

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Snallygaster -- The 5th Annual! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The FIFTH edition of the Snallygaster 200/100 will roll out on September 12th, 2026 at 7 AM from the bike shop. This is the O.G. ultra-distance bikepacking race/gravel route in western Maryland and Preston County.

Given that it's been almost five years of doing the same route, it felt time for a shakeup. So new for this year will be the option to ride counterclockwise on any of the three routes (200 mile, 100 mile, or 100K)! 

Registration available by completing this Google form: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YoB4AJfFZ4zdllDwnJOUr-XUa1izAow_lPux6itmQjM/edit

See a brief video from 2025 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFlr9IZiojw

But just what is a Snallygaster, you ask? Well, they're sorta like a modern day pterodactyl, but with nasty big pointy teeth. They're dinosaur-adjacent, you might say. Or maybe the Snallygaster is a folk tale that German immigrants in western Maryland created to keep their kids in bed. Either way, Snallygasters clearly live in remote, beautiful locations around Garrett and Preston Counties where they feast on unsuspecting bikepackers and tasty berries when in season. Word has it that they also love Hammer Gels, though, so maybe just keep a few extras.

In all seriousness, these amazing and difficult routes go through beautiful and remote locations in Garrett County, Maryland, and Preston and Tucker Counties in West Virginia. Best of all, there are a ton of towns and gas stations along the way for resupply and plenty of places to camp. And you'll always be within an hour or two of Oakland, so if something goes terribly wrong, getting a ride back to the start won't be a massive pain.

The stats/fine print:

Snallygaster 200 Route (Both Directions):
Total actual distance: 197.1 miles
Total elevation: Approx. 22,000 ft. of climbing.
Surface type: 65-70% gravel/dirt/rural roads and 30-35% actual pavement.

Snallygaster 100 Route (Both Directions):
Total actual distance: 104 miles
Total elevation gain: Approx. 12,000 ft. of climbing

Snallygaster 100K Route (Both Directions):
Total actual distance: 61 miles
Total elevation gain: Approximately 7,000 ft. of climbing


Start time: 7 AM on 9/12/2026 at the Oakland Town Lot
Suggested bike: Gravel or mountain bike
Suggested tire size: 700x40 gravel tires or greater (I promise, this is not an exaggeration. All of these courses are steep and have chunky roads. You might even be better off bringing a mountain bike.)

Please remember this ride will be an unsanctioned and self-supported event through remote areas where cell service is often non-existent. Snallygaster 200 racers will be required to have, or rent, a GPS tracking device to make sure the entire route is followed. Further, outside aid will not be permitted (i.e. your spouse can't meet you every twenty miles and give you food and water.) You're more than welcome -- and encouraged! -- to use any publicly available gas stations, restaurants, hotels, etc., as these are available to everyone and fall within the realm of fair play.

Current FKTs

Men's 200: Jimmy Klose, 2023, 17 hours, 19 minutes
Women's 200: Claire McKeever, 2025, 21 hours, 45 minutes
Non-Binary 200: AJ DeLauder, 2022, 32 hours, 54 minutes

Men's 100: Jimmy Klose, 2024, 8 hours, 26 minutes
Women's 100: Claire Pomykala, 2023, 32 hours, 18 minutes
Non-Binary 100: Open

Men's 100K: Spencer Clark, 2025, 5 hours, 50 minutes
Women's 100K: Open
Non-Binary 100K: Open


Route Files (Updated 08/2025):

Snallygaster 200 Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/2904474614211000968

Snallygaster 200 Route on MapMyRide: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4770886624

Snallygaster 200 Route on RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40782322

Snallygaster 100 Route on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/2929057359063392646

Data Sheet/Points of Interest: https://docs.google.com/.../18IpFtB5KURf0wfYuKOe.../edit..
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/2026-snallygaster-the-5th-annual/200029442596000
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029442596000?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=oakland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 103 Town Park Ln, Oakland, MD 21550-1837, United States
- **lat**: 39.40816
- **long**: -79.40969
- **full address**: 103 Town Park Ln, Oakland, MD 21550-1837, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Tiny Corner Bike Shop (https://allevents.in/org/the-tiny-corner-bike-shop/19226419)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 103 Town Park Ln, Oakland, MD 21550-1837, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Tiny Corner Bike Shop
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, sports, kids
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Snallygaster -- The 5th Annual!  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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