Western US Mountain Bike Racing ( ID, MT, NV, AZ, CO, WY, NM, CA)

May 28-June 18, 2025 — Session Series Weekly Enduro Series, Floyd Hill, CO, A weeknight enduro series, riders check their better judgment at the start for a timed downhill at three front-range trail systems: May 28�Floyd Hill, June 5�Maryland Mtn, and June 18�Virginia Canyon, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], shiftevents.org, sessionseries.org

May 28-July 16, 2025 — Sturgis Music On Main Mountain Bike Series, Sturgis, SD, Experience the warm summer evenings out on the local bike trails by participating in the 7th Annual Music on Main Mountain Bike Race Series each Wednesday evening starting at 6:00 PM at Harley Davidson Rally Point, no entry fee, Joe Etzkorn, 605-720-4046, [email protected], officialsturgisevents.com/event/mountain-bike-race-series

June 11-July 16, 2025 — Missoula MTB League, Missoula, MT, Various courses. May 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2024, Eight weeks of mountain biking in the evenings. Free mountain bike race series. Fun divisions for all abilities. Top 3 pick from the prize table. Relaxed and fun. Potluck post race., Shaun Radley, 406-219-1318, [email protected], montanacyclocross.com/events/

August 16-October 11, 2025 — Idaho High School Cycling League Race Series, NICA, Boise, ID, Eddie Strayer, 205-310-5828, 208-473-9480, [email protected], idahomtb.org

September 2, 2025 — Battle of the Grommets, Winter Park, CO, Youth gravity race, Jen Miller, 970-726-1570, [email protected], winterparkresort.com/things-to-do/competition-center/summer-programs/winter-park-classics-bike-race-series

September 5-7, 2025 — NW Cup Downhill Series Finals Stevens Pass Bike Park, Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Stevens Pass, WA, Downhill race, Scott Tucker, 360-797-4288, [email protected], nwcup.com

September 6-7, 2025 — Vapor Trail 125, Salida, CO, 125 miles, 20,000 feet of climbing, 10 pm start, singletrack, Vapor Trail , [email protected]�, vaportrail125.com

September 6-7, 2025 — Downhill Rockies, Trail Party, Angel Fire, NM, Downhill race, Trail Party , [email protected], trailparty.com

September 6, 2025 — JH Downhill Championshiops #3, Jackson Hole, WY, This thrilling three-part downhill mountain biking competition promises heart-pounding action and fierce competition. Upper Deer Jump to Solitoga cutting off at the NEW Bruce Lee Trail reconnecting with Solitoga continuing through �Teewinot Gully Speedway� finishing on the NEW section of trail in Bronco Terrain Park, 888-333-7766, [email protected], jacksonhole.com/jh-downhill-championships

September 7, 2025 — High Altitude Classic, New Mexico Off Road Series, Cloudcroft, NM, Chubby Tire , 575-649-8292, [email protected], chubbytire.com

September 13, 2025 — Pocatello Fall Ultra, Pocatello, ID, Join us for the premier ultra mountain bike race in Southeast Idaho.� Participate in a 100K or 50K ride in one of America’s best mountain biking areas. 100K RACE: � Over 9,000 ft. of elevation gain?� Over 45 miles of singletrack on the 100K course.?� Looped course, 80% Singletrack 50K RACE: � Over 6,500 ft. of elevation gain.?� Looped course, all singletrack., Scott Peterson, 208-681-6910, [email protected], pocatellofallultra.com

September 16, 2025 — Salida to the Sea, Salida, CO, Salida to the Sea is a self supported bikepacking race. The race begins in Salida, Colorado and finishes in Port Orford, Oregon. The route is roughly 2,000 miles long and traverses through 5 states in Western America, Brian Steele, , facebook.com/Salida2Sea/

