DateExpected
Late September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Beard and Lady Inn, 411 E Front Ave, Chester, AR 72934
Chester, Crawford County
Countdown
September
The big gravel loop of the weekend: 100 km with nearly 1,900 m of climbing. It's a full day in the saddle, so pace yourself early.
Create a free training plan for the The Hillfolk Hootenanny 100 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Chester
Distance100km
Total climb1,884m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate97.1 km
Weather
Late-September, Chester
29°CTypical high
16°CTypical low
5°CColdest in 20 years
23%Days with rain
Highs around 29°C and lows around 16°C, but it has dropped to 5°C. Rain on 23% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
Training
Training for the The Hillfolk Hootenanny 100 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a The Hillfolk Hootenanny 100 km plan targets
Typical sessions
100 km with 1,884 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Sustained climbing repeats on real gradients
Group rides for drafting and bunch-riding skills
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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Get your The Hillfolk Hootenanny 100 km plan.
7-day free trial, no card required.
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