The Shenandoah Mountain 100 2026 is one of the best long-distance endurance mountain bike races in the United States and is part of the National Ultra Endurance Race Series (NUE). This top endurance MTB event is organized by Shenandoah Mountain Touring, who organize some terrific custom bike trips and other races such as Wilderness 101. This epic race takes place in the beautiful rural mountains of Virginia, northwest of Charlottesville. Riders can choose two lengths: the 100-kilometer length on Saturday or the big 100-mile race on Sunday. The team at Strambecco considers Shenandoah Mountain 100 2026 to be one of the Best Mountain Bike Events in the Mid-Atlantic.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Virginia’s George Washington National Forest, the Shenandoah Mountain 100 is a mountain biker’s dream event. With its rich history from 1998, this ultra-endurance 100-mile mountain bike race near Stokesville has made its mark as the most popular course in the NUE Series. The event takes riders through scenic singletracks, rugged double tracks, fire roads, and even brief pavement sections. Registration is limited to 650 participants, ensuring the event stays intimate and exclusive.

In 2023, both the 100-K and 100-mile routes have seen revamps. The 100K, set for Saturday, features over 8,400+ ft of climbing, and the 100-miler on Sunday is a massive backcountry loop boasting over 13,600+ ft of elevation gain.

Strategically placed aid stations (approx. every 20 miles) are stocked with essentials like water, HEED, Hammer Gel, PB&J, and Coke. While participants are not allowed to be followed for support, friends and family can sign up to assist at these stations. Riders can avail of the drop system at aid stations with everything fitting into 1-gallon ziploc bags the event provides. For the 100K, you’re allowed two drop bags, while the 100-miler participants get three.

Cash payouts up to $500 each for the top finishers of Shenandoah Mountain 100 in both men’s and women’s categories are awarded, and other prizes will be given to competitors 5 deep in all other categories.

The National Ultra Endurance (NUE) MTB Series is one of the premier mountain biking race series in North America, dedicated to ultra-distance mountain biking enthusiasts with grueling 100-mile races and 50-mile to 100k length races.