Specialty Races

Dirk's Draw Downhill Race

Race Categories are as follows for DIRK'S DRAW ONLY.

Cat 1 (current Expert and Semi-pro): Racing skills, strength, race experience, and stamina have reached an exceptional level; racing is very competitive. Riders must have a racing age of at least 15 to race as a Category 1 in the endurance disciplines.

Cat 2 (current Sport): Racing reflects improved skills, strength, race experience, and stamina. A rider must advance to Cat 1 after placing in the top five in five races.

Cat 3 (current Beginner): Racing is for the entry-level rider. Racers have limited racing experience and have a lower fitness and skill level than in Category 2. After placing in the top five in five races, a Cat 3 racer must advance to Cat 2.

Time: Check In by 1:30 pm at the Race Tent | 2:00 p.m. Race Start at the top
Day: Saturday, May 28, 2010
Practice: Practice runs will be open with shuttle service as the other races permit travel up the hill. Shuttles will start on Friday, May 27 at 1:00 pm and will continue until the race course needs to be cleared (Approximately 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 28).

Fat Tire Trail Challenge

Sponsored by the Black Hills Runners Club

Once again we will be participating in the fun of the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival with a trail race on the "Hill". Check our web page this spring for this year’s course. We will once again be taking advantage of the new trails – many built in 2010! The trails are great for all abilities - from the novice to experienced trail runner. The FTTC race is part of our third annual Black Hills Trail Running Series. Check out the 2011 Series at www.bhrctrails.com.

The course will be approximately 4 miles in distance. We have a cut-off time of 10:00 a.m. so the course is hiker/walker friendly! The XC MTB race will be starting at 10:30 so stay for the excitement and enjoy the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival!

Time: Check In by 8:45 a.m. at the Race Tent | 9:00 a.m. Race Start
Day: Sunday, May 29
Entry: $15.00 BHRC Members and Youth 12 - 18
$20.00 Open Registration (Join the BHRC and save $$$)
Registration available on race day or pre-register on Active.com

SHIMANO Youth Series Cross Country Race

The race is FREE. Three youth race classes: 8 and under, 9 – 10, and 11 - 12. The course will be set up in Founders Park and will be about 400 yards (one lap) for the littler ones. It will be held right to the east of the venue (concrete fish). Races are free, just need to sign up, bring a bike and wear a helmet. Racers will get an official SHIMANO race number plate and chances to win some prizes. You must register at the Festival Headquarters Tent by 3 pm.

Time: 3:00 p.m. Check In at the Festival Headquarters Tent | 3:30 p.m. Race Start
Day: Saturday, May 28

Strider Cup (For Little Kids New for 2011)

The Strider Cup and Strider World Cup Events are play experiences designed to let toddlers and young kids age 18 months to 5 years old explore the world on TWO wheels. Whether it is test riding a Strider No-Pedal PREbike for the first time or racing Striders on a dirt track with other toddlers, Strider World Cup events have something for every family interested in giving their child a head start. Balance, coordination, and confidence all develop naturally when children experience group play and friendly competition on Striders.

True to Strider's spirit for adventure, we have assembled events on multiple continents and put them under one banner The Strider World Cup. Strider World Cup events combine Strider Cup Racing and the Strider Adventure Zone to deliver a truly unique and educational toddler play experience.

Time: Check In by 3:00pm at the Strider Booth | 3:30 p.m. Race Start
Day: Saturday, May 28

Strider Downhill

Strider Cup Adult Downhill, as in small toddler sized Strider balance bikes with adult sized riders! Last year’s crazy idea and spur of the moment race, has spawned this year’s inaugural Strider Cup Adult Downhill. Put your game face on and race for $1000 in prize money.

The two classes are outlined below. The Modified Class allows your creative side to kick in, just follow the rules. The Spec Class requires factory upgrades which can be purchased from Strider Sports Int’l. Inc.

Please contact us with any questions you might have or to purchase your “Spec Class Factory Upgrades”, phone 605-342-0266 or email todd@stridersports.com.

CLICK HERE for PDF of official Rules

Time: Check In by 3:30 pm at the Strider Booth | 4:00 p.m. Race Start
Day: Sunday, May 29
Entry: $10.00 to BHFTF for Youth 12 – 17 Years
$20.00 for 18 and up half to purse and half to BHFTF

Registration available on race day.

Rapids Triathlon (New in 2010)

Back for another go, the Rapids Triathlon will include mountain biking, running and kayaking. If you are not a paddler than go Lazyman! All Lazymen must provide their own tube. Participants will mountain bike 4.5 miles, run 3.8 miles and kayak 1 mile along rapid creek. This should be a fun and exciting demo sport at the festival. All Kayakers must where a helmet. Equipment rental/supplier is available locally. Contact Global Market directly at 605-343-4051. The triathlon will end at the Executive Golf Course right before the Sunday evening barbeque and awards. It should be an exciting time for all.

Time: Check In by 3:00pm at the Race Tent | 3:30 p.m. Race Start
Day: Sunday, May 29