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2nd - BikeBarn Racing 50k Endurance Challenge. MUST FINISH BY 1:45pm

Also; New this year is a tent area (free of charge) we have the permit for outdoor cooking gas grills.

So, feel free to bring a tent and cook, you must take your trash with you.

LIVE RESULT:

TBD

As long as Hotspot is working

Supported by SE NEMBA, Bikebarn Racing and Rhino Racing

Hosted by: Recreational Trails Committee of Marshfield and South-East New England Mountain Bike Association

Note: Start times -subject to changes

Event is on 06/27/27

Parking: 165 Eames way Marshfield, Ma 02050

Directions:

https://maps.apple.com/place?address=165%20Eames%20Way,%20Marshfield,%20MA%20%2002050,%20United%20States&coordinate=42.132542,-70.727800&name=Eames%20Way%20School&place-id=IE49499901606806F&map=h

Over flow parking 1295 Main St Saint Christine’s Parrish. (Take trail across road from church driveway up hill first right then right at red and white heart on tree to school “follow the arrows”) good 1 mile warm up registration behind school.

Direction

To Saint Christine Catholic Church - Bing Maps

Note: Please understand If you try to register day of race, The fee is $100.00 day of; as it creates some administrative work and generating you a plate as volunteers are focusing on “race day” tasks. This is a 100% fundraiser race. Please pre-register online. Thank you

Payout Categories; your Category must have 3 participants in order to receive cash prizes.

Hey Everyone!!!

It's me again... Jeff Willson, A.K.A. "The Rhino!"

I am one of the Junior coaches for the NEYC "New England Youth Cycling" kids team the “WOMPY WARRIORS”. Trail Builder, Recreational Trail Committee, Friends of Wompatuck Member and on the BOD for SE NEMBA as Event Coordinator.

I am very excited to invite you to ride my local trail system The Carolina Hills! The past few years and still building some Awesome NEW Trails. I worked with the Town Officials to get these trails approved.

This will be the 6th official Mountain Bike race at Carolina Hill Marshfield, Massachusetts.

Trail System is in wonderful shape!

Volunteers and myself have been out clipping and clearing the trails all season because it is my private training area, but I am now ready to share it with you.

Some of you know about the "Hills", you can't go down if you don't go up!

This race will have fun laps mixed with dirt roads and flowy single track with a little bit of "WOMPY TECH" you all will enjoy.

It's also smooth enough you could ride a hardtail if you want.

Each lap will be about 6-7 miles. It sounds short but you will enjoy the climbs with some fast flowy, double track descents. Sand based dries out quickly like the Cape.

I want to show more people my primo riding spots right here in Marshfield.

We are going to have all kinds of Categories:

Cat 1/2/3, Junior/Junior Varsity/HS Seniors, Fat bike, Pro Category and Pro.

Carolina Hills MTB Classic 2026 XC course is about 6-7 miles and 600-700’of elevation per lap

Course has a good mix of some fun fast flow downhills, some climbs and places for passing

When you make routes/ Segments in Strava in changes distance and elevation,

Endurance Course is 10.23 miles per lap with 100' elevation per mile with a great mix of fast, flowy and challenging trails. Must Finish by 1:45pm

Note: When you make routes/ Segments in Strava in changes distance and elevation,

Strava Route: Note race day will have a few cut throughs. Also note when making Strava route if shows less elevation and mileage course subject to slight changes on race day follow arrows race day.

STRAVA Official Courses:

Notes: courses may slightly vary.

(You can export the GPX file from the course use the dropdown box)

XC Course: 6.5 miles

Carolina Hill MTB Classic 2026 XC Course | 6.5 mi Mountain Biking Trail on Strava

Endurance Course: 10.23 miles

CHMTBC ENDURANCE COURSE 2026 real 10.23miles | 9.3 mi Mountain Biking Trail on Strava

No racing License needed!

First race starts at 9:10am

Please drive slow down Eames Way as it is a residential area parking is 1/4 mile on the left, volunteers will be there to tell you how to park starting at 7am.

Registration check-in and Podiums will be back behind the school. Signage will take you there.

PLEASE!!!!

Do note ride bikes up Eames way Road to gate.

The volunteers will direct you to the singletrack across from school, just follow the arrows a short distance up off the trail to the double wide starting area.

This event is to support RTC of Marshfield

and SE NEMBA for kids

A little about Recreational Trail Committee of Marshfield

Who We Are and What We Do:

Established by the Select Board in October 2014, the Recreation Trails Committee is a working committee comprised of Five (5) members and Two (2) alternate members, all Marshfield residents, appointed by the Select Board for overlapping three (3) year terms. The RTC strives to improve town trails and walking opportunities through: Trail Maintenance, Organized Community Walks, Improved Signage, Kiosks and Maps. The RTC seeks to partner with town departments, boards, individuals, local businesses and community groups who are interested in improving our community trail system.

In addition to our appointed members, the RTC is fortunate to have both the Town Planner and the Conservation Agent as Committee Advisors.

The Recreation Trails Committee welcomes additional volunteers who are interested in promoting, improving and maintaining town trails for all Marshfield residents and neighbors to enjoy.

The Trail Ambassadors are a subset of the Trails Committee. Trail Ambassadors perform routine and regular maintenance on the town trails. Trail Ambassadors cut, rake, trim, clean up rubbish, mark, and monitoring trails on a weekly basis. Trail Ambassadors work on a different trail each week for a two (2) hour time period. Trail Ambassadors partner with other volunteers to cut new trails, repair footbridges and install new trail benches. If you have a Trail Ambassador question you may contact us through the Marshfield website.

So, what does this mean? The RTC typically meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Town Hall, Planning Department Conference room. The meetings are open to the public and are scheduled to start at 7:00 pm. The goal is to complete all business by or before 9:00 pm. At times we may meet more often, such as if we attend a board meeting or Town Meeting.

We have an active and varied board, we are always looking for a few new friends, stop by one of our meetings and meet RTC members and advisors.

Thank You for reading all of the notes!

Any other questions contact me,

Jeff Wilson [email protected]

Join us November 7-8 for DCCX and the Pan-American Cyclocross Championships.

The Event: We are happy to be back in 2025 to hold the 18th edition of DCCX and the first continental cyclocross championships held in Washington DC. The event will be held under USA Cycling Permit # 2025-11072. USAC penalties will apply.

Technical Guide with all PanAmerican Championships guidelines available at https://www.panamcxdc.com/

*All racers must adhere to the 33mm maximum tire width for Saturday's Pan American Championship races, regardless of category. For Sunday's UCI C2 DCCX race the 33mm maximum tire width applies to UCI categories only.

*For a more complete discussion of UCI regulations, which apply to ALL Saturday fields, see https://www.panamcxdc.com/.

The Venue: DCCX is held on the historic grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the site of President Lincoln’s Summer Cottage and a residential community for United States veterans since 1851. Races are on a traditional cyclocross course with pavement, grass, hills, gravel, man-made barriers, and one double-pit area. 2025 PanAm Championships and DCCX will be held rain or shine.

322 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC 20011

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eMQrUsmUcTwkVpW89

*The race venue for Pan American Championships / DCCX is a residential retirement community for retired veterans and, as such, overnight RV or van camping is prohibited. This is a change from previous iterations of our event, however, new facility regulations do not allow for non-residents to remain on-site overnight.

There are several nearby RV campgrounds:

Cherry Hill Park (College Park, MD)

Greenbelt Park (Greenbelt, MD)

Directions: The Armed Forces Retirement Home is located at 322 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC 20011, near the intersection of Rock Creek Church Road and Randolph St NW. All racers MUST use the Randolph street Gate to Enter and Exit on race weekend!

Please obey all speed limits and do not park on any road. All Racers and Spectators must proceed directly to the parking/race area and must not drive, bike, or walk to the residential area or on the golf course.

North of DC: I-95 S to I-495 W. Exit 31 (Georgia Ave) towards Silver Spring. Pass Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Turn left on Upshur St (just after 4200 block of Georgia Ave). Turn right on Rock Creek Church Rd, and then left into AFRH at the Randolph St. gate.

South of DC: I-95 N to I-395, stay on to end at New York Ave. Right on New York Ave. Go two blocks and turn right onto M St. Left at second light onto N. Capitol St. NW. Continue past the sign to the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Left onto Allison St. Left onto Rock Creek Church Rd, and left into the Randolph St. gate.

Parking: There will be 2 lots available for parking. Please follow the signage and direction of volunteers to the proper parking lot. Do not park on the side of the road or in other areas of the campus. Parking and campus/event entry is free. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SPEEDS LIMITS. A limited number of Team Tent spaces with adjacent parking may be reserved on the Registration page. No tents may be brought into the central registration/venue area.

Main lot. Racer parking adjacent to the course (map icon #8). There is an overflow parking lot that people may be directed to if/when the main lot fills up. It is about 750 meters beyond the main parking area.

