MAAH DAAH HEY 100 MTB Race

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Event Date

Aug 2, 2025

Location

Medora, ND

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Challenge yourself on America's most rugged ultra-endurance mountain bike race.

The Maah Daah Hey 100 is an iconic mountain bike race traversing the remote and picturesque Badlands of North Dakota along the legendary Maah Daah Hey Trail—the longest contiguous single-track trail in the U.S. The 2025 event kicks off on August 2 at 6:00 AM MDT, offering ultra-endurance racers and adventurous riders the chance to tackle 13, 25, 50, 75, or the full 100-mile course. Riders can expect strenuous climbs, thrilling descents, and endless views, making this a true test of determination and grit. Whether you're chasing a belt buckle, a personal best, or the sheer thrill of finishing, this event is considered one of the most challenging—and rewarding—mountain bike races in America.

COURSE DETAILS

The course covers portions of the Maah Daah Hey Trail, with distances of 13, 25, 50, 75, or 100 miles, each featuring a variety of rugged single-track trail, steep climbs and descents, and exposed grassland. The 100-mile route offers over 13,000 feet of elevation gain, winding through the most scenic and demanding stretches of the Badlands. Riders must be self-sufficient, and the remoteness of the trail adds an extra layer of challenge and adventure.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Traverses the longest contiguous single-track trail in the U.S. (Maah Daah Hey Trail).
  • Extreme challenge: over 13,000 feet of climbing on the 100-mile course.
  • Spectacular Badlands scenery and panoramic vistas.
  • Finish the 100-mile race under 10 hours to earn a custom belt buckle.
  • Renowned as one of the nation’s toughest ultra-endurance MTB events.
  • Multiple race distances for all skill and endurance levels.

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
Endurance

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

100 miles (main event), with additional options for 13, 25, 50, or 75 miles.

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation Gain for 100-mile course: 13,001 feet; Medora, ND elevation ~2,270 feet.

Terrain

Rugged single-track trail through North Dakota Badlands; includes dirt, clay, sandstone, scoria, steep climbs, fast descents, minimal tree cover, and open grassland.

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