2 events in Keezletown, Virginia
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Sat, Jun 06, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
2026 Massanutten HOO-HA! Enduro & Cross Country Mountain Bike Race
****** THE XC Course is getting set up - it will be a FULL GAS ripper! ******
Don't Wait - Register Now ! The first 50 Enduro racers & first 50 XC racers to pre-register online will receive a free Hoo-Ha! t-shirt. Limited to ONE t-shirt per participant - not one per race.
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY * NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE * LIMITED FIELD SIZE FOR ALL EVENTS
Registration Deadline | Wednesday, June 3 @ 11pm
Now offering XC E-Bike Classes / OPEN Men & OPEN Women
Where | Massanutten’s Western Slope trails (accessible from Keezletown, VA – not accessible from Resort side in McGaheysville, VA)
GPS - Massanutten Western Slope, 4360 Happy Valley Rd, Keezletown, VA 22832
When | Enduro on Saturday, June 6th | Kids' Race, XC & XXC on Sunday, June 7th
Saturday, June 6th | ENDURO
Massanutten has partnered with Shenandoah Mountain Touring to offer a multi-stage Enduro that will test your abilities on some of the rocky and technical trails that Massanutten’s Western Slope is known for. The Enduro race combines each rider’s time across multiple stages. Whoever has the lowest overall time wins!
Classes will do SIX stages with pedal transfers and shuttle assisted transfers as listed below.
ENDURO FLOW -
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It's gonna be a BIG SICK DAY!!!!
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6 STAGES!!
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You MUST do the stages and transfers in order
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You MUST be off stage 1 by 10:30 AM
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Pizza at 2:00 PM for race participants (Enduro ONLY)
Classes will do SIX stages with pedal transfers and shuttle assisted transfers as listed below.
2026 Enduro Stages
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Leightons (pedal)
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Quarantine (pedal)
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Ravine (shuttle)
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Puzzler (shuttle)
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2k-all the way down! (shuttle)
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Hanenkahm (shuttle)
ENDURO COURSE MAP | for 2026
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ENDURO SCHEDULE
7:30am - 8:30am | ENDURO RACERS ONLY - Number plate/chip pick-up for pre-registered riders only @ Registration Tent
8:45am | Enduro Riders meeting
9am | Enduro Start
NOTE: Sunday's XC Plates/Chips are not available to pick up until Sunday 6/7/26.
Sunday, June 7th - CROSS COUNTRY RACE & KIDS' RACE
SCHEDULE | Times subject to change.
06/01/26: The XXC Race has been canceled.
7:00-8:30am | KIDS ONLY - Number plate/chip pick-up for pre-registered riders @ Registration Tent
8:30-10am | ALL OTHER CLASSES - Number Plate/Chip Pick Up
START TIMES
9am| CANCELED | XXC Start (Rider's Meeting @ 8:45am)
9:30am | Kids Races Start
Drag Race (free) – 100 yard sprint on gravel road (ideal for Strider bikes and training wheels)
Kids Green Loop Race ($10) – Approximately 1 mile with about a 50/50 mix of smooth single track and gravel road.
10:15am | XC Rider's Meeting @ start/finish area
10:30am | Race Start Main Event (classes will begin approximately 1.5 minutes apart)
10:45am | Beginner Start - approximately 7 miles
KIDS' COURSE MAP
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CANCELED | XXC Course Map approximately 29 miles | Click on link: 2026 Hoo Ha XXC V1F | 20.3 mi Trail Running Route on Strava
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XC Course Map | Click on link: 2026 Hoo Ha V1F | 8.4 mi Cycling Route on Strava |RIDEWITHGPS LINK HERE
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XC Distances (subject to change) |
XC: 1 lap = approximately 8.5 miles
Pro/Expert: 2 laps
Sport, Singlespeed, Clydesdale: 2 laps
E-Bikes: TBD
Beginner: 1 lap
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lodging: Hoo-Ha! Lodging Discount Available. www.massresort.com/stay
15% off any available Eagle Trace, The Summit, Woodstone condos or Hotel room. Promo Code valid June 5-8, 2026 only. Condos require a two-night minimum stay. Not valid with other discounts or promotions. PROMO CODE: HooHaStay26
Please call Massanutten Rental Services 540.289.4952 if you have any questions.
Camping: Primitive camping is allowed on Massanutten’s Western Slope Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026. No reservations necessary. All campers must sign a Camping Waiver prior to arrival. Please note there is no water, sewer, or power hook-ups available.
Fires are not allowed, do not litter (bag your trash), keep pets on leash at all times, no dogs on course at any time, no disorderly conduct (loud music, behavior, etc.), and no fireworks.
The Western Slope is patrolled by Resort Security. Massanutten Resort is not responsible for lost or damaged property. Massanutten Resort reserves the right to terminate camping at any time.
Shower Usage for Registered Racers: Free shower usage for registered riders at the Massanutten Fitness & Rec Club (4160 Del Webb Drive - McGaheysville side). Please pick up a shower voucher at the Registration Tent and present it for admission to MFRC. NOTE: Please use the shower facility on the lower level of MFRC (not pool area). Open 8am-9pm on June 6-7, 2026.