September 19-21, 2025 — Oak Flats MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Albequerque, NM, Well marked course with a separate kids course and equal�pay. Family oriented, spectator friendly, with unique hand made trophies, a positive atmosphere and more. Fast, flowy course with a little bit of everything for everybody. Event Saturday: Cat 3, Cat 2 & Short track for Pro and Cat 1; Sunday:Juniors, Kids, Pro & Cat 1, Par , 505-730-2615, [email protected], oakflatsmtb.com

September 20, 2025 — Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb races near Payson, AZ, Scott Kehl, 480-868-6381, [email protected], fireontherim.com

September 20, 2025 — Coyote Classic Round 1 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

September 20-21, 2025 — Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Race, Tour de Rez Cup, Red Valley, AZ, The Navajo Nation’s premier mountain bike event of the year, taking place the final weekend of September in the Chuska Mountains. The Chuska Challenge Tour includes 35-mile and 20-mile noncompetitive options, offer riders some awesome riding in some of the most beautiful country in Dine’ Bikeyah. The competitive Mountain Bike Race includes avariety of routes and distances, and includes awards for top riders. �There will be a Skills Course set up for riders to play on throughout the weekend, and there will be a Youth Race on Saturday. On the Sunday of Chuska weekend, there will be a 55-mile and 35-mile Arizona Endurance Series event on the Cove Classic route, Tom Riggenbach, 928-429-0345, [email protected], navajoyes.org, runsignup.com/Race/AZ/RedValley/ChuskaChallengeMountainBikeRide

September 20, 2025 — Leadville Big Friggin Loop, , Colorado Endurance Series, Leadville, CO, Figure 8 loop starting and finishing in downtown Leadville with around 115 miles and 15,000+ft of climbing. This course goes above tree line 3 different times in the first 20 miles� and the last third leg of it incorporates the entire segment 8 of the Colorado trail from Copper to Tennessee Pass. Not recommended for riders looking to try out these type of events for the first time, Mark Walker, [email protected], coloradoes.wordpress.com/swes-event-list/sbfl

September 27-28, 2025 — Grand Enduro, Grand Junction, CO, Race the top 3 trails of the Lunch Loops (Ribbon, Gunny, and Free Lunch) with amazing views in the background. This is the only race on the Ribbon… come see what it’s like to ride up to 50mph on a big slab of rock! 22-35 minutes of racing over 6.2 miles of trail. 2.5-4 hours of total ride time covering ~22 miles., John Klish, 970-744-4450, 573-366-3681, [email protected], grandenduro.com, madracingcolorado.com

September 27, 2025 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and Tahoe City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the same route as The Great Ski Race between Truckee and Tahoe City with one major difference: You choose to run or bike one of two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite division course adds in more technically challenging terrain., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, [email protected], Kiley McInroy, [email protected], bigblueadventure.com, greattrailrace.com

September 27, 2025 — Rad Dirt Fest, Trinidad, CO, 38, 99, 165 mile options, Deep in the Southern Colorado plateau lies an untouched plethora of gravel unlike any other. The towering Spanish Peaks and expansive mesas serve as the backdrop for the 3 unique courses of the �Rad Dirt Fest.� The courses are all more than 90% maintained, gravel roads and mostly rolling routes, Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], Lifetime Events , [email protected], theraddirt.com

September 28, 2025 — Sunrise Ski Resort Enduro, Sunrise Ski Resort, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

October 3-4, 2025 — Road Apple Rally MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Farmington, NM, The Road Apple Rally began in 1981 as a competition between horses and bicycles. It has since become a bicycle only race and stands as the longest running annual mountain bike race in the United States. Bring the family for a day of fun and try the children’s riding obstacle course. This celebrated mountain bike race features five divisions: Beginner, Pro, Expert, Sport, Single Speed. The Beginner course is a 15 mile loop, all others ride the full 30 mile Road Apple Rally course. Both courses feature the whoops, where you spend more time in the air then on the ground! Course terrain also includes short climbs, flats, sandy arroyos and sharp corners., Leslie Mueller, 505-599-1184, [email protected], fmtn.org/277/Road-Apple-Rally

