State Championship
Visit our State Championship page for information about qualification.
Dates
October 12–13, 2024
Redhead Mountain Bike Park
1005 Discovery Dr
Chisholm, MN 55719
Parking
The MCA race entrance is only at the Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC). Enter on Discovery Drive (keep left on entry). Day parking: fill the east side of the MDC parking lot, the Redhead Trailhead lot, the MDC back lot, and open spaces throughout the Fairgrounds (near buildings, do not block buildings). NOTE: observe NO PARKING area on west end of MCD lot—this is reserved for a wedding.
Overflow day parking—only use if needed: follow the orange arrows on the map, east to the race infield/RV camper sites 122-222. Drive with caution in this area!
Lodging and Dining Resources
- Discover the Iron Range Guide on Issue
- 2024 Lodging Properties pdf
- Where to Stay and Eat in Chisholm Area pdf
Discounts for MCA Families in Chisholm
On-site Camping
To book a campground site, please call 218-254-7903 or 218-421-7158. The sites are $22.00 a night. Remote water and dump station are available at the Chisholm Iron Trail Campground. Restrooms and showers are available. No utilities at site. Campers will receive a site map closer to the event.
Race Course Description
Come discover this brand-new race venue at Redhead Mountain Bike Park at the Minnesota Discovery Center (MDC) in Chisholm, MN. Carved from the walls of an abandoned water-filled mine pit, Redhead offers outdoor enthusiasts an oasis of fun with hand-crafted and purpose-built mountain bike trails. Be one of the first to race on this custom-designed race course that traverses multiple terrain features and has options for riders to test out their skills.
Race Weekend Call Ups
Call-ups for riders having their first race are based on previous year race results. Category adjustments were included, where appropriate (Example: JV3 racer advanced to Varsity, adjustment made to first race value). New racers are placed behind racers with race history. New racers were randomized among new racers.
Race Weekend Schedule
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Race Weekend FAQs
Visit our Race Weekend FAQs page for information about registration, race plates, spectating, volunteering and more.
GPX File:
Download the .gpx file for you to view on your navigation device (ie. Garmin, Wahoo, Strava
Pre-ride Information:
The course will be available to pre-ride until the Thursday before the race. Pre-ride will be available with your team on race weekends. Talk to your coach on when your team’s pre-ride will occur.
In general, student-athletes can pre-ride with their coaches on race weekends, including Friday from 4:30PM–dusk, Saturday morning until 8:15AM (course closes to new laps at 8:15AM; all riders off by 8:45AM) or 4:45PM–dusk, and Sunday until 7:45AM (course closes to new laps at 7:45AM; all riders off by 8:15AM).
- All individuals must have a valid number plate (student-athlete or coach).
- Pre-riding by non MCA registered individuals is not allowed.
- Teams are responsible for leading and managing the pre-ride of their team.
- Individual student-athletes cannot pre-ride without a coach.
- The registration trailer is not open the entire time that pre-ride is schedule. It is the reasonability of the individuals to remember their number plates for pre-ride.
- Times may be adjusted based on weather, race delays, etc. Any changes will be communicated at the venue and through the Rained Out app.
As a courtesy to other races, do not pre-ride the race course if you are not scheduled to race that weekend, or pre-ride after your race (example: middle school pre riding on Saturday evening).
Remember that the purpose of pre-riding the course is to see and review the trail; for the safety of all riders on the course, it should NOT be ridden at race pace.
See above for a link to download a GPX file for your navigation device. Click on the right top corner of the map above to view a larger Google Map of the course, parking, and staging area.
Venue Infield Map
Be Race Ready
Be prepared with a bike that is race-ready and have the appropriate tools on hand for tires (CO2 canister and/or hand pump, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube), chain (spare links, chain lube), and adjustments (multi-tool).
Special Notes
- Drones are prohibited at all MCA Events
- Be considerate of our venue and use the trash receptacles.
- 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.
Concessions
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Results
You can view unofficial race results here during the race weekend: http://www.precisionrace.com/mca . Official results will be posted on our website once they have been validated.
Be Social
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Photos
Photos from the race will be available to purchase and download, typically 2-3 days following the race. The link to view photos will be posted on our Race Results, Photos & Videos page.