22nd Annual Buffalo Headwaters Challenge

About this race

The Buffalo Headwaters Challenge presented by Adventure Subaru is a three-day, all-inclusive, "off the grid" mountain bike and trail running festival. It includes 5 meals, libations, primitive tent and RV camping, live music, and amazing trails, highlighted by the annual “Challenge” ride and run on Saturday, January 30th, 2027. The “Challenge” ride consists of a 35ish mile semi-supported back country mountain bike experience, a 30 and 15k challenge run with a few marked bailouts along the way. It’s a ride, not a race… just finishing is winning. Important! This is our annual fundraiser for the club and goes a long way in providing the needed tools and materials that go into the 10,000 hours plus volunteers put in each year. A large portion of this years proceeds will go directly into trail maintenance at the headwaters. With that in mind this is a non refundable event. If weather becomes an issue we will reschedule event to a later date but will not be offering refunds. Thank you for your understanding. All attendees will receive a pair of custom event socks. Complete your challenge and receive your patch once you check back in. We will have post ride yoga on Saturday. -A limited number of primitive RV spots are available for an additional $25.00. (no hook ups, you are paying for the space) -For 5 meals, live bands, free beverages, killer routes , amazing humans, and a special swag bag you aren’t going to find a better deal! Dinners provided by Phat Tire Bike Shop, and OORC. Thanks for you continued support and much gratitude to all of our sponsors. Beverages by Fossil Cove …