XTERRA MTB Marathon
Sunday 7th July, Pippingford Park, East Sussex
The 2024 edition of the country’s most loved MTB Marathon sees a couple of updates.
A change of headline sponsor; a massive thank you to Vittoria UK for the never-ending support but this year we’re welcoming XTERRA to the party. Don’t worry Vittoria aren’t going far, they’re still a support sponsor and will be present in the trade area. However, the XTERRA MTB Marathon is part of the new XTERRA Mountain Bike Weekend, which includes the E-MTB Challenge on the Saturday for our digital friends. XTERRA Mountain Bike Weekend is supported by XTERRA, XTERRA is a global lifestyle brand that champions the outdoor enthusiast in their pursuit of relentless adventure. For more information visit xterraplanet.com.
A slightly revised course; having listened to your feedback and pedalled a lot more miles at Pippingford we have decided to remove a couple of the really tough climbs and shortened a smidge, down to 15km, hence the adjustment of the total distances. Hopefully these small changes make the course even more fun, without quite so much pain!
The XTERRA MTB Marathon 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 event takes places on an exciting and innovative course, enabling close battles throughout the field. The route 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.
Expect a mix of thrilling singletrack, woodland trails, heathland, gravel and stunning meadow paths. All totalling up to be a grin inducing 15km lap! All you need to do is choose whether you want to race for 1, 2, 4 or 6 laps.
If you want to make the XTERRA MTB Marathon even more fun there is only one way to do it, and that’s with a partner. Find a riding buddy and sign up to the 90km Monster Marathon for Pairs, as long as you both complete 2 laps each you’ll be awarded a finishing position – if you manage to complete all 6 laps between you, the podium won’t be far away!
which event is for you?
90km Monster Marathon
- 90km. Age 19 years and over. On-the-day entry £70. Six laps. Start time: 10:00.
90km Monster Marathon Pairs
- 90km. Age 19 years and over. Price per pair. On-the-day entry £90. Six laps. Start time: 10:30.
60km Super Marathon
- Age 19 years and over. On-the-day entry £55. Four laps. Start time: 10:50.
40km Lung Buster
- Age 19 years and over. On-the-day entry £45. Two laps. Start time: 11.15.
20km Challenge
- Age 17 years and over. On-the-day entry £40. One lap. Start time: 11.15.
Entry on the day is only available if there is space so please contact us to check before arriving.
*All entries will be subject to a 3% admin fee.
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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 Pitchside Photo
What is included in your entry?
- Bragging rights with your riding buddies that you finished one of the toughest Marathons around.
- 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.
Course route and elevation
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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 an email: [email protected]
Can you camp at the venue?
Yes you can, you’re more than welcome to bring a tent, camper, caravan or motor home and stay will us from the evening of Friday 5th through to the morning of Monday 8th (you must be away from Pippingford Park by 10am on Monday). Camping is only £14 per night and includes access to hot showers and toilets, camping can be booked when you purchase your tickets
What are the rules?
The Vittoria MTB Marathon is sanctioned by British Cycling and we will be following their Technical Regulations. 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, (minus 3% admin fee). 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