Race Results:
https://www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=16371&RId=6227
Race Photos:
https://www.nickgarrisonphoto.com/Fort-Custer-Stampede-2025
Registration: Full race information and sign-up available 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: volunteersignup.org/QKB3T
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 – 2025_Stampede_Final
The course will be marked on Saturday afternoon prior to the event.
Epic Race Timing will provide timing and scoring for this event in 2025.
Camping
To reserve a campsite, please call Michigan State Park Reservations, 800-543-2937, or make online reservations at http://www.midnrreservations.com
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.
Support SWMMBA and your local chapter.
Remember, trails don’t build themselves!
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. Wristbands 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 Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Sponsor Links
Maple Hill Auto Group | Subaru – Continued supporters of this race and mountain biking in the area. Please consider them next time you shop for a new or used automobile. And every time you ride the Maple Hill Trail.
www.maplehillauto.com | www.subaru.com
Beer Garden Sponsor
Pedal Bicycles – Pedal is a full-service bike shop servicing all brands of bikes and proudly selling Trek, Giant, Cannondale, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Gazelle, Electra and more. | https://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 Sponsors
CBK Construction – Specializes in Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings (PEMB) as well as offers an array of solutions for new construction, additions, renovations, and even smaller projects or miscellaneous upkeep. | https://cbkconstruction.us
Victory 4×4 – Offering quality steel and aluminum goods for Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan 4x4s, proudly made in Portage, MI. | https://www.victory4x4.com
Silver Sponsors
Special-Lite – Provides beautiful and resilient entryway systems for commercial applications. | https://special-lite.com
Jons To Go – For over 40 years, Jons To Go has provided quality, dependable and affordable portable restroom services to thousands of customers throughout West Michigan. | https://jonstogo.com/
Supporting Sponsors
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https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MI/BattleCreek/MichiganOffRoadChampionshipMTBRaceSeries