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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula MT
1 Mile
34–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
37–66°F
dry
2024
32–49°F
dry
2023
34–48°F
rain
2022
32–46°F
dry
2021
35–55°F
rain
2020
7–31°F
rain
2019
28–55°F
dry
2018
42–60°F
dry
2017
32–57°F
dry
2016
45–60°F
dry
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About this race
ROLLING THUNDER 2026 - OCTOBER 24th - 25th
MTCX Super Prestige #5 &: #6
Venue
Big Sky Brewery - 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808
Saturday
- 8:00: Check-in and registration open
- 8am - 9am: Course Open
- 9:15am: 9 and under race boys and girls - Strider or Pedal
- 10:30am: Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Collegiate Women all categories
Additional races start at 9:15am for various categories and culminate with the Men's Cat 1/2/3/4 racing at 8:15pm.
Sunday
- 8:00: Check-in and registration open
- 8:00am - 9:00am: Course Open
- 9:15am: 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, and 10-12 girls races
- 12pm: Women Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Women 1/2/3
Multiple categories will race starting from 9:15am, including Masters Men & SS.
Registration Check/In:
- Friday: at the Venue 4pm-6:30pm and course preview
- Day of Check-in: Starts Saturday at 8:00AM - 6:00PM
- Check-in: At least 60 minutes before each race
AGE CALCULATION for MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE
A rider's racing age in cyclo-cross is his age on December 31st of the year that the cyclo-cross season ends. For Juniors and Masters, it’s your age on 12/31/2027. If you accidentally register for the wrong age category, we will place you in the correct one. Apologies in advance.
Podiums
Top three in each race category will be recognized immediately after each race. Prizes and medals provided by Zillastate.
Call Ups
Register by the Wednesday prior to Thunder to ensure you are considered for a call-up. At least 8 in each category will receive a call-up for the front line. Once call-ups are done, then everyone else can line up first come, first serve.
- 1st and 2nd Row: Callup - MTCX Super Prestige Standings
- Other Rows: Crossresults.com
- Sunday Call Up: Will be the same as Saturday
Team Tents
Team tents will be available, please reserve yours in the store here.
Course Pre-riding
While a race is occurring, please no pre-riding the course. There are dedicated slots on the schedule for pre-riding. After each race, there should be 10 minutes for pre-riding.
Lodging
Please consider Keyvin Pollington's City Center Motel, located downtown Missoula. Keyvin is a strong supporter of Missoula Cycling. Free dryland camping is also available at the venue.
What makes this race special:
- 20 years: of best in the west CX racing!
- Free Beer Garden: presented by Big Sky Brewery.
- Kid's Race: and Junior racing.
- Food and Beverage: The beer garden is sponsored by Big Sky Brewery, with breakfast and coffee provided by Grist and Black Coffee.
FAQ
- Can I race if I'm not a USA Cycling Member? Yes, you can race on a one-day license. Consider the morning age group races first.
- Can I race more than one race in a day? Yes! Race as many times as you want on Saturday and Sunday.
- Do I need a CX bike? No, gravel bikes and mountain bikes work great! Just make sure to remove any bar end extenders on MTBs.
For more information, visit the race page: Rolling Thunder Cyclocross Race.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 23 – 25, 2026.
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