2027 mountain bike rides and races in the US
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February
112Feb
12–14 ✓24 Hours in the Old PuebloDetails
- Dates
- Fri, Feb 12 – Sun, Feb 14, 2027
- Where
- Willow Springs Ranch, north of Tucson, AZ
- Distances
- 16-mile loop, 24 hours (solo, duo, 4/5-person teams); ~2,000 riders
- Format
- 24-hour solo/relay MTB race
- Organizer
- Epic Rides
- Series
- Epic Rides
- Registration
- Open now on Epic Rides' site; sells out within hours of opening (about 65 minutes in a past year).
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateEpic Rides' site (checked Oct 1, 2026) lists Feb 12-14, 2027 and shows 'Registration Now Open!'
Event siteSources: strambecco.com epicrides.com
March
212Mar
12–14 ~Specialized Cactus CupDetails
- Dates
- Fri, Mar 12 – Sun, Mar 14, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Fountain Hills (McDowell Mountain Park), AZ
- Distances
- 2 days of XC racing (Short Track added for the Pro field), combined stage race, Vintage Championship race, kids events, gravel ride
- Format
- XC and short-track weekend with stage race and vintage event
- Organizer
- Cactus Cup
- Registration
- Registration through RunSignUp; the organizer page listed 2027 pricing as 'coming August 2026' and none was shown on Oct 1, 2026. No day-of registration.
DateOrganizer site says 'Second Weekend in March' at McDowell Mountain Park, Fountain Hills. Exact 2027 dates not yet posted by the organizer (checked Oct 1, 2026).
Notes$7,000 stage-race purse.
Event siteSources: thecactuscup.com findarace.com
18Mar
18–20 ~True Grit EpicDetails
- Dates
- Thu, Mar 18 – Sat, Mar 20, 2027 · projected (2026 was Mar 19–21)
- Where
- Santa Clara / St. George, UT
- Distances
- TG100 Epic 88 mi / 12,295 ft; TG50 44 mi; 25-mile relay; TG15
- Format
- NUE season-opener MTB epic
- Organizer
- GRO Races (Cimarron Chacon)
- Series
- NUE Series (opener)
- Registration
- Cap 850; $5,000 purse.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 was Mar 19–21.
April
317Sat
Apr ~Cohutta 100 / Big Frog 65Details
- Dates
- Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Copperhill (Ocoee), TN
- Distances
- 100 mi and 65 mi
- Format
- NUE MTB race
- Organizer
- Cohutta Races
- Series
- NUE Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
30Apr 30–
May 2 ~Fruita Fat Tire FestivalDetails
- Dates
- Fri, Apr 30 – Sun, May 2, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Fruita, CO
- Distances
- Group rides, demos, races
- Format
- MTB festival
- Organizer
- Over the Edge Sports
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
30Apr 30–
May 2 ✓Whiskey Off-RoadDetails
- Dates
- Fri, Apr 30 – Sun, May 2, 2027
- Where
- Prescott, AZ
- Distances
- 50 Proof (50 mi / 6,500 ft), 25 Proof backcountry ride (~26 mi), 15 Proof fun ride (~20 mi); new 50 Proof Duo Team category
- Format
- MTB festival (15/25/50 Proof) with pro purse
- Organizer
- Epic Rides (Todd Sadow)
- Series
- Epic Rides
- Registration
- Registration opens Black Friday, Nov 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Arizona time; a pre-registration notify list is open. ~2,000 riders.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateEpic Rides' event page (checked Oct 1, 2026): April 30 - May 2, 2027, Prescott.
