This is a Fundraiser for the Willow Springs Open Space
All race entry and raffle ticket proceeds go to Friends of Willow Springs Open Space and are used to fund open space maintenance.

Saturday October 3, 2026 - Race and Raffle
7:15 am - Race check-in opens.
7:45 am - Mandatory MTB racer meeting.
8:00 am - Team 10 Hour MTB Race starts.
8:10 am - Solo MTB Lap(s), you can ride a lap any time during the day.
2:00 pm - Mt Lindo 5k Trail Run and Hike starts.
3:00 pm - Kegs show up.
4:15 pm - Kids MTB Race starts.
4:30 pm - Raffle drawing

Raffle
Raffle Tickets are $100 and sales are capped at 250 tickets. The Raffle Drawing will occur after the kids race, around 4:30 pm at the Whale Rock Trailhead. You do not need to be present to win the major prizes (see exceptions below).

2026 Sponsors and Prizes are in progress - check back for the final list:
- Wheat Ridge Cyclery - up to $2200 in gift certificates
- Vertex Innovations - $1000 gift certificate to Scheels
- Feedback Sports - Bike work stand
- Red Rocks Cycling Co. - Bike fit and bike tune
- Inspire Orthodontics - $2500 gift certificate
- Mark Addy - TBD
- Santa Cruz - Swag (must be present to win)

Please reach out to the Willow Springs Open Space board if you want to sponsor the fundraiser.

Race Awards and Prizes
- MTB Team Race entrants will receive a swag bag with supplements from Beneve courtesy of Brittany Copithorn.

- MTB Team Race winner is the team with the most laps* completed before 4 pm. The winning team will receive $800 in gift certificates courtesy of Wheat Ridge Cyclery, to be split among the team. The winning team will also win the 10 HOWS Cup for 2026** and their names will be engraved on a plate on the cup.

*Any lap completed by the team on an e-bike will disqualify the team for the MTB Team Race winner awards and prizes.
**The 10 HOWS Cup is kept at Red Rocks Country Club throughout the year.

- MTB Team Race E-Bike winner is the team with the most laps completed before 4 pm, where one or more laps was completed with an e-bike.

- Kids Race medals will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for both boys and girls.

- Trail Run Hike medals will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers.

Rules
1) All trails will be open during the race. It is up to you to yield to all foot/equestrian traffic at all times. Race hard, but please respect our other trail users. We are sending out a reminder to all open space users reminding them about the fundraiser and encouraging them to come cheer the racers on.
2) Each team member must sign a waiver at race check-in.
3) Only one pop up tent allowed per team. There will be no power or water at Whale Rock Trailhead. You need to be prepared for anything you may need: water, food, beverages, bikes, music, ...
4) If you choose, a racer can do back to back laps. Same as last year, we will start/finish at the kiosk just above the roundabout (no longer in the circle). The tracking board with all the teams listed will still be at the round-about. It will be your riders responsibility to put a check mark each time a lap is completed.
5) Hours of Power are 10 am - 11 am and 1 pm - 2 pm. You can have two racers on the course at a time. Great way to double your loop count.
6) Race ends at 4 pm. Any laps finished after 4 pm will not count.

Parking
Do not park at Whale Rock Trailhead. Drop-off and pick-up at Whale Rock Trailhead is okay. If you need to bring a vehicle, parking is available at the Red Rocks Country Club gravel parking lot.

Food and Beverages
- Beer: Kegs typically show up around 3 pm and are provided by The Red Rocks Team

Bathroom
A porta potty will be onsite near Whale Rock Trailhead. We promise this year.

We will keep Quarter Pipe as part of the race course this year. The run and kids races will be unchanged.