UCI parking lot (map icon #5) will be along Pershing Drive between Randolph Gate and the start grid.

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Host Hotel Information & Room Blocks

The following hotels have room blocks reserved:

We are proud to have the support of the following sponsors that make the 2025 PanAmerican Cyclocross Championships & DCCX cyclocross events possible in Washington, DC.

Gold Level Sponsors

Events DC

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Verge Sport

[CleanShot 2025-09-15 at [email protected]]

Silver Level Sponsors

National Landing Business Improvement District

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Right Proper Brewing

[CleanShot 2025-09-16 at [email protected]]

Bronze Level Sponsors

Trek Bikes

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Goldenrod Studio

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Zeke's Coffee of DC

[CleanShot 2025-09-16 at [email protected]]

Acme Pie Co.

[CleanShot 2025-09-16 at [email protected]]

Heather Foley Realtor

[CleanShot 2025-09-16 at [email protected]]

Cobalt Bikes

The Service Course

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Stokesville Campground & Lodge

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Team tents: Team tents are allowed ONLY in designated areas. A limited number of Team Tent spaces with adjacent parking may be reserved on the Registration page. No tents may be brought into the central registration/venue area without approval.

Registration: Online Registration is available at https://www.bikereg.com/dccx and closes on Wednesday November 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST.

Registration

On-site packet pickup is located at Race Registration near the race finish within the Armed Forces Retirement Home

Riders:

• PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY for UCI events at www.bikereg.com/dccx.

• Day of registration available for non-UCI categories on Sunday.

• Registration closes at 8:00 PM EST on WEDNESDAY, November 4, 2026.

• Number Pick up 3-5 pm Friday, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home race venue, also no later than 30 minutes before your race start on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

• Valid UCI license for all PanAmMasters, Elites and Junior UCI races.

Number Pickup/Sign-in for Pan American Championships, Masters Pan American Championships, and UCI C2 events will close 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RACE START. Riders and support staff must pick up race numbers and credentials 30 minutes prior to race start, EACH DAY.

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a course preview on Friday November 6 from 3-4:30 pm. Saturday and Sunday the course is open for preview in-between races. On Saturday the only athletes allowed to preview the course are those racing in Pan-Am Championship categories. This restriction is in place to ensure the integrity of the course for championship racing and to allow championship races to preview the course at race pace. There will be time allotted for UCI categories on the Sunday C2 schedule.

Sign-in closes 30-minutes prior to each race - NO EXCEPTIONS. If a rider has pre-registered but has not picked up their bib number 30 minutes prior to race start, the organizer reserves the right to reassign the bib number to another rider. Riders must sign-in at registration for each day of racing.

Technical Guide with all PanAmerican Championships guidelines available at https://www.panamcxdc.com/

*All racers must adhere to the 33mm maximum tire width for Saturday's Pan American Championship races, regardless of category. For Sunday's UCI C2 DCCX race the 33mm maximum tire width applies to UCI categories only.

*For a more complete discussion of UCI regulations, which apply to ALL Saturday fields, see https://www.panamcxdc.com/.

On-Site Late Registration may be available for some classes, subject to field size limits. There is a $10 same-day registration fee. The $10 same-day fee does not apply to registered racers adding an additional event on race day.

On-site registration/number pickup and packet pick-up will open at 6:30 am on race day.

Packet pick-up/on-site registration closes 30 minutes prior to each event. Please allow extra time due to large field sizes!

Note: For the races with combined fields the 150-field limit is for the COMBINED field, not each individual field.

Note: For Saturday's Pan-American Championship age-graded races, we will use staggered starts per age group as determined by the PCP.

BikeReg will be set up such that once the limit has been reached for the combined field registration will close for each of the individual fields within that combined field.

SafeSport

The PanAm Championships and DCCX organizing committee support the goals of SafeSport in protecting athletes and ensuring a positive environment for athletes, supporters and fans.

Implementation of SafeSport protocols is the responsibility of the officiating crew. No person listed on the SafeSport Centralized Disciplinary Database is permitted in the pit area or team zones. Please provide the names of pit staff during check in (if different from staff you listed when registering). For non-U.S. support staff, a cycling federation license is required. Please present names of support staff and license numbers (if applicable) at registration. Specific questions about SafeSport guidelines pertaining to your support staff can be directed to the UCI or USA Cycling official in charge of pit pass allocation.

Licensing Requirements: All riders competing in the Pan American Championships, Masters Pan American Championships, and/or UCI C2 races must possess a current UCI International license.

If you currently do not hold a license of any kind the UCI license for an adult is $240.

If an athlete currently holds a USA Cycling domestic license, then you are able to purchase a UCI license add-on at a cost of $130 (the price difference between a USA Cycling license and the fee for a UCI license). You are eligible to purchase this add-on up to 30 days prior to an existing USA Cycling membership expiring. Per USA Cycling: this UCI license supersedes a domestic license and thus your domestic license will show as expired once the UCI license add-on is purchased.

The UCI/International license is valid for both UCI categorized races and any local/grassroots races.

More details available here: https://usacycling.org/get-started/bike-racing-for-adults

All riders in the DCCX amateur races must possess either a valid USAC license, a one-day USAC license or a UCI license with cyclocross coding. Non-US citizens must possess a valid UCI International license for insurance purposes. Non-US citizens from Canada can possess a Cycling Canada License.*

*If registering with a license from Canada is not an international (UCI) license, then applicable riders will be required to show proof of insurance that covers them while racing in the USA or sign a waiver acknowledging responsibility for all medical costs they may incur. USA Cycling's insurance does NOT cover riders with only valid domestic licenses from their respective national federation. Foreign federation UCI licenses are to carry with them proper medical insurance, but a Foreign Permission Letter (FPL) is required for it to be in effect. If no FPL is available, the rider is responsible for obtaining travel insurance that covers them while racing in the USA, and they accept full responsibility for medical expenses they incur.

Racing age, per UCI 5.1.001:

The category to which the license holder belongs on December 31st, 2026, will be used for his or her participation in events for the whole season.

One-day licenses available for purchase for Amateur Racing Only (non-PanAmChamps)

Beginner One-Days One-Day licenses for beginner categories are $15.00 and may be purchased on USA Cycling’s website .

Experienced One-Days If your categories prohibit you from entering a race with a beginner one-day license (anything but cat 5 in cyclocross), you can purchase the experienced one-day license for $35. The experienced one-day license is only available online at (see link below):

https://membership.usacycling.org/one-day/6174

If you never held a license, see please link below.

https://usacycling.org/memberships-old/one-day-licenses

Results

Timing and scoring will be handled by MainSport. Results from both days of racing will be available at https://my.raceresult.com/groups/6942/

2025/2026 UCI Categories by age:

UCI Category

Race Age

Elite Men

19+

Elite Women

19+

U23 Men (PanAmOnly)

19-23

U23 Women (PanAmOnly)

19-23

Junior Men

17-18

Junior Women

17-18

• U23 and Elite Men will ride in the same event FOR UCI C2 EVENTS. NOT Pan Ams.

• U23 and Elite Women will ride in the same event FOR UCI C2 EVENTS. NOT Pan Ams.

• Junior Men 17-18 may NOT compete in the Men’s Elite/U23 competition.

• Junior Women 17-18 and Women U23 who hold a UCI International license may compete in the Women’s Elite C2 Competition. If a Junior Women opts to race Women Elite in the C2 race (DCCX Sunday), they cannot participate in the Women Junior race as well.

• For PanAm Championships: U23 and JR (17-18) MEN, U23 and JR (17-18) WOMEN have their own events.

Pan American Championship Eligibility

Eligibility for all Continental Championship categories:

1. The nationality as listed on a rider’s license in the UCI database must be a member of the PanAmerican Confederation.

2. For Championship events other than Masters, riders with dual citizenship or who have changed nationality in the last year must respect UCI 1.1.033 B.

Masters Pan American Championship Eligibility

All riders who hold a current masters UCI license and UCI ID may ride in the Masters Pan American championships. However, the following riders are not eligible for the Masters Championship:

1. Any rider who has ridden in the UCI cyclocross World Championships (Elite), Continental Championships, or UCI cyclocross World Cup during the current cyclocross season.

2. Any rider, who has been a member, during the current cyclocross season, of a team registered with the UCI.

3. Any rider classified with at least 100 points in the UCI individual cyclocross ranking published after the first UCI cyclocross world cup event of the current cyclocross season.

Note Regarding USA Cycling restrictions on Masters racers for USA National Championship events:

Any Masters racer who “Has a racing age of 30 years or older and has competed in any elite UCI World Cups, World Championships, Pan American Championship, Pan American or Olympic Games within the current calendar year MUST enter their respective Elite category.”

Start Order and Start Procedures

Saturday

Pan American Continental Championships (except Masters)

The starting line staging area is located OFF COURSE before the start grid. Rider call-ups will begin approximately 10 minutes before the race starts. Riders not present for their call-up will lose their start grid position.

