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RACE DETAILS
Hazard, Kentucky is home to the Benny Goat Trails, formerly known as Perry County Park Trails. These well build trails give us a 5 mile loop that starts with a climb and has a good mix of single and double track sections will challenge riders but also reward them with amazing trails that are arguably some of the best in the state! This route is the closest XCO (World Cup style) comparable route that we have in the Bluegrass Cup Series. With go arounds, awesome features, and more this race is a can't miss event.
SATURDAY MAY 17TH - MTB RACE
On-site registration opens 7:00 AM (closes 30 mins before your race)
First race at 8:30 AM
On-site registration opens 7:00 AM (closes 30 mins before your race)
First race at 8:30 AM
11:00 AM |
Packet Pickup begins |
12:00 PM |
Youth (10 & Under) XC Start |
12:30 PM |
E Bike XC Start |
12:35 PM |
Pro Men & Women, Masters 40+ Men & Women XC Start |
2:30 PM |
Open Men 21-29 XC & Open Men 30-39 XC Start (Wave 2) |
2:35 PM |
Open Men 40-49 XC & Open Men 50+ XC Start (Wave 2) |
3:00 PM |
E Bike & Pro XC Awards. |
4:30 PM |
U21 Men XC, U15 & U21 Women, Open Women 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, & 50+ XC Start (Wave 3) |
4:35 PM |
U15 Men & Party Lappers Start (Wave 3) |
5:00 PM |
Open Wave 2 Awards |
6:00 PM |
Open Wave 3 Awards |
AFTER PODIUMS |
After awards please stick around for a bit to help take down course tape. |
COURSE DETAILS
MTB ROUTE
Course is almost nearly identical to 2022/2023/2024, it is always improving and we're excited to be back in the beautiful mountains of Hazard, KY.
PRO / EXPERT / CAT 1/ Masters: 4 Laps
INTERMEDIATE / OPEN / CAT 2/3: 2 Laps
11-14 JR's & Party Lappers: 1 Lap
*Masters events are for 40+ Expert/Pro racers. This is for a podium, but not for cash. Please race Pro if you want to be in the mix for the top level podium.
PRO / EXPERT / CAT 1/ Masters: 4 Laps
INTERMEDIATE / OPEN / CAT 2/3: 2 Laps
11-14 JR's & Party Lappers: 1 Lap
*Masters events are for 40+ Expert/Pro racers. This is for a podium, but not for cash. Please race Pro if you want to be in the mix for the top level podium.
Youth MTB (10 & Under) Route Notes
Riders can do laps for 20 mins. This route is super short and mostly grass. The riders will be in view nearly the whole loop. They will climb a grassy hill and make their way back down to complete a lap. This is a VERY simple course. Sadly, the clim out of the race venue is the only way to get to better trails and it is for the most part too difficult for the 10 & Under. We are trying to cut the hill climb in half for them this year. There are some bumps and bits and a bit of gravel, but will have lots of cheers in place of single track. Parents are allowed to ride with them as long as they sign a waiver!
ACCOMMODATIONS
The horse ring (north side of park) is where the race HQ will be. Head that way and you will find the start/finish. Parking is below at the extension office. There will be signs on how to walk/ride up to race HQ. There is a campground in the parking area of the horse ring (we used this as parking last year). Please be aware that there is NO PARKING in that lot this year.
Horse Park Rd, Hazard, KY 41701
CAMPING
X marks the spot. This is where primitive/van camping will be. It is free, however you need to email us your details about your stay. Car, tent/van camp, what days you will be there, etc. There are no formal accommodations at the site, bit there are bathrooms just down the hill. Best full size campground that will be open is at Buckhorn Lake State Park, which is 30 minutes away. The camping in Perry County Park is at full capacity being used by flood victims from the recent storms.
Bluegrass Mountain Cup is presented by:
Bluegrass Mountain Cup is supported by:
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