The Brush Mountain Blitz is a cycling and mountain biking event held on Saturday, September 5, 2026. It is located at 2701 Meadowbrook Dr in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Back for 2026 and powered by Slay!
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The Nation's eyes turn towards Virginia again this summer as Roanoke will be hosting National Mountain Bike Championships in July! As in 2025,
they are hosting all endurance events - Cross Country, Short Track, and Marathon. With this, we are excited to offer Race Camp in order to provide ambitious junior racers from around the country the opportunity to preview the courses while receiving insight and preparation tips from top professionals and course designers.
Each day of camp will focus on the specific courses that will be raced in July. Each venue will be visited and the campers will work with coaches to break down individual sections, analyzing line choices and developing race strategies. There will also be dedicated blocks for hot laps and mock races to allow campers to experience the courses with a true competitive mindset.
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New for 2026, all campers will have the opportunity to tap into performance analysis from Slay. Slay is the first integrated, data-driven athlete education system in cycling with the mission of building complete athletes through a multi-pillar educational pathway. One of the most exciting aspects is all camp participants will receive in-depth analysis of their performance on each course, section by section, and be able to develop concrete strategies for improving performance on race day.
Race Camp is being held at Roanoke College which is conveniently located near all of the National Championship race venues. Campers will have the privilege of utilizing the College's grounds, dormitories, and dining hall. Each evening will also include seminars from regional professionals with topics ranging from race nutrition to detailed event preparation.
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Cycling
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The full competition schedule can be found here.
You will be able to register on BikeReg up until 2PM the day before your race.
Please review the event eligibility guide here to ensure participation
qualifications are met.
All riders who want to compete in the categories of Junior 17-18, U23, or Elite/Pro must be a United States citizen with a USA sporting nationality and have a current UCI/international license (and associated membership) issued by USA Cycling or a recognized foreign federation. In addition, riders must meet all eligibility, licensing, category, and age requirements as indicated in the eligibility guide linked above.
Riders must have both an active USA Cycling Membership and the appropriate Race License add-on to compete.
For event updates and additional resources, refer to the USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships event page as it will continue to be updated leading into the event.
Race Venue Locations
XCM: Hollins University - 7916 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24020
XCC: Elmwood Park - 505 Williamson Rd SE, Roanoke, VA 24011
XCO: Explore Park - 56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd, Roanoke, VA 24014
Location Information
Learn more about our host city here. You will be able to find lodging options and information on local activities.
Questions can be directed to [email protected].
Any USA Cycling member could be tested at any event organized or sanctioned by USA Cycling and must adhere to all USADA, UCI and/or their designees anti-doping control procedures in effect at the event. Watch this short video to ensure you are adhering to anti-doping rules.
USA Cycling has a No Refund Policy for National Championships. We suggest adding the Participant Registration Insurance when completing your registration in BikeReg.
Cycling Mountain Biking
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Joe LaRocco 5k and Elementary School 1k Run are a part of the Knights Crossing Cross Country Invitational hosted by Cave Spring High School. These courses are flat, fast, and 100% grass/gravel.
If you want to get an early Fall PR, this is your course. Come be a part of a meet with the thousands of runners from multiple states racing in 11 different races.
Questions regarding the Joe LaRocco 5k or Elementary School Championship 1k races can be directed to the Assistant Meet Director John Wiggins at [email protected]. Any questions regarding the high school or middle school races should be directed to Head Meet Director Tommy Maguire at [email protected].
Joe LaRocco 5k: @ 8:00AM
This race is open to coaches, parents, alumni and the general public. Athletes who attend public or private middle/high schools and are attending the Knights Crossing Invitational with their team should run in the appropriate division later in the day. Per VHSL/NFHS policies, athletes who are home schooled cannot race against public or private Virginia schools or other sanctioned out-of-state schools and must therefore participate in this separate "open" race.