Rider call-ups/start grid position will be determined as follows:

1. Per the latest published individual UCI Cyclocross Classification

2. Unclassified riders by random draw established by the commissaires

Confirm your ranking with the Race Secretary when you pick up your race number. Upon entering the call-up area, race officials will be checking the placement of your numbers and the width of your tires (33mm maximum).

The number of laps will be calculated and announced at the end of the second lap.

Masters Pan American Championships

The starting line staging area is located OFF COURSE before the finish straight. Riders are advised to be in the vicinity of the start staging area at least 10 minutes prior to race start time.

Rider call-ups/start grid position will be determined as follows:

Row 1:

1. Current masters world champion in their age category

2. Existing PanAm Champion (within the current age group only)*

3. Current masters national champion in their age category

4. The rest of the first row: Top ranked riders from last year’s PanAm Results: Maximum of 8th place will be considered where those who did not change age brackets are considered “tied” with those who have aged up a bracket, with the tie-breaker going to the former.

Row 2, 3, 4:

5. Crossresults.com rankings

SUBSEQUENT ROWS will not be conducted with a call-up procedure.

Sunday

UCI C2

The starting line staging area is located OFF COURSE before the start grid. Rider call-ups will begin approximately 10 minutes before the race starts. Riders not present for their call-up will lose their start grid position.

Rider call-ups/start grid position will be determined as follows:

1. Per the latest published individual UCI Cyclocross Classification

2. Unclassified riders by random draw established by the commissaires

Confirm your ranking with the Race Secretary when you pick up your race number. Upon entering the call-up area, race officials will be checking the placement of your numbers and the width of your tires (33mm maximum).

The number of laps will be calculated and announced at the end of the second lap.

If riders are not present within 10 minutes of the start and miss their call-up, they will lose their start grid position. Concerns about start order position should be addressed with the Commissaire no less than 30 minutes before the start of the respective event.

USA Cycling Amateur races

The starting line staging area is located OFF COURSE before the start grid. Riders are advised to be in the vicinity of the start staging area at least 10 minutes before race start time.

Rider call-ups/start grid position will be determined as follows:

1. Cross Results rankings for 1-32

2. Fill in

If riders are not present with 10 minutes to start and miss their call-up, they will lose their start grid position. Concerns about start order position should be addressed with the commissaire no less than 30 minutes before the start of the respective event. Day-of entries will be staged after pre-registered riders. Non-ranked non-US riders get a random assignment behind 4th row.

Feeding:

USAC Rule 4A15: Feeding is generally not permitted unless specifically authorized by the Chief Referee. If authorized, there is normally no feeding in the first two and final two laps of the race, and a temperature of at least 68 degrees is recommended. The location of feeding will be determined by the Chief Referee in conjunction with the Race Organization.

The riders undertake to respect nature and the environment throughout the course and not to pollute the site. The littering zone will be the pit area along its entire length. Waste must be deposited on the side of the course. It is strictly forbidden to throw waste directly onto the

course or outside the designated area. UCI 5.1.063

For PanAm Championship events and UCI C2 races:

The act of handing out food or drinks is not allowed during cyclocross races. Nevertheless, a rider may keep and use food or drinks which they carry on their bikes or in their outfits. UCI 5.1.062

Lapped Riders

For the UCI events, the 80% rule will be applied. The President of the Commissaire Panel will pull lapped riders if necessary.

For the USA Cycling events: 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.

Medical/First Aid: A registered EMT will be on-site, with a table set up adjacent to the registration tent in the main venue area. The race venue is less than a mile south of the Washington Hospital Center (110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010).

Directions to Washington Hospital Center: Exit the Armed Forces Retirement Home through the Randolph St. gate and turn left onto Rock Creek Church Rd, NW. Bear left onto Park Place, NW. Turn left onto Irving St, NW, and follow signs to the hospital. Phone: 1-855-546-1686

Spectating: DCCX is an excellent venue for spectators with good sightlines of much of the track from a central location. Attendance is Free. Registration, food vendors, and beverage are located in a central area surrounded by the course. Racers will pass the spectators several times per lap. A variety of food trucks and other food options are available at the venue. All spectators must remain at the race venue and should not walk or bike on the golf course or to the residential area of the campus.

President Lincoln’s Cottage is located on the AFRH campus. Spectators interested in touring the cottage are strongly encouraged to make reservations in advance: http://lincolncottage.org/

DCCX makes an annual donation to the Friends of the Soldiers Home, an organization that supports the veterans who reside on campus and works to promote the relationship between the AFRH and nearby neighborhoods. Representatives of the Friends of the Soldiers Home will be on hand to escort and honor some of the veterans that attend DCCX. See: http://friendsofsoldiers.org/

Course Description: DCCX races are on a traditional cyclocross course with pavement, brick, grass, hills, gravel, a man-made barrier, stairs, and one double pit area.

Junior races may be started in front of the cross-over for a shortened starting straight.

Pit: There will be one double-sided pit on the course. We will have bike racks in the pit. These are for racers that are currently racing, not for storing your equipment all day. Please remove your equipment immediately following your race to make room for others.

Equipment: NO FAT BIKES WILL BE ALLOWED ON COURSE, NO EXCEPTIONS. No e-Bikes PLEASE!

All racers must adhere to the 33mm maximum tire width for Saturday's Pan American Championship races, regardless of category. For Sunday's UCI C2 DCCX race the 33mm maximum tire width applies to UCI categories only.

DCCX will feature a number of local food trucks to ensure that your pre-and post-race hunger needs are met!

Local Food & Services Guide

On behalf of DCMTB, Crosshairs Cycling, and CXD Trek Bikes - Welcome to Washington DC! We are excited to be hosting the PanAmerican Cyclocross Championships and DCCX at the Armed Force Retirement Home.

This city and region are great places to live, ride, and race. Check out this photo essay in the Radavist from friend of DCCX, Andy Karr of the Great Eskape, for more about the cycling communities and events in the city (including DCCX) that make this place special!

One of the biggest questions that bike racers and teams have when they come from out of town to a race and venue is where places to get food and groceries are located. This guide will direct you to places to eat and drink, nearby grocery stores close to the race venue, as well as the food trucks that will be at the venue so that racers, teams, supporters, and attendees can plan accordingly.

We are grateful to be sponsored once again by Right Proper Brewing! We will be selling their beer at the race. Right Proper has two locations in DC - the Brookland Tasting Room and Shaw Brewpub. The Brookland location is just a few miles from the race venue and will host Maghalie Rochette and the CX Fever book tour on Friday November 7th at 6:30pm.

Zeke’s Coffee of DC has been a longtime DCCX sponsor and we are happy to have them back as a sponsor as well as vendor for both days of racing. Visit them at their Rhode Island Ave NE Roastery/Coffee Shop or make the quick trip over to their Uptown Coffee Shop, less than a mile and a half from the race venue on 14th Street NW. If you land on a podium you might even take home a bag of Zeke's special DCCX Race Fuel coffee!

Acme Pie has been the official pie of DCCX for as long as we can remember! They have been a sponsor and a vendor for many years. Sol will be back once again this year serving pie to the hungry masses. Stop by the shop on Columbia Pike in Arlington VA if you are in town for an extra day to take pie home.

We will have a number of food trucks on site during the race weekend. Below is the list of days and times they will be available:

• TeaLoveBoba - Handcrafted drinks, including milk teas, fruits teas, and lemonade. Sat from 11am-4pm, Sun from 10am-5pm

• TNT Mexican Grill - Authentic Mexican street food including breakfast tacos. All day on Sat and Sun

• Kush - Local cyclist Chef Ali’s unique Sudanese/Middle Eastern food truck. Sat and Sun after 11am

• Blue Nile Burgers - Chef Ali’s take on classic burgers and loaded fries. Sun after 11am.

Grocery Stores:

Safeway-Petworth - walking distance (¼ mile) to the venue on Georgia Ave. Open til midnight. Has a pharmacy.

Yes Organic Market - like a smaller Whole Foods about half mile from the venue.

Giant-Columbia Heights - a bit further (1.5 miles) but still close. Has a pharmacy.

Trader Joes-Brookland - just opened, 2 miles from venue (1 hr free parking in garage on 8th St)

All above stores sell beer and wine.

Other services:

Two hardware stores nearby

• Petworth ACE Hardware - less than a mile from the venue.

• Annie’s ACE Hardware - about 2 miles from the venue, near Trader Joe’s.

CVS Pharmacy - on Georgia Ave about a half mile from the venue.

Walmart - two Supercenters nearby if you need any last minute tents/race supplies:

• Riggs Rd NE (just under 2 miles)

• Georgia Ave NW (just over 2 miles)

Target-Columbia Heights - near the Giant, less than 2 miles from the venue in the DC USA complex.

Georgia Ave/Petworth Metro station is at 3700 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20010, half mile walk or bike from the venue.

Loyalty Bookstore - one of the best local bookstores, just down the street at 9th and Upshur St NW. Open all weekend.

