The Norris Lake Area Trail System (NATS) managing partners are sponsoring a Mountain Bike Poker Run to raise funds to contribute to trail construction and maintenance within the trail system. This event is designed for most skill levels and focuses on fun rather than competition. The route features single-track trails, along with sections of gravel and asphalt, and includes a few challenging climbs along the way. 

This is a fun, non-competitive event for most skill levels.  The route will be on single-track trails with some gravel and asphalt and some steep climbs mixed in along the way.  

New this year…we will be conducting a raffle for a mountain bike. CLICK HERE for more information about how you can win a mountain bike for a little as $10.  

WHEN: April 26, 2025
Alternate Severe Weather Date is May 10, 2025

Long Route (20 to 25 miles)-Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. and ride starts at 9 a.m. | Click here for a map ⬅️ Coming Soon

Short Route (approx. 15 miles)-Check-in opens at 9:30 a.m. and ride starts at 10 a.m. | Click here for a map ⬅️Coming Soon

Email info@norrislakeproject.com for Garmin downloadable turn-by-turn directions. 

WHERE: All activities will start and end at Clinch River Brewing located at 2045 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN 37828. The trails will be on Norris Dam State Park property and the long route will include a short connecting route on Norris Freeway.  

WHO:  The event is organized by Norris Lake Project, a registered 501c3 organization. Managing Partners include Adventure Anderson County, Norris Dam State Park and Explore the Tennessee River Valley.

REGISTRATION: Early Bird Registration ends April 1, 2025 at 6 p.m. If you register early, you are guaranteed to receive a T-shirt in the size that you requested. The discounted Early Bird Registration price is $30.00.  You can register up to April 25, 2025 at 6 p.m. The registration fee between April 2nd and April 25th is $35.00.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS:  The presentation of awards will be at 1:30 p.m. p.m.  Please note that you will need to be present to claim your award.  All participants are asked to be back by 1 p.m. so that awards can be given by 1:30 p.m.

SEVERE WEATHER:  Please note that the event will be moved from April 26, 2025 to May 10, 2025 if severe weather (meaning thunderstorms with high winds and lightning) is forecasted for April 26, 2025. If the event needs to be moved to May 10th, registered participants will be notified by Friday, April 25, 2024 via email. There will also be a post on NATS Facebook Page.  

If there is severe weather forecasted on May 10, 2025, the event will be canceled for 2025 and your registration fee will be considered a donation.  Registered participants will be notified by May 9, 2025 via email and a message will be posted on the NATS Facebook Page.  If the event is cancelled, you will receive your free t-shirt, which can be picked up at Adventure Anderson County.