Registration: Full race information and sign-up available here:
Volunteer: Don’t want to race but want to help? You can sign up to volunteer here:
Fort Custer Stampede – Presented by Maple Hill Auto Group
An awesome Southwest Michigan Mountain Biking Association (SWMMBA) event. Are you ready? We are! This year we are keeping the same shorter course and improved spectator experience from last year! Need more cowbell you say? We’ll have that too, and more! This race will meet you at your level so if you are thinking of doing your first race or want to throw down like a pro, get registered!
Your entry fees assist SWMMBA in building and maintaining our amazing trails in southwest Michigan, including Maple Hill, Fort Custer Recreation Area, and the Warnaar Trail in Three Rivers.
A huge thanks to our title sponsor Maple Hill Auto Group. They are a continued supporter of this race and mountain biking in the area. Please think of them next time you’re shopping for a new or used automobile. And every time you ride the Maple Hill Trail 😉
Don’t want to race, but want to be involved? You can sign up to volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/LPCL3
T-Shirts
You know you want one! Super soft and stylish, proudly display the Stampede logo! See our Stampede custom artwork, these short-sleeved t-shirts will be available for purchase for pre-order only (ok, there might be a few at the race too). See details for logo and color.
Course Map
Start and Finish will be near the parking lot above Eagle Lake.
The race will be in the counterclockwise direction, which is rideable on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Please don’t ride this course against that day’s MTB traffic.
Elite/Expert – 3 Laps (~25.5 miles) | Sport – 2 Laps (~17 miles) | Beginner – 1 Lap (~8.5 miles)
Course Files
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3092189269069083344
Garmin Connnect: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/260754594
GPX – 2024_Stampede_Final
Kids Course – You are welcome to follow along on foot to supervise your little shredder on our ~1 mile kids course.
Big Kids Loop (~0.5 miles)
Little Kids Loop (~0.1 miles)
The course will be marked on Saturday afternoon prior to the event.
Epic Race Timing will provide timing and scoring for this event in 2024.
Camping
To reserve a campsite, please call Michigan State Park Reservations, 800-543-2937, or make online reservations at http://www.midnrreservations.com/SearchPark.aspx.
Special Kids Race
Separate short racecourse (see above.) You are welcome to follow along on foot to supervise your little shredder.
Sign up for free using the BikeReg link above.
Packet/Swag Pick-up
Saturday, from 4 – 6 pm at Eagle Lake Pavilion
Sunday, registration starts at 8:30 am and will continue until 15 minutes before each race.
Team Tents
Team tents are allowed while space is available. Please place your team tent across from the pavilion in the yellow area shown.
 Post-Race Refreshments – Beer garden supported by Pedal Bicycles
There will be 1 FREE beer token for each racer, please have your ID & make sure you get your wristband at registration. Wrist bands WILL NOT be issued after your race. We will also have a selection of NA craft brews and sparkling water. Remember to support the shops that support us. Drink tickets for spectators will also be available.
Food – Provided and grilled by Mike’s Team Active Bikes
Grilled food will be provided for racers and volunteers. Spectators may purchase tickets for food as well. Remember to support the shops that support us.
Support the SWMMBA and your local chapter.
Remember, trails don’t build themselves!
Sponsor Links
Title Sponsor
Maple Hill Auto Group – Visit a Maple Hill Auto car dealership and test drive a new or used Subaru, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Audi or Volvo in Kalamazoo. Maple Hill Trail Sponsor. – https://www.maplehillauto.com
Beer Garden Sponsor
Pedal Bicycles РPedal is a full-service bike shop servicing all brands of bikes and proudly selling new Trek, Specialized, Santa Cruz, Cerv̩lo, and more. Рhttps://www.pedalbicycle.com
Food Sponsor
Mike’s Team Active Bikes – Michigan’s largest bike store located in Battle Creek. They sell a variety of bikes and accessories, and do repairs and tune-ups. – https://www.teamactive.com/
Gold Level Sponsors
Victory 4×4 – Offering quality steel and aluminum goods for Toyota and Lexus 4x4s, proudly made in Portage, MI. – https://www.victory4x4.com
Special-Lite – Provides beautiful and resilient entryway systems for commercial applications. – https://special-lite.com
Supporting Sponsors
Boeshield T-9 – https://boeshield.com