Wango Tango

Event Overview

IT'S BACK! The annual "WANGO TANGO" endurance race, a loud and rowdy 4-hour ENDURANCE mountain bike race/trail run on the City Lake trail system in Siloam Springs Arkansas!

You read that right, this year the Wango Tango will again include a 5k and 10k trail run on the hidden gem of the Siloam City Lake trails set to take place before the start of the 4-hour mountain bike endurance race. All of this awesomeness is set to take place this year on Saturday, November 15th, 2025!

Event Partnership

In a partnership with Siloam Springs Parks & Recreation, the Borderline Ozark Off-Road Cyclists are excited to again bring mountain bike racing and trail running to western Benton County!

Along the same vein as the popular ‘Beast of Burden’ event, the Wango Tango features 4-hours of solo and team relay mountain bike racing as well as trail running on beginner and intermediate trails!

Race Details

• Trail Run Start: The trail run will start at 11 AM and all runners will be off of the trails before the start of the mountain bike endurance race.
• Endurance Race Start: 3 PM start for the endurance race, with competitors racing in the dark for the last part.
• Race Timing: This will be an electronically timed race.
• Awards: Mountain Bike and Trail Run Award Categories include various divisions for both events.

Categories and Awards

Mountain Bike Award Categories include:

• Solo Categories: Solo Male, Solo Male Junior, Solo Female, Solo Female Junior.
• Relay Categories: 4 Man Relay, 4 Woman Relay, 4 Person Co-Ed, 2 Person Male, 2 Person Female, 2 Person Co-Ed.
• E-Bike: E-Bike solo male and female (only class 1 E-bikes allowed).

Trail Run Award Categories will include:

• Overall Finishers: Top male and female overall finishers.
• Age Categories: Awards for top age category finishers.

Registration and Participation

Registration for the mountain bike endurance race is ONLY $50/racer (Juniors are just $30), $40 for the 10k trail run and $30 for the 5k trail run.

• Food: There will be food from the grill, snacks, and water during the event for all participants.
• Safety Equipment: Helmets are required, and competitors must have at least one light source.
• Waivers: All participants must sign a waiver: minors require a parent or guardian's signature.
• Parks Advocacy: Proceeds benefit the Borderline chapter of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists.

Location and Parking

City Lake is located just north of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. From downtown head north on Mt. Olive Street and then turn right onto Dawn Hill Road. Follow signs for parking.

• Parking Policy: Only volunteers will be allowed to park at the trailhead/pit area.
• Participant Parking: All participants must park in designated areas and either ride or drop off equipment.
• Bike Racks: Bike racks will be provided in the pit.
• Further Details: Look for additional details as we get closer to race day.

Photo Gallery

See 2024 Photos here.