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Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
Utica, Michigan
- Entry from
- $65
- Day to register
- 1
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 25, 2026
- Location
- Utica, Michigan
- Distances
- 25.5 mi, 17 mi, 8.5 mi
- Registration
- Open until Oct 23, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
A traditional XC MTB race has returned to Stony Creek Metro park, and its Shelden Trails in Shelby Township, MI. Mashing up exciting machine built single track, an old school climb trail, and classic two track, an 8.5 mile lap is on tap for racers. Push hard and try to get that top step, beat your friends, or push yourself in your first mountain bike race on some of Southeast Michigan's favorite trails.
After the half-mile hole shot and prelude from the start line, the 8.5 mile lap -- split 60/40 between single and two track -- features six unique single and two track sections per lap, perfect for testing your handling and having fun while offering wide-open, fast, safe areas to pass. Steady climbs, flowing descents, and lots of fun and excitement await!
All post race proceeds donated to the House of Promise (Lansing, MI) for human trafficking victim rehabilitation.
Key dates
Registration opens
Feb 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Jul 16, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 23, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 23, 2026
Race day
Oct 25, 2026
Pricing
Beginner Men 14 & Under
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men 15 - 18
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men 19 - 29
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men 30 - 39
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men 40 - 49
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men 50 - 59
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men 60 +
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Men Clydesdale
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Women 14 & Under
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Women 15 - 18
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Women 19 - 39
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Women 40 - 49
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Beginner Women 50 +
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
e-Bike Men Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
e-Bike Women Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Elite Men 40 + Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Elite Men Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Elite Women Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Elite/Expert Single Speed
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Expert Men 39 & Under
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Expert Men 40 - 49
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Expert Men 50 - 59
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Expert Men 60 +
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Expert Women 39 & Under
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Expert Women 40 +
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 14 & Under
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 15 - 18
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 19 - 29
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 30 - 39
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 40 - 49
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 50 - 59
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 60 - 69
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men 70 +
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men Fat Bike Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Men's Clydesdale
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Women 14 & Under
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Women 15 - 18
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Women 19 - 39
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Women 40 - 49
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Women 50 +
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
Sport Women Fat Bike Open
Tier 2, until Oct 23, 2026
$65
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