Monroe Street Farmers Market at the Brookland Arts Walk. Sat from 9am-1pm. 2 miles from the race venue near Trader Joe’s, right next to the Brookland Metro (Red Line) and Met Branch Trail.

Local Bike Shop & Ride Guide

We are thankful to be sponsored by Trek Bikes! We greatly appreciate Trek Clarendon (Arlington, VA) for providing neutral support for the race weekend. Go see Jeff Fraley and his team if you need service or parts before your big race. There are other Trek shops in the region - check this list to find out where the closest Trek shop is if Trek Clarendon is not convenient. There are two Trek stores in DC proper, Trek Skyland and Trek Georgetown.

Arrow Bicycle in Hyattsville, MD, is about 5 miles from the race venue. They are a Trek dealer and are located along the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail, near the Anacostia River Trail. An easy ride from the race venue!

There are two community bike shops within a few miles of the race venue. Highly recommended to stop in and learn more about what they do and grab a tube or any last minute bicycle need:

Gearin Up is a project of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association located in the Eckington neighborhood in NE DC, right off the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT). They are open until 7pm on Fridays and noon to 6pm on Saturdays.

Upshift Workshop is an eclectic, woman-owned bicycle repair and education workshop in the Adams Morgan neighborhood in NW DC. They are open until 7pm on Fridays and noon-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you are staying in the host hotel in the NoMA neighborhood, you’re just around the corner from DC’s flagship REI , adjacent to the NoMA Metro station (Red Line) and abutting the Metropolitan Branch Trail.

There are tons of places to ride in DC! The District Department of Transportation has a bicycle map that is worth looking at to familiarize yourself with bike lanes and trails in the city. You can find that map here.

Other places to ride:

The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) is a multi-use trail that runs through the center of Washington, DC, connecting Union Station to (eventually) Silver Spring, MD. Most of the 8 miles are complete and there are protected bike lanes most of the way from the race venue to the trail access point in the Brookland neighborhood. Here are directions to the trail/two way protected cycletrack - hang a left at 8th St NE/Arts Walk to go up towards MD, hang a right to head downtown and Union Station.

The Anacostia River Trail network starts in Maryland and continues into Washington, DC. Most of it is paved though there are sections of the NW Branch Trail that are dirt/singletrack (and perfect for cyclocross bikes if you like climbing). For info on the DC side, go here. For MD info, go here.

Going for a bicycle ride in Rock Creek Park has been part of DC cycling life for decades. Junior World Road Championships were hosted there in 1978! This World Championship event was the first hosted in the US since 1912! If you want to relive that event, and see if you can better Greg LeMond’s 9th place finish, the race route is here.

North of Broad Branch Rd, much of Beach Drive is closed to car traffic so it is a great place to ride and explore. Only about two miles from the race venue is the Morrow Drive entrance to Rock Creek Park (at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center). At Beach Drive, make a right to head north towards Maryland and a left to head south towards Broad Branch and the Rock Creek trail which heads towards Georgetown and the National Mall (monuments, museums etc)

Sligo Creek Parkway has multiple road sections closed off to cars during the weekend, as well as a parallel multi-use trail. A great place to ride if you are staying north of DC in Silver Spring or Wheaton. More about Sligo Creek here.

A bit further west are the paved Capital Crescent Trail and the unpaved C & O Canal Towpath. Both start in DC, in the Georgetown neighborhood, and meander into Maryland.

DC does have legal singletrack! And cyclocross bikes fare pretty well on these trails. Learn more about the Ft Dupont and Ft Circle Park trails here.

Last but not least is a favorite for those of us that live in the NE part of the city and Prince George’s County - the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and the Patuxent Research Refuge. Miles of relatively low traffic roads. Take the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail north and connect to Beaver Dam Rd and head east. Here are directions from the race venue.

Promoting Event Staff

Sponsoring Clubs: DCMTB Crosshairs Cycling and CXD Trek Bikes

Event Directors: M. Kemal Tuncer (DCMTB), Elliott Caldwell (Crosshairs Cycling)

Course Design: Marc Gwadz (DCMTB)

Volunteer Manager: Geoff Martin (DCMTB)

Promotion /Media Director: Trevor Filipiak (DCMTB)

Announcing: Bill Elliston

Registration: M. Kemal Tuncer (DCMTB)

Permitting: Bill Schieken (Crosshairs Cycling)

Treasurer and Merchandise sales: Drew Pugh and Kelly Gray (DCMTB)

Food Coordinator: M. Kemal Tuncer (DCMTB)

We are so excited for your child to participate in NICA Discovery FUNdamentals!

All NICA Discovery adult leaders are background checked and hold a coaching license from NICA. There will always be at least 2 leaders who have current first aid training.

“FUNdamentals” is for kids who have completed NICA Discovery New Friends or who have had some level of experience mountain biking. This NICA Discovery program level focuses on development and fluency of fundamental skills needed for safe and fun trail riding, group cooperation, riding together, and building stamina for spending more time on the bike.

Participants must be 7 years of age by program start date and able to ride a bike without training wheels and have some experience riding with a group before joining this level. If you are unsure that this level is appropriate for your child, please reach out to Julie Samples, site director [email protected]

NICA Discovery Hurricane, WV FUNdamentals (level 2) meets Tuesdays at 5:30 pm at Hurricane City Park

September 8

September 15

September 22

September 29

October 6

October 13

Required Equipment

• Helmet - Less than 5 years old that fits your child’s head well without moving around while they ride.

• Footwear - Closed-toe (non-Croc like) shoes that fastened by laces, straps or buckles

• Bike - Bike with knobby tires, gears, and two hand brakes. Bike tires should be no smaller than 20 inches.

• Bike repair items - A replacement tube that fits your child’s tire. (dropped off at day one check in and returned at close of program if they are un-used.

• Snug fitting small backpack - Kids need to be able to carry water and snacks with them at all times.

• Snacks/Hydration - Kids should always bring a snack and hydration with them to Discovery.

• Examples could include a granola bar, fruit snacks, or something that can easily be stored in a pocket or pack.

• Hydration should consist of non caffeinated sports drinks or just good ole water!

Recommended Equipment

• Gloves - full-finger gloves to protect hands from abrasions in the case of a fall

• Eye protection - generic sports glasses to protect from dust and debris (and bugs) kicked up while riding

• Windbreaker / light rain jacket - weather conditions change throughout the season, your child should be prepared to ride in the conditions that are present on the day. Sessions will be altered or canceled if the weather conditions are unsafe.

• Athletic /Cycling shorts - Loose fitting athletic shorts or pants. Cycling specific shorts are not required but some kids may be more comfortable.

What to Expect

Each session is broken down into 3 sections.

• Opener activities and objective/expectation setting

• Skills activities and Games

• Wrap up and Reflection

There will be a break mid-session for snacking/hydrating and general check in.

Each session builds on skills learned in the previous session. To get the MOST out of NICA Discovery make sure your child can attend every session!

In FUNdamentals the sessions consist of riding and playing in a park-like setting with options to ride beginner friendly trails.

Kids should come ready to learn, play, ride and explore!

Backpack examples

A small pack that fits snugly and is just big enough to carry a water bottle and snacks, and maybe a small found treasure or two is great.

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Helmet examples

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Bike examples

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Guide to Kids' Bike Sizing

How to determine if the bike is the correct size

Standover:

While straddling the bike with feet flat on the ground, the rider should have about 2 inches of clearance between the top tube and their inseam.

Bike Wheel

Child Height (in.)

Approx. Age

Inseam (inside leg length)

20-inch

42-52

7-10

21-25

24-inch

50-58

8-12

24-28

26-inch

56+

10+

26+

Flight School at the Dirt Disco

"JUMPIN"

Overview

Jumps are becoming a staple of modern trail systems because they are incredibly fun. However, they must be ridden with proper technique and discretion.

Mountain biking risks can be greatly mitigated with good technique and a realistic perception of your ability. Our goal is to help you start small, build deep confidence, and eventually master the "A" lines with serious flow.

Event Details

• What: A 2.5-hour skills clinic focused on the mechanics of safely handling jumps

• Goal: Learn to get both wheels off the ground confidently, even if it is just a few inches.

• When: July 29th at 5:30pm ( rain date is July 30th)

Who This Is For

• Ideal for: Riders with a solid mountain biking foundation who are new to getting their wheels off the ground.

• Experience: Some jumping background is welcome but not required.

• Not for: Absolute beginners to the sport of mountain biking.

Location & Directions

• Venue: The Dirt Disco, Cazenovia, NY. (https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.9603601,-75.8549528/@42.9592238,-75.8565692,16.73z?entry=ttu)

• Entrance: Located on Maple Road (look for the sign), very close to the intersection of Ridge Road and Maple Road.

• GPS Warning: Double-check GPS routing before driving. Ensure it is directing specifically to the corner of Ridge Road and Maple Road to avoid getting lost.

