Big Elk XC, Endurance & E-bike MTB Race - Series Finals (MASS: Mid-Atlantic Super Series)

More cycling events nearby

• FAIR HILL FIRECRACKER XC, Endurance & E-bike Race (MASS: Mid-Atlantic Super Series) [masuperseries.com] [Register at bikereg.com]

  Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  FAIR HILL FIRECRACKER XC & Endurance Race

  Mid-Atlantic Super Series XC Race #8

  ---

  “JUST THE FACTS”

  RACE DATE

  Saturday, July 11th, 2026

  Rain Date Saturday, July 18th, 2026

  Please do NOT arrive before

  … ▼ Show more Show less

  7:30 am

  REGISTRATION

  Discounted registration expires 2 weeks prior to race date

  Online registration closes the Thursday before the race, midnight

  Day-of entry fees: END $75 / PRO $70 / ADULT XC $65 / U19 XC $50, CASH ONLY

  SCHEDULE

  8:45 am Endurance start

  9:00 am Pro / Cat 1 start

  11:30 am Cat 2 start

  1:00 pm Cat 3 start

  Registration / check-in* CLOSES 30 minutes prior to each event

  *All pre-registered racers must check in

  MASS BIB

  Don't forget your 2026 Series Number Plate if you have picked it up at any prior MASS race this season!

  (plates from 2025 CANNOT be reused).

  ADDRESS

  Fair Hill NRMA Parking Lot #4 - GALLAHER ROAD Parking Area

  483 Gallaher Road, Elkton, MD 21921

  Wrong Lot = Long Walk!

  Fair Hill has several parking areas. Double check GPS is set to GALLAHER ROAD parking area.

  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

  Please sign up on the Reg page sooner than later.

  Results available online at Mid Atlantic Super Series.

  ---

  Woohoo, we've escaped Granogue and are ready to deliver a DYNAMITE time at the 3rd annual Fair Hill Firecracker, Saturday July 11th!

  That's right! The producers of the Fair Hill Spring Fever, Big Elk Off Road, and legendary Escape Granogue & Granogue Classic Rewind have teamed up to ignite an adrenaline-pumping day of action-packed racing at the Gallaher Rd Event Grounds at Fair Hill.

  Although the fuse went out with Granogue, we’re bringing the same POP - SIZZLE - WOW that you’ve come to expect from our events. It’s gonna be lit! Get ready for a rockin’ tent row, hunger-satisfying morsels from The Tricycle Truck, toe-tapping beats, fiery competition, sparkling camaraderie and lots of good cheer!

  Whether you're a seasoned racer or just looking for a good time, all abilities are welcome! Spectators too. Pack your camp chair, bring your best cheering voice, show off your racing skills (or lack thereof) and join us for a day with a family-friendly atmosphere with plenty of good vibes.

  We've got a super fun course, the trails are maintained regularly, and the course is fast and flowy. Think more YIPPEE-KI-YAY and less $@#&! It’s a piece of cake compared to Granogue and has less climbing - no Chuck Norris skills required!

  The Firecracker is part of the Mid Atlantic Super Series (MASS), the premier mountain bike race series of the region. One does not have to be part of the series to participate, but series racers earn points for end-of-season champion jerseys and awards - bragging rights included! If you'd like to join the series, visit masuperseries.com for more info.

  Be sure to score some race swag! Show off your red, white and blue as we follow the 4th of July holiday with a spirited design on a super comfy, cotton/poly blend, high quality T-shirt. If you want a shirt and can’t make the event, go ahead and purchase online before reg closes and I’ll be happy to ship it to you, if you cover shipping cost.

  Let’s light it up! Family, friends and spectators welcome! Dogs, too, on leash if you clean up after Fido. Set up your camp chair or blanket under the tree in the podium area and make it a day!

  Get your sparkle on - it's going to be an absolute BLAST!

  Now who's ready for an EPIC day of racing?

  Your fiery friends,

  Heather, Tom, John

  www.bikereg.com/firecracker

  www.RaceFairHill.com (redirects to the BikeReg.com page, but a little easier to remember)

  ---

  START LOCATION & PARKING

  Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area, Parking Lot #4 (483 Gallaher Road, Elkton, MD 21921) also known as the Gallaher Road Parking Lot.

  Caution - Fair Hill has several parking areas! Make sure you have selected directions to the Gallaher Road Parking Lot.

  COURSE MAP

  Trail Forks Map https://www.trailforks.com/route/mass-firecracker-mtb-race-course/

  A .gpx file and a pdf map are posted under “downloads”.

  REGISTRATION

  On-site registration will open at 7:30am and close 30 minutes prior to each event.

