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DINO MTB Series - Potato Creek State Park

Date:
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location:
25601 North Main Street
Saint Joseph County, Indiana
46554
United States
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Links:
dinoseries.com Register at runsignup.com
Tags:
16 Miles 24 Miles 32 Miles 8 Miles Cycling Mountain Biking Triathlon

FULL EVENT DETAILS CLICK HERE!

This course is about 8 miles per lap, a beginner friendly course that contains just enough element of challenge to test the best. The park has plenty of other activities for everyone to enjoy. Pre-riding will be available Friday evening or on Saturday after 1:00PM - Watch or join in the annual XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana Triathlon, Saturday morning starting at 9 am!

​Park entry fees are $7 per vehicle ($9 for out-of-state), or use your annual entrance pass.

​Camping: Onsite at Potato Creek State Park. Reservations strongly recommended, it is a popular park! The park also has cabins that can be reserved through the same reservation link.

If the park's campground is full, the nearest alternative camping is Beaver Ridge Campground (4 miles East of park). Contact them at 574-784-8532.

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