Monster Cross

XIII ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS! powered by GroundForce ITMonster 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 distancePost 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 courseRace Location: Pocahontas State Park10301 State Park Rd.Chesterfield, VA 23832Awards 50 mile:Top 3 Pro/Expert M/F are eligible for prize money $400, 250 and 100 for thirdTop 8 Pro/Expert M/F receive awards and free entries into Monster Cross 2025Top 6 finishers in each category M/F receive awards with the 1st place in each category also receives a free entry into Monster Cross 2025Awards 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 divisionsWave 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.