Otter Creek Mountain Bike Race & Trail Run
- Date Fri 13th June 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Mandan, North Dakota
- Price $38.53 - $102.01
- Races 6 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Otter Creek Mountain Bike Race & Trail Run, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the scenic Mandan, Morton area, just north of Harmon Lake, North Dakota. This action-packed event features exciting XC mountain bike races with distances of 13 miles for beginners, 35 miles for sport competitors, and a challenging 55-mile expert course. Participants can compete for a share of the impressive $4,200 cash prize pool, with equal payouts for men and women!
In addition to the thrilling bike races, the event will introduce a chip-timed trail run in the evening, offering distances of approximately 3.5 miles and 13.7 miles. With a capped registration of just 200 participants, be sure to secure your spot early. Enjoy complimentary meals, free t-shirts for early registrants, and a free kids' bike race to round out the day. Whether you are racing or cheering from the sidelines, the Otter Creek Mountain Bike Race & Trail Run promises a fantastic community spirit and unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a vibrant athletic gathering!
In addition to the thrilling bike races, the event will introduce a chip-timed trail run in the evening, offering distances of approximately 3.5 miles and 13.7 miles. With a capped registration of just 200 participants, be sure to secure your spot early. Enjoy complimentary meals, free t-shirts for early registrants, and a free kids' bike race to round out the day. Whether you are racing or cheering from the sidelines, the Otter Creek Mountain Bike Race & Trail Run promises a fantastic community spirit and unforgettable experiences in the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of a vibrant athletic gathering!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 Otter Creek presented by 701 Cycle & Sport is an XC Mountain Bike Race that takes place in the heart of NoDak at the beautiful Harmon Lake just north of Mandan, ND.
$4200 CASH PRIZES. EQUAL PAYOUTS FOR MEN & WOMEN.
* 55-MILE: 1ST - $1000, 2ND - $500, 3RD - $250
* 35-MILE: 1ST - $200, 2ND - $100, 3RD - $50
MTB RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Chip Timing for all distances
Free event t-shirt if registered by May 29th
Cash prizes for Overall Top 3 Men & Women's Finishers in the 35-mile and 55-mile events
On-course Aid Station
Finishers patch for everyone that crosses the finish line
Complimentary meal ticket to use at one of the food vendors after the race
Complimentary drink ticket
This race provides an experience for everyone as it follows the contours of the beautiful Harmon Lake. The trail provides everything from canopy covered technical to wide-open, fast and flowy singletrack. This year's distances include: Beginner 13-miles, Sport 35-miles, and Expert 55-miles (3 laps). We will be capping the race at 200 participants for 2025, so get registered early! We started offering an E-Bike category back in 2020 for the Sport Race and have received great feedback. We want to give everyone, including E-Bike riders an opportunity to race, therefore the 35-mile Sport Race will have an E-Bike Category again this year! Updated Trail Maps can be found at: https://www.trailforks.com [https://www.trailforks.com/region/harmon-lake-12474/?activitytype=1&z=13.9&lat=46.93733&lon=-100.97769]
First come, first serve camping is available right on site. Please note, the campground fills up nearly every weekend. Harmon Lake also provides a beach and other family fun activities.
REGISTRATIONS AFTER MAY 29TH WILL NOT INCLUDE A RACE T-SHIRT
MTB Race Packet Pick Up will be held Friday, June 13th - time & location to be determined. We highly encourage you to pick up your race packet on Friday, but you will be able to pick up your packet race morning starting at 7am at the large shelter at Harmon Lake.
FREE KIDS BIKE RACE - there will be a free kid's race again in 2025. More information available soon.
CALLING ALL RUNNERS!!
New offering for 2025 is a chip timed trail run on Friday evening, June 13th.
Races start at 6pm.
Race distances will be approximately 3.5 miles and 13.7 miles.
More details coming soon in the TRAIL RUN menu above.
**REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS**
***WEATHER POLICY: In the instance of uncontrollable (weather) circumstances OC & 701 reserve the right to alter or cancel the event with no refund as they see fit. We will do our best to run the race and give every rider an enjoyable experience, but will not put anyone's safety at risk.****
$4200 CASH PRIZES. EQUAL PAYOUTS FOR MEN & WOMEN.
* 55-MILE: 1ST - $1000, 2ND - $500, 3RD - $250
* 35-MILE: 1ST - $200, 2ND - $100, 3RD - $50
MTB RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Chip Timing for all distances
Free event t-shirt if registered by May 29th
Cash prizes for Overall Top 3 Men & Women's Finishers in the 35-mile and 55-mile events
On-course Aid Station
Finishers patch for everyone that crosses the finish line
Complimentary meal ticket to use at one of the food vendors after the race
Complimentary drink ticket
This race provides an experience for everyone as it follows the contours of the beautiful Harmon Lake. The trail provides everything from canopy covered technical to wide-open, fast and flowy singletrack. This year's distances include: Beginner 13-miles, Sport 35-miles, and Expert 55-miles (3 laps). We will be capping the race at 200 participants for 2025, so get registered early! We started offering an E-Bike category back in 2020 for the Sport Race and have received great feedback. We want to give everyone, including E-Bike riders an opportunity to race, therefore the 35-mile Sport Race will have an E-Bike Category again this year! Updated Trail Maps can be found at: https://www.trailforks.com [https://www.trailforks.com/region/harmon-lake-12474/?activitytype=1&z=13.9&lat=46.93733&lon=-100.97769]
First come, first serve camping is available right on site. Please note, the campground fills up nearly every weekend. Harmon Lake also provides a beach and other family fun activities.
