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• Aug

  13

  Thu
  Throat Punch Thursday - Summer MTB Short Track (XCC) Race Series

  1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, Virginia, 23221, United States
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  Distance: 6.9 km from Richmond

  Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM

  Throat Punch Thursday

  MTB Short Track (XCC) Training Races

  Late Summer Series

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  Powered by RVA Racing | USAC Sanctioned | National Points Qualifier

  EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!

  Race Nights

  August 13 • August 20 • August 27

  Heats start at 6:00 PM sharp. Know your category start time. Don’t roll up late unless you like watching from the sidelines.

  Dogwood Dell - Barker Field: 1300 Blanton Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 (Google Maps)

  The Rules - Pay Attention.

  • MTBs only!

  • This is USA Cycling Sanctioned MTB Race - USAC XCC format and rules apply.

  • Keep your Bib Plate. Bib plates are issued for the series.

  • Check in. Starts at 5:30. ALL racers MUST check in before each race – each day.

  • Registration closes at NOON on race day

  • NO WALK-ON REGISTRATIONS

  Start Times - NEW - Ladies ONLY field!

  • 5:50 PM – Fight Club (17-20 mins / ~5-6 laps)

  • Intermediate Men

  • Masters Men (50+)

  • 6:20 PM – Welterweights (17-20 mins / ~4-6 laps)

  • Intermediate Boys (U19)

  • Beginner Men/Boys (U16)

  • 6:50 PM – Bareknuckle Brawlers (20-22 mins / ~6-7 laps)

  • Expert Men & Boys (U23)

  • Can turn into a “tap-out” or “last-man-standing” race

  • 7:20 PM – Knuckle Bunnies (17-20 mins / ~3-6 laps)

  • ALL Women’s & Girls categories

  • Beginner, Intermediate, Expert, & Masters

  Race Format:

  • The TPT races are held on a course of .50 - .75 miles in lap distance with 60 - 75 feet of elevation gain each lap.

  • Riders can initiate laps up until clock hits 00:00.

  • Lap counts are estimated based on first lap time.

  • Podiums based on most laps, lowest time.

  • Riders will cover around 4-6 laps during the 17-22-minute duration of their heat.

  • USAC points are scored for EACH race.

  The Course.

  • We are NOT racing on the Dogwood trails.

  • Each week's course is a custom, hand-built track right by the pavilion next to Barker Field.

  • This course is VERY spectator friendly - bring the crew and your best heckle game.

  • And yes - it changes every week to keep it spicy. Stay sharp.

  Course Drops.

  • We design each course the week of the race.

  • Registered racers will receive course drops via email.

  The Vibe:

  Expect elbows-out racing. Bring your lungs, bring your legs, and maybe bring an ice pack for that ego (short track has a way of finding you).

  It’s fast. It’s ridiculous. It’s fun.

  A USA Cycling (USAC) License is NOT REQUIRED to race …

  • No day license required to race

  • Results ranked by place for all racers in category.

  • Annual license holders ranked in order of finish for reporting (see below).

  USAC Sanctioning and Points:

  • ONLY USAC annual license holders will receive points!

  • Annual license holders ranked in order of finish for reporting.

  • Forget to enter your USAC ID at regsistration = NO POINTS.

  • ALL 3 races are USAC qualifying opportunities for Nationals.

  • ALL 3 races allow you to earn USAC points for Nationals.

  Timing.

  The TPT is electronically timed. Your bib plate is your RFID timing chip and should be mounted securely to your bars (top of plate) and the bottom of the plate should be mounted to cables, or in a way that makes the number clearly visible from the front of the bike.

  If you bend the plate, try to make it aero, don’t have it secured properly, or alter it in any way, we will NOT get a read. And that will mean all your hard work was for nuthin’ – so please don’t. Come find us if you have any questions on race day. Well also be checking on you.

  Other.

  Volunteers - We REALLY need volunteers to make this event happen and start on time.

  • 5:00 PM (or sooner): we start marking the course

  • 7:45 PM: course teardown

  • Please email [email protected] if you can help or show up on race day.

  RVA Racing brings you bike racing, built by bike racers - We're grassroots, but professionally savage.

  READY TO GET PUNCHED?