May
41May
1–3 ~Moab RocksDetails
- Dates
- Sat, May 1 – Mon, May 3, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Moab, UT
- Distances
- Stage 1 Porcupine Rim 22.5 mi; Stage 2 Klondike Bluffs 25.5 mi; Stage 3 Mag 7 28.5 mi (76 mi / 7,800 ft); 350-rider cap
- Format
- 3-day MTB stage race
- Organizer
- TransRockies
- Series
- TransRockies Race Series (Moab Fondo Fest weekend)
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 ran the same first-weekend-of-May slot.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com
15Sat
May ~Mohican MTB 100Details
- Dates
- Sat, May 15, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Loudonville, OH
- Distances
- 100 mi and 100K
- Format
- NUE 100-mile MTB race
- Organizer
- Mohican 100
- Series
- NUE Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
18May
18–22 ~Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike EpicDetails
- Dates
- Tue, May 18 – Sat, May 22, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Spring Mills (Seven Mountains Scout Camp), PA
- Distances
- Stages: Poe Paddy 30 mi, Gettis Ridge 24 mi, Cooper's Gap 35 mi, Tussey Ridge 34 mi, Bald Eagle 21 mi
- Format
- 5-day (or 3-day) MTB stage race
- Organizer
- Trans-Sylvania Productions
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
23Sun
May ~Sisters StampedeDetails
- Dates
- Sun, May 23, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Sisters (Peterson Ridge), OR
- Distances
- 27 mi / 1,500 ft; 14 mi; 500-rider cap; $1,000 purse
- Format
- singletrack XC race (Oregon XC Series)
- Organizer
- Mudslinger Events
- Series
- Oregon XC Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
June
126Sat
Jun ~Lutsen 99erDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Jun 26, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jun 27)
- Where
- Lutsen, MN
- Distances
- 99er (99 mi, ~7,000 ft), 69er, 49er, 25er
- Format
- point-to-point MTB/gravel marathon (Leadville qualifier)
- Organizer
- Life Time
- Series
- Leadville Race Series (LT100 MTB qualifier)
- Registration
- Registration via lutsen99er.com/registration.
- Lottery
- No lottery; LT100 MTB qualifier coins (min. 35).
Date2026 edition was Jun 27, 2026 (last Saturday of June), so Jun 26, 2027 matches the pattern.
NotesSawtooth Mountains / Lake Superior North Shore.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com
July
911Sun
Jul ✓Silver Rush 50 MTBDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Jul 11, 2027
- Where
- Leadville, CO
- Distances
- 50 miles, ~8,000 ft climbing
- Format
- 50-mile MTB race (Leadville qualifier)
- Organizer
- Life Time (Leadville Race Series)
- Series
- Leadville Race Series (LT100 MTB qualifier)
- Registration
- Opens January 2027; 2027 pricing TBA (2026: $160).
- Lottery
- No lottery; awards minimum 35 LT100 MTB qualifier coins (performance + finisher drawing). 18+ to claim coin.
DateOrganizer page lists 'July 11, 2027'; registration opens January 2027.
NotesStart at Dutch Henry tubing hill.
Event siteSources: leadvilleraceseries.com
The town
Once you’re in Leadville
11Jul
11–18 ✓USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National ChampionshipsDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Jul 11 – Sun, Jul 18, 2027
- Where
- Roanoke (Carvins Cove / Explore Park area), VA
- Distances
- XC Marathon, Short Track, XCO championships across age groups
- Format
- national championships (XCM marathon, XCC, XCO)
- Organizer
- USA Cycling with Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Roanoke County, City of Roanoke
- Series
- USA Cycling National Championships
- Registration
- Not yet open.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateVisit Virginia's Blue Ridge / USA Cycling announcement: July 11–18, 2027, Roanoke region (third straight year).
17Sat
Jul ~High Cascades 100Details
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 17, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Bend, OR
- Distances
- 100 mi (plus shorter)
- Format
- NUE 100-mile MTB race
- Organizer
- Mudslinger Events
- Series
- NUE Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
17Sat
Jul ~Tahoe Trail 100 (Tahoe Trail MTB)Details
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 17, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jul 18–19)
- Where
- Truckee (Northstar California), CA
- Distances
- 100K solo (62.4 mi / 8,482 ft), 50K solo, 50K relay
- Format
- 100K/50K MTB race (Leadville qualifier)
- Organizer
- Life Time
- Series
- Leadville Race Series (LT100 MTB qualifier: 2 laps < 8h15)
- Registration
- 2027 registration date not published.
- Lottery
- No lottery; Leadville qualifier.
