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Collegiate MTB Challenge at Lees-McRae College

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026 – 20 Sep, 2026

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Collegiate MTB Challenge at Lees-McRae College

About the Event

The Collegiate MTB Challenge at Lees-McRae College offers an exciting weekend of mountain biking events from September 19 to 20, 2026, in Banner Elk. On Saturday, competitors can choose between dual slalom and cross-country races across various categories including Men's Cat 2/3, Women's Pro/1/2, and more. The action continues on Sunday with downhill and short track events for all skill levels, culminating in a team relay competition that promises to be both thrilling and competitive.

Races Offered

Saturday, September 19 - Dual Slalom Meeting

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Men Cat 2/3 - Dual Slalom

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Men Cat 2/3 - XC

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Men Cat 3 - XC

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Men Pro/1/2 - Dual Slalom

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Men Pro/1/2 - XC

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Women Cat 2/3 - Dual Slalom

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Women Cat 2/3 - XC

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Women Cat 3 - XC

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Women Pro/1/2 - Dual Slalom

Sep 19, 2026

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Saturday, September 19 - Women Pro/1/2 - XC

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Men Cat 2/3 - Downhill

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Men Cat 2/3 - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Men Cat 3 - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Men Pro/1/2 - Downhill

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Men Pro/1/2 - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Team Relay - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Women Cat 2/3 - Downhill

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Women Cat 2/3 - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Women Cat 3 - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Sunday, September 20 - Women Pro/1/2 - Downhill

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Sunday September 20 - Women Pro/1/2 - Downhill

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Sunday, September 20 - Women Pro/1/2 - Short Track

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — Sunday September 20 - Women Pro/1/2 - Short Track

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Banner Elk.

thermostat Temperature
12.1° / 21.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
11.1° / 19.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 19m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
8.0 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
79.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:09
nightlight Sunset
19:32

About Banner Elk

Learn more about the host city, Banner Elk.

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Banner Elk is a town in Avery County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Banner Elk had a population of 1,049. Banner Elk is home to Lees–McRae College.

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