  REGISTER NOW for Throat Punch Thursday STXC

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• Sep

  08

  Tue
  Sorry Honey, I've Gotta Work Late

  4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, Virginia, 23225, United States
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  Distance: 8.3 km from Richmond

  Tue, Sep 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM

  Sorry Honey, I've gotta work late!

  REGISTRATION:

  We encourage racers to register early. We are offering series entry, at a discount, or you can sign up for individual event dates.

  COURSE INFO:

  All races will be located in Forest Hill Park, Richmond, VA.

  Cross course: the lap will be approximately one mile in length using a combination of surfaces that may include grass, blacktop and dirt. What type of bike? We don't care...race your cross, mountain or gravel bike.

  Lapped Rider: If you are lapped you can continue to race, unlike some cyclo cross races. Once the race leader finishes the required number of laps, remaining riders will will be done once they complete their current lap. The event will be scored by number of laps completed, then by time.

  AWARDS:

  There will be series awards after 3rd race. To be eligible for prizes, you must enter and race all three events.

  DISTANCE/TIME:

  All races will be about 45 minutes. Our goal is for the 1st pace overall to race close to 45 minutes. All racers then will finish their current lap once the leader finishes. There will be a countdown lap count at the start/finish. Lapped racers will not be removed from the course! All racers will be able to continue to the finish of the event!

  NUMBER OF LAPS:

  Race organizers will determine numbers of laps based on average time per lap of leaders. Once laps times are established there will be l lap counter counting down the laps. This number will be reduced by 1 each time the leader crosses the line. Note that the number can change by 2 if the leader passes you during any given lap. We will ring a bell for riders to signal "one to go". Historically, the winner completes 11 to 12 laps in the 45 minute window.

  DONATION:

  Donations will go to the local trail working groups (RVA MORE) earmarked to maintain the trails at Forest Hill Park. Please donate a few bucks during registration.

  RAIN OR WET CONDITIONS

  To protect/secure our use of the park, we will postpone or cancel a race in the event of rain or wet conditions. Don't let this prevent you from registering early. We are happy to transfer fees to another runriderace event.

  Course set up

  I will be out at the course by early afternoon. If you are able to come, shoot me an email letting me know you can come and your cell for contact. We will probably need help right up to race start.

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• Oct

  03

  Sat
  Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees

  321 Holiday Blvd, Henrico County, Virginia, 23228, United States
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  Distance: 5.9 km from Richmond

  Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM

  Join us for the Maplewood Mile 5K on Oct 3 at 9:00 AM — a scenic, USATF-certified-ish (fun) route through Maplewood Park. Whether you’re chasing a PR or running with the stroller, this mostly-flat course highlights tree-lined paths, a pond turnaround, and a finish on the town green. Every runner gets a finisher medal; top finishers take home awards and local gift certificates. Kids’ Fun Run at 10:15 AM. Proceeds support the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund.

  Welcome to the Maplewood Mile 5K — Run for the Trees!

  Lace up and come enjoy a morning of fresh air, community vibes, and scenic trails. The 5K course winds along Maplewood Park’s paved and crushed-gravel paths, showcasing mature maples, a pond, and the town’s historic gazebo. It’s perfect for first-timers, families, and competitive runners alike.

  Race day schedule

  • 7:30 AM — Packet pickup and same-day registration opens (maplewood community center)

  • 8:45 AM — Race briefing & warm-up on the green

  • 9:00 AM — 5K start (chip timing)

  • 10:15 AM — Kids’ Fun Run (100–200m)

  • 10:45 AM — Awards ceremony & post-race snacks

  What you get

  • Technical short-sleeve race shirt (first 300 registrants)

  • Finisher medal for all participants

  • Chip timing and results posted live online

  • Post-race snacks, coffee, and a local food truck village

  • Kids’ activities, face painting, and race photography

  Prizes

  • Top 3 overall male & female • Top 3 in 10 age groups (5-year bins) • Special award for best tree-themed costume

  Course notes & accessibility

  • Mostly-flat, family-friendly course on mixed paved/gravel paths. Strollers welcome. • Accessible restrooms at start/finish. • Dogs on short leashes allowed (must be registered as a dog-runner).

  Parking & transit

  Free parking at Maplewood High School (shuttle to start). Bike racks available at the start/finish.

  Charity

  Proceeds benefit the Maplewood Urban Tree Fund to plant and maintain street trees and fund environmental education.

  Contact

  Questions? Email [email protected]

  or visit the event FAQ on the race page.

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