Racing

Racing

Race Info

2025 Race Schedule: 

#1 Aug 23/24th Schindler's Way - Austin, MN 

#2 Sept 6/7th Lake Rebecca - Rockford, MN

#3 Sept 20/21st Gamehaven - Rochester, MN

#4 Sept 27/28th Detroit Mountain - Detroit Lakes, MN

State: Oct 11/12th Mount Kato - Mankato, MN

Note: The league will send out detailed information before each race.  Our team will communicate specific information via Google Chat and/or Email.

Frequently asked race day questions

Please reach out using the Contact page if you have additional questions not answered below.

What are the racing categories, and how long do they race?

Elapsed time and distance of races (ESTIMATES ONLY)  is usually as follows:  

*Race laps and times may be adjusted due to weather/trail conditions  

Category Elapsed Race Time* Approx Miles*  

6th Grade Boys/Girls 20 to 45 min (1 lap) 4 miles  

7th Grade Boys/Girls 20 to 45 min (1 lap) 4 miles  

8th Grade Boys/Girls 20 to 45 min (1 lap) 4 miles  

Freshman Boys 40 to 60 min (2 laps) 8 miles  

Freshman Girls 40 to 60 min (2 laps) 8 miles  

JV2 Girls 40 to 60 min (2 laps) 8 miles  

JV2 Boys 40 to 60 min (2 laps) 8 miles  

JV3 Girls 60 to 90 min (3 laps) 12 miles  

JV3 Boys 60 to 90 min (3 laps) 12 miles  

Varsity Girls Under 90 min (4 laps) 16 miles  

Varsity Boys Under 90 min (4 laps) 16 miles

What should student athletes bring to a race?

Before the race:  

During the race: 

After the race:

What should student athletes do when they first arrive at the race venue?

Students should arrive at least Student-athletes should meet with their coaches and team members at their team tent and await instructions regarding where to warm up and when/where to report for staging.

What should spectators bring to a race?

NOTE: if you bring a bike, you must wear a helmet any time you have a leg over the bar 

Please remember: spectators may NOT walk on the course at any time. Follow the rules for the safety of our student athletes: never cross the course tape; only cross at designated intersections.

How does scoring work?

There are individual and team scoring. 

Student‐athletes compete against others in the same category. Individual scoring is divided into Divisions I and II only when they are racing in separate categories, e.g., Freshman Boys Division I and Freshman Boys Division II are scored separately; JV3 Boys Division I and Division II are scored together.

Points are awarded to all race finishers. Overall series scoring for individuals is an average of all the regular‐season race results a rider could have completed plus their individual score from the Season Finale.

Team scores are calculated based on the points earned by 8 or 4 student‐athletes depending on the division and category. High School Division I scoring is based on the top‐8 point‐earners, with a minimum of 2 point‐earners scoring in the girls categories. High School Division II and Middle School scoring is based on the top‐4 point earners, with a minimum of 1 point earners scoring in the girls categories.


More detailed information can be found on the MCA rules and regulations book.

How many other teams are there?

There are over 70 teams from across the state that come together and compete, cheer on their friends and make life-long memories.  All teams are co-ed, there are no try outs and everyone participates.

Are there bathrooms at the race venue?

Yes, there are portable bathrooms on site. You may wish to bring your own hand sanitizer.

Are pets allowed?

Dogs on a leash are permitted in the infield.  Owners are expected to maintain control of the dog at all times (including barking control) and to clean up after their pet.  Primary concerns are the safety of the racers, team support, and spectators.