Landon's Light Memorial Mountain Bike Race
Sunday, August 13, 2023
Past event
11:50 AM MDT
Bozeman, Montana
$32.80 · 3 races
Event summary
Join us for the second annual Landon's Light Memorial Mountain Bike Race on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the beautiful trails of Bozeman, Gallatin! This uplifting event celebrates the passion and spirit of Landon Hull, an avid cyclist whose love for biking brought joy to many. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances—approximately 4, 8, or 12 miles—catering to riders of all skill levels.
Not only is this race a tribute to Landon's memory, but it also serves a greater purpose by raising funds for the Landon Hull Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, supporting students pursuing careers in mental health and wellness. With epic awards, costume contests, and a vibrant community atmosphere, this event is set to inspire and unite participants in a meaningful way. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor Landon’s legacy while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and fun on the trails!
Not only is this race a tribute to Landon's memory, but it also serves a greater purpose by raising funds for the Landon Hull Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund, supporting students pursuing careers in mental health and wellness. With epic awards, costume contests, and a vibrant community atmosphere, this event is set to inspire and unite participants in a meaningful way. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor Landon’s legacy while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and fun on the trails!
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Races
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4 Mile (Men/Women Starting 30 Seconds Apart)
Incl. $2.80 Fee &
Ideal for newer mountain bike riders who are comfortable riding single track at a moderate pace, and are just looking for a little fun in the sun! Middle-school-aged riders might find themselves most comfortable in this race category. NOTE: Minimum age recommendation is 11 years old.
Entries closed11:00 AM MDT
$32.80
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8 Mile (men/women starting 30 seconds apart)
Incl. $2.80 Fee &
This is a great option for intermediate mountain bike riders with experience racing on single track, and are craving more time in the saddle. NOTE: Recommended minimum age is 13 years old.
Entries closed11:50 AM MDT
$32.80
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12 Mile (men/women starting 30 seconds apart)
Incl. $2.80 Fee &
This is the race for you, if you know your way around a a single track race course and like to ride faster for longer periods of time. Intermediate to advanced riders recommended.
Entries closed11:45 AM MDT
$32.80
Organiser's description
From the time he was two years old, Landon Hull loved to ride bikes. Whether zipping around the neighborhood on his first two-wheeler, tearing up the BMX course at the ripe-old age of six, or challenging himself on the trails at NICA or enduro races, one of Landon's true happy places was on his bike. He was known for taking the holeshot; he was admired for his grit and drive.
But it wasn't just about the bike--it was about the community. He LOVED riding with other people. He LOVED cheering on his teammates and brother at races. And he LOVED cheering people on, in general. Even when he was hurting.
Losing Landon to suicide was a shock to so many. Coming together as a community can be a part of our collective healing. Coming together to celebrate something that Landon loved to do just makes sense.
This second annual LANDON'S LIGHT MEMORIAL MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE is about supporting each other, spreading Landon's light and love, and helping us all see that we are not alone. And it is about raising money for the LANDON'S LIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND, which awards scholarships to college students pursuing careers in mental health & wellness fields of practice. Just like Landon had begun as a freshman at Montana State University.
Go here https://mtcf.org/giving/our-funds/landon-hull-memorial-scholarship-endowment-fund to learn more about the Landon Hull Memorial Scholarship.
This race is more than a race. It is an event that will include:
* 3 course length options (approx. 4, 8 and 12-mile race distances)
* Epic, Landon-inspired podium awards
* Best-Costume and Best Cheering Squad prizes
* Hull Shot (holeshot) awards for each race
* Raffle prizes
* Community
* Purpose
* Inspiration
When you get to the registration page, choose the race length* that feels most appropriate for you.
If you have questions, reach out to Kimmelin for more information: [email protected]
*male-/female-identifying riders will start 30 seconds apart for each race
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
** REGISTRATION DEADLINE**: August 9th
_Late registrations may be accepted day-of-race ONLY if space remains available. There is a firm 150-participant cap for this event._
RACE NUMBER PICK-UP:
Race plates will be available for pick-up on the day of the event at the START/FINISH area, starting at 7:30am.
AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Due to the single-track nature of this race course, we recommend a MINIMUM AGE OF 11 YEARS for all racers.
PARKING:
1. If you can, ride your bike to this event!
2. If you can't ride your bike to the event, please consider carpooling with others to decrease the number of cars needing a parking spot.
3. If you can't ride or carpool, PLEASE DO NOT park in the PRIVATE Bridger Orthopedics/Surgery Center/Bridger Ear, Nose & Throat parking lot (per request of the property owners).
Parking for Landon's Light Memorial Mountain Bike Race is located in the PUBLIC parking lot across Ellis St., next to the softball complex, and on Ellis St., where allowed (check for signs).
TRAILS:
We are using the Highland Glen trails for this event through the generous permission of Bozeman Health (landowner) and Gallatin Valley Land Trust (land steward). Please help us take care of this special place by ONLY RIDING ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS, and leaving nothing but fond memories behind when we leave (ie. _leave no trash_).
