SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 9:00 AM
The Green River Game Lands is full of steep and technical terrain that makes it a perfect location for one hell of a race. Athletes will be timed in 3-4 downhill stages and will have limited time to complete the entire race. This format of mountain bike racing is all about the excitement of downhill and the endurance of cross country.
** The final stage finish will open for practice at 12 PM – 8:30 PM on Friday, September 5th. It will be closed Saturday AM before the race.
Course Route:
We will announce the final course as soon as possible. We will continue to update this page as trail work continues. Interested in helping? Join our Facebook Trail Crew Group.
Confirmed Stage
Stage 1: Meads Hallow (off of Chigger Ridge Road)
Stage 2: Stair Step/ Side Step Trail (stair step reroute)
Stage 3: Turkey Gut>Bluff Trail>Ranch Private Trail (brand new for 2025).
COST:
$80 (before 08/01/2025)
$95 (after 8/01/2025)
*Space is limited so register early!
** Price includes camping at The Green River Ranch Friday & Saturday night, swag, and digital timing.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
2025 Enduro trails are marked with : GREEN TAPE
With long climbs and technical downhills, the Green River Game Lands is the perfect landscape for an Enduro mountain bike race. Competitors will meet at Green Rive Ranch. Competitors will complete in 3-4 timed downhill stages before returning back to Green River Ranch for the final leg of the race. The GRG Enduro with test both your skills and your endurance.
The easiest way to get to Stage 1 from The Green River Ranch is to go up Bluff to Turkey Gut and then take Long Ridge road out to Big Hungry Road. Take a left and ride on the blacktop for 0.5 miles until you reach the gate on your right that takes you up Laurel Mountain. This is on the opposite side of the road as the Chigger Ridge/Bishop Branch gravel road and parking area. Riders will finish at The Green River Ranch.
The race will start and finish at the Green River Ranch (3851 Green River Cove Road, Saluda, NC 28773). This is at the trailhead of Green River Cove Trail.
DIVISIONS
Men’s open
Men’s Amateur
Juniors (up to 17)
E Assist
Women’s open
Women’s Amateur
Juniors (up to 17)
E Assist
*There must be at least 3 people in a class to make up a division
AWARDS
Top 3 finishers in each class will be awarded prizes.
NOTES
All athletes are required to attend a mandatory Racers Meeting at 8:30 AM at Green River Ranch. This is where the starting order will be announced. Racers must be checked in and gear checked prior to the racers’ meeting.
CHECK-IN/REGISTRATION
Athletes are STRONGLY encouraged to register online. Online registration closes at 9 pm on Thursday, September 4. On-site registration is possible for a $15 late registration fee during open hours of Green River Games Registration. Each athlete must bring a photo ID and sign a waiver at registration. Family or friends cannot check an athlete in. Registration/Check-In closes 30 minutes prior to the event. Gear check will be done at Green River Ranch prior to the race. See Registration hours and locations below.
Check-in will be open:
Saturday: 7:00 am-8: 30 am at The Green River Ranch
PARKING
Parking for this event is available at the event site.
RULES
-All contestants are required to wear a helmet at all times during the race. (full-face helmet strongly recommended)
-Racers must supply all their own gear
-Racers must follow all federal, state, and local laws at regulations at all time during The Green River Games
-Racers must sign a waiver before being cleared to race
-Racers are encouraged to carry water, food, tools, and a spare tube with them during the race
-In the event of a tie, stage 4 will act as a tiebreaker.
AMENITIES
-There will be port-a-johns at the event site.
-There will be 1 aid station during the race & one at the start/finish.