Echo Red to Red XC MTB
Oregon XC Series
Mar 15, 2025
Echo, OR
Mountain Bike
About
Kick off your XC season on Echo’s legendary trails!
The Echo Red to Red XC MTB Race, celebrating its 16th year on March 15, 2025, is the highly anticipated opener of the Oregon XC Series. Hosted by Zone 5 Promotions in Echo, Oregon, this energetic race blends a vibrant Main Street start with fast pavement, gritty gravel, and challenging singletrack. Featuring newly added trail sections for 2025, the event caters to all levels across multiple course lengths, making it a signature Pacific Northwest mountain biking experience.
COURSE DETAILS
Long: 31 miles | 2,831 ft gain
Middle: 23.7 miles | 1,951 ft gain
Short: 13.8 miles | 765 ft gain
Main Street pavement start, gravel sprint, technical singletrack, and pavement finish.
Race HIGHLIGHTS
- Mass wave starts with Elite/Cat 1 leading at 11:00 AM
- $1,800 equal cash payout to top 5 male and female long-course finishers
- Post-race meal, podium, and raffle at Sno Road Winery
- New singletrack sections for 2025
- Official kickoff to the Oregon XC racing season
RIDE TYPES
Race overview
Long: 31 miles; Middle: 23.7 miles; Short: 13.8 miles
City Elevation: ~638 ft / Elevation Gain (by course): Long 2,831 ft, Middle 1,951 ft, Short 765 ft
Pavement, gravel, and singletrack