Appalachian Mountain Bike Club

14th Annual AMBC FALL FESTIVAL!!!
2023-11-03 17:30 - 2023-11-05 14:00 (America/New_York) | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
We’ll see you at Baker Creek for the best weekend of the year!
Details! on our Festival Site!!!
To Sponsor:
To be a vendor:
To donate to the silent auction:

THE BEST Water Stop
2024-04-07 07:30 - 12:30 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
For the 54th year, AMBC will be serving water at the BEST water and aid station the Knoxville Marathon has! Water – Music – FUN!
Join in the fun and support this race from the comfort of Trailhead Beer Market. Joe will open the bar a bit early, we’ll have coffee and snacks, the food truck will also be there for additional sustenance.

AMBC FALL FESTIVAL - 15th Annual!!!
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States

THE BEST Water Stop
2025-04-06 07:30 - 12:30 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
For the 58th straight year, AMBC will be serving water at the BEST water and aid station the Knoxville Marathon has got! Water – Music – FUN!
Join in the fun and support this race from the comfort of Trailhead Beer Market. Joe will open the bar a bit early, we’ll have coffee and snacks, the food truck will also be there for additional sustenance.

Hill of Truth - Presented by Clinch Valley Trail Alliance
2025-10-04 09:00 - 21:00 | Haw Ridge, 205 Old Edgemoor Road, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
The Hill of Truth Festival started as a 12 hour mountain bike race at Haw Ridge park in 1999. The race, known as the 12 Hours of the Hill of Truth (or HOT for short) immediately found itself the staple annual event for the local mountain biking community. The event has become more than a race, but a way for the community to gather and bond together.
“The heart of the HOT race was always getting people together around a camp fire and sharing stories, no matter the background or age of the people around the campfire. The race is great and all, but it’s really the people and the atmosphere that make the HOT so memorable.”

16TH ANNUAL AMBC FALL FEST
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Baker Creek Preserve, 1516 Taylor Road, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Fall Fest is AMBC’s annual homecoming — a celebration of trails, community, and the people who make it all happen. Each year, folks from across the country (and even around the world!) come together in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness for group rides, live music, local food, beer, a massive raffle, and one of the best silent auctions!
It’s more than just a party, it’s our biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds support AMBC’s mission to build, maintain, and advocate for trails while expanding access to the outdoors through key programs like our new Trail Blazers, Joy Ride, Monthly Work Parties, Volunteer Sawyers, and our Trail Crew.
We offer free camping onsite, and the weekend is a chance to reconnect with old friends, welcome new faces, and celebrate the trails that connect us all.
Whether you’re showing up to ride, volunteer, dance, or just hang out — Fall Fest is for you!!!
AMBC Fall Festival | Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2025

Dirty Dozen Hill Climb Challenge
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Crafty Brewery – Emory Place, 3 Emory Pl, Knoxville, TN, 37917, United States
The infamous Dirty Dozen race, created in Pittsburgh, is returning to Knoxville! Find the Facebook event here.
– $100 cash prize for first place– Beer, merch, and gift card prizes for 2nd, 3rd, and anyone who completes all 12 hills.-$10 entry fee-Early Registration is encouraged. Please register here.

This is an incredibly unique race because it combines a casual group ride with a grueling race. We will start meet Crafty (Emory Place) at 9am and start the ride at 10am sharp at a casual no drop pace. Periodically, we will cross paths with a one of the many noteworthy hills in Knoxville an announcement will be made that points are on the line. When we reach the bottom of the climb the race is on!
Make it to the top first to receive 10pts, 2nd = 9pts, 3rd = 8pts, and so on… The riders will regroup at the top of each hill and the casual ride to the next will continue. There will be an amp-you-up music bike, a cheering section on one particular hill, and lots of trash talk in between each challenge.
At the end of the day the points will be tallied and a champion will be crowned!Strava will make things much easier for judging and is recommended but not required.Join us for a one-of-a-kind race as we continue this new tradition in Knoxville!

