🔥 Qualifying for USAC Nationals 🔥

While the USA Cycling Website is always going to be the “single source of the truth,” here are some links and information we have pulled down from USAC to help you carve you path for nationals.

Complete rules and eligibility can be found here, once released: https://mtbnats.usacycling.org/endurance-mtb

• 2024 Marathon MTB (XCM/XXC) Eligibility

• 2025 Junior Qualification Procedures (As of March 18, 2025)

• Information regarding Category Upgrades

• Link to Check Ranking Status

  • NOTE: Riders must have an ACTIVE license to see their name on the ranking list.

• FAQs Regarding Ranking

When the final 2025 Qualifications information is released, we'll let you know.

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🚴‍♂️ 3 Races at USAC Nationals 🚴‍♂️

🚩 XCM - Cross-Country Marathon

• Length: 30+ miles, typically lasting over 3 hours.

• This year: A 40-mile course at Carvin’s Cove!

• Qualifier Opportunities (XCM/XXC):

  • Virginia USAC MTB Marathon (XCM) State Championship (May 24, 2025)

  • USAC State Championship Weekend @ Massanutten (September 25-27, 2026)

🚩 XCO - Cross-Country Olympic

• Length: About 2 hours, with riders completing laps of a 2.5 - 4 mile course.

• Olympic discipline of MTB!

• Qualifier Opportunities (XCO):

  • RVA Underground Spring XCO Race Series (March-April, 2026)

🚩 STXC/XCC - Short Track

• Length: 20 minutes, on a super-short (usually <1 mile) course.

• A fast, fun, spectator-friendly race!

• Qualifier Opportunities (STXC/XCC):

  • Throat Punch Thursday - Spring Series (April - May 2026)

  • Throat Punch Thursday - Summer Series (August 2026)

🔥 How to Qualify for Roanoke this July🔥

This is our summary based on 2024 qualifications and review of USAC website.

First and foremost - You need a current and valid USA Cycling annual license (see notes above).

🚩 Qualification for XCO:

• Juniors (11-14) & Masters 50+ (F) & 55+ (M): No qualification required!

• Most Other Age Groups: Need a Category 1 or 2 license (details below).

• No qualification for those outside the 19-49 (F) & 19-54 (M) range.

• If you’re in Cat 2 or 3, there’s a non-championship XC race where no qualification is needed.

🚩 Qualification for STXC:

• If fewer than 75 riders in a category → no qualification needed.

• Men: Must be Cat 1 unless 11-14.

• Women: All categories eligible, except Junior 17-18 (who must be Cat 1).

🚩 Qualification for XCM:

• No qualification required for ages 50+ or those racing single speed.

• Other riders: Must be Cat 1 or 2.

Please refer to the USA Cycling Website for official rules and criteria

🏁 That’s it – now get on that starting line at Nationals and represent RVA! 🏁