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Feel. Your. Heart. Beat.

The most challenging Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race on the planet. Ok so we can't be positive that's true but we are pretty sure you will agree with us on July 8 (the day after the race).

16,000 feet of climbing in three laps in the beautiful Patapsco Valley State Park in Maryland.


  • 100 miles solo
    The pure pain epic(3 laps of the course)

  • 66 miles 2 person duo
    Sure it is going to be brutal but at least you'll be with your buddy

  • 33 miles cross country
    No walk in the park but hey at least you'll be able to walk the next day unlike some of those solo suckers

Course Map (single lap)

Patapsco 100 Course Map

Course Elevation Profile (single lap elevation approximately 4500 ft)

Patapsco 100 Course Elevation

Printable course map: PTap_100_Map_V2.pdf

Geek alert: Single lap GPX file here

  • 16,000 feet of climbing in three laps in the beautiful Patapsco Valley State Park in Maryland.
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Who would do this crazy event:

Experienced MTB riders from sport to pro elites who want to crush the most challenging Ultra100 MTB course we could imagine. The 33 mile cross country event will be great for those who want a challenge but also want to be able to walk the next day.

All 100mile racers who finish the course within the cutoff time of 15 hours (6am - 9pm) will receive a 2013 Patapsco 100 Finisher's Jersey!! This jersey is not for sale and is not for anyone who finishes at 9:01pm. If you want it you are going to have to earn it.

Patapsco 100 Jersey

Course Summary:

An EPIC in every true sense of the word. The course will be a 33 mile loop, 90% will be on dirt and greater than 80% will be on singletrack. This will be no walk through the park so train accordingly.

Patapsco 100 Sweet Chart

The Patapsco 100, 66, and 33 mile courses will travel through Pickall , Hollofield, Daniels, Lower THRU trail, Woodstock, Upper THRU trail and Alberton areas of Patapsco Valley State Park.

Location:

8125 Johnnycake Road Woodlawn, MD

Details:

Aid Stations

2 aid stations along the route will provide aid at the following locations/mileage:
  • The start/finish area
  • Mile 17.5 & Mile 25.5 (same aid station that riders will pass each direction)
  • This means that riders will pass aid stations at miles 17.5, 25.5, 33, 50.5, 58.5, 66, 83.5, and 91.5
  • Drop bags available at either aid station (details coming soon)

Volunteering

We need lots of super volunteers to pull off the inaugural Patapsco 100. Get a sweet Patapsco100 T-Shirt, 1 Meal Ticket, 1 Red Cup For Beer Garden (if over 21), and that warm fuzzy feeling as you watch all those suckers suffer all day. For more information contact adventuresforthecure@gmail.com.

Limits & cutoffs

The race is limited to 300 people. REGISTER EARLY if you want to get in the race. We are also limiting all categories except the 100 Mile Solo to 125.

100 Mile Race Cut-off times (3rd lap cut off applies to solo and relay events) Racers competing in the 100 mile races must be able to complete each of their laps in 5 hours. Racers who do not make the 5 hour per lap mark will be pulled from the course at the start/finish area.

The cut-off schedule is as follows:

  • Must start lap 3 before 4:00pm
  • Must exit the Woodstock Aid Station at mile 83.5 by 6:30pm
  • For solo 100 mile racers to receive a finisher's jersey racers must be done their 3rd lap (at the finish line) by 9:00pm
* Cutoff rules will be strictly enforced.

Relay and Duo Rules

66 Mile Duo Team Rules
Duo Team members must start and finish together. Both members will race 2 laps (66miles). Both members must finish within 1 minute of each other. The team's time will be that of the last member to cross the finish line.

Refunds

We will be issuing refunds and transfers but we will charge $10.00 per person who drops out or transfers out of the race. You may also opt to donate your registration fee to Adventures for the Cure (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization).

Master's Category Age Determination

Your age is determined as of December 31st, 2013. So if you will be 50 or older before 12/31/13 you may enter any of the master's categories.

Registration Fee Schedule

Patapsco 100 Registration and Fee Schedule

Registration Packet Pickup

We will have an organized packet pickup at The Hub bike shop in Catonsville the day before the race. The Hub is located at 827 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD 21228 ( get directions here ) and they will be open from 10am - 6pm on Saturday 7/6/2013.

Prizes:

Patapsco 100 Prize Chart

Chris Eatough Training:

Local mountain bike legend Chris Eatough is partnering with Adventures For the Cure to create a 12 week training plan that is specifically geared towards this race. 25% of the cost of the training plan will be donated back to AFC...winning! See this training plan (and others) on the Chris Eatough Coaching website.

Trail Work Days:

The Patapsco 100 has been made possible by the work of hard working local volunteers dedicated to creating and maintaining trails that are sustainable. We will be working to get and keep the trails in top shape on the following dates:

Dates: 3/10, 3/24, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, 5/26, 6/9. 6/23
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: CSX parking lot across from the Woodstock Inn (1415 Woodstock Road, Woodstock MD 21163 (link to google map)

For more information contact patapsco@more-mtb.org.

Sponsors

  • PRO BAR

Accomodations

The Hampton Inn in Columbia is our featured hotel. Just a 10 minute drive from the starting line, this hotel has rooms available, starting at $99. Mention the "Patapsco 100 Race" for this room rate. This rate applies for a standard room. Standard room options include 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed.

For more information, visit hamptoninn.com or call 410.997.8555.
Hotel rate cut off: Monday, June 10th, 2013.

Address: 8880 Columbia 100 Parkway, Columbia, Maryland, 21045, USA
Telephone: 1.410.997.8555

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