Shenandoah SHReD
Spetember 27, 2026
The Shenandoah SHReD brings Cross-Country E-Bike Racing to Shenandoah River State Park for the first time — and it’s doing it on Bike Your Park Day, Virginia State Parks’ annual statewide celebration of cycling on two wheels.
Included:
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Dedicated e-bike racing through Shenandoah River State Park
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Finisher medal
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Race T-Shirt
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Post race pizza
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Description
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The Shenandoah SHReD brings Cross-Country E-Bike Racing to Shenandoah River State Park for the first time — and it’s doing it on Bike Your Park Day, Virginia State Parks’ annual statewide celebration of cycling on two wheels. Whether you’re a seasoned XC-E competitor chasing podium points or a rider discovering what this park’s trail network can do, September 27th is your day to find out.
The course is set entirely within Shenandoah River State Park, where the Blue Ridge Mountains frame a network of hardwood-ridge singletrack and open river-corridor trails that reward both skill and speed. With nearly 1,100 feet of elevation gain per lap, technical climbs, and a fast, flowing descent back to the valley floor, this course will test your fitness, your bike setup, and your power management from the first pedal stroke to the last.
This is a Bike Your Park Day event. That means your race entry is a celebration — of Virginia’s trail systems, of the park that hosts us, and of the growing community of riders proving that e-bikes belong on the starting line.
Included:
· Post race pizza party
· T-Shirt
· Finisher medal
· Dedicated e-bike racing on an amazing trail network
Mountain Bike
E-Bike Classes Permitted: Class 1 eBike only pedal-assist only Maximum motor assist: 250W nominal / 600W peak. Riders must comply with all Virginia State Park e-bike regulations. Battery must have sufficient charge to complete the full course without mechanical assistance. No battery swaps during race.
The Course
Course Highlights
Immediate opening climb — 200+ ft in under a mile sets the tone early
Rolling ridge circuit at 640–857 ft through upper hardwood forest
Course high point of 857 ft with long Shenandoah Valley views
Technical, fast descent — 316 ft dropped in 1.5 miles
Flat river-corridor sprint to the finish
Location
The start and finish at Downriver Canoe Company (884 Indian Hollow Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610).
Schedule
07:30 – Packet pickup at Downriver Canoe Company
08:00 – Bike inspection
09:00 – Race Start
11:00 – Awards
12:00 – Bike Your Park Group Ride – Analog or eBike
12:00 – Trek bike demos - Test ride a hardtail or full-suspension e-bike. Trail maps and route suggestions provided. Pre-register online to reserve your demo—just $10 per bike, per hour.
Results & Awards
Riders will be timed using MYLAPS Chip timing. All bibs will have a timing chip. Please attach your bib to your handlebars. All awards are based on chip time.
Once you cross the finish line, you can head over to the timing tent to get your results on-site.
Prizes will go to the top 3 finishers in each division.
Sport (Men & Women) – 2 laps
Masters 40+ (Men & Women) – 2 laps
Beginner – 1 lap
Junior (17 & Under) – 1 lap
Timing
Racers will be timed using MYLAPS Chip timing. All awards are based on chip times.
Fees
$60 until August 31
$70 until September 26th
$80 race day
Additional transaction fee charged by RunignUp.
Waivers
Click here for a copy of the Adventure Enablers Waiver for all participants. You will sign this electronically during the on-line signup process.
Post Race Food
We will be serving pizza from 10:30 onward.
Lodging
Looking for things to do or a place to eat while you or your fans are in town? Check out our handy-dandy guide to our hometown!
Lodging:
Skyline Ranch Resort: 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal, VA 22630. Accommodations include chalets (up to 6 people), cabins (up to 6 people), and RVs (up to 4 people). Visit the website or call 540-635-4169 ext.1
Shenandoah River State Park (cabins, camping, RVs), 350 Daughter of Stars Dr. Bentonville, VA 22610, (540) 622-6840
Quality Inn - 10 S Commerce Ave Front Royal, VA 22630, (540) 635-3161
Super8 - 111 South Street, Front Royal, VA 22630, (540) 636-4888
Camping and RVs:
Low Water Bridge Campground (RV hookups and tent camping), 192 Panhandle Rd, Bentonville, VA 22610 (just across the river from the start/finish line), (540) 635-7277
Shenandoah River State Park (cabins, camping, RVs), 350 Daughter of Stars Drive Bentonville, VA 22610, (540) 622-6840
Skyline Ranch Resort, 751 Mountain Road, Front Royal, VA 22630, (540) 635-4169, $40 for RV site
Race Rules
Helmet (ASTM/CPSC certified) mandatory — no helmet, no start
No custom or modified motors.
Pedal-assist only; throttle operation prohibited while racing
Bikes must be Class 1: Pedal-assist ≤20mph (32km/h), ≤600W
Battery must be sufficiently charged at the start line
All riders must complete tech inspection prior to the Prologue
Virginia State Park e-bike regulations apply at all times
Course markings must be followed; cutting course results in disqualification
Riders are responsible for carrying sufficient nutrition and hydration for the full race distance
Entry fees are nonrefundable. No exceptions. (But see “Transfers” below.)
Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate and you may not transfer your entry fee to future races. (But see “Transfers” below.)
You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of any of our events.
Race numbers are required to participate.
