In association with top MTB tyre manufacturer Vittoria, we bring you a traditional lapped Cross Country Marathon event, with a modern twist!
The 2022 edition is also Round 1 of the British Cycling National Marathon Series!
This is the second running of this prestigious event that appeals to all mountain bikers, regardless of experience or ability. Stunning location with varied terrain making one of the best mountain bike courses around, with something to challenge everyone.
The result is an exciting, innovative course, enabling close battles throughout the field. The course is a figure of eight that passes through the arena area twice per lap, and features a purpose built bridge in the centre of the race village that riders will thunder over. This will be great fun for riders and supporters alike as well as offering more access to technical support.
On the menu is a mix of thrilling singletrack, woodland trails, heathland, gravel and stunning meadow paths. All totalling up to be a grin inducing 18km lap! All you need to do is choose whether you want to race for 1, 2, 3 or 4 laps.
If you want to collect British Cycling National Marathon Series points you must register for the Solo 4 lap Monster Marathon.
which event is for you?
Monster Marathon
4 Laps (72 km). Age 19 years and over. On-the-day entry £60.
Start times: 10:00 (male). 10:15 (female).
Monster Marathon Pairs
4 Laps (72 km). Age 19 years and over. Price per pair. On-the-day entry £80.
Start time: 10:30.
Super Marathon
3 Laps (54 km). Age 19 years and over. On-the-day entry £50.
Start time: 10:45.
Lung Buster
2 Laps (36 km). Age 19 years and over. On-the-day entry £40.
Start time: 11:15.
Challenge
1 Lap (18 km). Age 17 yesars and over. On-the-day entry £35.
Start time: 11:15.
All races are for 19 years and over except the Challenge category which is open to 17 years and over. Online entry open until 26/06. Entry on the day is only available if there is space so please contact us to check before arriving.
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The Course
Pippingford Park is a stunning 900+ acre private estate in the heart of the Ashdown Forest, East Sussex. Due to an historical law off-road cycling is banned in the public areas of the Ashdown Forest so we consider ourselves very lucky to be able to open this largely untouched area to Mountain Bikers at this event.
If you’ve been lucky enough to have ridden at Pippingford Park before you’ll want to know if the long descent from the top of the venue to the bottom of the valley is in the course… yep, of course it is. It’s a thrill a minute descent with fast sweeping berms small jumps and drops (that are all roll-able) and fun twisting sections.
While this venue is renowned in mountain biking circles for its fun woodland single track just mentioning that doesn’t do the course justice. From trails that ebb and flow across stunning open heathland that are only accessible on long lap events to a great fun gully trail that follows the boundary of the venue, even the climbs are fun!
When it has all got a bit much after a big effort and your eyes are spinning a bit just take a breather and enjoy the amazing views across the Ashdown Forest.
Images courtesy of Muddy Shots Photography
What is included in your entry?
- Your chance to build up British Cycling National Marathon Series points
- Great atmosphere with friendly and enthusiastic crew and marshals
- Purpose built course within private venue
- Clear course marking to give you the best race experience
- Chip timing with split times
- Live results
- Unique Vittoria MTB Marathon finishers medal.
Course route and elevation
FAQs and rules
We’ve compiled a list of things that we’re asked the most often. If your query isn’t answered below then just drop us a email: [email protected]
What are the rules?
The Vittoria MTB Marathon is sanctioned by British Cycling and we will be following their Technical Regulations, just click here for details. In addition to these rules all we ask is that you listen to and follow any instructions given by the British Cycling Commissaire Team, Event Organisers and Volunteers.
If you are racing the 4 Lap Monster Marathon for Pairs both riders must complete at least one lap and the change over between riders must happen in the designated area, which will be detailed in the pre-event information pack.
Registering Your Entry
Now you’ve read the details and you can’t wait to join us! As per the majority of Eventrex events we have teamed up with RaceResult AG to look after online entry and chip timing. The ‘Entry Site’ button below or the ‘Click Here To Enter’ button at the top of the page will take you to the entry page. All you need to do is fill in the required boxes and look forward to the day. If you need to register the details for more than one rider and all riders are entering the same distance you can do this by clicking the ‘Add Lines’ on the entry site.
When you check out you will be asked to confirm acceptance of Eventrex’s Cancellation Policy, to have a look at this before getting that far please click the below button.
Can I cancel my entry?
Yes, a full refund will be offered on a pre-entry up to 8 weeks before race day. Cancellation requests received between 8 and 4 weeks before the event will receive a refund of 50% of the entry value. Refunds requests within the final 4 weeks before the event will be at the organisers discretion.
Please see our Cancellation Policy here