| Option | Distance | Start | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mi | 12:00 PM | $30 | |
| 11 mi | 12:00 PM | $42.50 | |
| 21 mi | 12:00 PM | $42.50 | |
| 41 mi | 9:30 AM | $42.50 |
Momma's-a-comin' again. Are you ready?
USAC XCM Points Qualifier
5/10/20/50K Train Run
(details coming soon)
Hosted in partnership with the Counties of Bath and Alleghany, the Middle Mountain Momma is mountain biking the way it’s meant to be – big climbs, big views, and a course known for being brutally beautiful.
And for 2027, we are making this one a full-on event again:
IMPORTANT: Bring cash for beer and food – there’s no internet on-site, so cards won’t work.
Whether you’re lining up for XC or taking on the Big Momma XXC, this is a proper day in the mountains.
EVENT DETAILS:
Venue: Douthat State Park - 14239 Douthat State Park Rd, Millboro, VA 24460
Parking/Staging/Start Area: We are at the Park Discovery Center. It is the first LEFT after you pass the park guard gate.
Check in:
XXC: 8:00 – 9:00 AM (Hard Close)
XC: 10:00 – 11:30 AM (Hard Close)
Staging, Call-ups, & Pre-Race Brief:
15 Minutes before start time
Callups = Top 5 from previous year + Underground series winners
Bonus: Wear your ATHLOS Underground or State Champs jersey = get pulled to the front
Miss roll call = DNS
Start Times:
9:30 AM - XXC race (41-mile)
9:30 AM - USAC XCM Points Qualifier (36-mile)
10:00 AM - 5/10/20/50K Trail Run
12:00 PM - XC Race
21-mile: Expert / Sport / Masters / Veteran / Ebike / Clydesdales / Single Speed / U19
11-mile: Beginner / U16
5.5-mile: U15
Bag/Bottle Drops:
MORE RACE INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE: CycleVA Event Page - lots a good stuff here!
The Middle Mountain Momma as an exemplar of Virginia's backcountry MTB racing! Douthat is a MTB'ers destination because the park offers challenging Civilian Conservation Corps built singletrack unlike anything you've ever ridden! There are classes for the whole family including 41, 21, 11, and 5.5 mile races for all ages and skill levels!
DOWNLOAD THE COURSE MAP! This is backcountry MTB racing at its finest. We will mark the heck out of this course, but backcountry racing brings its own rules, and we want you to have fun and be safe. Downloading the course map is a requirement.
More details can be found on event site: Counties of Bath and Alleghany Middle Mountain Momma XC and XXC/XC Marathon Races
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