Monte Insano MTB Race
20 miles of rocks, jumps, technical climbs, hand-built singletrack, flow trails, and everything in-between nestled in the heart of Huntsville, AL!
Join HAMR and our sponsors at Monte Sano State Park on September 6th to tackle all that Monte Sano has to offer!
Professional timing will be provided by the team from Chainbuster Racing!
All racers will receive a number plate and professional timing, plus race swag. Aid stations (3 stations) will be stocked with water, electrolytes, and gels.
Optional add-on: an exclusive 20th anniversary HAMR/Monte Insano race jersey!
Rocks, roots, technical climbs, flow trails, and more - race across 20 miles to experience all that Monte Sano Mountain has to offer!
(You will need to complete registration and check out by using the shopping cart icon at the top of your screen once you have filled out the registration form after clicking these buttons)
-Your Age is your age on December 31st of the current year.
-The E-bike category is for Class I e-bikes (no throttle) only.
-The Sasquatch category is for those that would weigh greater than 220 pounds in their "birthday suit" (don’t make us bring out a scale!).
-Race organizers reserve the right to combine/split categories.
Note that we will race if at all possible if weather/trail conditions warrant doing so. For the safety of riders and protection of trails, if the weather and trail conditions are too extreme, we will schedule one make-up date. If this make-up date is not feasible, the race will be canceled.
Races can’t happen without a host of amazing volunteers to support critical functions like course setup and tear-down, manning aid stations for racers, and providing registration support. Thanks for all you do!
The Course
Starting at the Bikers Parking Lot and Scoble pavilion, racers will get a tour of Monte Sano Mountain in 20 miles celebrating HAMR’s 20th anniversary as a non-profit: out on our plateau trails, then taking the plunge off the plateau down to the aptly named Rocky Nightmare and Goat trails. You’ll get a break on our newest jump line trail, Bluebell Holler, before continuing your journey on classics like Coldsprings, Bluffline, and back up the popular Bankhead Trail. Adventure awaits - well-rounded riders are in for a treat!
Location:
Friday Evening Packet Pickup will be at a TBD Location in Huntsville.
Day-of Packet Pickup and Race Start/Finish will be at the Scoble Pavilion inside Monte Sano State Park.
$5 or an annual park pass to Monte Sano State Park will be required.
Lodging Options:
Monte Sano State Park offers tent, RV, and glamping options, as well as cabin rentals directly onsite!
HAMR has a special rate and block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn in south Huntsville! Use this link to get that discount!
Parking:
The bikers parking lot surrounding the Scoble Pavilion will be used for race start/finish lines, for food trucks, and for volunteer parking. Please do NOT drive down to park here.
Parking will be available at the Picnic parking lot (first right after you enter the park) which will be the largest parking option, with limited parking options at the hikers parking lot, overlook parking, and across from the main office parking lot.
A parking crew will be onsite to help guide you into parking spots. Please let them help you!
Tentative Race Day Schedule
-Packet Pick-Up from 7:30 to 9:00.
-Announcements will begin around 9:30 AM.
-First group of riders should be ready to start at 10:00.
We will do wave starts for Men, Women, and Junior Racers, spaced 2 minutes apart.
Food trucks including Hippea Camper will be on-hand starting at 12:30!
-Course closes at 4:00 with awards to follow.
We will give awards through 3rd place in each Category, plus crown a King and Queen Insano (top overall Male & Female)!
