2021 Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race
Venue: Pandapas Pond, Blacksburg
Organizations: Montgomery County Parks & Recreation
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2021
Time: 7:00 AM - TBD
Event Types: Sports
Cost: $30.00
Description:
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents the 2021 Rowdy Dawg Mountain Bike Race on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Pandapas Pond.

The Rowdy Dawg is the oldest continuously run mountain bike race in the state of Virginia, beginning in 1988. Join the tradition and register to compete today! For even more fun, the Rowdy Dawg takes place on Halloween this year!

Race categories include Beginner (5.5 miles), Sport XC (13 miles), Expert XC (18 miles), and XXC (34 miles).

We are utilizing chip bib technology to record race times, using a start format the same as the 2020 race:
• XXC - Begin your race anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
• Expert XC - Begin your race anytime between 9:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• Sport XC and Beginner - Begin your race anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Meet at the Upper Pandapas Parking Lot at the Pandapas Pond Day Use Area in Blacksburg, VA.

Race check-in and day-of registrations for the Rowdy Dawg can be made starting at 7:00 AM on Saturday, October 31st, and will continue until each race start time.

The cost is $30.00 for pre-registration and day-of registration. Pre-register for the Rowdy Dawg by calling 540-382-6975 or online at http://apm.activecommunities.com/mcpr/Activity_Search/2052.

The Rowdy Dawg is part of a double header weekend with the Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Run, which features a 12 miler, 7 miler, and 5k fun run. Complete the 12 mile trail run and 35 XXC Rowdy Dawg course to contend for Top Dawg!

For more information, visit our website at: https://montva.com/parks-and-rec/outdoors/rowdy-dawg. Questions? Email us at MCPR@montgomerycountyva.gov or call (540) 382-6975, Option 1.