Bear Creek Challenge (MASS XC Race)

The Bear Creek Challenge is back for another year of mountain bike racing. Map found here. 2026 MASS BC Challenge | StravaRacing Age – for all racers including Juniors – Racing Age is determined by your age on December 31st of the current year. To explain – for classes like U19 (Under 19) the racer CANNOT turn 19 in the current race year. Same for U15 (Under 15), the racer CANNOT turn 15 in the current year. Parents – please take note of this when registering your juniors for races.Check in/Plate Pick Up will open at 7:30 AM and Close at 12:45 PM Rain or Shine Event unless ridiculous amount of rain!No Refunds! There will be day of registration, but it will be $10 more than the pre-reg fee.Pro pay outs will be based on the amount of racers and by a percentage of pay out. See below;14 or less Racers$750 15+ Racers$1,155 Pay Out 135%$263126%$300 227%$203222%$254 320%$150316%$185 411%$83410%$116 57%$5358%$92 67%$81 100%$75076%$69 85%$58 100%$1,155 Anyone that wishes to ride our trails other than on race day is required to have Mountain Activity Pass. Mountain Activity Passes are valid 4/1/24 through 11/30/24. The pass costs $15 annually. If you register for any of our races, your Pass fee is waived. You still will need to pick up your pass and turn in your waiver at either the Mountain Activity Center or Guest Services prior to riding.We have a few hotel rooms available. Use the link below to book your stay while rooms last.Accommodations | Bear Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center (ihotelier.com)