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Race 3: The Scorcher 🔥

Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 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 Thursday before the race.

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

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.

Team captains will host a pre-ride on Saturday August 1nd. 

3:00 – 3:10 Balance Bike and 3-4 Pedal Course

3:10 – 3:20 Novice 5-6 Course

3:20 – 3:40 Novice 7+ Course

3:40 – 4:10ish Advance Sport Course

Bring water as there is no drinking water available at Chestnut Ridge Mountain Bike area.

Rider CategoryRace Course**Estimated** Start TimeWaves (What is a Wave?)
Novice Race Classes
Balance Bike
3-4
5-6		Click for Course Information9:30am1
🏅Awards & Course ChangeGators Trailer
Novice Race Classes
7-8
9-10
11+
Click for Course Information10:30am2-13
🏅Awards & Course Change
Gators Trailer
1 Lap Advanced Race Classes
13+
11-12
9-10		Click for Course InformationNoon14-18
2 Lap Advanced Race Classes
15+
13-14
11-12
9-10		Click for Course Information12:45pm19-23
🏅AwardsGators Trailer2pm
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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