Trails Fest

Saturday, September 23, 2023 Past event

5:00 PM CDT

Valparaiso, Indiana

3 races

10km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Trails Fest on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, in beautiful Valparaiso, Porter! This vibrant celebration of trails will take place at Creekside Trails and promises a weekend full of fun for all ages. Kick off the festivities with a group trail run at 7:30 AM, followed by a Coffee Q&A session with Rich Drew from The Ride Series at 9 AM. The event features a thrilling 20K E-Bike Race at 11 AM, a 25K Elite, Sport, and Base MTB Race at 1:30 PM, and a 10K Junior + Intro MTB Race at 4 PM.

In addition to the races, enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and toe-tapping live music throughout the day. With DJ performances, vendors, and yard games from 10 AM to 2 PM, there's something for everyone! Plus, stick around for a Group Night Ride at 7 PM. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the trails and engage with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day filled with adventure and community spirit!

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Races

10k MTB Race (Junior + Intro)

5:00 PM CDT

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20k E-Bike Race (Class 1)

12:00 PM CDT

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25k MTB Race (Elite, Sport, & Base)

2:30 PM CDT

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Organiser's description

Trails Fest is a Celebration of Trails hosted at Creekside Trails. Food, drinks and music will be featured all weekend long. Event is sponsored by Oak Partners, Birnam Design Co., The Ride Series MTB, and Trailyard.
All ages welcome. Fees vary by events.
Event Schedule
FRIDAY 9/22:
4-7 pm - Early Packet Pick-Up
6 pm - Family Fun Bike Ride & Course Pre-Ride
7-9 pm - Live Music & Bonfire
SATURDAY 9/23:
7:30 am - Group Trail Run
9 am - Coffee Q&A w/ Rich Drew from The Ride Series
11 AM - 20K E-BIKE RACE (CLASS 1)
1:30 PM - 25K ELITE, SPORT, BASE MTB RACE
10-2 pm - DJ, Vendors & Yard Games
2-6 pm - Live Music
4 PM - 10K JUNIOR + INTRO MTB RACE
7 pm - Group Night Ride
SUNDAY 9/24:
9 am - Family Scavenger Hunt
9 am - The Ride Series MTB 201
11 am - Group Hike/Dog Walk
1 pm - Trail Challenges (e.g., King of the Mountain)
2 pm - The Ride Series MTB JUMP Session

*All times are Central Standard Time (CST). Events and event times may vary.