October 4, 2025 — Tour of the White Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest standing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Tour is a grassroots event with laid back vibes among a gathering of bike-minded individuals., Epic Rides, 520-623-1584, [email protected], Dave Castro, [email protected], epicrides.com

October 9-12, 2025 — USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, Grand Junction, CO, Collegiate National Championships and Montana High School Championships, USAC Events , 719-434-4200, [email protected], Chad Sperry, [email protected], Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, [email protected], usacycling.org

October 11-13, 2025 — California Dirt MTB Series Race 4, California Dirt MTB Series, Nevada City, CA, Scott’s Flat Lake, Saturday: AM-Parliament Enduro Races, PM-PreRide XC, Short Track Race; Sunday: XC Race, Jet Lowe, [email protected], ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic

October 11, 2025 — The Hotdogger, Fruita, CO, a mountain bike race and hotdog eating contest from sunrise to sunset. It is a non-profit event to benefit the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association., Tisha McCombs, [email protected], Hotdogger , [email protected], hotdogger.org, copmoba.org

October 12, 2025 — Beti Bike Bash, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Women’s only mountain bike race and festival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abilities welcome., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Natalie Rabourn, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], betibikebash.com

October 12, 2025 — Little Sugar MTB, Leadville Race Series, Bentonville, AR, Welcome to the MTB Capital of the World. Bentonville and Bella Vista have emerged as a world-class destination for MTB riding and we’ve put together a course worth of a Leadville Legendary challenge. These trail systems offer grinding climbs,fasting rolling descents, rough and rocky limestone, and views of caves, waterfalls, and iconic ledges., Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com, bigsugarclassic.com/mtb

October 18, 2025 — Coyote Classic Round 2 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

October 25, 2025 — Filthy 50, Escondido, CA, 30 and 50 mile xc races, Victor , [email protected], quickndirtymtb.com

October 26, 2025 — Flagstaff Enduro, CANCELLED, Flagstaff, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

November 1, 2025 — 8-Hour Showdown at Usery Pass, TENTATIVE, Phoenix, AZ, 8-hour cross country race on an 11 mile loop, solo, duo, quad, and relay options for both mtn bike, gravel and single speed with free kids races, Race is put on by FE Racing, an Arizona 501c3 cycling club that uses the proceeds from the event for a charity bike give away deserving Jr. High School students., Shane Jacobs, [email protected], usery8.com

November 1, 2025 — Chain Smoker Las Vegas, Blue Diamond, NV, 15, 30, 45 mile options, Victor , [email protected], quickndirtymtb.com

November 2, 2025 — Horny Toad Hustle MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Cruces, NM, Held on the Dona Ana trails, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, [email protected], Dave Halliburton, 575-312-5991, [email protected], bikereg.com/horny-toad-hustle

November 7-8, 2025 — Austin Rattler MTB, Leadville Race Series, Austin, TX, Make the trek down to Reveille Peak Ranch for a one-of-a-kind race experience at the Austin Rattler MTB. After you soak in the sparkling lakes and rolling hills of beautiful Texas Hill Country, you’ll hop in the saddle for one, two or three loops of thrilling singletrack and fast-fire roads. Come for a unique fall ride, stay for a Texas-style endurance celebration, complete with live music, camping, kids races and, of course, tasty Texas BBQ., Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com, austinrattlermtb.com

November 8, 2025 — Teenek 100, Aztec, NM, 50 and 100 km mtb races, Teenek Racing , 505-386-6170, [email protected], teenekracing.com

November 8, 2025 — Snake Eater 100K MTB Race, Tentative Date, Tusayan, AZ, 50K and 100K options. Starting downtown Tusayan at the Grand Canyon National Park. �The event starts at IMAX theater and then to fire road 320. We will wind through the forest and eventually connect to the AZT and Finish with 30 ish miles of single track., Steve Sanchez, 602-639-0063, [email protected], bearjawevents.com