Knoxville Winter Cyclocross Series
2025-12-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Morningside Park, 1515 Hazen St, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
This is the first year of this winter cyclocross race series – find more info and register here.
“Be prepared for a challenging, off-road, cyclocross course. It’s going to have it all. Rain or shine or sleet or snow we’ll be out there. All races will take place in Morning Side Park. You’ve got to wear an approved bicycle helmet while on your bike.
The B Race is for first time cyclocross racers or those who approach racing with a casual demeanor. You’re here for fun and you know it. If you win, you’ll get to stand upon a podium and there may be cool prizes.
The A Race is for people who like to push it and for experienced cyclocross racers. A bike racers category. They’ll get to stand on a podium after each race and there will be a cash prize for the series winner.
The race is located in the lower half of Morning Side Park in Knoxville, TN. Park at the CITYSCAPE office/other stuff development at 900 E Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915.”

Knox Bike Racing - Wednesday Series
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 and 2 more dates
Knox Bike Racing‘s Wednesday Night MTB Race Series features 10 cross-country mountain bike races held across multiple trail systems in the Knoxville, TN area. Race categories start a few minutes apart, and scoring is handled through Webscorer, providing live results and individual lap times. This series is not USAC-sanctioned, so no racing license is required.
Find race details, cost, and other info here. Keep an eye on their website for schedule changes and rain dates. Be sure to sign up in advance for a discounted race fee.
RACE TIMES: All categories must be staged at the start line by 6:10 PM. Expert racers will start at 6:15 PM, with remaining categories released at intervals of a few minutes to spread out the field.
2026 Event Schedule:

4/1: Baker Creek Preserve 1 CW
4/8: Fort Dickerson
4/15: Sharp’s Ridge Firebreak
4/22: Mead’s Quarry – Hickory Loop
4/29: IC King – North Side
5/6: Baker Creek Preserve 2 CCW
5/13: Concord Park – Ball Fields
5/20: Mead’s Quarry– Ross Marble Loop
6/3: Sharp’s Ridge Independence
6/10: Baker Creek Preserve 3 CW

The # of laps required for each category is listed below:

Juniors 11 & Under – 1 lap
Juniors 12-14 – 1 lap (Baker Creek will be 2 laps)
Juniors 15-18 and Beginner – 2 laps (Baker Creek will be 3 laps)
E-Bike, Single Speed, Sport Men and Women – 3 laps (Baker Creek will be 4 laps)
Expert – 4 laps (Baker Creek will be 5 laps)

Knoxville Marathon - AMBC x Trailhead Water Stop
2026-04-12 08:30 - 14:00 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
READY, SET, GO! It’s time again for the Knoxville Marathon – the premier Knoxville Track & Field Club event – and we need your help. Those crazy runners will take to the streets and they are going to be thirsty!

Our awesome friends at Trailhead Beer Market (beer for volunteers!) are hosting again this year and we are going to BRING IT! Ride your bike! Bring your cheer!

We have a title to defend – best water stop per marathon participants many years in a row! Thanks for your help!

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race
2026-04-25 | Knoxville Adventure Collective, 900 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
If you love adventure and want to get more connected in South Knoxville, then check out the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race on Saturday, April 25 (8-hour and 30-hour options)!
“Are you ready to take on an intermediate-level adventure race that will challenge your endurance, navigation, and teamwork? The REV3Endurance Knox Xtreme 8-Hour Adventure Race will have you running, biking, paddling, and navigating your way through the beautiful trails and waterways of South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. Plus, we’re celebrating our 5th year of the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race with an all-new 30-hour edition for 2026!”
Races include paddling, trekking, mountain biking, and pavement biking and can be completed as an individual or team race. Learn more and register.

8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run
2026-04-25 08:00 | Sharps Ridge Park, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive, Knoxville, 37917
The 8th Annual Veterans’ Ridge Run is presented by Veteran Heritage Site Foundation & Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1078. It’s an event for JROTC to compete for the Ridge Cup and for runners to be aware of the city’s Veterans Park. Many runners come to support the Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park and Veterans Heritage Site Foundation. The Run will be on the Trails on Sharp’s Ridge.
Rucksack runners will carry a rucksack with 10 pounds of food to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who commit suicide daily due to carrying the burdens of PTSD. Also the 10K Ruck is to bring awareness to homelessness in veterans and Mayor Glenn Jacobs new Hero Hill, a new tiny home for Knox County homeless veterans. The food will be donated to Second Harvest.
JROTC will compete for the Ridge Cup for the High School Jr ROTC and the JROTC teams which will be sponsored so there is no cost to the students. R2Factor is also working with the JROTC teams.
Sign up for one of the following: 5K; 10K; Fun Walk/Run; Supporter here.
Check in and on site registration starts at 8:00 AM. Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Lincoln Park Technology Trade Center (535 Chickamauga Ave)
For More Information Contact: Marilyn Childress, (678) 920-1989, President@VeteransHeritageSite.org
2026 handout Ridge Run April 25 flyer Mayors

