A community MTB racing experience that is fun, challenging, and supportive for riders of all ages and abilities.
The Mid Week XC Series is comprised of 6 cross-country MTB races at venues throughout the Wasatch front & back, from Utah County to Weber County. These races follow traditional Mid Week XC format - mass starts, double & single track trails, circular courses with one start and one finish. We welcome MTB riders of all ages and abilities, and our mission is to support all levels of individual skill-building and mountain biking goals.
Keep scrolling to find our schedule, how to purchase a season pass or individual race entries, detailed race information, descriptions of categories, volunteer opportunities, and more!
2024 Schedule
2024 Schedule
Race Dates
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XC #1
Tuesday, May 14 - Eagle Mountain
Individual Race Registration: $25 for all categories in advance, $30 on race day.
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XC #2
Tuesday, May 28 - Round Valley
Individual Race Registration: $25 for all categories in advance, $30 on race day.
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XC #3
Tuesday, June 11 - Coyote Trails
Individual Race Registration: $25 for all categories in advance, $30 on race day.
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XC #4
Tuesday, June 25 - Butterfield Canyon
Individual Race Registration: $25 for all categories in advance, $30 on race day.
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XC #5
Tuesday, July 9 - Round Valley
Individual Race Registration: $25 for all categories in advance, $30 on race day.
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XC #6
Tuesday, July 30 - North Fork Park
Individual Race Registration: $25 for all categories in advance, $30 on race day.
Race Information - coming soon!
XC Season Pass
$135 for all categories. Save time and money by purchasing the XC Series season pass! Register once and you’re automatically entered for all six races in the series.
Category Information
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Youth
For those youngest riders who are ready for their first racing experience. The Youth category is co-ed for ages 12 and under. Youth riders compete on the Short Course (4-6 miles) and must be able to ride the course by themselves, but may have an adult accompany them. Racers in the Youth category can expect to ride for approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on fitness and ability.
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Beginner
For those who are new to mountain biking or mountain bike racing, travel on trails at slower speeds, and may not yet be comfortable on difficult trails or lines. Beginner categories compete on the Short Course (4-6 miles). Racers in the Beginner category can expect to ride for approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on fitness and ability.
NICA equivalent = Junior Devo
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Sport
For those who are experienced mountain biking but may be new to mountain bike racing, can ride most all terrain, but may not choose the most difficult trail or line. Sport categories compete on the Long Course (9-12 mi). Racers can expect to ride for approximately 45-60 minutes, depending on fitness and ability.
NICA equivalent = Freshman or JVB/C/D/E
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Expert
For those who are experienced mountain biking and mountain bike racing, ride all trails and terrain, and desire to push themselves on race night. Expert categories compete on the Long Course (9-12 mi). Racers can expect to ride for approximately 45-60 minutes.
NICA equivalent = Varsity or JVA
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Masters
For those who are experienced mountain biking and mountain bike racing, ride all trails and terrain, and don’t want to mix it up with the younger crowd. Masters categories compete on the Long Course (9-12 mi). Racers can expect to ride for approximately 45-60 minutes.
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Pro
For those elite riders in our mountain bike community. Pro categories compete on the Long Course (9-12 mi). Racers can expect to ride for approximately 45 minutes.
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Singe Speed
For those special few who are experienced mountain biking or mountain bike racing with one gear. Single Speed category competes on the Long Course (9-12 mi). Racers can expect to ride for 45-60 minutes, depending on fitness and ability.
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Adaptive
For those who are experienced mountain biking or mountain bike racing on adaptive bikes or hand cycles. Race course will be chosen by the rider, depending on fitness, and ability. Adaptive riders in Mini Enduro races must have a ghost rider.
General Race Schedule
Volunteer with us!
Our races don’t happen without the support of our amazing volunteer community. If you’re coming to our races as a spectator - try volunteering! Need to use those community service hours at work - we’ve got a spot for you!
Mid Week MTB Series volunteers receive an awesome t-shirt, a free entry to a future race, an entry into our evening giveaway, and a lot of love and high fives from racers!
We’ve got volunteer spots that last for a short time or the whole evening, are at the base area or on course, are hike-to or bike-to. We need energetic and enthusiastic people to help check in racers, trail marshal on course, organize racers at the start lines, and pick up course markings.
Get Paid to Volunteer! Bike Utah is a registered non-profit organization. Ask your employer about paid volunteer hours, paid days off to volunteer, or other potential benefits for volunteering. We will provide appropriate documentation.
Important info about these races
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Please understand that by agreeing to race with us, you’ve agreed to everything in the Racer Handbook. Become familiar with that document - it contains a lot of good information!
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This is a bike race. You agree to wear a helmet at our races ANY time you are on a bike. That includes in the parking lot, during warm-ups, on stage transfers, during cool-downs, etc.
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We don’t take ourselves overly seriously, and you shouldn’t either. No one is here to qualify for the Olympics or win a big prize purse. Those who take home medals (or at least high fives and kudos) will be the ones who are the most friendly and supportive of all riders on course. Race results may not necessarily be available on race night, but some great sponsor-provided swag will be!
Questions?
Email Race Directors Trilby Cox - trilby@bikeutah.org or Allison Scott - allison@bikeutah.org
Sponsor the 2024 Mid Week MTB Series
Our sponsors are the backbone of the Mid Week Fat Bike & MTB Series. Without their support, we wouldn't be half the race series we are. Our goal with sponsorships is to help offset race production costs so that 100% of the revenue raised from registration fees can go directly to supporting other Bike Utah programs.
If you would like support the Mid Week MTB Series, please check out the sponsorship opportunities that are available for this season and get in touch with us!
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