Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race

Date Sat 17th July 2027
Time 9:30AM EDT
Location Utica, Michigan
Price $49.20
Races 41 races

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Sat 17th July 2027

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race on Saturday, July 17, 2027, set in the scenic Stony Creek Metro Park in Utica, Macomb. This exciting event features a traditional cross-country mountain biking format, inviting riders of all skill levels to tackle an 8.5-mile lap that combines thrilling machine-built single track and classic two-track trails. The course is designed to challenge both seasoned racers and newcomers, with a perfect blend of steady climbs and flowing descents that promise fun and excitement from start to finish.

Participants will enjoy a half-mile hole shot to kick things off, followed by six unique sections per lap that ensure a dynamic riding experience. Whether you're aiming for the podium, racing against friends, or pushing your limits in your first mountain bike event, the Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy some of Southeast Michigan's favorite trails while contributing to a worthy cause. All post-race proceeds will go to the House of Promise in Lansing, MI, supporting rehabilitation for human trafficking victims. Don't miss out on this incredible day of racing and community spirit!

4300 Stony Creek Drive, Utica, 48316, MI, United States map image

Organiser's Description

A traditional XC MTB race has returned to Stony Creek Metro park, and its Shelden Trails in Shelby Township, MI. Mashing up exciting machine built single track, an old school climb trail, and classic two track, an 8.5 mile lap is on tap for racers. Push hard and try to get that top step, beat your friends, or push yourself in your first mountain bike race on some of Southeast Michigan's favorite trails.

After the half-mile hole shot and prelude from the start line, the 8.5 mile lap -- split 60/40 between single and two track -- features six unique single and two track sections per lap, perfect for testing your handling and having fun while offering wide-open, fast, safe areas to pass. Steady climbs, flowing descents, and lots of fun and excitement await!

All post race proceeds donated to the House of Promise [https://www.thehouseofpromise.com] (Lansing, MI) for human trafficking victim rehabilitation.

Races

Elite Men Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite Men 40 + Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite Women Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 39 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 50 - 59

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps **This is the M.O.R.C. Expert Men 50 + race class
Expert Men 60 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps **This is NOT a M.O.R.C. class. If you're racing M.O.R.C. Expert Men 50 + and race this class you won't score any points
Expert Women 39 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Women 40 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite/Expert Single Speed

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 19 - 29

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 30 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 50 - 59

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 60 - 69

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 70 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men Clydesdale

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men Fat Bike Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women Fat Bike Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 19 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 50 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Beginner Men 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 19 - 29

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 30 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 50 - 59

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 60 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men Clydesdale

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 19 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 50 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
E-Bike Men Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only - No class-selectable bikes - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes examples: Trek Fuel EXe, Specialized Turbo Levo, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle, Transition e-Bike Class 1: MCL 257.13e (https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-13e&highlight=AT%2CAct)
E-Bike Women Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only - No class-selectable bikes - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes examples: Trek Fuel EXe, Specialized Turbo Levo, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle, Transition e-Bike Class 1: MCL 257.13e (https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-13e&highlight=AT%2CAct)

Book

Elite Men Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite Men 40 + Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite Women Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 39 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Men 50 - 59

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps **This is the M.O.R.C. Expert Men 50 + race class
Expert Men 60 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps **This is NOT a M.O.R.C. class. If you're racing M.O.R.C. Expert Men 50 + and race this class you won't score any points
Expert Women 39 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Expert Women 40 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Elite/Expert Single Speed

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (9:30AM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(3) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 19 - 29

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 30 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 50 - 59

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 60 - 69

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men 70 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men Clydesdale

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Men Fat Bike Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women Fat Bike Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 19 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Sport Women 50 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps
Beginner Men 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 19 - 29

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 30 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 50 - 59

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men 60 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Men Clydesdale

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 14 & Under

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 15 - 18

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 19 - 39

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 40 - 49

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
Beginner Women 50 +

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (2:15PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(1) - 8.5 mile lap
E-Bike Men Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only - No class-selectable bikes - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes examples: Trek Fuel EXe, Specialized Turbo Levo, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle, Transition e-Bike Class 1: MCL 257.13e (https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-13e&highlight=AT%2CAct)
E-Bike Women Open

Incl. $4.20 Fee

Sat 17th July 2027 (12:00PM EDT)

$49.20

OPENS 01 FEB 27

(2) - 8.5 mile laps Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only - No class-selectable bikes - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes examples: Trek Fuel EXe, Specialized Turbo Levo, Santa Cruz Vala, Pivot Shuttle, Transition e-Bike Class 1: MCL 257.13e (https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-257-13e&highlight=AT%2CAct)

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