Date2026 edition Jul 18–19, 2026 (third weekend of July). 2027 not yet posted; Jul 17, 2027 projected.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com
23Jul
23–25 ✓Leadville Stage RaceDetails
- Dates
- Fri, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 25, 2027
- Where
- Leadville, CO
- Distances
- 3 stages: 37.7 / 22.2 / 36.1 miles (~96 mi total) on the LT100 course
- Format
- 3-day MTB stage race (Leadville qualifier)
- Organizer
- Life Time (Leadville Race Series)
- Series
- Leadville Race Series (LT100 MTB qualifier)
- Registration
- Opens January 2027; 2026 reference pricing $650 solo / $975 team-tandem; 14+.
- Lottery
- No lottery; minimum 35 LT100 MTB qualifier coins (top finishers + drawing, 11-hour cutoff).
DateOrganizer page: July 23–25, 2027; registration opens January 2027.
NotesBuckles for sub-11h (large buckle sub-8.5h).
Event siteSources: leadvilleraceseries.com
The town
Once you’re in Leadville
24Sat
Jul ~Wilderness 101Details
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 24, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jul 25)
- Where
- Coburn, PA
- Distances
- 101 mi (plus 50/25)
- Format
- NUE 100-mile MTB race
- Organizer
- Wilderness 101
- Series
- NUE Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Jul 25, 2026 (last Saturday of July) -> Jul 24, 2027 projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
31Jul 31–
Aug 1 ✓Downieville ClassicDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 31 – Sun, Aug 1, 2027
- Where
- Downieville, CA
- Distances
- Downieville Classic XC (~29 mi) + Downhill (~15 mi); All-Mountain combined
- Format
- All-Mountain (XC + DH) MTB festival
- Cause
- Bike advocacy — Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
- Organizer
- Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
- Registration
- Registration page linked from the organizer site, which warns the Classic sells out, so register early (opening date not stated).
- Lottery
- Historically a lottery for All-Mountain entries.
DateOrganizer site (downievilleclassic.com, checked Oct 1, 2026): 'July 31st-August 1st, 2027'.
Event siteSources: downievilleclassic.com
31Sat
Jul ~Laramie Range EpicDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 31, 2027 · projected
- Where
- Laramie, WY
- Distances
- Multiple distances
- Format
- MTB epic
- Organizer
- Laramie Range Epic
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateDate not confirmed yet. Check the organizer’s site.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
31Sat
Jul ~Pierre's Hole 50/100Details
- Dates
- Sat, Jul 31, 2027 · projected (2026 was Jul 31)
- Where
- Alta (Grand Targhee), WY
- Distances
- 100 mi / 50 mi
- Format
- NUE MTB race at Grand Targhee
- Organizer
- Grand Targhee Resort
- Series
- NUE Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Jul 31, 2026 -> last weekend of July 2027 (Jul 31, 2027) projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
August
214Sat
Aug ✓Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTBDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Aug 14, 2027
- Where
- Leadville, CO
- Distances
- ~100 miles, 12,000+ ft climbing (out-and-back)
- Format
- 100-mile high-altitude MTB race
- Cause
- Charity entry partners: Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation, Life Time Foundation, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Livestrong, Colorado High School Cycling League, Cloud City Wheelers, Chris Klug Foundation, Colorado Outward Bound School, First Descents
- Organizer
- Life Time (Leadville Race Series)
- Series
- Life Time Grand Prix (round 3); Leadville Race Series
- Registration
- Lottery Dec 1–15, 2026; all applicants notified January 2027. 2027 pricing not yet posted (2026: $525–$625). 18+ on race day. Camp + Entry packages open Dec 1, 2026 (2026 price reference $2,200). Life Time member guaranteed spots from Nov 24, 2026. Coaching + entry via Boundless.
- Lottery
- Yes — lottery open 12/1/26–12/15/26, results January 2027. Qualifier events (min. 35 coins each): Sea Otter Fuego XL, Lutsen 99er, Silver Rush 50 MTB, Leadville Stage Race, Little Sugar MTB, Austin Rattler MTB; also Tahoe Trail (2 laps under 8h15).
DateOrganizer page lists race date August 14, 2027 (Saturday). 2026 edition was Aug 15, 2026.
Notes'Race Across the Sky'. Individual or tandem entries only. 2027 schedule 'subject to change'.
