Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race
About this race
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.
The Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race brings an exciting 40.2K, 27.4K, 13.7K to Utica, Michigan on July 18, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
Elite Men Open
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite Men 40 + Open
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite Women Open
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 39 & Under
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 40 - 49
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 50 - 59
(3) - 8.5 mile laps **This is the M.O.R.C. Expert Men 50 + race class
Expert Men 60 +
(3) - 8.5 mile laps **This is NOT a M.O.R.C. class. If you're racing M.O.R.C. Expert Men 50 + and race this class you won't score any points
Expert Women 39 & Under
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Women 40 +
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite/Expert Single Speed
(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 14 & Under
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 15 - 18
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 19 - 29
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 30 - 39
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 40 - 49
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 50 - 59
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 60 - 69
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 70 +
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men's Clydesdale
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Fat Bike Open
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 14 & Under
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 15 - 18
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 19 - 39
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 40 - 49
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 50 +
(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Beginner Men 14 & Under
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 15 - 18
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 19 - 29
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 30 - 39
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 40 - 49
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 50 - 59
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 60 +
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men Clydesdale
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 14 & Under
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 15 - 18
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 19 - 39
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 40 - 49
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 50 +
(1) - 8.5 mile lap
e-Bike Men Open
(2) - 8.5 mile laps Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only - No class-selectable bikes - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes examples: Trek Fuel EXe, Specialized Turbo Levo, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle, Transition e-Bike Class 1: MCL 257.13e (https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-13e&highlight=AT%2CAct)
e-Bike Women Open
(2) - 8.5 mile laps Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only - No class-selectable bikes - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes examples: Trek Fuel EXe, Specialized Turbo Levo, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle, Transition e-Bike Class 1: MCL 257.13e (https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-13e&highlight=AT%2CAct)
Weather Overview
These values represent the 1-year monthly averages for July in Utica.
About Utica
Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race takes place in Utica, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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