  ON-SITE DAY-OF-REGISTRATION ADDITIONAL COST:

  Day of entry fees: END $75 / PRO $70 / ADULT XC $65 / U19 XC $50 - CASH ONLY, please, so we can get you registered quickly.

  Sign up early online and save!

  The online registration discount price will expire two (2) weeks prior to the race. With the EXCEPTION of Endurance and Juniors, all ADULT and PRO classes WILL INCREASE $5.

  Fair Hill charges a $3 per racer venue fee. This is in addition to the regular permit fee required for Fair Hill that we cover. The registration price displayed includes the $3 racer fee.

  Registration prices displayed include the BikeReg.com platform service & processing fees. These are not new fees. They have always been there but prior to this year, they were not displayed until check-out on the payment page. Races outside of the state of Maryland races will display the platform fees only once you’ve placed the item in your shopping cart. We have exactly the same platform fees as the other races, it’s just that several states, like Maryland, recently enacted new “Fee Transparency Laws” which require the advertised price (reg page price) to match the total price participants will pay at check-out.

  Make sure your BikeReg.com profile auto-fills your CURRENT EMAIL ADDRESS, please. We will be using that email address to communicate valuable event information to you.

  Each racer will receive an email confirmation upon registering with important information. If you don't receive this, there's your first clue your email address was entered incorrectly.

  RACING AGE

  For ALL RACERS, yes that means JUNIORS TOO, Racing Age is determined by how old you will be this coming New Year's Eve, December 31st. Can't make it simpler than that!

  For classes like U19 (Under 19), the racer CANNOT turn 19 in the current race year. Same for U15 (Under 15), the racer CANNOT turn 15 in the current year. Parents, please take note of this when registering your juniors for races. So remember, just ask yourself, how old will you (or your junior) be this New Year's Eve? Voila! That's your racing age.

  This seems to trip up people, so here is an example:

  Billy Bob Racer, DOB 12/02/1975, your RACING AGE IS 51 even though you are only 50 on event date.

  Sally Sue Junior Racer, DOB 9/14/2012, your RACING AGE IS 14, even though you are only13 on event date.

  SCHEDULE

  Endurance › Registration Opens: 7:30am | Race Start: 8:45am

  Expert / Pro / Cat 1 › Registration Opens: 7:30am | Race Start: 9:00am

  Sport / Cat 2 › Registration Opens: 9:30am | Race Start: 11:30am

  Beginner / Cat 3 › Registration Opens: 10:45am | Race Start: 1:00pm

  Note: Registration closes 30 minutes prior to each event. All races will follow a mass start format. Age-groups within each race will be dispatched in 2-minute increments.

  PRIZES AND PAYOUTS

  The payout schedule for most MASS races can be found here MASS Cash Payouts*. We have some pretty awesome medals for the other Cat 1-3s.

  Endurance: in order to be considered for the podium in endurance, you must race for a MINIMUM of 4 hours. You have until the timing clock reads 3:59 to head out for your final lap.

  *For all cash fields, a minimum of 6 starters to payout 3 deep, a minimum of 3 starters to payout first place. The race director reserves the right to not pay more than 50% of the field.

  WEATHER & RAIN DATE

  Zip code 21921 for your weather app. This is a light rain or shine event. In the event of postponement, an announcement will appear on the MASS website by 6:00pmthe night before the race. We will also contact all registered racers using the email address provided on your registration - make sure it's accurate.

  The rain date is the following Saturday. All registrations will automatically carry over to the rain date. No action necessary on your part,

  REFUNDS / TRANSFERS

  The event has a NO REFUND POLICY. Make sure that you have no scheduling conflicts BEFORE you register.

  In the event of postponement or cancellation, registration fees will not be refunded by the event organizer unless you have purchased the $6 Refund Insurance with your entry fee. This optional purchase is offered under “EVENT ITEMS.” BikeReg.com platform fees and the insurance fee are not refunded.

  NO INSURANCE = NO REFUND if we have to postpone or cancel the event.

  Refund Insurance IS A SMART PURCHASE for those who know they CANNOT make the rain date!

  You are allowed to TRANSFER your entry to someone else, before online registration closes, for the original transaction entry amount. You must coordinate with your replacement, who can choose any category in the event, and your replacement pays the difference in price of entry fee, if applicable. (No refund if they register for a lower-cost entry; ie an adult transferring to a junior). And perhaps they’ll reimburse you for the original amount - that is to be worked out between you and them.

  RULES

  • MASS Race Rules can be found HERE. This includes information regarding series rules, determining your racing age/category and upgrade policy.

  • MASS Rules apply to all races.

  • No e-bikes.

  • Helmets must be worn at all times while riding, including warm ups.

  • No earbuds permitted during pre-ride or races.

  • No course pre-riding during races.

  • Any rider littering the course with food packages or waste will be disqualified.

