2026 Virginia State MTB Championship Weekend - CANCELLED

2026 Massanutten State Champs — Event Canceled

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Massanutten State Champs weekend due to low registration numbers.

We announced and shared our planned date with Virginia and Maryland race directors last October in an effort to avoid scheduling conflicts, but several additional events were later added to an already crowded weekend. Ultimately, registration did not reach the level needed for us to put on the event we had planned.

All registered racers have been issued a full refund.

We’re disappointed we won’t get to race with you this year, but this isn’t goodbye to Massanutten. We’re currently looking at bringing the event back in late spring or summer 2027, and we’ll be announcing our full 2027 race schedule in October.

Thank you to everyone who registered and supported the event. We appreciate you and hope to see you at another start line soon.

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2026 Virginia State MTB Championship Weekend @ Massanutten

Presented by: RVA Racing Events & Massanutten Bike Park

2 Days. 3 Disciplines. One Shot at Glory.

Event runs: Friday–Sunday, with optional Friday preview and packet pickup.

The Western Slope and Bike Park come alive for Virginia’s premier MTB championship weekend.
From lung-busting XCO to a brutal Over-the-Mountain Time Trial to full-send Downhill—this is where titles are earned.

Race for the podium. Ride for the story. Stay for the weekend.

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WEEKEND OVERVIEW

Friday – Course Preview + Packet Pickup

Location: Western Slope – 4276 Happy Valley Rd, Keezletown, VA

Ride the course, scope your lines, and watch it come together.

4:00–7:00 PM – Early Check-In / Packet Pickup
Skip the morning rush—grab your plate and get eyes on the course.

Shuttle laps start at 4:00 PM

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Saturday – XCO + Uphill Time Trial

Location: Western Slope
Day Pass Included

Expect rocks, roots, punchy climbs, and fast flow.
Half-shell helmets required

XCO

• 8:00 AM: Check-In / Vendor Setup
• 9:00 AM: First Wave (Non-USAC categories)
• 10:30 AM: First Wave Awards
• 12:00 PM: Second Wave (USAC State Championship)
• 1:30 PM: Final Awards

Course: ~4-mile laps of classic Western Slope terrain (laps vary by category)
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3518781621848756736

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Over-the-Mountain Time Trial (NEW)

Non-Championship Event

• 2:00 PM: Check-In
• 3:00 PM: Starts (1-minute intervals)
• 4:30 PM: Awards

A pure test of pacing and power—go out too hot, and the mountain collects.
Same climb as last year, then down Blooming Laurel back to the start.

Uphill Time Trial Format:
Riders start individually at assigned times after registration closes.
9:00 AM race participants will start first.
Start times will be emailed and posted on Webscorer before race day.
Riders must start at their assigned time.

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3511844050738200932

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Sunday – Downhill @ Bike Park

Location: Massanutten Bike Park (Ski Area)

Format: One Run, One Shot

No seeding, no second chances. Your single timed run determines the result.

Bike Park opens at 10:00 AM, and the high-speed lift will give you plenty of time for practice and pre-ride laps before racing begins.

Bike Park Access

• Discounted passes: for pre-registered riders available during registration
• Season pass holders: you’re good
• Required: Full-face helmet, front suspension, and disc brakes
• Bike rentals: available

Two Downhill Races

11:00 AM – Macadamia XCDH

XC-Friendly Downhill – Non-Championship Event

Fast, flowy, Western Slope-style trail—built for speed and fun.

10:00–11:00 AM: Practice / Pre-Ride
11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Racing

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3518781407718641152

1:00–2:00 PM – Course & Timing Transition

Timing equipment moves from Macadamia to World Cup while the course transitions for the championship race.

2:00 PM – World Cup Downhill

State Championship

Big tech, rock sections, full track. Medals are on the line.

2:00–4:00 PM: Racing

USAC license required

Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3487524092841763052

4:30 PM – Podiums & Awards

Join us at the Mid Mountain Grill at 4:30 PM for podiums, awards, and a proper end to the weekend.

Race Day at a Glance

10:00 AM: Bike Park opens / Practice
11:00 AM: Macadamia XCDH
1:00 PM: Timing & course transition
2:00 PM: World Cup Downhill State Championship
4:00 PM: Racing complete
4:30 PM: Podiums & Awards – Mid Mountain Grill
5:00 PM: Bike Park closes

Racing Saturday? Head over Sunday morning after your XCO race for practice laps. Saturday lift tickets are available at a discount during registration.

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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS

• USA Cycling Sanctioned
• Titles awarded: to Virginia residents only (annual USAC license required)