Rider Information

Weekend Format overview

Day One – Qualifying & Knockouts & Standalone Race - Valleys Lite

The weekend begins with the qualifying round, where riders battle to secure their position for the evening’s knockout races.

Between the main sessions, the event also hosts the standalone Lite race, offering another exciting opportunity for riders to test themselves on the course and be part of the Valleys Hard Enduro experience.

Day Two – The Main Event

Day two starts early, with the top performers from the previous evening’s knockout races lining up at the front of the grid.

From there, riders take on demanding and undulating terrain in the ultimate test of skill, stamina, and control — all competing for one title:
Valleys Hard Enduro Champion

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More Than Just a Race

Valleys Hard Enduro is built around more than competition alone. It’s a weekend that celebrates the sport, the riders, and the community behind it.

With:

  • A bustling trade village
  • Quality food and drink vendors
  • Trade stands and exhibitors
  • A buzzing atmosphere across both days

…it’s an event that delivers for competitors, sponsors, supporters, and fans from start to finish.

 

Built for Every Rider. Designed for the Toughest.

Whether you’re entering your first extreme enduro, racing as a dedicated hobby rider, or lining up as an elite contender, Valleys Hard Enduro is your chance to be part of one of the most exciting and challenging weekends in the sport.

Two days   ___   Multiple races  ___   One champion

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Which Race & Class to enter?

HOBBY RACE (AM Race)
This race is a thrilling 2hr multi-lap race set on a hard/extreme course designed to give riders a true taste of Hard Enduro racing without having to endure the tougher sections of the elite race. Tough, technical and incredibly rewarding, this race delivers the excitement and adrenaline of extreme terrain in a competitive format.
You will face a demanding course featuring hard-pack rock gullies, river beds, steep climbs, loose hill sections and log obstacles, testing your skill, control and determination from start to finish
The objective is simple: complete as many laps as possible within the 2 hour race time. Final results are based on FULLY COMPLETED LAPS at the end of the race. However the flag will come out on the 2 hour mark and all riders still racing on track will then be given an extra 15minutes to get to the finish line and secure that extra lap.

 

ELITE RACE (PM Race)
This race is the ultimate test of endurance, skill and machine performance - a brutal and exhilarating 3 hour multi-lap battle built for riders ready to take on the next level of Hard Enduro.
This is where intensity ramps up. Expect a high-demanding course packed with hard-pack rock gullies, river beds, steep climbs, loose hill sections and log obstacles. On top of that, this race includes additional sections beyond the hobby course, specifically designed to push stamina, focus and rider commitment to the limit.
You'll have 3 hours to complete as many laps as possible, with final standings determined by the number of FULLY COMPLETED LAPS. However, the flag will come out on the 3 hour mark and all riders still racing on track will then be given an extra 15minutes to get to the finish line and secure that extra lap.
If you're looking for a race that is intense, gruelling, and unforgettable, the elite race delivers the full hard enduro experience - where only the toughest riders and machines come out on top.

 

LITES RACE
This race is a standalone race called VALLEYS LITE. It held on Saturday afternoon. This will be a 2-hour multilap race open to all ability riders. There are no restrictions (Except age, of course and at the moment there are no electric bikes allowed - Sorry!) You MUST be at least 14 years old to race the Valleys Lite race.*
*There are bike restrictions in place. 
The course is easy flowing with open single tracks, hard pack rocky ground with no extremes. 
You need to complete as many laps as you can within the 2hours and your result will be based on how many FULL COMPLETED laps however, the flag will come out on the 2 hour mark and all riders still racing on track will then be given an extra 15minutes to get to the finish line and secure that extra lap.

2025 Class comparison charts for each race held

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