
From the Organizer
XC MTB Racing for 2026 ......... July 19, July 26, Aug 16, Aug 30
All races for 2026 are on Sundays. We will count 3 of 4 races for overall award, with a minimum of 2 events attended & you must attend the finals on Aug. 30th. (NO double points for series finals).
PRE-riding will be available on Saturdays, prior to each race, with the “course of the day” to be marked the weekend before each race. Reminder, NO pre-riding on race days. Warm up at Snow Valley’s parking lot at the east end before the race (or follow signage if posted)
Don’t forget….each race is an individual event for awards.
We will have some food options, but are hoping our racers will support Snow Valley's concessions for allowing us to use their parking lot. OR bring your own & picnic in base area.
For up to date information visit the event's website at https://rimnordic.com/rim-nordic-xc-mountain-bike-racing
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across Midwest trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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