Go Nuts International Enduro Round 3 - Sugar Mountain, USA

TIME & LOCATION

• Event: Go Nuts International Enduro Round 3
• Date: August 2, 2026
• Location: Sugar Mountain Bike Park
• Address: 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk, NC 28604

OVERVIEW

• Location: Sugar Mountain is located in the heart of North Carolina’s high country, offering unparalleled mountain views and technical challenges for riders of all levels.
• Accessibility: The park is easily accessible, just a short drive from the town of Banner Elk, and approximately two hours from Asheville.
• Scenic Beauty: Situated in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Sugar Mountain offers an exceptional backdrop for a thrilling race.
• Technical Trails: Known for its diverse terrain, steep descents, and technical trails, Sugar is the ultimate challenge for enduro riders.

SCHEDULE

• Saturday, Aug. 1st, 2026: Preride - must purchase lift pass from Sugar.
• Sunday, Aug. 2nd, 2026: Go Nuts International Enduro Stop #5 - Sugar MTB, USA
• Registration Opens: 8am
• Awards: 3pm or to volume

START TIMES

• Rider's Meet: 8:30am
• eMTB released: 8:45am
• PROS released: 9:00am
• AMATEURS released: 9:45am

COMPETITION DETAILS

• Categories: Each race will feature 4 to 6 Enduro stages that will be clearly marked.
• Best of 3: Overall winners will be recognized 1st through 3rd place based on the best of 3 completed races.
• Series Finale: The Go Nuts International Epic Series Finale will be held at Jarrod's Place on August 22-23.
• Point System: 1st Place = 26, 2nd Place = 23, 3rd Place = 21, and so forth.

RULES & REGULATIONS

• Best of 3 races: Must be completed to qualify for the series championship.
• Proper Gear: Participants must wear proper helmet and enduro gear.
• No Alcohol: Alcohol consumption during the race is not permitted.
• Course Etiquette: Proper trail etiquette during course runs and transfer stages is required.

TEAM COMPETITION

• Team Size: A team will consist of 5 to 10 riders across one or more categories.
• Team Points: Team members must complete 3 or more races for points to fully count.
• Match Jerseys: Each team member must wear matching jerseys/shirts.
• Rosters: Team rosters must be submitted in advance of the race date.

ENDURO CATEGORIES

• Information: For more details on the enduro categories, visit Enduro Categories.
• Pro Payout: For information on pro payouts, check Pro Payout.
• Conditions: Races will be conducted regardless of weather conditions.
• Disqualification: Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in disqualification.

TRANSFER/REFUND POLICY

• No Refunds: There will be no registration refunds once registration is processed.
• Race Transfers: Transfers to upcoming races must be requested 10 days prior and are only allowed for rescheduled races.
• Late Transfers: Transfers will not be allowed 10 days before or after the race.

LINKS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Race Information: Visit Go Nuts International Enduro Race for more details.