ROCK SPLITTER CHALLENGE 

2023 Race Poster

2023 ROCK SPLITTER CHALLENGE

WHEN: Canceled. We are planning for a 2024 return

WHERE: Split Rock Wilds bike trail (near Silver Bay, MN)

COST: $50 per racer before July 9
$69 per racer between July 10 -July 22

RACE HQ: Red Raven North (directions)

SPECTATORS: Welcome, we suggest being on course before the start

ADDITIONAL DETAILS AND EVENT SCHEDULE BELOW

REGISTRATION: Online (above) or 8:00a-915a day of at race HQ (Red Raven North)

2022 GPX file for practice: Here (pre ride recommended)

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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MORE DETAILS:

  • We are proud to announce the 2nd annual “Rock Splitter Mountain Bike or Run Challenge” This will be a mass start trail riding event. The course will be designed to challenge riders of all skill levels. At 22 miles, we anticipate the winners will complete the course in about 2 hours, and riders may take up to 4+ hours to finish.
    There is no need to qualify to race. All are welcome.

  • This event is designed to challenge riders and runners. You are welcome to race it, or challenge yourself to ride the whole entire course. We promise, even the most experienced athletes will be tested.

  • This is a “self supported” event. There are no official aid stations on course. Please prepare accordingly. The trails are quite remote, be aware and ride responsibly.

  • There will be one women’s and one open category winner. Awards for the top finishers in each class.

  • Helmets (bike) will be required for all riders (not runners).

SCHEDULE:

800a-915a: Registration and bib pickup
10a: Easy rollout from Red Raven North to the starting line near Cove Point.
1p: Estimated finish time of first riders
230p: Overall Awards

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The “Rock Splitter” is a race designed to challenge riders of all skill levels. The course will test your endurance and bike handling skills. Riders will need to ride on rough “advanced” level trails, both uphill and down. The course will start off with a grueling climb to spread the pack out. After the climb, the fun starts! The race will head up into the newly built Split Rock Wilds trails for a true test of your riding abilities. The course will feature unrelenting rock gardens, fast sections of flow trail, and leg burning climbs and descents. This years course will be just shy of 22 miles. Only 22 miles you say… Good luck! No matter how you finish, you’ll be proud of the achievement.

Pre-riding is strongly recommended.

Here is the .gpx file.