The Fall Classic-September 10, 2022
GENERAL INFORMATION-PHOTOS
Greetings and welcome to 2022 Summit Mt. Challenge Series and Race #7, The Fall Classic.
Registration is LIVE!
All race details and information can be found HERE!
But first, here’s some news.
The Summit Mt. Challenge Series is now under the operation of the Town of Breckenridge.
Wait…what?
Yes, you read that correctly.
The Breckenridge Recreation Department, and their very capable staff, have assumed ownership and control of this iconic series.
Maverick Sports will be on hand for at least 5 years to provide Timing, Results, Institutional Knowledge and Support.
In other words, the series will look, feel, sound and ride the same way it always has; Awesomely!
In fact, if you hadn’t read this, or noticed that registration was via the Town, you might not even notice the change.
And that’s exactly what we want!
From the Maverick Sports crew we thank each and every one of you for being such great participants over the years. It has truly been an honor to produce this series for 20 years.
So, here’s a salute to 2022 and the new operator of the Summit Mt. Challenge!
PHOTOS!
2019
2018
CLICK HERE for photos from 2016!
DIRECTIONS & PARKING & DIRECTIONS TO NEW START LINE at Country Boy Mine
PACKET PICK-UP is at Carter Park and Pavilion, 300 S. High St, Breckenridge
From 1-70 take Highway 9 South to Breckenridge
Go past 7-11 and move into lefthand lane
Go through roundabout onto Main St.
Take first left onto French St.
Go straight through 3 stop signs. At 4th Stop Sign turn left onto Adams Ave
Go two blocks to High St. and turn right.
Go to end of High St. and park adjacent to Carter Park PARKING HERE IS LIMITED SO HERE ARE SOME OTHER PARKING OPTIONS
1. From French St. turn left at 3rd stop sign onto Washington Ave. Go one block and turn into Old CMC Building parking lot. There is also a lot on the north side of this building off Lincoln Ave
2. From French St. go straight at Adams and turn left at Jefferson. Park in Breck Elementary School lot which is adjacent to Carter Park
3. From French St. go straight at Adams, straight at Jefferson. Half a block further look on your left for Klack Placer Parking lot.
4. From French St. continue past Jefferson all the way to Boreas Pass Rd. Turn left onto Boreas Pass Road. Take second right into Stephen C West Ice Arena parking lot. Park in the east lot.
To get to the venue from here ride across Boreas Pass Rd onto Sunbeam Drive. Ride Sunbeam Drive to Carter Drive. Turn right onto Carter Drive which is a cul de sac. There is a dirt path from the edge of the cul de sac that will take you directly into Carter Park
New Start Line for 2021 at the Country Boy Mine. We will start on French Gulch Road at the entrance to Country Boy.
New Finish Line…on Country Boy property really close to the B+B Trailhead so this does not significantly change the course layout at all.
This will get us away from a busy trailhead and not clog things up on a Sunday.
TO GET TO THE START FROM CARTER PARK:
Take High St. north for 4 blocks.
Turn right onto Wellington Road
Take Wellington for approx. 1 mile. (Go straight through the 1st two stop signs)
Wellington Road ends at a three-way intersection with Reiling Road and French Gulch Road
Bear Right/stay straight onto French Gulch Road
Pavement ends by the last house in the Wellington Neighborhood.
Continue on dirt road for approx. 1/2 mile to the Country Boy.
Start Line will be on wide shoulder on the right side of road.
THE START, START TIMES & DISTANCE
New Start Line for 2021 at the Country Boy Mine. We will start on French Gulch Road at the entrance to Country Boy.
New Finish Line…on Country Boy property really close to the B+B Trailhead so this does not significantly change the course layout at all.
This will get us away from a busy trailhead and not clog things up on a Sunday.
TO GET TO THE START FROM CARTER PARK:
Take High St. north for 4 blocks.
Turn right onto Wellington Road
Take Wellington for approx. 1 mile. (Go straight through the 1st two stop signs)
Wellington Road ends at a three-way intersection with Reiling Road and French Gulch Road
Bear Right/stay straight onto French Gulch Road
Pavement ends by the last house in the Wellington Neighborhood.
Continue on dirt road for approx. 1/2 mile to the Country Boy.
Start Line will be on wide shoulder on the right side of road.
START TIMES
BIG COURSE-30 Miles, 3800′ of climbing
10:00 Pro Open Men, Expert Men 19-39, 40-49, Junior Expert Boys 16-18
10:01 Expert Men 50+, Singlespeed Men
10:02 Pro Open Women, Expert + Singlespeed Women (one category), Junior Expert Girls 16-18
MIDDLE COURSE-21 Miles, 2800′ of Climbing
10:06 Sport Men 19-34, Junior Sport Boys 16-18
10:07 Sport Men 35-49, Big Bike Open
10:08 Sport Men 50+, Clydesdale, Open Men 60+
10:09 Sport Women, Open Women 45+, Junior Sport Girls 16-18
SMALL COURSE-9.30 Miles, 1340′ of Climbing
10:11 Beginner Men, Junior Boys 13-15
10:12 Beginner Women, Junior Girls 13-15
10:13 Junior Girls 11-12, Junior Boys 11-12
KIDS’ COURSE-2 Mile, FREE RACE!
10:15 Junior Boys 10 and Under, Junior Girls 10 & Under
COURSE MAPS & DESCRIPTIONS
The 2021 Fall Classic courses are being COMPLETELY re-designed.
There is a huge logging operation in Indiana Gulch, and a private property owner who has closed trail access on another part of the course.
We are awaiting final approval on our re-route.
We are announcing these courses today (September 7) and please understand they are subject to change, pending final approval.
FALL CLASSIC BIG COURSE-30 Miles, 3800′ of Climbing
2021 Fall Classic Big Course Description
FALL CLASSIC MIDDLE COURSE-21 Miles, 2700′ of Climbing
2021 Fall Classic MIDDLE Course Description
FALL CLASSIC SMALL COURSE-9.30 Miles, 1350′ of Climbing
2021 Fall Classic SMALL Course Description
FALL CLASSIC KIDS’ COURSE– 2.00 Miles, 215′ of Climbing
2021 Fall Classic KIDS’ Course Description
ALL SUMMIT MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE EVENTS
- MTN Bike Junior League
- Frisco Roundup
- Gold Run Rush
- Breck Mtn Enduro
- Pennsylvania Gulch Grind
- Soda Creek Scramble
- Peaks Trail Time Trial
- Fall Classic
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