing music included
Andy Ratliff will perform at the finish
7th annual Beans, Greens, and Cornbread Contest
Free and open to the public @ Delta Cultural Center
downtown block party with corn hole tournament and more
ROUTE OPTIONS
GRAVEL
Low Road to Marianna Lollipop - 50 Mile
Cotton Belt Levee to DHT (Elaine - Lexa) to Low Road - 100 Mile
ROAD
High Road to Storm Creek Lake - 21 Mile
High Road to Marianna Lollipop - 100k
MIXED GRAVEL/ROAD
Big Spring Out/Back - 10k
Low Road to MRSP to High Road - 30 Mile
Low Road to Marianna to High Road - 50 Mile
RUN
Harbor View - 5k
Confluence - 27k
More Fun Stuff!
Helena has plenty to offer, check it out and have fun! Here’s a handy map.
Top 10 things to do in and around Helena
Visit the Delta Cultural Center Museum and learn about the Delta’s rich music Heritage / Open 9am-5pm
Walk the Harbor View Trail, a one-mile wooded loop, in the Helena River Park - Can you find the Pizza-Saurus Rex? Link
DIY Mural Tour - lace up or grab your bike and explore some great works of art! Link
Get contemplative at the African American Cemetery and the Confederate Cemetery just north of town.
Walk the Big River Loop Trail in The Helena River Park and discover Buck Island Beach, where you can stick your toe in the Mighty Mississippi River! Link
Visit Delta Dirt Distillery on Cherry Street, Open 2pm to 8pm
Log some miles (and add some migratory birds to your lifelist) on the new Delta Heritage Trail
Eat Helena’s World Famous Fried Catfish at the West-Helena Fish Market / Open 11am-5pm
Satisfy your inner history buff - from the Civil War to the Underground Railroad plus a impressive collection of Old South homes and churches Link
DIY Paddleboarding & Kayaking – Mississippi River State Park, just scan your phone to access kayak and gear rental (Storm Creek and Bear Creek swim beaches)
FRIDAY OPTIONAL
6pm – 9pm Registration / Check In – Delta Dirt (430 Cherry St.)
7pm - 10pm Jazz on the levee – Cherry St Pavilion (116 Cherry St.)
7pm Bri Ailene
8pm Jose Holloway
9pm Rodney Block
10pm After Party @ Delta Dirt
SUNDAY OPTIONAL
Can almost guarantee that spontaneous group runs and rides will occur, stay tuned…
Guided canoe outing on the Mississippi, with Quapaw Canoe Company, is an option, contact event organizer if this sounds fun.
LOOKING FOR LODGING?
We recommend the DIY camping at the nearby Helena River Park Blues Fest Campground. Shower and portapotties will be provided.
The Edwardian Inn Bed & Breakfast is also a great option.
King Biscuit Blues Festival has compiled a list of additional options, check it out.
SPONSORS
RALLY MAP
THE WHY!
Come experience one of the most unique places on Earth. Proceeds from this event benefit our Crowley's Ridge Gravel Trail project.
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