November 9, 2025 — Tonto Mountain Rides, Mesa, AZ, 100/50/30/10 mile MTB Races, 30 mile Gravel Grinder, 20/10 mile Juniors Races, Aaron Schmidt, 602-346-0554, [email protected]�, aravaiparides.com

November 15, 2025 — 6 and 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain Hills, AZ, The 6 and 12 Hours of Fury aims to test experienced mountain bikers while welcoming new riders to dip their tires in the dirt. The challenge remains the same, do the most laps possible within 6 or 12 hours, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, [email protected], 4peaksracing.com

November 15, 2025 — Coyote Classic Round 3 of 3, DVO Fall XC and E-Bike Coyote Classic Series, Boulder City, NV, XC, E-Bike, and Gravity Fest, Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

November 15, 2025 — Ridgecrest Desert Classic, Ridgecrest, CA, 4 courses this year: Classic Loop, Beginner, Sport, and Pro/Expert, beginner, sport, and expert courses are aimed at more competitive riders while the the Classic Loop course caters to our riders who simply want to come out and support the race, and aren’t necessarily interested in being competitive or risking getting injured on the Ridgeline., High Sierra Cyclists , [email protected], highsierracyclists.club/home/rdc

November 22, 2025 — Hawes Enduro, Mesa, AZ, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

December 6, 2025 — Dirty 30, Lakeside, CA, 18 and 30 miles, and also E-MTB race, Victor , [email protected], quickndirtymtb.com

December 7, 2025 — Frenzy Hills Rides, Fountain Hills, AZ, 100/50/25/10 mile MTB Races, 100/50/25 mile Gravel Grinder, 10/7 mile Juniors Races, Aaron Schmidt, 602-346-0554, [email protected]�, aravaiparides.com

December 13, 2025 — Dawn to Dusk AZ, Fountain Hills, AZ, Endurance mountain bike relay. Compete as a solo, duo, or team on a fast, fun course in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Family friendly camping and event expo promises a fun weekend! Space is limited to 125 solo riders, 100 two-person, 50 four-person, and 10 corporate entries, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

December 13, 2025 — DVO Ole Burro Enduro, Boulder City, NV, Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

January 10, 2026 — McDowell Meltdown, McDowell, AZ, Challenging XC race with pump tracks for everyone to enjoy., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

January 16-18, 2026 — Southwest Regional Gravity Championships, DH, Enduro, and DS, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice�on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Trails hand built by the late Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half. Free 0n-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

January 17, 2026 — Old Tucson 10er, Tucson, AZ, This 10 hour race for solos, duos, and teams will take place at historic Old Tucson Studios, the film site for many famous westerns., Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

January 24, 2026 — Estrella Hedgehog Hustle, Goodyear, AZ, Cross Country Race at Estrella Mountain Regional Park with a scenic venue for both spectators and racers. Remember sealant and tubes!, Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

February 1, 2026 — Prickly Pedal MTB Race, Peoria, AZ, Get in a heart-pumping, rip-roaring ride through the desert terrain of the Maricopa Trail beginning in Cave Creek, Arizona and finishing at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation, Aaron Schmidt, 602-346-0554, [email protected]�, pricklypedal.com, aravaiparides.com

February 7, 2026 — Rock Cobbler, Bakersfield, CA, The World Famous Bianchi Rock Cobbler is a stupidly hard, mostly dirt ride, bordering on a race. There are two routes offered: the Rock Cobbler which is between 80-90 miles and the Pebbler which is between 40-50 miles., Sam Ames, [email protected], rockcobbler.com

February 7, 2026 — Tennessee Pass Night Jam, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , [email protected], cloudcitywheelers.com

February 7, 2026 — DVO McCullough Meltdown XC MTB Race, Henderson, NV, Cross Country race, Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

