Monster Cross

  • Date Sun 16th February 2025
  • Location Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Price $64.60 - $107.00
  • Races 23 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of cycling at the XIII Annual Monster Cross, taking place on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in the scenic Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, Virginia. This thrilling event offers both 25 and 50-mile races, perfect for enthusiasts of cross, gravel, or mountain biking. Participants will be chip-timed as they navigate the rolling fire roads and double track, with awards presented in over 20 categories, ensuring recognition for riders of all skill levels.

Post-race, indulge in delicious Lee's Chicken at the food tent and enjoy a complimentary beverage courtesy of Monster Cross. Spectators can even join in the fun with refreshments available for purchase, supporting local trails and parks. With a vibrant atmosphere, competitive spirit, and the chance to win prize money for Pro/Expert racers, this is an event you won't want to miss. Be sure to arrive early to secure parking and soak up the excitement of the Monster Cross!

Organiser's Description

XIII ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS! powered by GroundForce IT [https://groundforceit.com/]

Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride.
The course supports cross, gravel or mountain bikes. Awards are given in over 20 divisions.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE FOR YOUR ENTRY:
RACE: Chip timed race: either the 50 or 25-mile distance
POST RACE GRUB: Lee's Chicken located at the "food" tent post race.
BEVERAGE: Monster Cross is buying your 1st. Friends of PSP will be selling beer for spectators and extras as a fundraiser for the park/trails.

COURSE MAP/GPS: Course: Mini=1 lap and full MX =2 lap

Race course [https://ridewithgps.com/trips/7929529]

RACE LOCATION:
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832

AWARDS 50 MILE:
Top 3 Pro/Expert M/F are eligible for prize money $400, 250 and 100 for third
Top 8 Pro/Expert M/F receive awards and free entries into Monster Cross 2025
Top 6 finishers in each category M/F receive awards with the 1st place in each category also receives a free entry into Monster Cross 2025

Awards 25 mile:
Top 3 receive awards in each category (jr, open and over 50)

Parking:
Pro Tip: Arrive by 8am. Too many will try to enter the park between 830 and 9 and the park entrance will get backed up. It is a one lane road and every car has to stop at the parking station.
State Park charges $7 parking per carload. If you have a VA state park permit, please have it on your mirror/dash (they also accept REI receipts for payment) otherwise have $7 handy for quick entry into the park. Once you enter the park you will continue straight on State Park Rd for 1 1/2 miles. You will run into the parking lot. Race morning packet pickup will take place under shelter #2 which is located on the left side of the back of the parking lot, as your drive in.

BATHROOMS: There are two seperate indoor options at the parking lot. One is 1/2 way into the parking lot on the right (it is behind the vending machines). The other is the building located nearest to shelter #2 (were race day packet pickup is located.

RACE START:
Wave 1 Pro/Expert M/F 10 a.m
Wave 2 All other 50 mile divisions
Wave 3 All 25 mile divisions

PACKET PICKUP:

Early packet pickup location

Outpost Richmond Saturday Feb 17th 2:00-6:00pm

4813 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225

Sunday race morning at Pocahontas State Park 8-10am.

COURSE DISTANCE:
50 or 25 miles on rolling fire roads and double track.
On all pre-rides: Please do not ride on any trails that state no bikes! We have approval to use two short segments race day only.

Age divisions information:
For age group divisions we will take your age as of 12/31/2022. So, if you turn 50 in 2024you can enter 50+

Support Station:
We will offer two on-course aid stations and one at the start/finish area.

Races

  • ProEX Men

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $85.80

  • ProEx Women

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:00AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Men Open

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Women Open

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Women 40+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated as of 1/31/2020
  • Women 50+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Woman 60+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Men 40+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Men 50+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Mens 60+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Single Speed Men

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Single Speed Women

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Junior 19 and Under 50 Mile

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $64.60

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Ebike 50 Mile

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Clydesdale 200 Lbs+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Tandem 50 Mile

    Incl. $7.00 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:05AM EST)

    $107.00

  • Mini Monster

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Mini Junior 19 and Under

    Incl. $4.60 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $64.60

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Mini Monster 50+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $85.80

    Age calculated Dec 31 of race year
  • Mini ElliptiGO

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Mini Unicycle

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $85.80

  • Mini Tandem

    Incl. $7.00 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $107.00

  • Mini EBike

    Incl. $5.80 Fee

    Sun 16th February 2025 (10:15AM EST)

    $85.80

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10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, 23832, VA, United States

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