BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Red Bull Mountain Bike Competition Near Virgin
ST. GEORGE, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on a Special Recreation Permit application from H5 Events, Inc., to hold the Red Bull Rampage mountain bike competition on public lands near Virgin in Washington County. This would be a freeride competition that utilizes steep terrain, vertical relief, and natural geologic features that allow competitors to develop customized descent routes.
The event would include start and finish lines, spectator viewing areas, media staging, medical and other event support tents, and ease of accessibility. The proposed project area includes lands used for the original Red Bull Rampage events held between 2001 and 2004. Since 2008, the event was held on nearby Utah Trust Lands. The applicant has proposed returning to the original BLM areas in 2026 to commemorate 25 years since the first event.
Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register, where comments may be submitted through the ‘Participate Now’ option until July 12, 2026. For more information, please contact the BLM St. George Field Office at [email protected] or 435-688-3200.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.