You must wear your helmet at all times when you are riding your bike at a series event. Your number plate must also be attached to the front of your bike. Penalties for selling, trading, or giving your race number to another participant will result in disqualification of both parties from the race and potential disqualification from participation in the MNMBS series events.
The first number plate you receive is your permanent number plate.
Your bike must be in good working condition and be free from hazardous attachments (such as kickstands, plugged handle bar ends, and so on).
You cannot use personal listening devices during the race.
In the case of extreme conditions due to weather or other circumstances that prevent the ongoing scoring of the event or create a racing environment that is deemed dangerous for participants, the race may be called off as of a certain time. We will calculate the final results in one of two ways (as determined by the race official and race director): 1) The race is considered over at the point it was called off, and the results will be as of the last completed lap. -OR- 2) The riders can finish their current lap after the race is called off, and the results will be as of that lap. In the case that the race is stopped and restarted, we will use the combined results of both parts of the race.
All pets must be kept on a leash and under supervision at all times. Pets must also be kept a safe distance from the race course. Some races do not allow pets. Please check the individual race pages for pet restrictions.
You cannot sell merchandise or display products for promotional purposes unless you have permission from the MNMBS and the race director.
As a series, we invite all athletes to try out mountain bike racing and strive to make each race a fun, safe, inclusive, and competitive experience for everyone. We welcome transgender racers and encourage them to register for whichever field best suits their skill and comfort level.
Harassment, bullying, or discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, or age will not be tolerated. Any race attendee who is in violation of the above statement may be asked to leave the event.
Race results will be posted following the finish of the respective class. You have 15 minutes after the complete results are posted to report any issues to a race official. Once medals have been awarded, results are final and cannot be changed. However, we do reserve the right to make later adjustments in the results and standings due to registration/timing issues that cannot be resolved prior to awards.
Race results are typically posted online on the Series website by 8:00 PM on race day.
Age groups may be combined when there are too few racers registered.
If you consistently place in the top 3 finishers and significantly outpace your competitors in the race results, you should advance to the next race class to race against racers at a similar level.
Medals (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will be awarded for all classes/subcategories as follows:
Kids Comp (Age Group)
Citizen (Age Group, Clydesdale)
Sport (Age Group, Clydesdale)
Comp (Age Group, Single Speed, Fat Bike)
Marathon (Overall)
Elite (Age Group, Overall)
Awards ceremonies will follow the finish of the respective class.
Following 2021, to better support the local trail organizations, the Series will not be awarding cash payouts for the Elite Class.
You must complete a minimum number of races to be eligible for an overall series award at the end of the year and to be recognized at the end of the season awards party.
Class |
Minimum Number of Races |
Awards |
Kids Competitive |
5 |
1st, 2nd, 3rd per age group |
Citizen |
5 |
1st, 2nd, 3rd per age group |
Sport, Comp, and Elite |
5 |
1st, 2nd, 3rd per age group |
Elite Overall |
5 |
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th overall |
Marathon |
5 |
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th overall |
1st place = 150 points | 13th place = 92 points | 25th place = 54 points | 37th place = 22 points |
2nd place = 142 points | 14th place = 88 points | 26th place = 51 points | 38th place = 20 points |
3rd place = 135 points | 15th place = 84 points | 27th place = 48 points | 39th place = 18 points |
4th place = 129 points | 16th place = 81 points | 28th place = 45 points | 40th place = 16 points |
5th place = 124 points | 17th place = 78 points | 29th place = 42 points | 41st place = 14 points |
6th place = 120 points | 18th place = 75 points | 30th place = 39 points | 42nd place = 12 points |
7th place = 116 points | 19th place = 72 points | 31st place = 36 points | 43rd place = 10 points |
8th place = 112 points | 20th place = 69 points | 32nd place = 33 points | 44th place = 8 points |
9th place = 108 points | 21st place = 66 points | 33rd place = 30 points | 45th place = 6 points |
10th place = 104 points | 22nd place = 63 points | 34th place = 28 points | 46th place and above = 4 points |
11th place = 100 points | 23rd place = 60 points | 35th place = 26 points | DNF = 2 points |
12th place = 96 points | 24th place = 57 points | 36th place = 24 points |