Also, please remember that Highland Glen is a public trail system. We will have signage alerting community members about the event, to decrease the volume of non-racers on the trails. But we can't officially close down the trails to public use. Please keep an eye out for other community trail users during your race.
_~Thank you~_
ACTS OF NATURE AND OTHER UNFORESEEABLE EVENTS:
While unlikely, it is possible for circumstances to arise which are beyond the reasonable control of the race organizers. Such circumstances that pose a health and/or safety risk to race participants, volunteers and spectators, may prompt the race organizer to postpone, reschedule or cancel the race. Such circumstances might include:
* Thunderstorms
* A decline in air quality due to wildland fires (AQI > 150)
* Communicable disease/public health emergencies
As a registrant, you will be notified as soon as a decision to postpone, reschedule or cancel the race is made. Notifications will be sent via email. At that time, you will be given the option to:
* Receive a full refund of your race registration fee (minus RunSignUp administrative fee)
* Roll over your fee to a postponed or rescheduled race
* Donate all or part of your registration fee to Landon's Light, LLC (Landon's Light Memorial Foundation)
But it wasn't just about the bike--it was about the community. He LOVED riding with other people. He LOVED cheering on his teammates and brother at races. And he LOVED cheering people on, in general. Even when he was hurting.
Losing Landon to suicide was a shock to so many. Coming together as a community can be a part of our collective healing. Coming together to celebrate something that Landon loved to do just makes sense.
This second annual LANDON'S LIGHT MEMORIAL MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE is about supporting each other, spreading Landon's light and love, and helping us all see that we are not alone. And it is about raising money for the LANDON'S LIGHT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND, which awards scholarships to college students pursuing careers in mental health & wellness fields of practice. Just like Landon had begun as a freshman at Montana State University.
Go here https://mtcf.org/giving/our-funds/landon-hull-memorial-scholarship-endowment-fund to learn more about the Landon Hull Memorial Scholarship.
This race is more than a race. It is an event that will include:
* 3 course length options (approx. 4, 8 and 12-mile race distances)
* Epic, Landon-inspired podium awards
* Best-Costume and Best Cheering Squad prizes
* Hull Shot (holeshot) awards for each race
* Raffle prizes
* Community
* Purpose
* Inspiration
When you get to the registration page, choose the race length* that feels most appropriate for you.
If you have questions, reach out to Kimmelin for more information: [email protected]
*male-/female-identifying riders will start 30 seconds apart for each race
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
** REGISTRATION DEADLINE**: August 9th
_Late registrations may be accepted day-of-race ONLY if space remains available. There is a firm 150-participant cap for this event._
RACE NUMBER PICK-UP:
Race plates will be available for pick-up on the day of the event at the START/FINISH area, starting at 7:30am.
AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Due to the single-track nature of this race course, we recommend a MINIMUM AGE OF 11 YEARS for all racers.
PARKING:
1. If you can, ride your bike to this event!
2. If you can't ride your bike to the event, please consider carpooling with others to decrease the number of cars needing a parking spot.
3. If you can't ride or carpool, PLEASE DO NOT park in the PRIVATE Bridger Orthopedics/Surgery Center/Bridger Ear, Nose & Throat parking lot (per request of the property owners).
Parking for Landon's Light Memorial Mountain Bike Race is located in the PUBLIC parking lot across Ellis St., next to the softball complex, and on Ellis St., where allowed (check for signs).
TRAILS:
We are using the Highland Glen trails for this event through the generous permission of Bozeman Health (landowner) and Gallatin Valley Land Trust (land steward). Please help us take care of this special place by ONLY RIDING ON ESTABLISHED TRAILS, and leaving nothing but fond memories behind when we leave (ie. _leave no trash_).
Also, please remember that Highland Glen is a public trail system. We will have signage alerting community members about the event, to decrease the volume of non-racers on the trails. But we can't officially close down the trails to public use. Please keep an eye out for other community trail users during your race.
_~Thank you~_
ACTS OF NATURE AND OTHER UNFORESEEABLE EVENTS:
While unlikely, it is possible for circumstances to arise which are beyond the reasonable control of the race organizers. Such circumstances that pose a health and/or safety risk to race participants, volunteers and spectators, may prompt the race organizer to postpone, reschedule or cancel the race. Such circumstances might include:
* Thunderstorms
* A decline in air quality due to wildland fires (AQI > 150)
* Communicable disease/public health emergencies
As a registrant, you will be notified as soon as a decision to postpone, reschedule or cancel the race is made. Notifications will be sent via email. At that time, you will be given the option to:
* Receive a full refund of your race registration fee (minus RunSignUp administrative fee)
* Roll over your fee to a postponed or rescheduled race
* Donate all or part of your registration fee to Landon's Light, LLC (Landon's Light Memorial Foundation)
Location
Highland Glen Nature Preserve--Start/Finish just south of Bridger Orthopedics, off of Ellis St., 1450 Ellis St., Bozeman, 59715, MT, United States
Landon's Light Memorial Mountain Bike Race
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