  • NO ALCOHOL is permitted within park property.

  • Endurance: in order to be considered for the podium, cash prizes or awards in Endurance, you must race a MINIMUM of 3 laps total.

  NO WATER PROVIDED - BRING YOUR OWN

  You must provide your own water. It will be hot, you will be thirsty. Even if you are just doing one lap, you will need to HYDRATE so bring water with you. You will drink more than you think.

  FOOD VENDOR

  Someone new! Waffle'n Joe! Sweet and savory options and artisanal coffee! Offering a variety of open-faced sandwiches served on a rosemary waffle and cooked to perfection.

  Waffle'n Joe | Elkton MD | Facebook

  Waffle'n Joe (@wafflenjoe) • Instagram photos and videos

  PRE-RIDES

  The park is open to the public. You may ride during their open hours. We may or may not hold guided rides. If you are interested in leading a ride, please let us know. There will be no pre-riding or warming up on the course during any race. If found doing so, racers are subject to disqualification with no refund. Please be off the course by 8:45am on the day of the event.

  NO CAMPING

  There is no overnight camping. See here for Fair Hill Rules. The race directors are not campers. Please use the web to search, not our inbox.

  TEAM TENTS

  We’ll have a suggested area designated for tents along both sides of the course along the gravel road between the Finish and the Start. On one side, vehicles will be allowed with your tent. You will have to cross the course with your vehicle to access this area, so please arrive before the first race starts, 9am. Once you are on this side, we ask that your vehicle remains until no more racers (ie Endurance or Cat2s) are headed out for their next lap. Since Cat 2 starts at 11:30a, I would estimate by 1pm all Cat2s have passed the vehicle crossing area.

  On the opposite side, (where the registration tent and the podium are), there will also be team tents, but no vehicles allowed on this side, so as not to clutter the festival area, dude! You can easily drop off your gear and walk it into position, then park in general parking.

  [b9cec516-0bbd-4413-ab4c-ee0e670c2bcd.jpeg]

  FEED ZONE

  Feed zone will be along tent row, either side of course, as you choose. This is the section of course between the finish line and the start. You are also welcome to leave bottles elsewhere, if you choose. However, we ask that you do not use the area just before the finish, so you don’t potentially jam up racers in a battle to the finish line. See Tent Row map above.

  T-SHIRTS

  Pre-ordered T-shirts can be picked up at the registration tent or purchased on-site. To ensure you get your preferred size, pre-ordering is strongly recommended on BikeReg.com. If you'd like to snag one of these sweet T's but can’t make the event, go ahead and purchase online before registration closes and I’ll be happy to ship it to you if you cover shipping cost.

  PHOTOGRAPHY

  Professional photography by First Place Photo. Link to photos to be emailed to you after the race.

  THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

  DELAWARE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS

  [a4ff7dca-0908-4a3c-a5fd-2ffafc39b1f6.png]

  [STANS_smallsticker_whitered.jpg]

  [baa0d1fc-a35f-4e38-987d-69b8ef6a1465.png]

  [IMG_5177.png]

  61 m from Elkton
  483 Gallaher Rd, Elkton, Maryland, 21921, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Cycling Gravel Mountain Biking Trail

• WCBC 2026 Savage Century [whiteclaybicycleclub.org] [Register at bikereg.com]

  Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

  4.8 km from Elkton
  1901 Barksdale Rd, Newark, Delaware, 19711, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Cycling

• Cider Stomper MTB Tour [veloamis.org] [Register at bikereg.com]

  Sun, Nov 15, 2026 at 6:30 AM

  Join Velo Amis at Old Stone Cider for the Cider Stomper MTB Tour. Stay tuned to our Facebook for additional details and reminders and follow our Instagram @veloamis for bike-related content!

  PLEASE

  … ▼ Show more Show less

  CARPOOL! PLEASE CARPOOL! PLEASE CARPOOL! PARKING IS LIMITED!

  ** REGISTRATION LIMITED TO 325 ADULT RIDERS. NO REFUNDS, PURCHASE BIKEREG INSURANCE.

  RAIN OR SHINE. WE WILL RE-ROUTE TO GRAVEL IF TRAILS WILL BE DAMAGED.

  ** WE WILL HAVE AN 11:00am CUTOFF FOR RIDERS HEADING OUT TO WHITE CLAY CREEK ON THE LONG ROUTE. IF YOU DON'T MAKE THE CUTOFF, YOU WILL COMPLETE THE RIDE ON THE SHORT ROUTE. THIS RIDE WILL TAKE LONGER THAN YOU THINK! THERE IS A LOT OF SINGLE-TRACK. REMEMBER: IT GETS DARK AROUND 4:30pm. PLEASE DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE YOU. YOU MAY WANT TO BRING LIGHTS.

