Presented by Maple Hill Auto Group

Fast, technical cross-country mountain bike racing on short, punchy laps that keep the pressure on from start to finish. Expect hard efforts, tight racing, and constant action.

Volunteers Needed – Receive Free Membership or Race Entry!

This race is a major fundraiser for our yearly trail maintenance and upgrades, and it’s not possible without the help of our volunteers. We’ll feed you lunch, and you’ll have your choice of a free year SWMMBA membership OR a free race entry next year for your time. Plus, it’s usually a fun day

Sign up to volunteer: http://volunteersignup.org/JMPPD

Place

The PIT Fitness Ranch
14791 Hoffman Rd
Three Rivers, MI US 49093

Description

PIT ★ XCO brings Olympic-style cross country mountain bike racing to West Michigan. XCO features short, punchy laps with climbs, descents, and technical features that reward both fitness and bike handling, making every lap exciting to race and to watch. The event is competitive for experienced racers while remaining welcoming to riders of all levels. All proceeds support SWMMBA trail maintenance and upgrades throughout the region.

Beginner – 3 Laps –  ~6.75 Miles – Min age 9
Sport – 5 Laps – ~11.75 Miles – Min age 13
Sport Plus – 7 Laps – ~16.75 Miles – Min age 15
Elite/Expert – 10 Laps – ~24.25 Miles – Min age 18

No need to choose an age category at signup; we will assign age groups automatically.

REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE:

• Early Bird Special – January 16th to February 28th ($45.00)
• March 1st to April 30th ($55.00)
• May 1st to May 31st ($65.00)  Early Registration Closes!
• June 5th to June 6th ($75.00) Late Registration!

EVENT DATES & TIMES:

Friday (June 5th)

• Early Packet Pickup at the PIT Fitness Ranch from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
  • ***Course will be open to ride.***

Saturday (June 6th)

• 7:00 AM – Packet Pick/Up – Registration Opens
• 8:45 AM – Race course needs to be clear of pre-riders
• 9:00 AM – Beginner Event Start
• 10:00 AM – Grills Open @ The Yoga Studio (Registration building)
  • Food tickets will be provided for racers and volunteers
  • Thanks to 906AT Youth Group for grilling!
• 10:15 AM – Sport Event Start
• 10:30 AM – Beginner Podium Presentations & $25 random cash draws
• 11:30 AM – Sport Plus Event Start
• 11:45 AM – Sport Podium Presentations & $50 random cash draws
• 12:00 PM – Beer Garden Opens
  • Racers will be provided one beer ticket; you must have your ID!
• 1:30 PM – Elite/Expert Event Start
• 1:45 PM – Sport Plus Podium Presentations & $75 random cash draws
• 3:30 PM – Expert Podium Presentations & $100 random cash draws
• 3:45 PM – Elite Podium Presentations & Cash Awards
• 5:00 PM – Event Closed

AWARDS:

Awards will be presented at the conclusion of each category race (see above for estimated times)

TEE SHIRTS:

T-shirt pre-orders are available until May 22nd (11:59 pm).  They will be available for pickup with your race packet. A limited amount of extra t-shirts will be ordered but will be available on a “First Come, First Serve” basis during packet pickup (race day) for $30. All t-shirt proceeds fund your local MTB trails.

Pre-riding the course

The Pit Fitness Ranch has graciously allowed SWMMBA to utilize their mountain bike trails for this race. It is important to remember that the Pit mountain bike trails are on private property, and access to privately owned property is a privilege granted by the owner, not a public right. Individuals who are registered for the PIT XCO race and have agreed to the waiver are welcome to ride the trails to prepare for the race. Please be respectful of the land, property boundaries, and facilities. The property owner has a legal right to control who is on their land and can call law enforcement for unauthorized presence.

There will also be other opportunities to ride prior to the race, so please follow SWMMBA social media accounts to learn about those opportunities.

Course Routes

PIT XCO – Start Lap https://www.strava.com/routes/3446702455174707782

PIT XCO – Full Lap https://www.strava.com/routes/3446688652385504314

Course Preview –  https://youtu.be/1ZmQWK_iGm0

2026 COURSE MAP

Sponsors

Click here for info on becoming a sponsor and helping fund year-round trail building and maintenance in our riding community.

Title Sponsor

Huge thanks to Maple Hill Auto Group for their title sponsorship of the Pit XCO. Their continued support not only makes this event possible, but also helps sustain the Maple Hill MTB Trail and other community events throughout Kalamazoo. It’s partners like this that keep our trails maintained and our outdoor community growing.

https://www.maplehillsubaru.com/

Platinum Sponsor

Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders is a restaurant chain specializing in made-to-order grinders, pizza, and similar items, known for baking its bread fresh daily across over fifty franchised locations, with headquarters in Portage, Michigan.

https://bellacinos.com/

Beer Garden Sponsor

Useless Creatures Brewing Company

Useless Creatures Brewing Co. is a locally owned brewpub in Three Rivers, Michigan, serving house-made craft beer alongside elevated pub-style food in a laid-back downtown taproom.
https://www.uselesscreaturesbrewing.com/

Food Sponsor

AZON USA, Inc.

A world leader in the production of energy-saving thermal barrier technologies used by the commercial construction market.

https://www.azonintl.com/

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors