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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 four 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, 300 feet elevation gain, 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.
Course Preview Video
Course Link
https://www.strava.com/routes/3387856248897397112
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/397586164
Event Schedule
Dirty Dog Derby - 4 mile Run With Your Dog
Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:30 AM Start
Run with your own dirty dog. (Dogs must be on leash at all times, see below for details)
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)
DIRTY DOG DERBY
Polite Pups! - Owner must be in control of their dog
Any displays of aggressive behavior will mean that dog can not participate
Nervous Dogs? If the dog is nervous, but not aggressive they can run
DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH AND UNDER FULL CONTROL AT ALL TIMES
Enforce a No Greet Policy - Do not allow pups to interact with another dog unless given permission
Dogs must be at least 12 months old
Dogs suffering from injury or illness that puts them at risk can not participate
Dogs CAN wear a muzzle as long as it has plenty of room for the dog to pant and drink
CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET.
Poop bags need to be properly discarded and not on the trail
Dog Friendly Gear
Flat collar and leash
Harness and leash
Prong and leash
Face collars and flexi/retractable leashes are NOT allowed
Camping
Overnight camping is available for all racers. No RV hookups but we have space for RVs at the bikepark, which is not by start/finish but is about a mile into the course so you can still set up your aid station out there. 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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1257 County Farm Rd, Bedford, VA, United States, Virginia 24523
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