• Contact: Call 315-655-4620 if you get lost.

Weather & Cancellation Policy

• Conditions: This is a rain or shine event.

• Severe Weather: Strong winds, lighting or heavy downpours will ground us.

• Rain Date: If severe weather cancels the clinic, the rain date is the following day, July 30th.

• Refunds: Full refunds or credits given if both days are rained out.

Required Equipment

• Mandatory: A properly functioning mountain bike and a helmet.

• Recommended: Knee pads are highly encouraged.

Please join Adirondack Multi-Sport Club as we carry on the tradition of the West River Road Time Trials.

Traditional course is a 10ish mile out and back with TT/Tri and Road bike divisions.

New this year will be a 20 Kilometer option for those looking for a little more.

Registration:

West River Rd offers online registration with BikeReg closing at 5:00pm on race day. Race night registration will also be available between 6:00 – 6:15 pm in the parking lot.

West River Rd will be self-seeding with 20K riders going first, then 10 mile riders. Listen carefully and you might hear a few “catch me if you can” callouts.

Parking:

Park at gravel lot on Mill Site Rd.

Bib Pickup:

Bibs will be available for pickup between 6:00pm - 6:20pm near the timing trailer at the start. For West River Rd bibs will be worn on your right side.

Road Bike Category Restrictions:

Only equipment that is permissible for use in a mass start road race under USAC 1I1(g) may be used in the road bike categories. Disc wheels and TT helmets are permitted (but may be subject to ridicule from your fellow racers). "Clip on" bar extensions are not. The timer shall be the final arbiter in any disputes regarding acceptable equipment and clothing.

Course Info:

10 mile

20 K

Timing & results by Underdog Race Timing

Thank you,

Lance and Bob

WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION

Just twenty minutes from Rotorua, the Western Ōkataina Walkway/MTB Trail is a proper slice of paradise. Expect beautiful native forest, challenging Grade 3 riding, a few solid climbs, and long, fast, flowy descents that make the effort worthwhile.

When: Sunday 12th July 2026

Where: Ōkataina Education Camp OR Lake Ōkataina Waterfront Carpark, Lake Ōkataina Road, Rotorua

Departure Time: Lake Ōkataina Waterfront Carpark 8.15am | Ōkataina Education Camp 8.30am

Cost: $30 per person

Limited Spaces Available

WESTERN OKATAINA SHUTTLE MISSION

THE JOURNEY

14.5kms | 453m climbing | 508m descent

(optional Whakapoungakau section 2.6km return)

Load up your mates for a sweet mission to ride one of the Rotorua gems, the Western Okataina.

We’ll pick you up either from the Okataina Education Camp or Lake Ōkataina waterfront carpark on Lake Ōkataina Road and from there we’ll transport you to the Western Ōkataina trailhead at Miller Road, near Lake Ōkareka. You can then set off at your own pace and ride the Western Track back through to Lake Ōkataina, finishing right back near your vehicle.

THE RIDE

The Western Okataina is an old forestry road that dates back to earlier last century when the area was logged for rimu, totara, rata and kahikatea. It is generally wide and well formed. The ride will see you pass through some stunning native bush.

The ride is 14.5km of challenging grade 3 trail that rewards you with both amazing views and an epic final descent towards the Okataina Education Camp.

There is a rugged but awesome little 2.6km side-quest which will see you absorb amazing views of Lakes Rotorua and Rotoiti from the Whakapounakau Trig. We think this is well worth the deviation.

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/western-okataina-track/

Your registration includes:Transport for 1 person and their bike from Okataina to the start of the Western Okataina trail on Millar Rd.

E-Bikes welcome.

Minimum wheel size 24inch.

Maximum tyre width 3inch

Please note that this is an unguided ride.

Need to hire a bike? We can do you a deal! Once you've confirmed your shuttle spot a 15% discount code will pop up on the confirmation page.

Got questions? Flick them to [email protected]

XTERRA OFF ROAD TRIATHLON

A unique sports adventure, the XTERRA combines dynamic swimming with mountain biking and mountain of road running. The mountain terrain, in South Hymettus above Varkiza and Vouliagmeni, consists of routes designed with a love of nature and sports, medium to high difficulty and in such a way that top professional athletes, complete the long distance in about two hours and 30 minutes. At the same time, of course, it is an ideal terrain for anyone to start the of road triathlon, as it enables the athlete who will not move at high speeds, to stay safe all the way. In general - as it occurs to Triathlon - swimming is 10% of the total race time, 65% for mountain biking, and 25% for running. It all started for XTERRA with the first race in 1996 in Maui, Hawaii, where the Triathlon was first tested in its mountainous at its most demanding version.

Event details and schedule

Event's Programme

Event's Price List

Hospitality Sponsors

New regulations of the Greek Triathlon Federation

FaceBook Page

Contact us: [email protected]

Welcome to Yachats, West Coast Gravel!

You’ve arrived at the “Gem of the Oregon Coast,” where towering Sitka spruces meet the crashing Pacific, and every sunset paints the sky in unforgettable hues.

This route is 20-30 minutes quicker than our Saturday event, with a remote start and finish 1 mile from Yachats!

You're in for a special day!

Discover Your Coastal Playground

• Yachats State Recreation Area: Just steps from town, explore tide pools, picnic on seaside rocks, or simply listen to the surf roll in.

• Cape Perpetua: Drive a few miles south for panoramic ocean vistas, ancient forest trails like Amanda’s Trail, and Thor’s Well’s dramatic show of nature’s power.

• The Little Log Church & Museum: A charming historic venue perfect for a quiet moment of reflection—or even an impromptu photo op.

Savor Local Flavors

Fuel your adventures with fresh-caught seafood and local brews. Don’t miss Drift Inn or many other tempting places to dine for a true taste of the coast.

Gather & Celebrate

Tonight, we’ll kick off at the Yachats Commons, the heart of community life—complete with ocean-inspired ambiance, local art, and excellent acoustics for our Graveo gathering.

We’re thrilled to host West Coast Gravel in our seaside hamlet. May your time here be filled with awe-inspiring landscapes, memorable connections, and the warm hospitality that makes Yachats so special. Welcome home to the Oregon Coast!

Mike and Andi Ripley and Crew

Day of Schedule

On the day of the event, registration opens at 7:00 AM. The longer course participants will begin promptly at 8:00 AM, the shorter course begins at 9:00 AM. The long course will turn around at Soudan Underground Mine State Park in Soudan. The short course will turn around at Eagles Nest Town Hall. The finish line will have two different food trucks starting at noon. We look forward to having you join us!

Rules and Conduct Expectations

Our goal for this event is to host an incredible day of community and fun on the trail. To maintain that atmosphere, we have series of rules and expectations to keep everyone safe and having fun! It is expected that everyone abide by the rules as listed - these will be presented again on the day of the event and participants must abide by them in order to participate.

So that we can all get there together, please be mindful of the following:

• Helmets are mandatory.

• Basic group riding skills are key.

• Share the road with everyone.

• Be inclusive and friendly.

• Up to Class 1 Bikes - No Class 2 or Class 3 allowed during this ride - Human powered or assisted to Class 1 only

Ride Guidelines—The Basics

• Helmets, properly fitted and in good condition, are mandatory while riding.

• Basic group riding skills, including riding smoothly and predictably, the use of hand signals, and riding in a group are key. You should be comfortable riding around others. Asking questions and studying others always helps, but, ultimately, it’s down to practice, practice, practice.

• Share the trail. There is very seldom any need to fully block the trail. It is almost never necessary to ride more than one rider wide. Traffic will be going both directions on the Mesabi trail!

• Standard road bikes are the best choice for group rides. Class 2 and 3 e-bikes are not allowed. Whatever bike you use, please do not use a TT or “super-tuck” position while in a group. Group riding dynamics require quick, predictable reactions.

• Group rides often stretch out but typically regroup at the top of climbs or at major intersections. Ask if you are unsure where exactly as it can vary based on the route and participants.

• Be self-sufficient. Take care of your equipment. Carry water, food, money, tubes, tools, maps. Our rides are not always no-drop (except the Introductory Ride). If you become separated from the group, you may need to be self-sufficient in making your way home.

• Our ride is designed to be inclusive and friendly. Please always treat others with respect. This includes everyone on the ride and all those with whom we cross paths on the road. We are a community founded in positivity and inclusivity, and our behavior on all rides—solo and group rides—should reflect and reinforce this. Abusive, hateful, or intrusive language or actions will not be tolerated.

Ride Guidelines—The Finer Points

• Recreational means we all have fun.

• Learn and use hand signals which indicate hazards, turning, passing, slowing, approaching vehicles and peds, etc. When in doubt, use your voice.

• If you are inexperienced or uncomfortable riding in a group or a paceline, please let the others know so that they can support you. You’ll need to communicate and manage your personal bubble around other riders.

• At some point everyone is new to a group or a ride and needs to learn the group’s habits. Please introduce yourself and ask question. When in doubt, ride in the group or at the back.

