Monster Cross

IX 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: If COVID allows we will offer post race food
Extras If COVID allows we will offer beer sales fundraiser: Friends of Pocahontas State Park will be selling beer at the finish to raise money to build and maintain the trails at Pocahontas.

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
                        
Race Start:
We will need to follow COVID guidlines.  We will set up waves as needed and will send race/waves info out a week prior to the race.
9a.m on Sunday, April 18, 2021 We may offer smaller races on Sat April 17 and Sunday April 18 to meet COVID protocol.  This will be fluid as the Governor begins to open up events this spring.

Packet Pickup:
TBD: We will offer pickup prior to race day and race morning.  We are also considering mailing packets out early to reduce 

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! (Prize money guaranteed with 400+ racers.)
1st   $400*
2nd  $250*
3rd  $100*  
4th-8th will be comped into MX 2022

Divisions: 
First place of each division will receive free entry into the following year's Monster Cross.
1st-6th place in each category will receive awards unless noted below.
Unicycle (Top 3)
Mini Monster (Top three overall M/F)
Mini Monster 50+ (Top three overall M/F)
Junior 19 and under Mini (Top three overall M/F)

Race is rain or shine

There may be cases of "acts of god" where weather, political situations or other where we may have to move the date of the event.  

Entries can be transferred or deferred.  There is no fee for swapping if the request is made by Monday of race week.

Team Tent Space:*IF COVID ALLOWS  If you have 5 or more racers from your team (and you have a team 10x10 pop-up tent, let us know and we will reserve space for your set up at the start/finish area.  Email me at  rvadirtraces@gmail.com for space.  There is limited space so, this is first come first served.