Food: No food or beverages will be available. Please plan accordingly.
Class Prizes: We typically offer awards to the top 3 finishers (depending on class size). Pro class receives cash payout to vary based on pro field size.
Pre-Riding: Massanutten’s Western Slope is available for HOO-HA! pre-riding one week prior to race day. Courses will not be fully marked for pre-riding since we are hosting multiple events. Massanutten’s Western Slope is private property and is not open to the public outside of the week prior to the race. If you are interested in obtaining a Western Slope Pass, please visit svbcoalition.org
Additional Questions? Massanutten Ski Office (540) 437-5391 | [email protected]
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Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
2026 Virginia State MTB Championship Weekend @ Massanutten
Presented by RVA Racing Events & Massanutten Bike Park
2 Days. 3 Disciplines. One Shot at Glory.
Event runs Friday–Sunday, with optional Friday preview and packet pickup.
The Western Slope and Bike Park come alive for Virginia’s premier MTB championship weekend.
From lung-busting XCO to a brutal Over-the-Mountain Time Trial to full-send Downhill—this is where titles are earned.
Race for the podium. Ride for the story. Stay for the weekend.
WEEKEND OVERVIEW
Friday – Course Preview + Packet Pickup
Location: Western Slope – 4276 Happy Valley Rd, Keezletown, VA
Ride the course, scope your lines, and watch it come together.
4:00–7:00 PM – Early Check-In / Packet Pickup
Skip the morning rush—grab your plate and get eyes on the course.
Shuttle laps start at 4:00 PM
Saturday – XCO + Uphill Time Trial
Location: Western Slope
Day Pass Included
Expect rocks, roots, punchy climbs, and fast flow.
Half-shell helmets required
XCO
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8:00 AM – Check-In / Vendor Setup
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9:00 AM – First Wave (Non-USAC categories)
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10:30 AM – First Wave Awards
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12:00 PM – Second Wave (USAC State Championship)
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1:30 PM – Final Awards
Course: ~4-mile laps of classic Western Slope terrain (laps vary by category)
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3355257690380579896
Over-the-Mountain Time Trial (NEW)
Non-Championship Event
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2:00 PM – Check-In
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3:00 PM – Starts (1-minute intervals)
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4:30 PM – Awards
A pure test of pacing and power—go out too hot, and the mountain collects.
Same climb as last year, then down Blooming Laurel back to the start.
Uphill Time Trial Format:
Riders start individually at assigned times after registration closes.
9:00 AM race participants will start first.
Start times will be emailed and posted on Webscorer before race day.
Riders must start at their assigned time.
Route:
Sunday – Downhill @ Bike Park
Location: Massanutten Bike Park (Ski Area)
Format: One Run, One Shot
No seeding, no second chances, your single timed run determines the result.
Bike Park opens at 10:00am and the high speed lift will let you do plenty or practice runs.
Bike Park Access
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Discounted passes for pre-registered riders available during registration
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Season pass holders: you’re good
Required: Full-face helmet, front suspension, and disc brakes - rentals available
Two Downhill Races
World Cup Downhill – State Championship
Big tech, rock sections, full track. Medals on the line.
USAC license required
Macadamia XCDH (XC-Friendly Downhill) Non-Championship Event
Fast, flowy, Western Slope-style trail—built for speed and fun.
Pre-Ride: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Racing Saturday? Head over after XCO for optional pre-ride laps. Saturday lift tickets are available at a discount during registration.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DETAILS
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USA Cycling Sanctioned
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Titles awarded to Virginia residents only (annual USAC license required)
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Out-of-state riders may podium but are not eligible for state titles
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Championship categories require an annual license (no one-day upgrades)
NON-CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES (NEW)
Not chasing a title? Skip the paperwork and still send it.
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No annual USAC license required
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No one-day license required
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Same courses. Same terrain. Same effort
There’s still a podium—just no state title on the line.
You won’t earn a jersey—but you’ll earn the ride.
NOTES & IMPORTANT INFO
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Registration closes: Thursday, Sept 24 at 8:00 PM (no late registration)
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Race day registration: Not guaranteed—register early
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Timing: Chip timed with live results
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Course marking: Fully marked and marshaled courses
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Course support: Limited on-course support—ride prepared
Categories & Licensing
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State Championship categories: USAC annual license required (Virginia residents eligible for titles)
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Out-of-state riders: May race and podium but are not eligible for state titles
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Non-championship categories: No USAC license required (annual or one-day not needed)
Downhill Format
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One run per rider — fastest time counts
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No second runs or combined scoring
Weather & Conditions
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This is a mountain venue—weather can change quickly
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Events run rain or shine unless conditions are unsafe
General
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Helmets required for all disciplines (full-face required for DH)
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Lift tickets for DH available during registration (Sunday required unless season pass holder)
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Respect the course, other riders, and event staff—ride hard, ride clean
MAKE IT A WEEKEND
Bring the crew. Between races:
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Scenic lift rides
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Indoor water park
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Blue Ridge views for days
Lodging discount codes will be emailed after registration.
This isn’t just a race—it’s a mountain weekend with a number plate.
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