VRD Kids Only Minturn Mini MTB Race
DATE, LOCATION & TIME
May 22, 2024 | Minturn, CO | 4:45 p.m.*
*Date, location and time are subject to change
FOR FULL RACE DETAILS, VISIT https://www.vailrec.com/sports-activities/vail-race/mountain-bike-racing/minturn-mini
REGISTER
Register Online* | Registration Form
*Racers under 8 years old should sign up for Beginner Boys or Girls 8-10 and they will automatically be entered in the 5-7 category.
RACE SPONSOR
This race is proudly supported by the Town of Minturn.
OFFICIAL RACE SHOP
Bob's Garage, the official bike shop of the Minturn Mini, will be on-site to provide neutral support for racers with last-minute mechanical issues.
COURSE INFO
This year we will race in a clockwise direction. All categories will start on Cemetery Rd. in front of the cemetery and finish approx. 400 feet to the south on the Gun Range Rd. The Beginner loop (younger categories) is the traditional Mini Mile course and is exactly 1 mile. The regular loop, for the older categories, does the Mini Mile course with an extra jaunt through the newly completed Minturn Bike Park. That loop is 1.4 miles.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Wave 1
4:45 p.m.Beginner Boys 8-102 Beginner Loops, 2 Miles
4:46 p.m.Beginner Girls 8-102 Beginner Loops, 2 Miles
4:47 p.m.Boys 5-7, Girls 5-71 Beginner Loop, 1 Mile
Wave 2
5:30 p.m.Sport Boys 11-14, Beginner Boys 15-175 Loops, 7 Miles
5:31 p.m.Beginner Boys 11-14, Sport Boys 8-103 Loops, 4.2 Miles
Wave 3
6:30 p.m.Beginner Girls 15-175 Loops, 7 Miles
6:31 p.m.Sport Girls 11-144 Loops, 5.6 Miles
6:32 p.m.Beginner Girls 11-14, Sport Girls 8-103 Loops, 4.2 Miles
REGISTRATION AND BIB PICKUP INFO
Day-of registration is available for 2024 mountain bike races - however, advance registration is highly suggested.
On-site bib pickup begins at 3:45 p.m. Races start at 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Registration is available online at vailrec.com/register and preregistration for individual races ends at 5 p.m. one day prior to each race day.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
From I-70, take exit 171 to Minturn. Go South/right on Highway 24 through Minturn approximately 2 miles. Turn left on Cemetery Rd. at the blue bridge. Please park at Little Beach Amphitheater as directed by event staff.
AWARD CATEGORIES AND PRIZES
Awards will be given after each wave finishes on-site at the race. Post-race refreshments will be provided by TBD.
TRAIL WORK
Encouraging trail stewardship in partnership with Hardscrabble Trails Coalition, Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
The Vail Rec District is a proud supporter of the Eagle County trails and the organizations that work hard to maintain them. It is important to remember that riding and racing on world class trails is a privilege and our trails do not build or maintain themselves. This year during the 2023 Bloch & Chapleau Mountain Bike Series, riders can earn an additional 25 points towards their overall series total if they participate in one trail work event prior to August 29. In order to be considered, participants must snap a photo of themselves during the event and tag the Vail Recreation District Facebook page as well as either the VVMTA or the HTC Facebook page (depending on the host). For more information, please contact Beth Pappas or call the VRD Sports Department at 970-479-2280. Upcoming events hosted by the VVMTA and the HTC are listed below.
Trail Work Days
To participate in Trail Work Days, bring water, gloves, sunscreen, hat and sturdy shoes!
VVMTA | www.vvmta.org | VVMTA Facebook Page
2024 VVMTA Trail work days will be announced shortly.