2026 Virginia State MTB Championship & Hoo-Ha! Weekend @ Massanutten

Distances and entry

• Expert Men Open — $65.52
• Expert Women Open — $65.52
• Sport Men Open — $65.52
• Sport Women Open — $65.52
• Beginner Men Open — $65.52
• Beginner Women Open — $65.52
• Expert Boys (U19) — $65.52
• Expert Girls (U19) — $65.52
• Sport Boys (U19) — $65.52
• Sport Girls (U19) — $65.52
• Beginner Boys (U16) — $65.52
• Beginner Girls (U16) — $65.52
• Novice Boys (U12) — $65.52
• Novice Girls (U12) — $65.52
• Elite & Expert Men Open — $54.76
• Sport Men Open — $65.52
• Sport Men (35+) — $65.52
• Beginner Men Open — $65.52
• Single Speed Men — $65.52
• Clydesdale Men — $65.52
• Masters Men (50+) — $65.52
• Veteran Men (60+) — $65.52
• Legends Men (70+) — $65.52
• Elite and Expert Women Open — $65.52
• Sport Women Open — $65.52
• Sport Women (35+) — $65.52
• Beginner Women Open — $65.52
• Masters Women (50+) — $65.52
• Veteran Women (60+) — $65.52
• Expert Boys (U19) — $65.52
• Expert Girls (U19) — $65.52
• Sport Boys (U19) — $65.52
• Sport Girls (U19) — $65.52
• Beginner Boys (U16) — $65.52
• Beginner Girls (U16) — $65.52
• Novice Boys (U13) — $65.52
• Novice Girls (U13) — $65.52
• Expert Men Open — $65.52
• Expert Women Open — $65.52
• Sport Men Open — $65.52
• Sport Women Open — $65.52
• Beginner Men Open — $65.52
• Beginner Women Open — $65.52
• Expert Boys (U19) — $65.52
• Expert Girls (U19) — $65.52
• Intermediate Boys (U19) — $65.52
• Intermediate Girls (U19) — $65.52
• Beginner Boys (U16) — $65.52
• Beginner Girls (U16) — $65.52
• Novice Boys (U13) — $65.52
• Novice Girls (U13) — $65.52
• Clydesdale — $65.52
• Singlespeed — $65.52

About 2026 Virginia State MTB Championship & Hoo-Ha! Weekend @ Massanutten

ARE YOU READY TO CLAIM YOUR SPOT AS VIRGINIA’S FASTEST?

September 25, 26, & 27, 2026
3 Days. 4 Disciplines. 4 Shots at Glory.

Massanutten Resorts' legendary Western Slope and Bike Park are calling. This is Virginia’s Premier MTB Championship Weekend, packed with epic XCC, XCO, and XCM battles, an all-out Uphill Time Trial, and a Downhill showdown that’ll test your limits. Whether you're racing for glory, grit, or the grill-out at the pavilion, this is not your average weekend ride.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 25th – “Friday Night Flights” XCC races, Check-In & Rider Party

4620 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville, VA – Follow signs to ski area

4:00 PM – Rider check-in opens

4:00 PM – Rider Party kicks off – beer, burgers, music, stoke

6:00 PM - XCC races Start

8:15 PM - XCC Awards   

9:00 PM – Party wraps

Saturday, September 26th – XCO & Uphill Time Trial

Western Slope – 4276 Happy Valley Rd, Keezletown, VA 22832
Day pass included with registration

Expect: punchy climbs, high-speed flow, and classic Western Slope chunk.
Approved half-shell helmets required.

Saturday Timeline:

• 7:00 AM – Sunrise    
• 8:00 AM – Check-in opens; Vendor/team tent setup    
• 8:30 AM – XCO First Wave staging    
• 9:00 AM – XCO First Wave Start (1-min intervals)    
• 10:00 AM - Massanutten Shuttles begin, shuttle pass included for pre-registered riders    
• 10:30 AM – First Wave Awards    
• 11:30 AM – XCO Second Wave staging    
• 12:00 PM – XCO Second Wave Start    
• 1:30 PM – XCO Finish & Awards    
• 2:00 PM – Uphill MTB TT Check-in    
• 3:00 PM – TT Starts (1-min intervals) all start times will be pre-assigned
• 4:30 PM – TT results & awards    
• 6:30 PM – Sunset            

XCO Course Map: Massanutten Hoo-Ha XCO State Championship

A 4-mile lap of rocks, roots, and power climbs. Expect baby heads and fast lines. Laps vary by category.
Bring your A-game—this one doesn’t make friends. 

