The Emerald Epic
IN-PERSON RACES
The Emerald Mountain Epic presented by Hard Headed attracts some of the nation’s best mountain bike and trail running racers, while still offering incredible opportunities for athletes of all skill levels to test their mettle. Our race is a uniquely rewarding and challenging experience in that it is 90% singletrack with major elevation gains.
To minimize the impacts on the Emerald Mountain trail system, our past permits have only allowed for 500 racers on the start line each day. While our total field is limited to 500 racers per day, there will be no specific limit placed on individual categories.
MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES – August 3, 2024
SOLO Race: 52 miles or 26 miles with approximately 6,600 (or 3,300) feet of elevation gain
- Pro/Open Men’s and Women’s Races
- Citizen Men’s and Women’s Races
- Clydesdale/Xena Races (open to anyone over 200lbs.)
- Singlespeed Men’s and Women’s Races
DUO Relay: Teams of two, each completing one 26 mile lap with about 3,300 feet gained
- Men’s Team
- Women’s Team
- Co-Ed Team