2024 Highlander Trail Fest
Event summary
The race distances are designed to accommodate everyone, with the 6K Trail Run being a single lap challenge, while mountain bikers can tackle four laps in the MTB-A category or two laps in the MTB-B and E-Bike categories. The day's festivities will also include a Strider Race for the little ones and an exciting MTB Time Trial. Plus, with prizes for age group and overall winners, as well as the prestigious Trail King and Queen titles for top finishers in combined events, the competition is sure to be fierce! Be sure to register early, as the first 225 participants will receive a stylish event T-shirt. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors while supporting SW KyMBA’s trail building efforts!
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Races
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King / Queen of the Trail - Individual Age group/open
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Best combined time of the 6K Run, MTB-A and Time Trial. Elev Gain Total for all events is 2,850ft
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$54.00
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Trail Run 6k - Individual Age group/open
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is one 3.8 mile Lap, Elev Gain is 465ft
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$43.40
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Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is one .8 mile Lap, Elevation Gain is 100ft
Entries closed10:00 AM CDT
$16.90
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Kids MTB Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is two .8 mile Laps, Elev Gain is 200ft, Parents are allowed to ride with their children. 1 Lap completion qualifies for a medal, winner of 2 completed laps gets a trophy
Entries closed11:00 AM CDT
$22.20
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Kids Strider Race
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
50 yard race in the grass and parents are welcome to run along side their child
Entries closed11:30 AM CDT
$16.90
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MTB A -4 Laps + TT 1 Lap - Individual Age group/open
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is Four 3.8 mile Laps for Cat 1 & 2 Racers, Elev Gain 1,850ft
Entries closed11:45 AM CDT
$43.40
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MTB B Race- 2 Laps + 1 Lap TT - Individual Age group/open
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is Three Two 3.8 mile Laps for Cat 3 & Beginner Racers, Elev Gain 930ft
Entries closed2:00 PM CDT
$43.40
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Junior MTB race- 1 Lap + TT - Individual Age group/open
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is One 3.8 mile Lap for Middle Schoolers, Elev Gain is 465ft
Entries closed2:05 PM CDT
$32.80
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MTB Time Trail -1 Lap Opposite A/B Race Direction - Individual Age group/open
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Race Course is one 4 mile Lap in opposite direction of previous MTB Races with a slight modification, Elev Gain 535ft
Entries closed3:45 PM CDT
$32.80
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E-bike Class- 2 Laps and will coincide with MTB-B Race as a wave and will be awarded separately
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Class 1 E-Bikes Only Please, Elev Gain 930ft
Entries closed2:00 PM CDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
Prizes will be awarded to Age group and overall winners in the 6k and in Overall competitions for the MTB A, B & TT races, respectfully. Event T-Shirts are included with your registration on a first come first serve basis. The first 225 shirts are provided while supplies last.
The MTB-A race (Cat 1 & 2) will be 4 laps. The MTB-B race (Cat 3) will be 2 laps. MTB E-Bike will be 2 Laps, The Junior category will be 1 lap. No Racing License is required. Depending on rider turnout we may elect to race in 1- or 2-min waves.
Both events are non-sanctioned but will follow RRCA & USA Cycling rules respectively.
THE 2023 HIGHLANDER TRAIL FEST SPONSORS WERE:
1. SW KyMBA Event Organizer & Title Sponsor
2. Parson's Construction (PCSI) Trail Builder & Lead Sponsor
3. Brian Macy Sports Medicine
4. Howards Cycle and Fitness
5. Nats Outdoor Sports
6. Compton Orthodontics
7. Blue Moon Port A Pot
8. Fee Family Foundation
9. Stephen Lee Ogden Design
10. Crowell Service Group Home Improvement
11. Eubanks World Championship Karate Academy
12. Big Foot Turkey Coffee
13. WKU ORAC
14. Covington Dental
15. INI Printworks
16. Central Ky Race Mgmt.
17. Houchens Insurance Group
18.USACE BRL
_Note: We will do everything in our power to pull off this event. However, In the event of severe weather or extremely muddy trail conditions, the race will be delayed at first, and then if absolutely necessary postponed under extreme conditions. We will not be able to offer refunds if you cannot attend a makeup date or if canceled due to weather as this event is a fundraiser. T-Shirts and race packets may be retrieved if you are registered and cannot attend. An announcement will be made for where and when to pick up your T-Shirt and Race Packet should the weather become an issue. The rain Makeup date is Sunday 8/18/24._
HIGHLANDER GRAND OPENING TRAIL FEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (All Times are Central Time)
7:00am Registration and Check-In Opens
8:00am 6K Trail Run STARTS (1 hr time limit)
9:05am Kids 1 Lap Fun Run STARTS
9:35am Running Awards
10:00am MTB 1 Lap Kids Race STARTS
10:30am Kids Strider Race STARTS
10:45am MTB A 4 Lap Race STARTS (2 hr time limit)
1:00pm MTB B 2 Lap Race & MTB Jr 1 Lap STARTS (1.5 hr time limit)
2:45pm MTB Time Trial Starts (10 seconds apart; A riders > B riders > Jr riders)
4:00pm MTB Awards
Notes:
1) E-Bikers will Race with B Riders and will start 1 minute before B Riders
2) Womens & Jr waves will start 1 minute after the mens wave, respectfully
3) 6K Trail Run - 1 Lap; MTB A - 4 Laps; MTB B - 2 Laps; MTB E-Bike 2 Laps; MTB Jr -1 Lap
4) Time Trial - 1 Lap Opposite Direction Course
Location
Highlander Trail, Barren River Lake, 13500 Scottsville Rd, Lucas, 42156, KY, United States
2024 Highlander Trail Fest
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