2026 Brown County Epic
Welcome to the Brown County Epic Registration!
The Epic is one of Indiana’s longest-running and best mountain bike festivals — a true grassroots event, brought to you by Brown County Mountain Biking, the non-profit organization who stewards the trails we all love. Every dollar raised goes right back into Brown County trail building and maintenance.
We work hard to bring together local music, local food, local artists, and local vendors, creating a one-of-a-kind community weekend. It’s 100% volunteer-run and 100% fun.
If you want to hang out with friends, listen to local musicians, ride amazing singletrack, and maybe even eat a cheeseburger at midnight… this IS absolutely your event.
This is your chance to experience everything great that Brown County has to offer — the trails, the people, the music, the food, and the vibe that makes this place special.
For 2026, we are intentionally limiting the event to 600 riders and opening registration to plus-ones.
Festival Overview
Experience the best mountain biking in the Midwest at the Brown County Epic Mountain Bike Festival, September 25–27, 2026. Located in Brown County, Indiana, the Epic delivers miles of flowing singletrack during prime autumn riding season.
The Epic Ride with full SAG support takes place Saturday, September 26, with route options ranging from 26–72 miles. This is not a race — just a ride in the woods with friends!
The trails at Brown County State Park exist thanks to the work of volunteers and Brown County Mountain Biking.
This event directly supports those efforts and more.
Vendors and demos return in 2026!
Food trucks on site Friday and Saturday night!
Sweepstakes Give-a-way
Get a ticket free with your registration
Routes —
Routes will be posted on Trailforks (not fully marked in the woods).
Riders must download GPS routes, print maps, or use the Trailforks app.
Note: The Long Route will include Trail D, Nebo, and Combs in the Hoosier National Forest. Your entrance fee includes access to ride in Hoosier National Forest, but you must carry a Hoosier National Forest Trail Pass, which will be available at the vendor village!
(Final route maps and GPX files coming soon.)
Registration Perks
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Guaranteed event t-shirt if you register by August 31 (11:59 PM)
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Tent camping available Friday & Saturday by the pool (an additional fee of $10.00)
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Limited Festival RV parking (an additional fee of $75.00)
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Sweepstakes entry
Festival Highlights- We have a full weekend planned for you!
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Food trucks Friday & Saturday
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Industry Partner Vendor Village!
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Friday Night Ride - Light up the night Contest!
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Family rides!
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Friday night Local Sips, Samples, and Social Hour at the main tent 5:00!
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Registered riders have access to Saturday breakfast + lunch at Rally Campground for shorter distance riders and Crooked Creek for longer routes, a dinner ticket to use at the Food Trucks… and beer tickets!
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Sweepstakes and Prize
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Live music Friday & Saturday
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2 beer tickets
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Sunday Gravel Ride
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Aid stations with food, drinks & basic bike support
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Unlimited good vibes for giving back to the trails!
All proceeds benefit BCMB — directly supporting the trails you’re riding!
Event Schedule — Almost ready!
(Full weekend schedule will be posted closer to the event.)
Routes POSTED!
Indiana DNR Gate Fees and ORC fees are not included in your entry fee! Remember to bring your passes or purchase them at the gate.
Reminders
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Routes will not be marked - official routes are posted on Trailforks. Please use this app or download the GPS routes to your computer. You can also use the Trailforks web page to print maps.
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All fires must be in elevated fire pits. No fires on the ground.
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The Long Route will include Trail D, Nebo, and Combs which are in Hoosier National Forest. Your entrance fee will allow you to ride in Hoosier National Forest but you must carry a Hoosier National Forest Trail Pass, which you can purchase at the vendor village.
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This is a fun ride and not a race. Riders may start any time and can modify the official route as desired.
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The course uses some public roads and goes through the campgrounds. Please be respectful to other park users and road users.
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Trail D and 10 O'Clock Line trails are open to horses. Please stop if you encounter horse riders and ask them how to safely pass.