2025 Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship Race

VA Racing Events is hosting the 2025 Virginia State XCM Championship Race and it’s coming to Pleasant Grove Park. The XCM Championship race often referred to as cross-country marathon (XCM), is a very demanding form of mountain bike racing. For this race, riders will have four hours to complete as many laps as they can over a 12.1-mile closed course with 995’ of elevation.

Pleasant Grove Park has been chosen as the venue for this grueling event. Pleasant Grove Park is located between Charlottesville and Richmond in Fluvanna County, Virginia. The park boasts 22 miles of trails (Trailforks)and is nestled beside the Rivanna River.

The 2025 Virginia State MTB Marathon Championship will be a 2-day MTB festival atmosphere with plans to have activities that run before, after, and concurrent to the race to create an inclusive and family-oriented event. There will be camping available Friday night along with a beer garden and vendor expo areas both Friday and Saturday!

• Camping
• Beer Garden
• Pasta Dinner
• Vendor Expo & Demos
• Local Food & Beverage available on site
• Music

RVA Racing Events will serve as the event host, working closely with officials from USA Cycling, Fluvanna Parks and Recreation, Pleasant Grove Park staff, Fluvanna Heritage Trail Foundation, Fluvanna County Government, and the City of Palmyra.