• An intact paceline defines an inclusive and friendly group ride. Ride the pace of the slowest rider, maintain the distance to the rider in front of you, and keep the effort (as opposed to the speed) even at the front. Surging and swarming at the front, while not always unwelcome, defines combative group rides and races.

• Share the road. Road crossings will be managed by volunteers! Be prepared to come to a complete stop. They are there to keep you safe and their call is final. You may cross when they allow you to.

• Be prepared with fuel and hydration. There is one aid station in the middle at Eagles Nest. Please plan accordingly.

• Be self-sufficient. Take care of your equipment. Be sure your electronics are properly charged. Carry water, food, money, tubes, tools, maps. While we strive to keep the group together, our rides are not always no-drop (except the Introductory Ride). If you become separated from the group, you will need to be self-sufficient in making your way home.

• Unfamiliar with a route? Not sure you can keep up? Please let someone know. They will try their best to make sure you know your way home, just in case.

• There are so many Dos and Don’ts. Here is just a sampling:

• Do heed your Ride Leader/s. Ride Leader's will be assigned to you on the day of. They are in charge of pacing.

• Do offer help when it is needed. Follow up only when help is accepted.

• Do call out warnings. Calls such as “Car up” or “Stopping” or “Single-up,” etc., need to be communicated down through the field of riders.

• Do keep pedaling over the top of hills.

• Do follow traffic laws.

• Do look ahead and anticipate.

• Do not stare at the wheel in front of you.

• Do not “half-wheel” or lap wheels.

• Do not wear headphones.

• Do not stand up to pedal when there are riders directly behind you.

• Do not clear your nose in front of anyone.

• Do not touch others.

• Do not drift away from a group without alerting someone.

Introductory Ride

• Introductory Rides are no-drop rides. “No-drop” means no one gets fully separated from the group. The group may occasionally stretch out, but it will regroup.

• Recruit a ride buddy. If you do drop back, your ride buddy will know to look for you.

• Ideally, the group will stay together and arrive at the destination at the same time. Ask the ride leaders to slow the ride down if you cannot keep up.

For Those New to Group Rides

• During group rides there are certain responsibilities expected of both Leaders and Riders. Leaders are responsible—more or less—for being aware of the route and for establishing an agreeable ride pace. Riders are responsible—more or less—for having the equipment, skills and fitness needed to keep pace with the ride.

• If you are having difficulty keeping up, rather than stay at the back, try to stay in the middle of the group. That way, if other riders pass you, you are more likely to stay in or near the group.

• Recruit a ride buddy. If you do drop back, your ride buddy will know to look for you.

• Look ahead by riding just to one side of the rider in front of you. Anticipate what those in front of you will do. Do not stare at the wheel in front of you. That is a sure way to touch wheels.

• Learn to anticipate the pace and be prepared to work harder when the going gets tough. This usually means looking ahead and keeping tabs on the whole group. Then select the right gear, push the pedals harder and/or pedal more quickly when you must. At times it will mean breathing at a rate where it is harder for you to form complete sentences.

• Familiarize yourself with the route. Be prepared for the terrain and mileage of the proposed ride. Ask the group leaders for details, or use any ride app (Strava, Map My Ride, Ride with GPS). Signage does mark the challenging areas and ride volunteers will help direct you at road crossings.

Ready to hit the trails? The Santa Clarita Trail Race offers five exciting distances—5K, 10K, 15K, 30K, 60K—and two fixed time categories—6, 12-Hours—along with team relay options on an epic trail course taking you through the breathtaking golden hills of Santa Clarita, CA.

Whether you’re a first-time trail runner or a seasoned athlete, the Santa Clarita Trail Race has something to match your fitness level and goals. Prepare for an epic trail race experience!

Step into the golden trails of California and join us for the Santa Clarita Trail Race—an unforgettable trail running experience for all levels, brought to you by New Global Adventures, creators of the popular VALENCIA Trail Race and SPACEROCK Trail Race.

Event details and schedule

Learn more and view full race details at SantaClaritaTrailRace.com

The Annual 5K Road & Trail Run!

Our beautiful, entry-level 5K course in Macon is ideal for a casual fall morning run. Enjoy scenery through the majestic, tree-covered rolling hills of the Masonic Home campus.

Each participant will receive a colorful race t-shirt.

Awards will be given in 5-year increments in six categories: 10 & Under, 11-69, 70 & Over, Overall Male & Female and Masters Male and Female.

Your Participation is Critical for Continuing Our Mission!

Proceeds from the 5K go directly to supporting our mission of providing a nurturing residence and safe environment for children of families in need. Your contribution will be used towards the housing, food and educational requirements needed to fulfill our life-saving mission. The Masonic Home of Georgia has been providing these critical resources successfully for over 120 years!

Event details and schedule

• Race Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025

• Check-In / Registration: 7:00am

• Packet Pickup: 7:00am

• 5K Start Time: 8:00am

• Awards and Post-Race Celebration: 9:30am

• Location: Macon, GA; Check-in At The Masonic Home Cul-De-Sac

• Ages Allowed: 2 and Up

• 5K Registration Cost: $40 per person

Come enjoy a scenic 8k & 16k that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post-race. New for this race: runners will run NORTH on the C&O Canal path! Come check out some views & parts of the trail you might not have experienced before.

Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).

Walkers are welcome to attend this event.

Windham Woods is proud to host its 3rd annual Thankful Trails 5K Walk & Run. This event includes a 5K Walk/Run through the trails and Kids Fun Run across the Lower Field. We are excited to have Lord Storey emcee this event! All runners will receive a raffle ticket that can be used in our amazing raffle as part of their registration. Additional raffle tickets will also be available to purchase. This event is open to the WWS community and the public. Register now for the 5K as this event is limited to 200 participants. Shirt sizes can be guaranteed for those who register by October 15th. Anyone registered after 10/15 will receive shirt sizes available on a first come first served basis.

Timeline of Events

Raffle Opens- 8:45 am

Bib Pick Up- Bib pickup will be at 8:45 am on race day. Bibs/shirts can be found on the blacktop up the hill behind WWS.

Kid's Fun Run- 9:15 am

5K Walk/Run- 10 am

Raffle closes- 11:15 am

Awards Ceremony- 11:00 am

Lunch- 11am -12:30 pm

5K Event

The Windham Woods School community invites you to join our 3rd annual Thankful Trails 5K, a scenic 3.1 mile run/walk through the WWS campus trails. This is a two loop course. Runners and walkers of all ability are welcome. Please note that trails are thin and uneven in places. Course is not accessible to strollers. While we love dogs, we ask that you leave your furry friends at home for this event!

Fun Run

Runners ages 8 and under are invited to join us for a Race Across the Field run, starting at 9:15. The fun run is free and participants will receive a ribbon for joining the race. Please note: shirts are not provided for this free event.

Volunteering

We are looking for race volunteers. Please sign up for a volunteer opportunity here.

All volunteers will receive an email the week before the event with volunteer assignments and times. If you do not receive this, please reach out to Kristen Havey-Bergeron at [email protected].

Sponsors

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please review our sponsoring opportunities and then reach out to Suzanne Merrill at [email protected].

JOURNEY FOR CHANGE 2026

Fight the Good Fight

Saturday, September 19, 2026

A few years ago, a group of people looked around our community and realized that while many were already serving and caring for those in need, the fight was far from over.

They saw families struggling to put food on the table. They saw people facing crisis with nowhere to turn. They saw burdens that were simply too heavy to carry alone.

So they chose to fight.

Not with anger. Not with words alone.

They fought with generosity. They fought with compassion. They fought by showing up.

That decision became Family Central.

Since then, we have watched our community do what communities are meant to do. Volunteers have given their time. Businesses have invested their resources. Neighbours have helped neighbours. Together, we have seen lives changed and hope restored.

That's why the theme for Journey for Change 2026 is Fight the Good Fight.

Every day, someone in our community is fighting a battle—a parent trying to provide for their family, someone navigating an unexpected crisis, or a person struggling to find hope in a difficult season.

At Family Central, our mission is to walk alongside people in those moments, providing the practical support, meaningful relationships, and genuine care they need to move from crisis to hope.

But we cannot do it alone.

Journey for Change is more than a fundraiser. It is a declaration that we will not stand by while our neighbours struggle. It is an opportunity to become part of a story bigger than ourselves—a story of hope, resilience, and lives transformed.

Your support is more than a donation. It is food on a table. It is hope in a difficult season. It is a reminder to someone facing hardship that they are not alone.

Together, let's fight the good fight.

Because some battles are too important to walk past.

This year, we are setting our biggest goal yet: $200,000 FOR HOPE

Every dollar raised will go directly toward helping people in our community access:

• Food assistance

• Crisis support

• Mentoring and life coaching

• Mental health supports

• Practical resources for survival and stability

Together, we can ensure that no one has to face crisis alone.

