
From the Organizer
PIT ★ XCO brings Olympic-style cross country mountain bike racing to West Michigan. XCO features short, punchy laps with climbs, descents, and technical features that reward both fitness and bike handling, making every lap exciting to race and to watch. The event is competitive for experienced racers while remaining welcoming to riders of all levels. All proceeds support SWMMBA trail maintenance and upgrades throughout the region.
Beginner - 3 Laps - ~6.75 Miles - Min age 9
Sport - 5 Laps - ~11.75 Miles - Min age 13
Sport Plus - 7 Laps - ~16.75 Miles - Min age 15
Elite/Expert - 10 Laps - ~24.25 Miles - Min age 18
No need to choose an age category at signup, we will assign age groups automatically.
Friday (June 5th)
Early Packet Pickup, Time TBA, @ TBA
Saturday (June 6th)
Packet Pickup, Time TBA, @ The PIT Fitness Ranch
Beginner Event 9:00 AM
Sport Event 10:15 AM
Sport Plus Event 11:30 AM
Elite/Expert Events 1:30 PM
Awards and Times TBA
T-shirt pre-orders are available until May 22nd (11:59 pm). They will be available for pickup with your race packet. A limited amount of extra t-shirts will be ordered but will be available on a "First Come, First Serve" basis during packet pickup (race day) for $30. All t-shirt proceeds fund your local MTB trails.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across Midwest trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Coming Up
Singletrack Flyers Coach Training Clinic
MCMBA Women's MTB Fundamental and Fundamental/Intermediate Clinics
Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PIT ★ XCO | Presented by Maple Hill Auto Group
Jun 6, 2026