ICC Challenge - MTB XCC, XCM and XCO Championships

Race Overview

The ICC Challenge has established itself as one of the most popular cross-country mountain bike races in the St. Louis area. Last year it became the USA Cycling sanctioned Missouri State Championship Race.

Event Highlights

• Weekend Activities: This year, we are excited to expand the event into an entire weekend of activities that include mountain fun for everyone.
• Race Schedule: The schedule includes XCC Short Track, XCM Marathon, and XCO Championship Races.
• Fun Events: Enjoy fun Team Relay Short Track, Night Ride and Kid Challenge Course presented by Extreme Electrical, which supports the South Side XC Development Team, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization.
• USA Cycling Policies: All participants are required to read, understand and abide by all USA Cycling policies, rules and protocols. Rulebook and Policy.

Registration Details

• Multiple Races: Register for multiple races and save $10 on each additional race!
• Early Bird Registration: Early Bird Registration ends May 31st at 11:59 PM: prices will increase on June 1st.
• Online Registration: Online Registration closes August 1st at 11:59 PM.

Registration Requirements

• USA Cycling Membership: USA Cycling Membership is required to participate in the XCC Short Track, XCM Marathon, and XCO Championship Races. If you do not have a USA Cycling Membership, please see the details below.
• Membeship Details: Base Individual Membership: Required for all licenses. Auto-renewal: $20/year.
• Domestic Race Licenses: Adult (19+): $75 (auto-renewal), U23 (19–22): $35 (auto-renewal), Junior (U19): $0 (Free).
• Team Relay Challenge and Kids Challenge: Team Relay Challenge and Kids Challenge do not require a USA Cycling Membership—only a signed waiver is needed.

Community Events

• Community Night Ride: Be sure to sign-up for the River City Cycles FREE Community Night Ride HERE!
• Race Packet Pickup: All Early Bird Registrations completed prior to June 1st can pick up their race packet on Saturday, August 1st, at South Side Cyclery, 6969 Gravois Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63116, between 10 AM and 5 PM.
• Packet Inclusions: Registration packets will include your chipped race plate, a free Early Bird Registration T-shirt, and swag from our sponsors.
• Race Day Packets: All other registration packets will be available on race day.

Stay Informed

Stay up to date with the ICC Challenge 2026 Event Guide!

For more information and to register, visit http://www.BikeReg.com/icc-challenge-2026.