CVTA's Poker Run
2026-04-25 08:30 | Clinch River Brewing, 2045 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Join Clinch Valley Trail Alliance (CVTA) for a fun mountain bike event for most skill levels with 17 mile and 25 mile options — the Poker Run! The route starts and ends at Clinch River Brewing (2045 Norris Freeway) and includes dirt, gravel, and asphalt trails in Norris Dam State Park and Norris Watershed.
From April 3rd-23rd, the registration fee is $40. Optional box lunch for $20. Learn more and register here!
25 Mile Option

Check in at 8:30 am
Start at 9 am

17 Mile Option

Check in at 9:30 am
Start at 10 am

*Severe weather date is May 10th.

Red Bird Crest 40K/80K in Manchester, KY
2026-09-19 | Peabody Trailhead, Manchester, Kentucky
The Red Bird Crest 80K and 40k will feature an epic course with lots of rocky features, single track, climbs, and amazing descents. This course will challenge your physical fitness and your bike handling. Learn more and register here. The AMBC community has been offered a special discount code of 10% off – use discount code 10speed.

Urban Wilderness 50K & 10K Trail Race
2026-10-10 07:30 - 18:00 | Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, 4399-4339 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
The Urban Wilderness 50k and 10k is a brand new trail race that will take place on October 10, 2026.
The 50k race will start at 7:30 am that morning, while the 10k begins a little later at 9 am. The 50k course is a true tour of the Urban Wilderness; a counterclockwise loop starting at the UW Gateway park that takes runners through 7 different parks and other natural areas. With roughly 3,400 ft of gain and well maintained trails, it’s sure to be a fast one. It has a 10 hour cutoff time and 5 aid stations to support runners along the way.
The 10k has the same starting line, and features a tough figure 8 loop that takes runners to the top of View Park for views of the Chilhowee Mountain and the Smokies in the distance. It has 1 aid station along the way, and is sure to be a blast.
The 50k costs $86.50 while the 10k costs $40, and the signups can be found at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=139047. You can also find info and contact the Race Director at UW50K.com.

ScruffyCat and ScrappyKitty
2026-10-17 | 3000 McClure Lane, 3000 McClure Lane, Knoxville, TN, United States
ScruffyCat and ScrappyKitty is a Knoxville mountain bike adventure put on by Darkhorse Race Productions on Saturday, October 17th.
is it a party? a challenge? an adventure?…. that’s up to YOU…. but we can promise a proper tour of Knoxville’s awesome Urban Wilderness (a.k.a. dirty south) and beyond, and a party with bike friends into the night! to be clear, this isn’t some fancy marked race course with lots of aid stations… you are on your own to be self-sufficient and be prepared (just like any group/solo ride you might do). you will get info on available water stops, convenience stores, and there’s a really good chance you’ll find some “trail magic” in a few places. routes will be provided via gpx, and we will have maps to help with the tricky spots.
the ScruffyCat (100 miles) was born out of the idea of a riding ALL the knoxville trails in one huge route, and just so happens it’s right around 100mi. from new trail to old goat-paths, we linked all the goods with the best road connections through and around town. but be warned… just because it’s not in the big mountains or forest-lands, doesn’t mean it doesn’t make for a big ole day on the bike!
if you’re looking for more of “sampler”, consider the ScrappyKitty (50 miles) for an awesome chunk of trails without being quite a far-reaching and wild. just like SC100, it offers a good variety of trail and links good roads the way us locals do all the time.
not so sure about a biting off either of the bigger two routes? come check out the SuperKitten (25 miles)! it’s a chance for a tour of all of the “dirty south” highlights.. created to offer a shorter day but a great time for younger cats (or perhaps the most-sensible sorts).
regardless of what route you choose, the day is all about seeing what knoxville has to offer, and sharing it with friends, near and far! come and ride, then stay and party… we will have a solid offering of snacks, drinks, and home-cooked goods to fuel you back up for the bonfire.
and if saturday is not enough, we will also do a social hair of the cat ride on sunday! it’s a great chance to see the only area of trails in knoxville that the SC100 doesn’t hit.
all the deets and specifics will be shared via email to those who register, and please register soon! **we need a headcount to provide all the eats and good times for you**
