MERRITT CROWN XC BIKE RACE
120 KM
60 KM
RELAY
JUNE 14th 2025
FULL CROWN
120 KM | 3,000M+ ELEVATION
HALF CROWN
RELAY 2P/4P
60 KM | 1,500M+ ELEVATION
FULL CROWN (divided between riders)
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:00 AM PDT - Race Plate Pick Up @ Starting Line
6:45 AM PDT - Pre-Race Briefing - Full Crown + Relay Riders
7:00 AM PDT - Full Crown + Relay Race Start
8:30 AM PDT - First Racers Expected at Aid Station #1
8:45 AM PDT - Half-Crown Pre-Race Briefing
9:00 AM PDT - Half-Crown Race Start
11:00 AM PDT - First Racers Expected at Aid Station #2
12:00 PM PDT - Bevie Garden Opens
12:15 PM PDT - First Half-Crown Finishers Expected Arrival
12:30 PM PDT - Racer Meals (available until 7:30 PM)
12:45 PM PDT - First Racers Expected at Aid Station #3
2:30 PM PDT - First Crown/Relay Finishers Expected
5:00 PM PDT - Awards Start
6:00 PM PDT - Aid Station #3 Cut-Off - All remaining riders (DNF) diverted to Mid Day Valley Road to the finish line
6:45 PM PDT - Last Racer Group Ride-In
7:00 PM PDT - Prizes Given Out, Music, Bevie Garden Open
8:00 PM PDT - Closing Ceremonies
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
120 KM | 3,000M+ ELEVATION
The Full Crown is a challenging 120-kilometer ride with a 12-hour time limit and an elevation gain of 3,000 meters. The route involves steep ascents, challenging loose downhill sections, and no shortage of wayfinding through rolling grasslands. Riders can expect a grueling experience along some of Merritt's finest trails, encountering punishing terrains throughout the course.
60 KM | 1,500M+ ELEVATION
The course is being remapped and will be changing slightly, A little more forgiving than the Full Crown. 1,500 m of elevation over 60 km of riding. If you want to cut the climbs in half but still want your fair share of the sufferfest, this one's for you.
RELAY 2P/4P
30-40 KM & ~750 M ELEVATION (PER RIDER)
The course is being remapped and will be changing slightly, but if you’re looking to get a good pedal in and a good time with pals, this is the one for you! The relay is underrated, it’s a damn good time. The best of both worlds, where you get to race hard and apres even harder.
STEEP CLIMBS. LOOSE DOWNHILLS. ROLLING GRASSLANDS. JOIN 300+ RIDERS FOR A PUNISHING RIDE ON SOME OF MERRITT’S BEST TRAILS.
“TERRIBLE, BUT I LOVED IT.”
“A great mix of terrain that was technically challenging enough to keep it interesting and had enough climbs to make it hard.”
“Had a great day smashing pedals on the half-crown!!”
“The camping experience at this race is so cool! I love how easy it is, and that it encourages mingling before and after the race. It’s a huge part of the race’s character and I love it.”
“120 KM OF MOUNTAIN BIKE MISERY.”
“8 hours of racing and still smiling!”
“My best and most fun and rewarding day on the bike this year!!””
“Just good vibes... I loved it. Everyone was awesome... organizers, riders, volunteers.. thank you all! See you in 2024. 11 out of 10!”
“A fantastic event! The crew did a great job. So happy to be part of it.””
