Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race is a mountain bike race on October 25, 2026 in Utica, MI, with an entry fee of $65.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (4 days to go)
- Price
- $65
- Sport
- Mountain Bike
From the Organizer
A traditional XC MTB race has returned to Stony Creek Metro park, and its Shelden Trails in Shelby Township, MI. Mashing up exciting machine built single track, an old school climb trail, and classic two track, an 8.5 mile lap is on tap for racers. Push hard and try to get that top step, beat your friends, or push yourself in your first mountain bike race on some of Southeast Michigan's favorite trails.
After the half-mile hole shot and prelude from the start line, the 8.5 mile lap -- split 60/40 between single and two track -- features six unique single and two track sections per lap, perfect for testing your handling and having fun while offering wide-open, fast, safe areas to pass. Steady climbs, flowing descents, and lots of fun and excitement await!
All post race proceeds donated to the House of Promise (Lansing, MI) for human trafficking victim rehabilitation.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 10/25
High
69°
Low
47°
Conditions
Patchy fog then mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
2 to 7 mph
About Utica, MI
City Elevation
691 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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4
Days to train
- Race
- Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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About This Sport
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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.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
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Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
Oct 25, 2026