THE JOURNEY

Whether you choose to walk, run, cycle, or ride, every kilometre traveled represents a commitment to helping someone move from crisis toward hope.

5 KM WALK

A family-friendly route through Aylmer's parks and trails.

12 KM • 24 KM • 34 KM RUN / CYCLE

Routes follow Imperial Road toward Port Bruce with support and hydration stations available along the way.

MOTORCYCLE RIDE

Route details will be provided to registered riders on event day.

EVENT LOCATION

Steen Park, Aylmer

All routes begin and conclude at Steen Park.

FUNDRAISING MILESTONES

Raise $100

Receive an official Journey for Change T-Shirt and proudly show your commitment to the fight.

Raise $500

Receive an official Journey for Change Hoodie and stand with a growing community of people choosing to make a difference.

Most importantly, every dollar raised helps individuals and families move from crisis to hope through the support and services provided by Family Central.

Sponsorship Levels

Benefits

Community Partner ($500+)

Hope Partner ($1,000+)

Impact Partner ($2,500+)

Transformation Partner ($5,000+)

Legacy Partner ($10,000+)

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JOIN THE FIGHT!

Journey for Change is more than a fundraising event—it is a community-wide commitment to ensure that no one faces life's toughest battles alone.

Businesses, organizations, and individuals have the opportunity to become part of something bigger than themselves: a movement of people choosing to fight for hope, dignity, and stronger families.

Your partnership provides practical support for those facing hardship and helps create pathways toward stability, independence, and a brighter future.

Together, we can fight the good fight. Because some battles are too important to walk past.

Rock N' Roots Reservoir Run: Experience Autumn's Embrace in Victoria Park! Lace up your trail shoes for the Rock N' Roots Reservoir Run, a thrilling 10km journey through the breathtaking autumn landscapes of Victoria Park in Truro, Nova Scotia! This race will take you on a scenic loop around the serene Victoria Park reservoir, showcasing the very best of Truro's natural beauty. You'll navigate a mix of challenging roots and rolling terrain, immersing yourself in the crisp autumn air and the invigorating sounds of the forest. Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or looking for a new challenge, the Rock N' Roots Reservoir Run offers an exhilarating experience for all. Come and discover why Victoria Park is a gem, and let the beauty of the changing leaves fuel your stride. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and fellow runners in one of Nova Scotia's most picturesque settings!

New this year, we will be offering a Kid's Run at 830 am! Bring your small people (Kids 12 and under on race day) for a 1.2 km looped course to be run before the main events! This opportunity will be FREE; but we suggest and encourage each participant bring a non-perishable food bank donation to give back to community!

-The Top Male and Female will receive a free entry to next year's race!

• There will be a water/Aid station around 5 km in; This will be a cupless event. Please carry water or bring a vessel for your water!

-A selection of snacks will be available at the finish line to help your recovery!

Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival 2027

Sunday 6 June 2027

The Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival entered a new and exciting chapter with Race Hub Australia announced as the new event owner and delivery partner. We can't wait to bring this event back to you for 2027 and beyond.

Join us at Lang Park for the Wollongong Running Festival on Sunday, 6 June 2027! Choose from a 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km, or 2 km Family Dash.

Since being rebranded as the Wollongong Running Festival in 2021, the event has gone from strength to strength and become Wollongong's largest running event. The festival is widely recognised for celebrating freedom of running and Wollongong's active coastal culture, attracting runners of all abilities from across the region and beyond.

Participants enjoy a vibrant event village, cheer squads, live music, and a spectacular course that weaves together trail and coastal paths with stunning ocean views. The event is both family-friendly and professionally delivered, with accurately measured and timed courses that cater to everyone from fun runners to serious competitors.

All event finishers will receive a 2027 Wollongong Running Festival-themed medal, post-race snacks, sponsor giveaways, and an online finisher's certificate.

Proudly presented by Run Havoc Wollongong

Pinery Fall Classic 2026!

Annual Pinery Fall Classic Run/Walk!

A major fundraiser for The Friends of Pinery Park, the Fall Classic supports education, preservation, research and enhancement projects in the Park.

Recent projects include a moth wall project, maintenance of rolling boardwalks, an accessible dock, art backpacks, bat detectors for citizen science research, habitat stewardship research, species at risk research, nature journals, and an eco-passage to help critters cross the road safely.

What is the Fall Classic?

• Recreation and fun for all levels of ability

• Accurate chip timing and distance for serious racers

• Easy and quick online registration

• Reasonable fee

Same day registration may be available for a $10.00 surcharge.

T-shirt order must be placed before Sept. 15, 2026.

NOTE: RACE PRICING INCLUDES FERRY FEE AND PROCESSING FEE

You'll fall in love with San Francisco all over again as you follow this hilly loop trail circumnavigating Angel Island. Along the way, savor the panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay and Marin County. The 10K (slightly long at ~6.5 miles) is a single loop. The Half Marathon does the loop twice. The event is limited to 400 participants so don't wait too long to register!

The Gordon Pine Barrens 50 (GPB50) 2nd year went very well. We saw 200 riders from 10 States and 80+ different communities. The feedback for our riders gave the overall feeling of success. Many positive comments about the rustic, challenging, and motor vehicle free roadways and trails. The event saw a high level of competition and at the sametime provided a high quality “laid back feel.” As the GPB plans on maintaining an annual race, we desire to keep the “grass roots small town feel,” while making slight adjustments to our event to best meet the needs of our riders and community.

Our projection is to grow to our capacity of 300 riders by race day on Saturday, June 5, 2027. If you have any questions please see our website and contacts at GordonPineBarrens.com

Keep pedaling!

The MoCo Epic is a festival celebrating mountain biking, trails, and the community that makes this region a great place to ride! 2026 marks the 16th anniversary of the MoCo Epic. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you!

GIVING BACK TO TRAILS

The MoCo Epic is MORE’s biggest community event and fundraiser. The event is made possible by the hard work and generosity of sponsors, partners, and over a hundred individual volunteers.

For the past five years, half of the event’s net proceeds have been placed in a fund dedicated to improving MoCo Epic trails. Projects include:

• Creation of a true novice loop at Schaeffer through the complete rebuild of ¾ mile of the Orange Trail.

• Professional and volunteer refurbishment of the Schaeffer White Loop to make it both accessible and challenging for adaptive riders.

• Purchase of brush mowers, string mowers and multiple gas and battery powered hedge trimmers to keep all the MoCo trails open in the summer.

• Opening 10 miles of the Seneca Greenway previously hiking only. The project includes replacing rotting bridges, constructing safe passage under Clopper Road, and upgrading multiple sections of trail to make them more sustainable.

An equal amount of net proceeds went into MORE’s general funds. Of this amount, $50,000 has helped finance new trails in Bacon Ridge, Frederick Watershed, James Long, Lake Fairfax, Locust Shade, Patapsco, River’s Edge, Windy Ridge, and a paved pump track in the City of Frederick.

CAMPING

We’re bringing back camping for the MoCo Epic weekend, from Saturday (10/10) to Monday (10/12)! Space is limited to 20 tents and 10 RVs/camper vans. There will be no hookups for RVs and open fires are not permitted. The camping fee will cover permits and rental of an additional portable toilet and sink. Campers are welcome to join us for a community dinner on Saturday at 6 PM.

If spots at South Germantown is full and you are interested in camping, check out camping options in Little Bennett.

Price: $25 per tent/RV

THINGS TO NOTE BEFORE YOU REGISTER

Registration. Your registration includes:

• An epic ride on a route of your choice

• Marked courses (except the 100-miler) and downloadable routes

• Nutrition and basic mechanical support at aid stations

• Trailside emergency response c/o the Liberty Bike Patrol

• Staffed first aid tent at the mothership

• A meal ticket to use at your choice of food truck

• Two beverages (beer and NA drinks available)

Sign in at the registration tent before your ride to get your packet. Be sure to stash your meal tickets in a safe place while you ride. Packet pick-up is also available on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Are you a MORE member? Be sure to take advantage of exclusive member pricing for Sunday rides. Register for rides labeled for MORE members.

No refunds or transfers after October 7. Once registration closes at 11:59 PM on October 7, all transactions are final. This will give us time to prepare bike tags, swag bags, and shirt orders. We will be accepting day-of registrations but swag bags are not guaranteed.

Shirts. Event t-shirts are optional and must be ordered by September 20. To keep costs down, we won't be ordering extras, so be sure to order yours during registration.

Stay fueled. No one likes to be hangry, especially after a long day on the bike! There will be a tent with lots of snacks and drinks to tide you over until you can get a meal from one of the food trucks.

Silent auction. A Cobalt Diablo Hardtail MTB frameset, free landscaping consultation from Fine Earth Landscape, gift cards, and other fun prizes will be available at our silent auction happening all day on Sunday.

Bring guests. Have family and friends who aren't riding but want to participate in Epic festivities? There will be meal and beer tickets for sale on the day of the event.

