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Race 3: The Scorcher 🔥

Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 9:30 AM

at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

The Scorcher at Chestnut Ridge has more kid-friendly racing options for all skill levels. The courses range from the easy balance biker lollipop to the 5.4-mile single-track technical course with elevation changes for more advanced riders.  There’s even a pump track to crank up the fun factor for all.  Take your experience from the summer and build on it!

Riders must register to participate. The registration window is April 1 through midnight on the Wednesday before the race.

Tip: Click on the side menu icon in the map below to reveal details about all markers and outlined areas.

NOTE: Starting line configuration is changing for 2024 to enhance the spectator experience. Race distances will remain the same. Race Course Preview videos won’t be updated prior to race day. Please reference the Venue Map for new staging, starting line, finish line, and spectator locations.

Balance Bike & 3-4 CourseNovice 5-6 CourseNovice 7+ CourseAdvanced Sport Course
(0.1 mile, 16 feet elevation)(0.3 miles, 16 feet elevation)(0.8 miles, 95 feet elevation)(2.7 miles, 233 feet elevation)
2 – 5 minutes2 – 5 minutes6 – 10 minutes18 – 35 minutes per lap
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Novice course for balance bikers and 3-4 pedalers.Novice course for 5-6 riders through the field.Novice course for 7+ riders through the field and woods.Advanced course for riders 9+ who are ready to ride longer, climb, and tackle rooty sections.
1 and 2 lap options.
Rider CategoryRace Course**Estimated** Start TimeWaves (What is a Wave?)
Novice Race Classes

  • Balance Bike

  • 3-4

  • 5-6

  • 7-8

  • 9-10

  • 11+

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    1 Lap Advanced Race Classes

    • 13+

    • 11-12

    • 9-10

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      2 Lap Advanced Race Classes

      • 15+

      • 13-14

      • 11-12

      • 9-10
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        What to Bring:
        • Water is NOT available onsite. Be sure to bring plenty of hydration for both your race AND your spectators
        • Bring your popup tent. There is very little shade at Chestnut Ridge
        Food Trucks:
        Amenities on Race Day:
        • First Aid / Emergency Response Crew
        • Port-a-John and vault toilet

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