February 13-15, 2026 — 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, Tuscon, AZ, Riding sinuous single track in the Sonoran Desert, the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo Presented by Tucson Medical Center is one of the largest 24 hour events in the world. Come join the event the mountain bike community has been raving about for years!, Epic Rides, 520-623-1584, [email protected], epicrides.com

February 13-15, 2026 — DVO Mob�n Mojave DH, DS, and Enduro, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice�on Friday,�Saturday, and�Sunday. Trails hand built by the late Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half. Free 0n-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

February 21, 2026 — Keyesville Classic MTB Race, Keyesville, CA, Downhill, Short Track, and Cross Country, Keyesville Classic , 661-472-5968, [email protected], keyesvilleclassicmtb.com

March 7, 2026 — Havasu Havoc, Lake Havasu, AZ, XC race with awesome views, a fun trail and good local beer., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

March 7, 2026 — Mineral Belt Mayhem, Leadville Winter Mtn Bike Series, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , [email protected], cloudcitywheelers.com

March 13-15, 2026 — DVO Reaper Madness DH ~ DS ~ Enduro, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice�on Friday,�Saturday, and�Sunday. Trails hand built by the late Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half. Free on-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

March 13-15, 2026 — Cactus Cup, Fountain Hills, AZ, Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its�history dates back to 1991.�This is 3 days of racing to crack open the season featuring a Short Track, XC and Enduro event.�To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 3 days of the stage race must be completed. STXC, Enduro, XC40, kids race. Held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Sage , [email protected], thecactuscup.com

March 21, 2026 — Fatty Patty 50K, Leadville Winter Mtn Bike Series, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , [email protected], cloudcitywheelers.com

March 28, 2026 — Tommy Knocker 10, Silver City, NM, 10 hour race, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

April 4, 2026 — East Side Epic, Leadville Winter Mtn Bike Series, Leadville, CO, Cloud City Wheelers , [email protected], cloudcitywheelers.com

April 11, 2026 — Prescott Punisher, Prescott, AZ, Prescott is a great place for mountain biking. The Whiskey 50 will be 2 weeks later so consider racing and staying for a pre-ride the following day., Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], mbaa.net

April 18-19, 2026 — Sea Otter Fuego XL, XC, & Juniors, Leadville Race Series, Monterey, CA, XL 65 miles and 7,800 feet of elevation change; XC 21 miles; Short – Juniors only, Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com

April 18, 2026 — DVO Mojave Meltdown XC MTB Race, Boulder City, NV, Cross Country race, Mike Scheur, 518-524-9805, [email protected], bootlegcanyonracing.com

April 24-26, 2026 — Whiskey Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Prescott, AZ, Starting on Prescott’s historical (and lively) Whiskey Row and climbing into the beautifully distracting views of Prescott National Forest, riders will connect some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment., Epic Rides, 520-623-1584, [email protected], Dave Castro, [email protected], epicrides.com

May 2, 2026 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, AZ, The 2021 MBAA finals, Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, [email protected], Tim Racette, 480-442-4229, [email protected], Denise Barron, 928-530-0868, , mbaa.net, absolutebikes.net

May 2, 2026 — Alien Run MTB Race, Aztec, NM, Circles the alleged alien crash site in Hart Canyon, Aztec Trails and Open Space , [email protected], alienrun.com

May 2, 2026 — 18 Hours of Fruita, Fruita, CO, One of the most beloved endurance events in Colorado with the famous midnight start. With a fast and fun single-track course located 10 minutes northwest of Fruita, Colorado, within the �posh environs� of Highline Lake State Park with its green grass and warm showers. This is a great race to kick off your riding season., George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, [email protected], 18hrsoffruita.com

