Some of the fastest folks wrapped up their rides at the 2023 Arkansas High Country Race this week, including a new full course record from Abe Kaufman. Find the current standings across all the categories and some photos of some of the finishers here…

Photos by Kai Caddy

Just like last year, riders of the 2023 Arkansas High Country Race could choose from three route options: the full ARHC, South Loop, or Ouachita Triple Crown. The latter two are both new options for 2022 and 2023. Next year, in addition the the full loop, the event will also include the Central Loop. The full route is just over 1,000 miles with a whopping 75,000 feet of elevation gain, the South Loop is 487 miles with 32,000 feet of elevation gain, and the Ouachita Triple Crown is a 183-mile option that’s dense with singletrack and 18,000 feet of elevation gain.

There are more than 60 riders participating in this year’s event, spread across the three routes, including some that are riding backward/counter-clockwise. Some heavy hitters were out riding, which means blazing-fast times, including some new course records. Find the current top standings and some photos from photographer Kai Caddy below. A huge congrats to everyone who’s participating in the event!

Full Loop

1st – Abe Kaufman: 4 days, 10 hours, 8 minutes (New FKT)
2nd – Cory Ostertag: 4 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes
3rd – Xavier Chiriboga: 5 days, 8 hours, 37 minutes
1st SS – Corey Kronser: 5 days, 23 hours, 9 minutes (New Singlespeed FKT)

2023 AHCR Winners
  • 2023 AHCR Winners
  • 2023 AHCR Winners

South Loop

1st – Andrew Onermaa: 1 day, 15 hours, 24 minutes (New FKT)
2nd – Bryan Dougherty: 1 day, 19 hours, 33 minutes
3rd – Jan Heine: 1 day, 20 hours, 36 minutes
1st SS – Joe Fox: 2 days, 8 hours, 59 minutes (New Singlespeed FKT)

  • 2023 AHCR Winners
  • 2023 AHCR Winners
2023 AHCR Winners

Ouachita Triple Crown

1st – Josh Tostado: 23 hours, 12 minutes
2nd – Ryan Voit: 1 day, 4 hours, 33 minutes
3rd – Mike Chapman: 1 day, 5 hours, 39 minutes
1st Male SS – Travis Jolly: 1 day, 6 hours, 16 minutes
1st Woman CCW – Ariana Khu: 1 day, 19 hours, 18 minutes (Women/Counter-Clockwise)

2023 AHCR Winners

There are still many riders out tackling the full AHCR loop, including Maggie Livelsberger, who could potentially be the first (and only) woman to finish the route this year. She’s crushing it on a singlespeed! Follow along here.

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