Monster Cross

X ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS!

Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride. 
The course supports cross or mountain bikes.  Awards are given in over a dozen divisions.

Here is what you will receive for your entry:
Race: Chip timed race: either the 50 or 25-mile distance
Event Swag: Custom Monster Cross logo beanie
Post Race Grub: TBD
Extras: TBD

Course Map/GPS: Mini=1 lap and full MX =2 laps Monster Cross Map

Race Location:
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
To parking:  State Park charges $10 parking per carload.  If you have a VA state park permit, please have it on your mirror (they also accept REI receipts for payment) otherwise have $10 handy for quick entry into the park. Once you enter the park you will continue straight on State Park Rd for 1 1/2 miles.  You will run into the parking lot.  Race morning packet pickup will take place under shelter #2 which is located on the right side of the back of the parking lot. 
Bathrooms:  There are two indoor options.  One is 1/2 way into the parking lot on the right.  You will see soda machines out front.  The other is near shelter #2 beyond the rear of the lot. 
                    
Race Start: 10 a.m on Sunday, Feb 20, 2022 

Packet Pickup:
We will offer pickup prior to race day and race morning and several options the week prior to the race

Course Distance:
50 or 25  miles on rolling fire roads and double track. 
On all pre-rides: Please do not ride on any trails that state no bikes! We have approval to use two short segments race day only.

Age divisions information: 
For age group divisions we will take your age as of 12/31/2021. So, if you turn 50 in 2021 you can enter 50+

Support Station:
We will offer two on-course aid stations and one at the start/finish area.

Awards:
Pro/Expert Division: First 3 men and women to cross the line who have entered the pro/elite Division) will take home the following including free entry into the 2022 race! 
Due to the size of the race, due to pandemic and later race date, we did not receive enough racers to offer prize money.  We will have awards for the top 3 finishers and the top 8 pro/experts will receive comps into 2022!  Things should be back to normal for that!

Divisions: 
First place of each division will receive free entry into the following year's Monster Cross.