2026 STXC BARN BURNER TRAINING SERIES Week 8 @ Adams farm

Hello Riders,

We're excited to invite you back to the Barn Burner Mountain Bike Race on August 2nd!

Some of you may have noticed that we've moved the event to a new weekend this year due to scheduling conflicts. While the date has changed, everything you love about the Barn Burner is still here—great trails, great people, and a great day on the bike..

The Barn Burner course remains one of our favorites. Expect plenty of winding singletrack, roots that will keep you honest, fast sections that reward momentum, and enough technical features to keep things interesting. The good news? There isn't a ton of climbing, so you'll spend more time riding and less time wondering why you signed up for this in the first place.

And let's be honest—it's not really a Barn Burner without sunshine and ice cream waiting at the finish. We're planning on having plenty of both.

New for 2026

This year we're expanding the event beyond the race course and creating a true community atmosphere.

We're looking for local vendors, artisans, and small businesses to join us across the driveway in what we hope becomes a fun and vibrant Barn Burner Market. Our goal is to showcase local products, support local businesses, and give families something to enjoy throughout the day while racers are out on course.

We're also building a Kids Zone with activities designed to keep our youngest visitors entertained and having fun. Whether they're future racers or just tagging along with mom and dad, we want Barn Burner to be a place where the entire family can enjoy the day.

Mountain biking has always been about community, and we're excited to continue growing the Barn Burner into more than just a race.

So grab your bike, bring your friends, bring your family, and join us on August 2nd for a day of racing, ice cream, sunshine, and good times.

We'll see you at the start line!

The Barn Burner Team

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With a legit 12.3 mile Time Trial, this is the fastest bike course around. Not to mention a shady and flat 4.4 mile run around a beautiful lake! The Swim is 1/2 Mile of calm and clean waters. If you haven't raced in Sharon for a while, come check out what Max has done with some simple changes to this classic course and our signature post race BBQ. You'll love this race!

For more information including Maps, Updates, and Current Race information please visit the Event's Official Website:

https://maxperformanceonline.com/sharontriathlonrace/

The 19th Dover Sherborn Boosters Triathlon is back for 2026! The organizers of this race are honored to be your beloved September sprint distance triathlon and looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, September 13th, 2026 @ 8am.

2026 Course Map: For a detailed course map click here

2026 Run Route: Map My Run Run Route here

2026 Bike Route: Map My Run Bike Route here

2026 Athletes Guide: Click here

Want to volunteer? Student and adult volunteer sign ups below!

• Student volunteer sign up here

• Adult volunteer sign up here

The Dover Sherborn Boosters Triathlon offers:

1. Swim: .25 mile swim at Farm Pond, an immaculate and crystal clear kettle pond.

2. Bike: 14.3 mile bike through the hills and backcountry, sought after by cyclists from all over the state.

3. Run: 3.4 mile run through the challenging yet welcoming backroads of Sherborn and Dover.

For those new to the race and for our valued alumni please see below on what makes this Triathlon so special:

1. The cleanest fresh water, rolling swim start within 20 miles of downtown Boston

2. A well designed, double transition style course that winds through the scenic roads and farms of Dover and Sherborn and finishes Olympic stadium style at Dover-Sherborn High School

3. The best post race Breakfast Brunch Buffet this side of the Rocky Mountains - sponsored by a huge outpouring of support from local merchants

4. A community organized, volunteer driven event developed to benefit the Dover-Sherborn Boosters - a non-profit focused on providing quality athletic experiences for our children while promoting health and exercise

DS Boosters Triathlon past years photos: Click here

DS Boosters Triathlon results: Click here