May 8-9, 2026 — Rides & Vibes MTB & Music Fest, Grand Junction, CO, 15, 30, 40-mile MTB races, & 2 days of live music in downtown Grand Junction, Grand Junction Sports Commission , 970-248-1378, 970-639-1387, [email protected], grandjunctionsports.org, gjridesandvibes.com

May 9, 2026 — Sarlacc Attack 50K, Fruita, CO, Combines The Edge and Sarlacc trails to make up an epic adventure. You’ll ride on the edge of cliffs and your limits. World class singletrack, uphill grinds, and flowy descents are abundant on the Edge Loop. The Sarlacc trail section is some of the most fun singletrack on the course and riders will be there on the season’s opening week. Also, there is a 13.8-mile course with nearly 1,000 feet of climbing that combines Chutes and Ladders, Frontside, and Western Zippity trails. It’s great for beginners and sprinters alike, offering flowy terrain, short climbs, quick descents, and breathtaking views of the surrounding mesas and buttes. This race is part of the Adventure Fest at 18 Road, Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, [email protected], Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, [email protected], geminiadventures.com

May 16, 2026 — Royal Gorge Six and Twelve Hour MTB Races, Ca�on City, CO, Six and Twelve Hour MTB Races, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

May 22-24, 2026 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 53rd Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton – Saturday and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday – Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Race and vendors., Ian Burnett, 970-259-4621, [email protected], ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

May 30, 2026 — Wente 8-Hour MTB, Willits, CA, The funnest 8-hour mountain bike race you’ll ever do. 3 days of venue access including a private lake for swimming and boating. 8 Miles, 1,745’ of climbing and bermy-berms for days. NOTE: Wente is on a private boy scout reservation. It is closed to the public on all days of the year except during race weekend. No trespassing!, Clemence Heymelot, 707-560-1122, [email protected], racewente.com

June 11-14, 2026 — Leadville Training Camp, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Across three days, you’ll cover every mile of the legendary course with special attention to the most grueling sections: Powerline, St. Kevins and the iconic Columbine climb. In the evening, you’ll join your experienced buckle-sporting guides for Q&A sessions on proper training, diet, bike setup and crewing logistics, Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com

June 12-13, 2026 — Otter Creek MTB Race, Harmon Lake, ND, the Otter Creek Trail Festival returns to Harmon Lake, Mandan, ND, on June 12-13, 2026! Choose from 55-mi, 35-mi, and 13-mi mtb races, a Friday night trail run, and youth categories, Melissa Marquardt, 701-221-9833, [email protected], 701cycleandsport.com

June 13, 2026 — Fears, Tears, and Beers Enduro, Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed sections mostly downhill, combined time wins. Men’s and women’s events for all classes. Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert classes. The first and longest running enduro mountain bike race in America. Beginner to Pro categories. Be a part of MTB history, Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, 775-296-2162, [email protected], Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, [email protected], elynevada.net/fears-tears-and-beers/

June 13, 2026 — The Bailey Hundo, Buffalo Creek, CO, 10th year for the race. The HUNDO is 100 miles with 10,000 vertical feet, the HUNDitO is 50 miles with 6,000 vertical feet, in the Buffalo Creek trail system permitted by the USFS., Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], baileyhundo.org

June 27, 2026 — Helenduro, Montana Enduro Series, Helena, MT, multi-stage enduro race in the Helena South Hills. Traditionally four to five stages for all classes, Montana Enduro Series , [email protected], Eric Sivers, [email protected], montanaenduro.com, montanabicycleguild.org

June 27, 2026 — Lutsen 99er, Leadville Race Series, Lutsen, MN, This race offers 99, 69, 49, 25, and kid distances combined with a weekend packed with fun, adventure and “killer” mountain biking for everyone., Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com/lutsen-99er/, lutsen99er.com

July 12, 2026 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, Put your grit, guts and determination to the test with a 50-mile course that packs more punch (per mile) than even the mighty Race Across the Sky. From technical climbs to high-speed descents, the race takes riders across Leadville’s breathtaking panoramas and under the shadow of 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks. With 8,000 feet of elevation gain over 50 miles, Silver Rush offers the perfect trial run and qualifying event for the LT100 MTB, Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com

