DateExpected
Mid September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
Susquehannock Campground, Raystown Lake, Hesston, PA
Penn Township, Huntingdon County
Countdown
September
A single-loop mountain bike marathon with a small field of around 54 riders. At 48.6 km and under 1,000 m of climbing, it's a manageable day out on the trails.
Key facts
01Single mass start at 09:00, so no waves to plan around
02Aid stations at miles 11 and 20, so carry enough for the final stretch
03Results are split by sex, age group, bike type and racing class
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The course
The route
Penn Township
Distance49km
Total climb924m
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate46.2 km
Weather
Mid-September, Penn Township
25°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
2°CColdest in 20 years
26%Days with rain
Highs around 25°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 2°C. Rain on 26% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
2026 results
Who finishes, and how
#RiderTimeAvg speed
01DAVID HENARIX DAVID HENARIX02:17:0421.3 km/h
02MARTY CHRISTOFFERSON MARTY CHRISTOFFERSON02:17:2921.2 km/h
03JEREMIAH HENDRIX JEREMIAH HENDRIX02:21:3920.6 km/h
25
Finishers
2:40:34
Median time
18.2 km/h
Median speed
Overall · 2026 results, as published by the organiser.
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Training
Training for the Raystown Lake MTB Marathon
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
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Intervals.icuWhat a Raystown Lake MTB Marathon plan targets
Typical sessions
49 km with 924 m of climbing
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Terrain and skills practice specific to the course
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
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