DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park
- Date
- July 11–12, 2026
- Location
- 3375 IN-3, North Vernon, IN
- Distance
- Intro · Junior (18 & Under) · Base & more
From the Organizer
The weekend offers a variety of activities and opportunities that include- trail running, mountain biking racing (three types), kayak shuttle trips, camping, and more!
Saturday, July 12th: Trail Run, Downhill MTB, Sort Track MTB, Kayak trips
- Downhill- 2 course options. Timed heat race. Best of 2 attempts time counts.
- Short Track- 3 races. .5mile ish loop for 30mins. Most laps wins.
Sunday, July 13th: Cross-country MTB (DINO MTB Series #3)
Weekend Event Schedule:
All events start near Shelter 2 unless otherwise noted
FRIDAY June 11th
9:00PM - Night Ride or Run on the cross-country mountain bike course. Bring your lights!
SATURDAY July 12th
7:30AM - DINO Trail Run Check-in open
9:00AM - Start: DINO 15k Trail Run
9:10AM - DINO 5k Trail Run
10:30AM Kids Race
11:00AM - Finish and Awards for Trail Run
SATURDAY AFTERNOON / EVENING EVENTS TENTATIVE:
12 noon - Downhill MTB
2 pm - Short Track MTB race 1 (Junior, Base Women)
2:45 - Short Track MTB race 2 (Base Men, Clydesdale, Sport Women)
3:30 - Short Track MTB race 3 (Sport Men, Expert M/W)
4:45 pm - Kayak Shuttle Trip 1 (longer)
7 pm - Kayak Shuttle Trip 2 (shorter)
SUNDAY July 13th
8:00AM - Mountain Bike Registration Opens
10:00AM - DINO Mountain Bike Series START; Expert, Sport (Men and women)
12:00PM - DINO Mountain Bike Series MTB START; Base, Junior, Clydesdale, Intro
Camping: Designated sites can be reserved online; festival style camping around Shelter 4 is $5 per person per night. Reserve the festival camping HERE or pay cash to DINO staff.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from N Vernon 2 Ese, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Vernon, IN
Population
7,214
as of 2023
Elevation
750 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park
- Date
- July 11–12, 2026
- Location
- 3375 IN-3, North Vernon, IN
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From Endurance Grid
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.
Mountain Bike
XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park?
- DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park is a mountain bike race held in North Vernon, Indiana on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in North Vernon, Indiana at 3375 IN-3, North Vernon, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DINO MTB Series - Muscatatuck Park
Jul 11, 2026