July 18, 2026 — Butte 100, Butte, MT, 20th Annual, Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options, and a Sorini 25 mile option, Stephanie Sorini, 406-490-7632, [email protected], butte100.com

July 18-19, 2026 — 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest, N24, Albuquerque, NM, Everything that you want from a 24 Hour Race. We have an amazing course with epic singletrack winding through meadows, pines and aspens. The Zuni Mountains outside of Gallup, NM are a great place to ride. We have an awesome venue in the ponderosa pines with plenty of space to hang out with friends and family and hang your hammock, great party atmosphere with vendors, movies, food, kids activities, and fun for everyone., Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, [email protected], ziarides.com

July 24-26, 2026 — Leadville MTB Stage Race, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, From 10,152 to 12,424 feet of Colorado Rocky elevation, the race takes on the breathtaking backdrops and soul-refining climbs of the iconic LT100 MTB course across three exciting days – earning you a shot to qualify for the Life Time LT100 MTB along the way. With post-race dinners, daily awards and celebrations, you’ll step into the warm embrace of the Cloud City family of gritty, gutsy, determined cyclists – and never look back. Come for three days of high-altitude riding, stay to compete for a coveted belt buckle, Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com

August 1, 2026 — Maah Daah Hey 100, Medora, ND, The Maah Daah Hey 100 race course takes you across one of the most majestic single-track adventures in the world, with miles of uninterrupted trail through the heart of the rugged Badlands. Make no mistake, this event will push competitive riders to their limits while giving every participant an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives., Nick Ybarra, 701-570-9138, [email protected], experienceland.org

August 8, 2026 — Enduro Pescado Whitefish Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, multi-stage enduro race at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Traditionally five stages for all classes, Montana Enduro Series , [email protected], Eric Sivers, [email protected], montanaenduro.com

August 8-9, 2026 — Downieville Classic, Downieville, CA, Race or ride the epic 26.5 mile point-to-point crosscountry to the Sierra Crest and back to town, or take in a double dose with 15 miles of the Downieville Downhill in the All Mountain World Championships, followed by an epic party. Named one of the top 10 mountain bike festivals by Outside magazine., Greg Williams, [email protected], Kyle Stone, [email protected], downievilleclassic.com

August 15, 2026 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, The Race of All Races. In 1994, 150 gutsy riders braved 100 miles of high-altitude, extreme Rocky Mountain terrain – starting at 10,152 feet, climbing to 12,424 feet and pedaling into global cycling history. The race is one of the most prestigious endurance cross-country MTB events in the world. Every year, a select handful of gritty and determined cyclists make the pilgrimage to Cloud City to Race Across the Sky and take their shot at etching their name among the Leadville Legendary. The red carpet awaits, Tamara Jenlink, 719-219-9364, [email protected], leadvilleraceseries.com

August 22, 2026 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, MT, Starting in Big Sky’s Town Center (Meadow Village) and climbing into the scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will ride some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment, Natalie Osborne, 907-223-0858, [email protected], bigskybiggie.com

August 29, 2026 — Rendezvous Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Teton Village, WY, multi-stage enduro race at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Traditionally four stages for sport classes; five for all others, Montana Enduro Series , [email protected], Eric Sivers, [email protected], montanaenduro.com, montanabicycleguild.org

September 12, 2026 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, [email protected], elynevada.net

September 20, 2026 — The Banana Belt, Salida, CO, Forty miles of supremely crafted singletrack in Salida. This isn’t about white-knuckle terror or boring fire roads – it’s about that sweet spot challenge. Endurance MTBing you’ve been asking for. Part of the Salida Bike Fest!, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, [email protected], Caprice Bass, 303-720-4509, [email protected], baileyhundo.org