Sunday, June 1st
2 DAYS OF BIKES, FAMILY, FRIENDS, FUN
May 31 & June 1, 2025
Kids Race - Elementary & Pre School
SATURDAY, May 31st, 2025
4:00 PM
MAIN EVENT
SUNDAY, June 1st, 2025
10:30 AM
READ THIS BEFORE YOU REGISTER!
🚩 Changes for 2025 RVA Racing Events🚩
1. USA Cycling (USAC) Annual License required for ALL racers!
See “Your Path to USAC Nationals Starts Here!” section at top of the EVENTS page
2. USAC Points & Qualifying for Nationals:
ALL 2025 RVA Racing events are USA Cycling-sanctioned events.
This race is a USAC qualifying opportunity.
Pro Tip: Race more RVA Racing events for a higher ranking and those precious call-up points!
3. State Championship Eligibility:
You must be a Virginia state resident holding a valid USAC annual License.
1st place winners will earn USAC State Champion Status and this year’s version of the coveted RVA MTB Marathon Champions Jersey!
4. Age-Determined Category Breakouts/Consolidations
Categories can be split into age divisions with 10+ registered, 10-days before event.
Categories may be combined if less than <10 registered.
Don’t see a category you’re looking for - hit us up: info@rvaracing.com
Race director reserves right to breakout, combine, or remove race categories based on registration totals.
Course Maps:
You preride the XCM State Champs course anytime as long as park and trails are open!
Food Truck Service Hours:
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vendor/Expo Area Hours:
Saturday 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The “Champions Corner” Bar Hours:
Saturday, 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 - 2:00 PM
Event Schedule:
Saturday, MAY 31st
Event Opens: 1:00 PM
Race Check-in: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Elementary race: 4:00 PM
Sunday, JUNE 1st
Race Check-in: 6:00 - 9:00 AM
Pre-Race Brief: 10:15 AM
XCM Race: 10:30 AM
Awards Ceremony: 2:00 PM (or sooner)
Event Closes: 4:00 PM
The Virginia MTB Marathon State Championship will be a 2-day MTB festival atmosphere. There will be camping available Saturday night along with a beer garden, food trucks, and vendor expo areas both Saturday & Sunday!
Camping
Beer Garden
Pasta Dinner
Vendor Expo & Demos
Local Food & Beverage available on site
Music
The MTB cross-country marathon (XCM) is a very demanding form of mountain bike racing. For this race, riders will have four hours to complete as many laps as they can over a 12.1-mile closed course with ~995’ of elevation.
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Rain conditions may result in course alterations to protect trails
Where: Pleasant Grove Park - 271 Pleasant Grove Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 (Directions)
Racing Age: For all racers including Juniors – Racing Age is determined by your age on December 31st of the current year. Parents – please take note of this when registering your juniors for races, your Junior racer cannot turn 19 in the current year.
Categories: Men's & Women's Categories with age brackets (see registration page for details). Promoter has the right to combine classes and awards/prizes based on registration totals.
SUNDAY - Main Event
Pro/Elite
Expert
Sport
Beginner
SingleSpeed
Clydesdale
Tandem
Teams (2 person)
Juniors (U19, U16)
SATURDAY - Youth Races
Elementary (U12)
Pre School
Entry Fees: Prices go up based on schedule below. Register early and save $
$25.00 until December 6th (2024)
$45.00 until February 1st
$50.00 after February 1st
$55.00 after March 1st
$60.00 after April 1st
$65.00 after May 4th
$70.00 after May 26th
$80.00 walk-ups & after May 31st
Your pre-registration includes:
Race Entry
Camping Saturday Night
Saturday Dinner
Drink Ticket
Discounted event t-shirt ($10 off)
Race Format: Riders will have four hours to complete as many laps as they can. Riders must start their last lap before 3:59 on the race clock.
Course Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38786610?privacy_code=JseAkzJT2IlP5mSZ
Aid Stations/On-Trail Support: There will be 2 aid stations on course.
Aid #1 (at start/finish)
Sponsored by: TBA (Nutrition Sponsor)
Provided food/nutrition: TBA
No additional bikes, vehicles, or personal/team tents
Support crews are allowed
Aid #2 (mid-course at dog park)
Sponsored by: TBA (Nutrition & Neutral Tech Support Sponsor)
Provided food/nutrition: TBA
Will have a sponsor provided full neutral support station
No additional bikes, vehicles, or personal/team tents
Support crews are allowed
Prizes:
Pro/Elite: Champion’s jersey/Merchandise, and Medals
All Cats: Champion’s jersey/Merchandise, and Medals
Camping (FREE/INCLUDED): Primitive camping is available Saturday Night, and it is a short walk to the expo area and bathrooms. Campers will be able to unload from road alongside camping area and park in general parking. No cars are allowed to park in general camping area. Saturday campers will be able to set up that afternoon and will have to vacate campsite by 6:00 PM Sunday but are welcome to hang out in the expo area until we close! NOTE that Premier Parking ($25) comes with space for camping
VIP/Premier Parking, Team Staging, & Camping ($25): You will be right in the heart of the action! VIP Parking is Available with Saturday Night Camping. You will have a 10'x30' space for parking and camping. The VIP area is set up along course as racers begin/end each lap with some limited spaces available right in the start/finish coral area. There is access to power in some spaces. You will be able to set up as early as Saturday afternoon.
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Sponsor Opportunities - Want to get in on the action? Contact us at info@RVARacingEvents.com
What’s on the line?!
2025 Virginia State XCM Championship Kit
Our first-place winners will score a spanking new Champion’s Jersey designed and produced by our friends at Athlos Sports!
Why does RVA Racing use ATHLOS? Because ATHLOS makes the best kits period. The Split Zero design delivers the ultimate in performance without compromise. Race day ready, aero, streamlined and conforming to the body; technology without compromise!
Order here: Link coming soon!
What’s on Tap!
Train Wreck (IPA)
PG-13 (Pilsner)
Food Vendors on Site:
D’Mary’s Taco Truck
Looking for a delicious and satisfying post-race meal? Look no further than D'Mary's Taco Truck! With an outstanding reputation for serving up great tacos, D'Mary's is the perfect place to refuel your body after refuel your body with the post-race fuel it deserves - tacos!
HOURS:
Sunday 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Moe’s Better Italian Ice
Looking for a flavorful and refreshing treat that will leave you craving for more? Look no further than Moe Betta Italian! As a mobile Italian ice cart, we bring the authentic taste of New York straight to you.
HOURS:
Saturday 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sponsor Opportunities
While the race is always the main event, our venues are chosen because they are spectator friendly and offer space for vendors and teams to set up tents and make each event a fun friendly MTB bike festival. The Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship will be a 2-day MTB festival atmosphere with plans to have activities that run before, after and concurrent to the race to create an inclusive and family-oriented event. We have opportunities for business, vendor, and/or shop support or participation in the following areas:
Awards/prizes
Swag-bag and merchandize items
Shops tents/neutral support
Vendor promo display and sales
Music/DJ
Fundraising opportunities
Food, Drink, & Beer vendors
Want to get in on the action?
Contact us at info@RVARacing.com