2 running events in Horsham, Pennsylvania

Carpenter Cross - TRIFECTA

Course Map - !BRAND NEW LOCATION! - Please look for the course map on our facebook page as we get closer to the event date!

OUR 3rd NEW VENUE THIS YEAR COMPLETES THE CARPENTER CROSS TRIFECTA

Venue

This year Carpenter Cross will take place in __________________. Of course we are staying in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, which is located close to PA Turnpike "Exit 343 Willow Grove" and only 40 minutes from Philadelphia and Delaware.

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Directions

HORSHAM, PA 19044

Registration

• Racing age is determined by your age on December 31, 2027 (not 2026)

• Please pre-register to avoid paying $10 day-of fee

• Registration opens @ 7:15 am and closes 15 min. before the start of each race

• $12 for additional races

• Mountain bikes without bar ends are ok to race

Licensing Requirements

• USA Cycling license is required to race (Not for KIDS Race)

• One-Day licenses will be available at the registration table: Beginner $15 | Experienced $35

Call-up Protocol

• Order of pre-registration will be called accordingly

• Riders MUST pre-register to be seeded

• Staging will begin 10 minutes prior to each race

Staging

All racers should present to the start grid 15 minutes prior to the start of their race.

Lapped Riders

Lapped riders will finish on the same lap as the leaders. Riders in danger of being lapped must yield to oncoming racers and are not to interfere with their progress or trail behind them.

Technical Pit

A double-sided pit will be marked and available approximately half way through the course. If riders enter the pit, they must make some sort of exchange or mechanical adjustment before re-entering course.

Race Results

Results will be posted after the conclusion of each race at a location designated by the race director and announced at the start line by the chief referee. After results have been posted racers will have a 15 minute protest period to resolve any discrepancies. It is the racers’ responsibility to verify their result during this 15 minute protest period. After the 15 minute protest period results will be final and will not be changed afterwards. Any further disputes must be addressed in writing via email to the riders Local Association contact.

Parking

Use the parking lot in _____________ Park. Please park as close as possible to the vehicle next to you without leaving any big gaps. Please DO NOT park in any of the nearby neighborhoods or across the street.

Clothing Helmets are required for all riders on bicycles, even when not actively racing (eg, while riding from the parking lot). Per USAC regulations, racers must wear a jersey with sleeves covering the shoulders. No tank tops are allowed. Race radios and earphones for playback (eg, mp3 player) are not allowed while racing.

Kids Race A fun kids race will start at 12:15 pm for kids too young to race on the real course (10 and Under). A parent must sign the event release form prior to the race, and each kid will be given a race number. Pedal bikes or strider bikes are acceptable. All entrants will receive prizes for participation.

Food __________________ is proudly supporting this year’s race! Known for its _____________________, _______________________ is a cornerstone in the area and will be on-site to keep everyone fueled all day long.

Restrooms Park restrooms will be open, as well as a couple extra porta potties located next the restrooms and near the upper corner of the main parking lot.

Race Cancellation Policy: The course is Horsham Township property. If weather conditions are such that the race would cause significant damage to the property, eg, heavy rains and water drenched grounds prior to and during the event, the race may be canceled. The race promoter will make every attempt to determine prior to race day if the race needs to be canceled, however, under extreme conditions the entire race may need to be canceled on the day of the race. Every effort will be made to hold the race, including making course modifications if necessary. If the race is canceled on the day prior to the race, notification will be sent to all pre-registered racers via email, and via the race's Facebook page. If the race is canceled prior to the event date, then registration fees, minus bikereg fees, will be refunded to those racers.

Other than these specific weather conditions - there are NO REFUNDS!

Support

Thank you to Horsham Township for making this race happen. Please do your part when leaving ________ Park and take out what you brought in. All Horsham Township property's are drug and alcohol free so please honor the rules so we can return here next year to race.

AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!