Collegiate MTB Challenge at Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
Sat, Sep 19, 2026
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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
7860 Hickory Nut Gap Rd, Banner Elk NC
53–68°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
54–69°F
dry
2024
49–69°F
dry
2023
46–68°F
dry
2022
51–71°F
dry
2021
58–69°F
dry
2020
42–59°F
dry
2019
50–61°F
dry
2018
57–71°F
dry
2017
53–71°F
dry
2016
60–70°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Rain likely · 58–73°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 58°F · 35% chance of rain · wind up to 4 mph
About this race
Race Overview
The Collegiate MTB Challenge at Lees-McRae College is set to take place on September 19, 2026.
Location
- Address: 7860 Hickory Nut Gap Rd, Banner Elk, NC
Event Details
- Website: Collegiate MTB Challenge
- Date: September 19, 2026
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