Omba Caramba! XC MTB Race

MORC Presents: Omba Caramba! 2026- XC MTB Race "A Race For Everyone"Sponsored by: Kelly DentalEvent/Course Description:Date: Sunday, June 7thLocation: Sac River Mountain Bike Trails, Springfield, MO (Managed by Ozark Greenways) 300-acre Springfield-Greene County park with approximately 14 miles of interconnecting singletrack.Course: 4-mile loop featuring fast hardpack and technical singletrack with varied terrain: woodlands, fields, and creek crossings.Novice (Cat 3), Beginner, and Junior courses are less technical.Kids' course (1/2 mile) is separate.Each registered rider/racer receives a custom OMBA/Kelly Cooling TowelLunch provided by Kuat Racks.Cash Prizes Adult Categories Cat1 & Marathon by Kelly DentalCash Prizes Kids Categories by Custom Machining Solutions Race Courses:Yellow Course: Kid's Course: Ages 8 & Under, Ages 9-11 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45433845Green Course: Beginner, Novice Cat 3, Juniors https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45433800Red Course: Elite Cat 1, Sport Cat 2, Marathon, Single Speed, E-Bike https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55334421Omba Caramba 2025 Race Day Schedule p/b Kelly Dental6:00 AM: Event Setup7:00 AM: Racer Check-In Opens / Vendor and Supporter Setup7:50 AM: Race Categories Call Ups8:00 AM: Races - E-Bike, Marathon, Elite Cat 1, Single Speed8:50 AM: Race Categories Call Ups9:00 AM: Races - Sport Cat 2, Novice Cat 3, Beginner, Juniors9:45 AM: 8 AM Race Categories Podium Awards10:45 AM: 9 AM Race Categories Podium Awards11:20 AM: Kids Race Call Ups11:30 AM: Kids Races Start11:45 AM: Marathon Podium Awards12:00 PM: Kids Categories Podium AwardsRegistration:Registration closes June 6th, 5:00 PM CST.Category Descriptions:Elite Cat 1: Expert fitness/skill, seasoned racers, target time 60-90 min.Sport Cat 2: Intermediate fitness/skill, 1-2 seasons experience, target time 60-90 min.Novice Cat 3: Entry-level fitness/skill, limited experience, target time 60-90 min. (Sport Cat 2 for more laps)Beginner: New racers, less intense training, 4 miles is a long ride.Elite Cat 1 E-Bike: Expert fitness/skill, seasoned racers, target time 60-90 min. Class 1 pedal assist only.Sport Cat 2 E-Bike: Intermediate fitness/skill, 1-2 seasons experience, target time 60-90 min. Class 1 pedal assist only.Women E-Bike: Class 1 pedal assist only.Single Speed: One gear.Marathon: 3-hour race.Juniors (15-18): 8 miles (2 laps).Juniors (11-14): 4 miles (1 lap).Kids (10 & Under): 1 mile (2 laps), near pavilion. Parents may ride behind.General Information:Events subject to weather.Helmets required.Promoter reserves the right to cancel/reschedule.Rain date: June 14th.Promoter may adjust start times and distances.Email: events@missourioffroadcyclists.comFunds support Missouri Off Road Cyclists (MORC) trail advocacy and maintenance. Events are subject to weather. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Promoter reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the event. Rain out rescheduled date is June 14th. Promoter reserves the right to change start times and distances if needed. For more info or questions please email: events@missourioffroadcyclists.com Funds raised go to support the Missouri Off Road Cyclists, a regional non-profit advocating for, building, maintaining, and preserving sustainable multi-use soft surface trails throughout Southwest Missouri.