Upcoming Mountain Bike Races

Endurance Grid lists 83 mountain bike races across the US, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 24 states.

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83
Races
24
States

On singletrack

What mountain bike racing is

Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Common formats include cross-country (XC) on looped courses, enduro that times only the downhill stages, marathon XC for longer efforts, and fat bike races on snow or soft terrain.

Race day usually starts with a mass or wave start at a trailhead. XC rewards sustained climbing and aerobic fitness, while enduro is about technical descending. Comfort handling a bike on technical trail is what separates a smooth first race from a rough one.

Short XC
<10 mi

Best starting point. A short looped course — climbing, pacing, and handling on a beginner-friendly scale.

Marathon XC
40–60 mi

The endurance step up. Long efforts on trail and forest road.

Enduro
Distance varies

Timed downhill stages with untimed climbs between. The technical, descending-focused format.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many mountain bike races are there in the US?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 83 upcoming mountain bike races across 24 states.
Which states have the most mountain bike races?+
The states with the most mountain bike races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Michigan, Texas, Colorado, California, Montana, and Oklahoma.
What are the mountain bike distances?+
Mountain Bike races are held at 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100+ mi, 10K, 10–20 mi, 15K, 1K, 20–30 mi, and more distances.
What is a mountain bike race?+
Mountain biking is a bike race held off-road on singletrack trails and rough terrain. To learn more about what a mountain bike race is, check out Endurance Grid's sports guide.
What’s the difference between cross-country (XC) and enduro?+
Cross-country (XC) races time the entire course and reward sustained climbing, pacing, and overall fitness. Enduro races time only the downhill stages, with riders transferring between stages without those sections counting toward results — placing greater emphasis on technical descending.