Your legs will beg, and your bike will bark!
The Dirty Dog Dare isn’t your average mountain bike race. It’s a multi-format mountain bike event for all kinds of dirt lovers. A true test of determination, legs, and tail-wagging endurance. Whether you're looking to sprint, push your limits, or go full-on ultra, we’ve got you covered.
four events, one weekend: 4 mile trail run with your dog, 4-hour, 8-hour, and 16-hour mtb races. Compete solo, Dou, or 4-person teams.
Whether you're a lone wolf or you’re running with a full-on pack, there's a category with your name (and maybe your dog's name) on it.
You’ve got three events, but it’s really just one big dirty dare to see how far, how long, and how weird you're willing to go on two wheels.
Course Description
This course is FAST & FUN! Just over 4 miles long, 100ft gain/mile, its suited to keep you/your bike light, easily swap laps with your pack, and cheer riders on! The trails have been freshly revamped with a couple hundred hours combined cutting back, removing rocks/roots, rebuilding rollers/side hits. There is a solid mix of classic VA singletrack, flow trail, with fun side hits to keep things fresh and plenty of room to pass! You are never more than ¾ a mile away from the start so spectating or fueling can be convenient. The Start/Finish is where camping will be so you can set up your hand up or feed zone easily.
Event Schedule
Dirty Dog Dash – 4-Hour Solo
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Short on time, not on bite. Go solo and see how many laps you can chew through in 4 hours.
Dirty Dog Dare – 8-Hour Solo or 2-Person Team
Saturday, Sept. 20 | 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Double the dirt, double the dare. Ride solo or tag-team it with a buddy.
Double Dirty Dog Dare – 16-Hour Solo or 2/4-Person Team
Saturday, Sept. 20 @ 12:00 PM – Sunday, Sept. 21 @ 6:30 AM
Big dog energy only. Ride through the night solo or run with your pack.
What to Expect
Awards for Top Solo & Teams in all events
Special prizes for best team name & best camp setup
Fully supported aid station on course — and maybe some treats
Food trucks, coffee, and midnight trail vibes
FREE camping available Saturday night
Free parking & great spectator spots
Free heckles with every lap
Dog-friendly zone with dog obstacles (leashed only — unless you’re the metaphorical kind)
Camping
Overnight camping is available for all racers. Bring your crew, your dog (leashed), and your best tailgate setup.
So… are you ready to run with the dirty dogs?
Go fetch … register:
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