SATURDAY FESTIVITIES

SKILLS CLINICS

The following clinics will be offered on Saturday, October 10. These classes are free for MORE members. You can join/renew by adding a membership under merchandise.

• Youth Beginner MTB Clinic with 304 Biking – 9:45 to 10:15 AM

• Youth Dirt Jumping 101 with 304 Biking– 10:30 to 11:15 AM

• Adult Basic MTB Skills Clinic with MORE– 10 AM to 12 PM

• Adult Dirt Jumping 101 with 304 Biking– 12:00 to 12:45 PM

GRAVITY SOCIAL JUMP JAM

Saturday, October 10, 3-6 PM

The super rad Jump Jam is a highlight of the Epic weekend, and we’re stoked to have our friends from Gravity Social running the event! We’ll also have prizes from HandUp, Ground Keeper Custom, PNW Components, and more!

THE EPIC RIDES

Sunday, October 11

The MoCo Epic is a ride, not a race. This is YOUR adventure. Enjoy it at your own pace and experience some of the best aid stations which have historically featured hula dancers, fog machines, inflatable flamingos, and jambalaya.

Sunday rides will start and end at the mothership in the South Germantown Bike Park. All routes will have aid stations stocked with a selection of sweet and savory snacks, water, electrolytes, first aid supplies, a course map, and a portapotty. Sample GPS routes can be found here. We’re expecting new trail to be added to some of the courses, and final routes will be shared with registered riders.

Adaptive Rides

Adaptive routes are back for the MoCo Epic! This year, we’re offering 5- and 20-mile options. More info coming soon.

Infiniti HR 10-miler

Don't be fooled by the distance, this 10-mile course through Diabase Schaeffer Farm has a good amount of roots and climbing. Experience OG MoCo singletrack. You'll have the option to stop about halfway through your ride and refuel at an aid station before heading back to the mothership for the post-ride party.

Rodgers Consulting 20-miler*

Enjoy some of the flowiest, most fun northern MoCo trails! Your adventure will take you through Hoyles Mill Trail, up through Ten Mile Creek, and into Black Hill Regional Park for your first pit stop. Do a loop around Cabin Branch before heading back on the Diabase Trail and to the mothership for post-ride festivities.

Erik Scudder CFP 30-miler*

Enjoy some of the flowiest, most fun northern MoCo trails! Your adventure will take you through Hoyles Mill Trail, up through Ten Mile Creek, and into Black Hill Regional Park for your first pit stop. Do a loop around Cabin Branch before heading back on the Diabase Trail. Continue into Schaeffer Farm and back to the South Germantown Bike Park to finish. Choose your own adventure

*You have the option to skip 3 miles of Hamilton, Hard Rock, and Cabin Branch trails for a shorter ride.

Fine Earth 40-miler**

Also known as the MoCo south loop, this route offers the highest percentage of dirt trails of all the Epic rides. Starting off on the Diabase Trail, you'll dip into Schaeffer and continue to the fast flow of Seneca Ridge Trail. Traveling south on Muddy Branch, you'll drop down into the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, then turn to climb Seneca Bluffs, and pop out at Black Rock Mill. The final leg of your journey has you climbing back into Schaeffer Farm and onto the post-ride festivities.

Cobalt Bikes 55-miler

The full tour of MoCo north trails! This route strings together Hoyles Mill, Ten Mile Creek, and Black Hill Regional Park trails. Then you'll begin climbing on road to the flowy trails of Little Bennett and Damascus Regional Parks. From there, head south on the Seneca Greenway Trail toward Seneca Creek State Park and connect with the Seneca Ridge Trail for the long, fun run to Black Rock Mill. Then it's the final climb through Schaeffer Farm and back to the mothership for some post-ride refueling. This route is about 85% singletrack with occasional paved roads.

First Citizens Bank 70-miler**

The longest of our marked courses, the 70-miler combines the north and south loops for an epic day on the bike. Start on Hoyles Mill and head north to Ten Mile Creek and Black Hill Regional Park. Climb the road and be rewarded with flowy trails in Little Bennett and Damascus Regional Parks. From there, head south on the Greenway Trail toward Seneca Creek State Park for a tour on the Powerline Trail, Muddy Branch, and finally the historic Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. The final portion of your Epic loop takes you through Seneca Bluffs, Black Rock Mill, and Schaeffer Farm, then it's time for that well-earned party. Riders must depart the Seneca Greenway/Riffle Ford Rd aid station (mile 45) by 2:15 p.m. to continue on the course. 70-mile riders who don’t reach the cut-off will be asked to follow the 55-mile route.

Team XXL 100-miler**

This 100-mile self-guided course is not for the faint of heart. While it doesn’t have the long, sustained climbs and downhills of other 100-mile MTB routes, you’ll need to bring your A-game to deal with the shorter, sometimes punchier climbs. Your body and mind will be engaged more often than not, as the course is predominantly singletrack.

This Epic adventure hits all the parks of the 70-miler and squeezes more mileage out of the various trail systems. There will be no course markings for the Hundo, and riders are required to download the GPS route. Riders will be allowed one drop bag (gallon-sized clear bag provided by the event) which they can access about 60% of the way through at the Seneca Greenway/Riffle Ford Road aid station. Sunset on October 12 is 6:30 p.m. and it is required that you carry lights or pack them in your drop bag if you think you will finish after dark. Please note that our aid station partners at Muddy Branch/Turkey Foot Rd, C&O/Riley’s Lock, and Black Rock Mill may be packed up by the time you get there. We will have volunteers hanging out at the last three aid stations with water, snacks, and basic tools until the last rider comes through.

Riders will be asked to check in at each aid station for safety and tracking purposes. Packet pickup on Saturday is strongly suggested to make getting on the trails early in the morning as easy as possible.

**Blockhouse Point Conservation Park and the southern portion of Muddy Branch between River Road and Pennyfield Lock Road are closed for WSSC repairs. The project is set to wrap up in September, but we are working on an alternate route in case the trail is not reopened by the MoCo Epic.

VOLUNTEER NOTES

All volunteers get a special edition MoCo Epic shirt, food, beer, and our deepest gratitude!

Friday and Saturday Event Setup

These positions can provide flexible start times. Do you have just a couple hours in the morning to help out? Want to hang out all day and help where needed? Can't help until school is out? Regardless of when you can help, if you want to volunteer for event setup on Friday or Saturday, sign up using those options, and we will reach out for your availability.

Early Sunday Shifts

This includes Parking at 5:30 AM, Aid Station Support Drivers at 6:00 AM, and Registration at 6:30 AM. Volunteers who sign up for these specific early shifts will be provided breakfast and will also receive a special limited edition MORE swag!

Course Markers and Course De-markers/Sweeps

Course Marking/De-marking is an important part of MoCo Epic preparations, and we welcome first-timers who are willing to learn the ropes. We will be assigning shifts and pairing experienced course volunteers with first timers.

Course Markers are responsible for placing directional arrows along MoCo Epic routes. The arrows will be stapled on trees or staked to the ground. Course marking volunteers must be comfortable riding relatively long distances carrying supplies (signs, wooden stakes, stapler, personal nutrition) and must have their own GPS device. Course Markers are required to carry a cell phone during their volunteer shift and provide their contact number to the MoCo Epic planning team.

Course De-markers/Sweeps are responsible for taking down directional arrows and stakes along MoCo Epic routes and making sure the last riders make it safely to the finish line. Epic riders are usually tired by the time sweeps come across them on the trail. It’s imperative that sweeps encourage riders and can recognize if a rider needs nutritional, mechanical, or medical assistance. If the volunteer can’t provide aid, they must call the MoCo Command Center for SAG pick-up. Course de-markers/sweeps must be comfortable riding relatively long distances carrying supplies (signs, wooden stakes, stapler, personal nutrition) and must have their own GPS device.

Course De-Markers are also required to carry a cell phone during their volunteer shift and provide their contact number to the MoCo Epic planning team.

Sweeper/ Course De-Marking volunteers will be selected on a merit-based system. Not all volunteers registering for Sweeper/ Course De-Marking will be assigned Sweeper Slots. Preference will be given to volunteers that: 1) Have the ability to complete the expected tasks; 2) Volunteer for Course Marking; 3) Volunteer for other MoCo Epic volunteer slots; 4) Register early for Sweeper/ Course De-Marking and Course Marking.

Welcome to the 2025 Handy Mountain Breakdown! This year's route is 60 beautiful backwoods miles with about 35% gravel/dirt roads. Our host location, Jessup Mill, will include camping and live music on Saturday after the event. Stick around for the night, and check out some other great roads and trails in the area. Event registration includes: camping, live music, a meal from My Kitchen Food Truck, a pair of Defeet socks, and an entry into the prize raffle. Funds from the event will be used to further the historic preservation efforts of Jessup Mill and as a donation to the Northern Stokes Food Pantry. Thanks to our wonderful event sponsors for 2025: Wolf Tooth Components, Squirt Lube, Hammer Nutrition, Tifosi, and more coming soon!