Hollins University, the City of Roanoke, and Roanoke County are teaming up to present the 2025 and 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships, hosted by Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
Consisting of seven days of racing events, the championships will feature over 1,500 athletes competing for national titles. The multi-day competition will combine cross-country and marathon mountain bike events. Next year, cyclists will compete July 14-20 in a variety of landscapes, including the trails of Carvins Cove, Explore Park, and Elmwood Park.
The Roanoke Times reported that “Carvins Cove will host the marathon on the first day and will use Hollins University for parking and to serve as a beginning and end location for the race.”
“We are thrilled that Virginia’s Blue Ridge has been selected as the host destination for this event,” said Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge President Landon Howard. “It will help build on our already shining reputation as America’s East Coast mountain biking capital.”
USA Cycling President and CEO Brendan Quirk added, “With this exciting announcement of the Enduring Mountain Bike National Championships, it’s evident why Virginia’s Blue Ridge is one of America’s foremost cycling destinations.” The area hosted the Amateur Road National Championships in 2022 and 2023.
Rita McClenny, president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation, noted that the event “will not only highlight our beautiful trails and vibrant community but also contribute to our local economy,” bringing in an estimated $2.2 million in direct visitor spending.