Awards: Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male/Female Overall and as well as the Top Male/Female Masters (40+) runners. Additionally, coaches with individuals or teams racing at Knights Crossing are eligible for the "fastest coach" award (Male/Female).
Purpose: This race is named after the late Joe LaRocco who was a long-time Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Cave Spring High School. During his tenure at Cave Spring, he taught History and Government classes from 1980 until his retirement in 2013. Additionally, Mr. LaRocco was a long-time USATF official and starter, starting races at the high school and collegiate level for over 20 years.
Records/Results:
5000m Open Race Overall Records (New Course - 2019):
Men: Luke Mussard 15:18.44 (2022)
Women: Annie LeHardy 18:21.00 (2024)
5000m Open Race Master's (40+) Records (New Course - 2019):
Men: Matthew Wisnioski 17:18.27 (2022)
Women: Ashley Palmer 18:46.9 (2025)
5000m Open Race Coach's Records (New Course - 2019):
Men: John Wiggins 16:20.00 (2019)
Women: Kate Vanderstelt 21:18.6 (2025)
Historical 5k Team Results:
2024: 1st RVE (15 points), 2nd ABCA Cross Country (66 points), 3rd CSXC Alumni & Friends (71 points)
2023: 1st Blacksburg Striders (18 points), 2nd CSXC Alumni & Friends (59 points), 3rd C&C Runners (76 points)
T-Shirts: The paid registrants will receive a Joe LaRocco 5k T-Shirt until supplies run out!
Teams: Racers can also compete as part of a co-ed racing team using Cross Country scoring to dictate winner. A team is NOT required to participate in this event but encouraged. Please note that teams require 5 or more runners to be scored and be in consideration for the awards (Top 3 teams).
Elementary School 1k: @ 9:00AM
This race is open to all Elementary-age students (1st-5th grade). All participants will be given a 2024 Knights Crossing T-shirt at packet pick-up and a medal at the finish line commemorating their race.
1000m Elementary Records:
Boys: Connor King 3:48.32 (2022)
Girls: Aryana Sarmadi 4:00.2 (2025)
Additional Information:
Concessions: Basic concessions will be available for purchase behind the start line along with other food vendors.
Medical: Emergency medical needs will be supported by the Cave Spring HS Athletic Trainer and the Cave Spring Rescue Squad.
Packet Pick-up: Packets may be picked up the morning of the race at Green Hill Park starting at 7:00AM. When entering the park, packet pick-up is to the left along the road with the Concessions and is marked with a large blue "swooper" flag.
2025 Schedule of Events:
7:00 AM Course Opens - Packet Pick-up (Near Concessions) & Open Race registration (Online only - At Finish line)
7:45 AM - Open Race (Joe LaRocco 5k and 1k Elementary School Race) closes
8:00 AM - "Joe LaRocco" Open 5K Team Race for men and women
8:30 AM - High School/Middle School Coaches Meeting at the Stage
9:00 AM - Elementary School Championship 1K Race - (Boys/Girls)
9:15 AM - Open Race Awards
9:30 AM - Girls Middle School Championship 4K Race (Medals to Top 25)
10:15 AM - Boys Middle School Championship 4K Race (Medals to Top 25)
10:45 AM - Girls Red Race 5K (VA Public schools & out-of-state teams) (Medals to top 25)
11:30 AM - Boys Red Race 5K (VA Public schools & out-of-state teams) (Medals to top 25)
12:00 PM Girls Black Race 5K (Smaller VA Public schools & all private schools) (Medals to top 25)
12:45 PM Boys Black Race 5K (Smaller VA Public schools & all private schools) (Medals to top 25)
1:15 PM - Girls White Race 5k (VA Public schools & out-of-state teams not in Red) (Unlimited entries)
2:00 PM - Boys White Race 5k (VA Public schools & out-of-state teams not in Red) (Unlimited entries)
2:30 pm - Girls & Boys will race together in Gold Race 5k (VA Public & all private schools not in Black race) (Unlimited entries)
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