This is a 12 hour mountain bike relay race, 7 AM to 7 PM. 100% of the race proceeds benefit Montezuma County Partners, a local, 501(c)3 non-profit, organization that has been mentoring at-risk youth for 16 years.  

 

Race course:
Racers will ride on a stellar network of singletrack in the shadow of Mesa Verde. The race course twists and turns through juniper trees, intermittent technical spots, and fast descents.  The trail will be marked the week before the race.  Area maps are available at from Big Loop Maps or at Kokopelli Bike & Board

Event location:
The 12 hours of Mesa Verde is staged at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds in Cortez, Colorado which is in the southwest corner of Colorado (40 minutes from Durango).

Camping:
Camping is available for no charge at the fairgrounds lot.  There are no RV hookups.  (There is more primitive camping across the road where the trails are located but require driving down a 4wd road)  Campfires are allowed only in a fire pan or similar "leave no trace" type device.  Water is available and there will be portajohns.

Lodging:
Check out the Cortez chamber site for lodging links. Cortez Lodging Link

Food and Beverages:
Lots of Pasta will once again be there serving great food during the race and will provide a FREE meal after the race to every racer and volunteer (this will be their 6th year).  This year Spruce Tree Coffee House will also be serving up Lattés and other goodies.

Weather:
The weather can vary and has throughout the years of doing this race.  2007 was unusually hot but we have also had wetter weather which required a long sleeve jersey (Perfect trail conditions that year, super tacky) Cortez Weather Link

Lap and time tracking:
We use a computer program to track lap times.  Racers and spectators can view lap times, placement, and statistics at anytime during the event on a dedicated computer.

Awards and schwag:
Every race will receive a T-shirt and schwag back. There will be custom trophies and plenty of great prizes at the awards celebration which will be held at the event staging area immediately after the end of the race.

 

Race Categories:

Solo, Duo, 3-4 Person, Singlespeed.  Special class: Geezer (avg. age >= 50)

Registration Fees:
Early-bird: $55 per Racer or $275 Corporate
Early-bird Deadline: April 10th (Midnight)

Regular Fee: $70 per Racer or $325 Corporate
Registration Deadline: May 8th (Midnight)

Don't want to race? Consider becoming a volunteer. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, meal ticket and more! Please visit Volunteer Page to inquire or sign up.

 

Visit Registration Page to sign up.