Course and Venue Information:

Nestled in the heart of the Tennessee Smoky Mountains minutes from Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, WildSide offers 10+ miles of awesome trails built just for mountain bikers.  The trails offer stunning views, and an adrenaline-packed course for all levels of riders.  With 900 acres of untouched wilderness and old growth forest WildSide feels exactly like riding through the National Park.  

The course is about 5 miles in length with a good mix of climbing and flowy downhills.  Strava Route and Course Map.

WildSide Location – 1099 Laurel Lick Rd. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Google Map & Directions

Categories:

  • 3-Hour Solo Male
  • 3-Hour Solo Male 40+
  • 3-Hour Solo Female 
  • 3-Hour Solo Clydesdale 200+ lbs
  • 3-Hour E-Bike
  • 3-Hour Beginner Men 
  • 6-Hour Duo Male
  • 6-Hour Duo Female 
  • 6-Hour Duo (Co-ed) 
  • 6-Hour Solo Male
  • 6-Hour Solo Female

Team registration info:   The first team member to register should create a team name; the second team member should select the created team name from the drop down list when they register.

Note: Race entry includes WildSide park access fee.

Early Registration Fees  (thru 4/12/26):  Click here to register
Duo 6-hour = $120 ($60/racer)
Solo 6-hour = $60
3-hour = $55    

Regular Registration Fees (4/13/26 thru 4/24/26 @ 9pm):  Click here to register
Duo 6-hour = $140  ($70/racer)
Solo 6-hour = $70
3-hour = $65

Online Registration Closes 4/24/26 @ 9:00 pm!  Race-Day Onsite Registration $80 cash, check or Venmo

Race is capped at 150 racers.

Schedule:

Saturday 4/25/26:

  • 8:30 am – Onsite check-in opens for 6-hour racers
  • 9:50 am – Mandatory racer’s meeting for all 6-hour racers
  • 10:00 am – Race start for 6-hour racers
  • 12:00 pm – Onsite check-in opens for 3-hour racers
  • 12:50 pm – Mandatory racer’s meeting for all 3-hour racers
  • 1:00 pm – Race start for 3-hour racers 
  • 4:00 pm – Race ends for 3 and 6 hour racers – riders must complete last lap by this time for it to count
  • 4:15 pm – Podium Presentations

Additional Endurance Race Info/Rules:

  1. These races are not USAC sanctioned so no licenses are required.
  2. All the 6-Hour races will be a mass start at 10 am and the 3-Hour races will follow with a mass start at 1 pm.  All racers must complete their last lap within six/three hours respectively.  No bonus laps!
  3. All Duo team racers must tag their teammate in designated transition area.  The only exception is if a rider has a medical or mechanical emergency on the trail; if this is the case, the waiting rider must notify a race official before the on-course transition can happen.
  4. For Duo teams, each racer must complete a minimum of 1 lap to be scored.
  5. All racers must set-up tents and park cars in designated areas only.
  6. Winners must collect payout and/or prizes on race day.  The promoter will not mail awards to racers.
  7. No Refunds will be given unless an event is completely canceled.  
 

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