Uphill Time Trial Course Map: UpHill Time Trial for the Massanutten Hoo-Ha State Championship

This climb lulls you in with smooth trail, but don’t get comfy. It gets steeper, looser, and rougher the higher you go.

• Starts out tame—just enough to get the legs spinning.
• Midway, the gradient kicks up, the line narrows, and your legs start asking questions.
• The final pitch is a test of grit and traction—expect chunky terrain, roots, and a gasping finish.

It’s a pure power test. Pace it wrong, and you’ll blow up before the final push. Nail it, and you might just ride into legend.

It's a good climb but do some shuttle laps in between the XCO and your start time to “warm up”

Sunday, September 27th – MTB Marathon (XCM) Race & Downhill Showdown @ Massanutten Bike Park

4620 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville, VA – Follow signs to ski area
Bike Park Access:

Bike Park Day Passes are available at a steep discount for pre-registered participants.        

• A special discount code will be emailed to all pre-registered riders for pre-riding access prior to race day.            
• Season Pass Holders do not need to purchase a day pass.        
• Full Face Helmet, and a bike with at least a front shock and disk brakes required in the Bike Park. (Full Face Helmets and DH bikes can be rented from the rental shop.)
     

Race Day Timeline:

• 8:00 AM - Check in Opens
• 9:15 AM - XCM Staging & Race Brief
• 9:30 AM - XCM Race Starts
• 10:00 AM - Bike Park & Lift Opens
• 11:45 AM - Downhill Race Staging @ TOP of CRUNCHY    
• 12:00 PM - Downhill Race Begins (Best 3 runs depending on turnout)    
• 3:00 PM - XCM & Downhill Awards @ Mid Mountain Grill    
• 4:00 PM - Bike Park Closes

About the DH Race:

Two versions - Single-Crown XC and Triple-Crown “Big Balls”

• Crunchy! A Single Crown Friendly Race, built for XC Rigs & Racers
  Racers will compete on Crunchy which is 100% rideable on XC rigs. This isn’t a pro DH course - it’s a speed test designed for cross-country riders. We’re not racing on the gnarliest race trails. This course is specifically chosen to be approachable and fun on a short-travel bike, but still challenging enough to separate the brave from the hesitant.
• Pro Cup! A Triple Crown Full Send Course, built to push the limits of Suspension and Gravity 
  Racers will compete on the Pro Cup DH course. This is the “Big Balls” DH and it ain't for the faint of heart.

A LIFT PASS IS REQUIRED FOR SUNDAY RACERS!    

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS

This is a USA Cycling-sanctioned event.

Virginia State Championship Titles awarded only to VA residents (per USAC license)
Out-of-state riders are welcome to compete and earn podiums, but medals go to Virginians
          
No One-Day Licenses for Championship Categories

• All riders must have a valid USAC Annual Race Membership
• USAC is offering $20 Annual Licenses for new racers!
• Use these promo codes:
• New Adult: USMTB25
• New Junior: JRUSMTB25
• Renewal Discount: INTROMEMB25

BONUS CHALLENGES & BRAGGING RIGHTS

• Best Overall All-Rounder Prize for the top male and female in all three events (XCO, TT, DH)
• Special Recognition for those riding the same bike all weekend. You maniacs. We salute you.

Looking for one last big weekend before the season winds down?

Come to Massanutten Resort for the 2025 Virginia State MTB Championship & Hoo-Ha! Weekend - where racing meets relaxation.

By the end of the weekend, we’ll crown multiple Virginia State Champions with medals awarded for Cross-Country Olympic (XCO), Uphill Time Trial, and Downhill Individual (DHI) - with categories split out as far and wide as we can imagine. It’s all USA Cycling sanctioned, so you’re not just riding for glory - you’re earning points that could boost your call-up at next year’s Nationals.

But this weekend isn’t just for racers.

Bring the whole family and make it a mini mountain getaway. While you’re chasing the podium, they can ride the scenic lift, splash around at the indoor water park, or just relax and take in the stunning Blue Ridge views.

Race hard. Rest well. Make memories.
One last send before the season ends - see you at Massanutten!