Event siteSources: leadvilleraceseries.com leadvilleraceseries.com
The town
Once you’re in Leadville
15Aug
15–20 ✓Breck EpicDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Aug 15 – Fri, Aug 20, 2027
- Where
- Breckenridge, CO
- Distances
- 6 stages (~240 mi / 40,000 ft) or 3-day option
- Format
- 6-day (and 3-day) backcountry MTB stage race
- Organizer
- Breck Epic LLC (Mike McCormack)
- Registration
- Open on BikeReg (the site's EPICFAN2027 promo code ran through Aug 17, 2026).
- Lottery
- No lottery mentioned on the organizer site.
DateOrganizer site (breckepic.com, checked Oct 1, 2026): 'AUG 15-20, 2027'.
Event siteSources: breckepic.com
September
64Sat
Sep ~Shenandoah Mountain 100Details
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 4, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 5)
- Where
- Mt. Solon (Stokesville), VA
- Distances
- 100 mi
- Format
- NUE 100-mile MTB race
- Organizer
- Shenandoah Mountain Touring
- Series
- NUE Series
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Sep 5, 2026 (Saturday of Labor Day weekend); 2027 Labor Day weekend Saturday is Sep 4, 2027 -> projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com
5Sun
Sep ~Dakota Five-ODetails
- Dates
- Sun, Sep 5, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 6)
- Where
- Spearfish, SD
- Distances
- ~50 mi
- Format
- 50-mile Black Hills MTB race
- Organizer
- Dakota Five-O
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Sep 6, 2026 (Sunday of Labor Day weekend) -> Sep 5, 2027 projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
11Sat
Sep ~Fool's GoldDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 12)
- Where
- Dahlonega, GA
- Distances
- 100/50 mi options
- Format
- Georgia endurance MTB race
- Organizer
- Mountain Goat Adventures
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Sep 12, 2026 -> second Saturday of September 2027 projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
17Sep
17–19 ~Marji GesickDetails
- Dates
- Fri, Sep 17 – Sun, Sep 19, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 18–20)
- Where
- Marquette / Ishpeming, MI
- Distances
- 100 mi, 50 mi (plus 200 and run variants); ~85–90% singletrack, no aid stations
- Format
- 'hardest single-day MTB race in America' (100/50 + 200)
- Organizer
- 906 Adventure Team
- Series
- NUE Series (100)
- Registration
- 2027 opening TBA; no waitlist.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Sep 18–20, 2026 (third weekend of September) -> Sep 17–19, 2027 projected; not announced. Registration sells out within a minute.
18Sat
Sep ✓Life Time Chequamegon MTB FestivalDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Sep 18, 2027
- Where
- Hayward to Cable, WI
- Distances
- Chequamegon 40 (40 mi), Short & Fat (16 mi), Little Loggers kids loop
- Format
- point-to-point MTB festival (Chequamegon 40 / Short & Fat)
- Cause
- Charities page exists on site
- Organizer
- Life Time
- Series
- Life Time Grand Prix (round 4)
- Registration
- 2026 registration open; 2027 registration date TBA. Life Time 6-month Club-Access members get one-week early access.
- Lottery
- No public lottery noted; early access for Life Time members.
DateOrganizer site lists future dates: '2027 – September 18th' (and through 2032). 2026 edition Sep 19, 2026.
Event siteSources: cheqmtb.com cheqmtb.com
The town
Once you’re in Hayward
26Sun
Sep ~Vermont 50 MTBDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Sep 26, 2027 · projected (2026 was Sep 27)
- Where
- West Windsor (Ascutney), VT
- Distances
- 50 mi MTB
- Format
- 50-mile MTB (and 50K/50-mile run) fundraiser
- Cause
- Vermont Adaptive
- Organizer
- Vermont 50
- Lottery
- No lottery (historically a lottery-free sellout).
Date2026 edition Sep 27, 2026 (last Sunday of September) -> Sep 26, 2027 projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com
October
22Sat
Oct ~Tour of the White MountainsDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Oct 2, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 3)
- Where
- Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ
- Distances
- Multiple XC distances
- Format
- Epic Rides MTB festival
- Organizer
- Epic Rides
- Series
- Epic Rides
- Lottery
- No lottery.
Date2026 edition Oct 3, 2026 (first Saturday of October) -> Oct 2, 2027 projected; not announced.
Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com
10Sun
Oct ~Life Time Little Sugar MTBDetails
- Dates
- Sun, Oct 10, 2027 · projected (2026 was Oct 11)
- Where
- Bella Vista / Bentonville, AR
- Distances
- 100K (64 mi / ~5,800 ft), 50K, 20K
- Format
- MTB marathon (Leadville qualifier)
- Organizer
- Life Time
- Series
- Life Time Grand Prix (round 6); Leadville Race Series qualifier (100K, min 35 coins)
- Registration
- 2026 registration opened Mar 2, 2026 (members Feb 23); 2027 date TBA. Prices 2026: $80/$120/$180.
- Lottery
- No lottery; LT100 qualifier coins.
DateOrganizer site shows Oct 11, 2026 only. Held the Sunday of the Big Sugar Classic week (Oct 12 2025, Oct 11 2026) -> Oct 10, 2027 projected. Confirmed 2027 Life Time Grand Prix round.
NotesStart OZ Trails Bike Park / Coler, finish The Momentary.
November
26Sat
Nov ~Iceman Cometh ChallengeDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Nov 6, 2027 · projected (2026 was Nov 7)
- Where
- Kalkaska to Traverse City (Timber Ridge), MI
- Distances
- ~30 mi
- Format
- point-to-point MTB race (largest US one-day MTB race)
- Organizer
- Iceman Cometh (Bell's presenting)
- Registration
- 2027 opening date TBA.
- Lottery
- No lottery (first-come; sells out).
Date2026 edition Nov 7, 2026 (first Saturday of November) -> Nov 6, 2027 projected; not announced. Registration typically sells out in under a day.
Notes~4,000+ riders.
13Sat
Nov ~Austin Rattler MTBDetails
- Dates
- Sat, Nov 13, 2027 · projected (2026 was Nov 14)
- Where
- Burnet (Reveille Peak Ranch), near Austin, TX
- Distances
- Single loop 20 mi / double 40 mi / triple 60 mi
- Format
- loop MTB race (Leadville qualifier)
- Organizer
- Life Time
- Series
- Leadville Race Series (LT100 MTB qualifier; 50 coins on longest route)
- Registration
- 2027 registration date not published (2026 via Let's Do This).
- Lottery
- No lottery; Leadville qualifier coins.
Date2026 edition Nov 14, 2026 (Saturday, mid-November) at Reveille Peak Ranch; 2027 not yet posted; Nov 13, 2027 projected.
NotesPaired with the Austin Rattler Run (Nov 15, 2026).
Event siteSources: strambecco.com strambecco.com
Date to be announced
4TBAdate to
comeFirecracker 50Details
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Breckenridge, CO
- Distances
- 50 mi (2 laps), 25 mi option
- Format
- 50-mile July 4th MTB race
- Organizer
- Breckenridge Recreation / Firecracker 50
- Registration
- Unknown.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.
TBAdate to
comeGrand Traverse Mountain BikeDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Crested Butte to Aspen, CO
- Distances
- ~40 mi / 6,000+ ft over Star Pass
- Format
- 40-mile Crested Butte-to-Aspen backcountry race
- Organizer
- Crested Butte Nordic
- Series
- Grand Traverse Triple Crown (ski/run/bike)
- Registration
- Unknown.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.
TBAdate to
comeOre to Shore Mountain Bike EpicDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Negaunee/Ishpeming to Marquette, MI
- Distances
- Hard Rock 48 mi, Soft Rock 28 mi, shorter kids/junior
- Format
- point-to-point MTB race (Hard Rock 48 / Soft Rock 28)
- Organizer
- Ore to Shore
- Registration
- Unknown.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateTraditionally second Saturday of August (would be Aug 14, 2027).
CheckNot checked with the organizer yet. Look at their site before you plan around it.
TBAdate to
comePisgah Stage RaceDetails
- Dates
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Brevard, NC
- Distances
- 5 stages in Pisgah National Forest
- Format
- 5-day MTB stage race
- Organizer
- Blue Ridge Adventures
- Registration
- Unknown.
- Lottery
- No lottery.
DateNo 2027 date yet. Check the organizer’s site.