Race duration is based on skill level and age. Register using your race age (how old you will be on December 31, 2025) or your grade in the current school year.
| Start Time | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Categories & Start Times | ||
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Open Single Speed | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Men 44 & Under | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Men 45-54 | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Men 55-59 | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Men 60+ | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Clydesdale | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Women 44 & Under | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Women 45-54 | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 8:00 AM | Category : Women 55+ | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 5th Grade Grom Boys | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 5th Grade Grom Girls | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 4th Grade Grom Boys | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 4th Grade Grom Girls | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 3rd Grade Grom Boys | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 3rd Grade Grom Girls | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 2 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 2nd Grade & Under Grom Boys | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 2 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 9:30 AM | Category : 2nd Grade & Under Grom Girls | Duration : 30 minutes + current lap (Approx. 2 laps, shortened course) |
| Start Time : 10:15 AM | Category : Pro/Open/Varsity Men | Duration : 75 minutes + current lap (Approx. 7 laps) |
| Start Time : 10:15 AM | Category : Pro/Open/Varsity Women | Duration : 75 minutes + current lap (Approx. 6 laps) |
| Start Time : 11:45 AM | Category : JV1 Girls | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 11:45 AM | Category : JV2 Girls | Duration : 45 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps) |
| Start Time : 11:45 AM | Category : Freshman Girls | Duration : 45 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps) |
| Start Time : 11:45 AM | Category : 678 Middle School Girls | Duration : 45 minutes + current lap (Approx. 3 laps) |
| Start Time : 1:00 PM | Category : JV1 Boys | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 1:00 PM | Category : JV2 Boys | Duration : 60 minutes + current lap (Approx. 5 laps) |
| Start Time : 2:15 PM | Category : Freshman Boys | Duration : 45 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 2:15 PM | Category : 678 Middle School Boys | Duration : 45 minutes + current lap (Approx. 4 laps) |
| Start Time : 3:30 PM | Category : 4-Person Male Team Relay | Duration : 4 laps |
| Start Time : 3:30 PM | Category : 4-Person Female Team Relay | Duration : 4 laps |
Grom: “Grom” refers to our elementary school categories, which are broken down by school grade. Grom is the shortened form of grommet, also describing a young mountain biker who tears it up on the trails.
678: “678” categories are for middle schoolers in 6th, 7th, & 8th grade.
High School: Broken down into groups most commonly used by high school mountain bike teams: Freshman, JV2 (formerly Sophomore), JV1, and Varsity. If you’re unsure of the best fit, talk with your coach.
Clydesdale: Individual rider weight of 210+ lbs
Single Speed: No shifting for the duration of the race. Racers are allowed to zip-tie the shifter of a geared bike and race in a single speed category.
Grab your friends and bring your stoke for a 4-person team relay at the end of our race day! Each team member will do one lap of the course. We’ll have a relay team tag area, which will be a great spot for teams to hang out and cheer in their teammates.
How to sign up: Sign up at the registration tent on race day. Team relay entry is free if you are already signed up for Good News, or $10 if you are not. Team relays will register on-site only; there is no pre-registration.
Pre-season dirt crit MTB race
Learn to ride class for age 3-6
Free 678 Jr High MTB Ride Club info day for middle school girls
Learn to ride classes for age 3-9