REGISTRATIONS AFTER MAY 29TH WILL NOT INCLUDE A RACE T-SHIRT
MTB Race Packet Pick Up will be held Friday, June 13th - time & location to be determined. We highly encourage you to pick up your race packet on Friday, but you will be able to pick up your packet race morning starting at 7am at the large shelter at Harmon Lake.
FREE KIDS BIKE RACE - there will be a free kid's race again in 2025. More information available soon.
CALLING ALL RUNNERS!!
New offering for 2025 is a chip timed trail run on Friday evening, June 13th.
Races start at 6pm.
Race distances will be approximately 3.5 miles and 13.7 miles.
More details coming soon in the TRAIL RUN menu above.
**REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS. NO EXCEPTIONS**
***WEATHER POLICY: In the instance of uncontrollable (weather) circumstances OC & 701 reserve the right to alter or cancel the event with no refund as they see fit. We will do our best to run the race and give every rider an enjoyable experience, but will not put anyone's safety at risk.****
Races
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Expert Race - 55 Miles
Incl. $7.01 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$102.01
The 55 mile distance is going to start off with a lead in of approximately 4 miles before dropping down and crossing the dam to begin the short lap that will include Tight & Twisty, Chutes & Ladders, the Epic Short Loop (passing by the aid station) and Fast & Flowy. Short Lap distance approximately 12 miles. Laps 2 & 3 will each include the Harmon Lake trail system in it's entirety. Each of these laps will take you through Tight & Twisty to Chutes & Ladders. Next you'll hit Fast and Flowy until you hop off onto the Epic Loop. From the back of the Epic Loop you get to slay the newest trail, Blue Sky Trail. You'll pop back out and conquer the remainder of the Epic Loop to then finish the last half of Fast and Flowy. After coming through the chute you get to enjoy the ride on the pavement down to the dam before you do it all over again! Laps 2 & 3 are each approximately 19 miles. Registration includes event t-shirt and post-race meal & beverage. -
Sport Race - 35 Miles
Incl. $6.14 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$86.14
The 35 mile distance will start with the same lead-in (approx. 4 miles) and short lap (approx. 12 miles) that the 55 mile race begins with. After completion of the short lap, the 2nd lap will feature all of the trails Harmon Lake has to offer including the 2 newest trails! This distance will take you through Tight & Twisty to Chutes & Ladders. Next you'll hit Fast and Flowy until you hop off onto the Epic Loop. From the back of the Epic Loop you get to slay the newest trail, Blue Sky Trail. You'll pop back out and finish the remainder of the Epic Loop and the finish with the last half of Fast and Flowy with a sprint through the finish chute! Registration includes event t-shirt and post-race meal & beverage. -
Beginner Race - 13 Miles
Incl. $4.98 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$64.98
The 13 mile distance will start at under the arch before dropping down to the dam and hitting the Otter Creek Trail Tight and Twisty, Chutes and Ladders, the Short Epic Loop (where you will pass by the aid station at around mile 9) and finish out on Fast and Flowy. Registration includes event t-shirt and post-race meal & beverage. -
E-Bike Sport - 35 Miles
Incl. $6.14 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$86.14
The 35 mile distance will start with the same lead-in (approx. 4 miles) and short lap (approx. 12 miles) that the 55 mile race begins with. After completion of the short lap, the 2nd lap will feature all of the trails Harmon Lake has to offer including the 2 newest trails! This distance will take you through Tight & Twisty to Chutes & Ladders. Next you'll hit Fast and Flowy until you hop off onto the Epic Loop. From the back of the Epic Loop you get to slay the newest trail, Blue Sky Trail. You'll pop back out and finish the remainder of the Epic Loop and the finish with the last half of Fast and Flowy with a sprint through the finish chute! Registration includes event t-shirt and post-race meal & beverage. -
Trail Run Short Loop [Approx. 3.5 Miles]
Incl. $3.53 Fee & TBD
Fri 13th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$38.53
The short loop will utilize the west side of Harmon starting down the 2-track and meeting up with end of Epic Loop, returning back to the finish line via Fast & Flowy. (This is the same route of the "lead-in" for the mtb race). -
Trail Run Long Loop [Approx. 13.7 Miles]
Incl. $4.69 Fee & TBD
Fri 13th June 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$59.69
The long loop will utilize the west side of Harmon. The race will utilize the 2-track, Epic Loop, Blue Sky, Chutes & Ladders, and finishing on Fast & Flowy with a return to the Finish Line.
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