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Sprocket Fuel MTB Race

Date
August 8, 2026
Distance
Expert Male Open · Expert Male Masters 50+ · Sport Male Open & more
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From the Organizer

The 5th Annual Sprocket Fuel MTB Race returns this August to challenge mountain bikers of all ability levels on the AWESOME trails at Harris Lake. Get your game face on and race on some of the best single-track in the Triangle Area!

During registration, choose from 34 skill and age-based classes. Depending on class, racers will start in waves and complete 1-3 laps (3.5-22.5 miles) on a course that includes smooth, twisty, and flowing single-track trails. Adapted Class competitors will complete a 1 mile course (beginner loop) using a recumbent trick or handcycle that is either Class 1 E-assist or Non E-assist.

 

Events

Expert Male Open8 AMRegister →
Expert Male Masters 50+8 AMRegister →
Sport Male Open8:02 AMRegister →
Sport Male Masters 40+8:05 AMRegister →
Single-Speed Male Open8:07 AMRegister →
Sport Male Masters 50+8:07 AMRegister →
Sport Male Masters 60+8:07 AMRegister →
Expert Female Open8:10 AMRegister →
Sport Female Open8:10 AMRegister →
Sport Female Masters 40+8:10 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

88°

Typical Low

67°

Based on US Climate Normals data from New Hill, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:30 AMSunset 8:15 PMDaylight 13h 45m

Host City

About New Hill, NC

Population

67,765

as of 2023

Elevation

345 ft

Nearest Airport

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 16 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sprocket Fuel MTB Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Sprocket Fuel MTB Race
Date
August 8, 2026

From Endurance Grid

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.

Mountain Bike

XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sprocket Fuel MTB Race?
Sprocket Fuel MTB Race is a mountain bike race held in New Hill, North Carolina on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Sprocket Fuel MTB Race?
Saturday, August 8, 2026 in New Hill, North Carolina at 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sprocket Fuel MTB Race?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Sprocket Fuel MTB Race

Aug 8, 2026

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