  WE WILL PROVIDE RIDEWITHGPS ROUTES FOR BAIL OUT GRAVEL ROUTES BACK TO OLD STONE CIDER IF YOU NEED AN EASIER / FASTER ROUTE BACK. PLEASE BE AWARE OF HOW YOU ARE RIDING SO YOU CAN PLAN ACCORDINGLY. WE WILL BE OUT AND ABOUT, BUT DON'T COUNT ON GETTING PICKED UP.

  Last Call for drinks is 8:30pm and Old Stone closes at 9pm. Food trucks are on site until 7pm.

  REGISTRATION WILL OPEN AT 7:00am FOR THE LONG ROUTE AND 8:00am FOR THE SHORT ROUTE

  LONG ROUTE MUST DEPART BY 8:30am and SHORT ROUTE MUST DEPART BY 9:30am

  LITTLE GOAT COFFEE ROASTERS WILL BE PROVIDING FREE COFFEE!

  OLD STONE WILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT 11:00am

  About the Ride: This is a mountain bike tour, with no competitive elements. The rides start and end at Old Stone Cider. A mountain bike is the bike of choice. This is a RIDE, NOT A RACE.

  The long route (50 miles) is a four-park tour (Fair Hill, White Clay Creek, Redd Park and Middle Run) and the short route (26 miles) is in Fair Hill. Each route has a variety of surfaces. This is primarily a single-track event, however, there is also some double-track, road, field and gravel. The long route has FOUR rest stops (Mile 12, Mile 19, Mile 32 and Mile 42) and the short route has TWO rest stops at (Mile 12 and Mile 19).

  After the ride, join us at Old Stone Cider. Each entry comes with an event drinking glass, a hard cider or beer (for cyclists 21 & up) or a non-alcoholic beverage, all you can eat french fries at the post-ride party, and rest stops along the route. Two food trucks will be on site for you to purchase food after the ride. Last call for drinks is 8:30pm and Old Stone closes at 9pm.

  Ride with GPS map files, cue sheets, and rider guides will be emailed to you after online registration closes. Routes will be marked, but you will be ultimately responsible to have the files and routes with you. Please note that the event director may alter the proposed routes due to acts of nature, road closures, or other things out of our control. We will contact you via email through bike reg so please read them. *Make sure that you add [email protected] to your email safe sender list. All rider communication is through BikeReg.

  Registration & Pricing:

  • Entry Fee: $69 ($59 UNTIL 6/15/26)

  • Day-of Registration, if available: $80

  • Military/First Responder Fee $20: Please use the "Contact Event" link on BikeReg to learn how to receive your discount.

  • 19 Years Old & Younger Fee $20 - no late fees.

  Registration Schedule

  Sunday 11/15/26:

  Long Route 50 MILE: Rider packet pickup and registration opens at 7:00am. All Long Route riders MUST depart Old Stone Cider by 8:30am.

  Short Route 26 MILE: Rider packet pickup and registration opens at 8:00am. All Short Route riders MUST depart Old Stone Cider by 9:30am.

  Until pre-registration closes, you are able to change the distance you registered for through your registration portal on BikeReg for FREE. If you realize you can't make the event, you may transfer your registration to another cyclist for just $5 through BikeReg as well, right until pre-registration closes.

  Rules of the Ride:

  • Do not bring outside alcohol to the event.

  • Follow the rules of the road. Routes will be open to traffic. Please, NO headphones. The long route will ride on bike paths, so please ride single file and be courteous to other users. All routes are on heavily used bicycle and walking trails. Fair Hill Park is open to equestrians. Please talk to equestrians and ask how best to pass them. We want to be invited back, please be good stewards!

  • Sorry, NO REFUNDS. This is a rain or shine event and would only be cancelled if rider safety is at risk. If trails will be damaged, we will re-route the ride to gravel and hang out at Old Stone Cider!

  Cider Stomper Long Route Map 2025 (subject to change)

  [CS_2025_LONG_.png]

  Cider Stomper Short Route Map 2025 (subject to change)

  [169c420a-8c3b-4ac1-95ef-2b4867f4e0a4.png]

  About Velo Amis:

  Velo Amis is a non-profit organization. Since 2011, Velo Amis has donated over $404,000 to local non-profits, organizations and individuals involved in cycling and other outdoor activities. Proceeds from the Cider will be used to support the mission of Velo Amis Help us support #MoreKidsOnBikes #MoreGirlsOnBikes. Still want to know more? Check out our website.

  4.9 km from Elkton
  949 Chesterville Road, Elk Township, Pennsylvania, 19351, United States
  OpenStreetMap Google Maps

  Cycling Gravel Mountain Biking Trail