Bear Brook Classic - 2026

Race Information

• Date: October 3, 2026
• Location: 10 Podunk Rd, Allenstown, NH
• Registration: There will be NO race day registration - PRE REG ONLY!
• Refund Policy: There will be no refunds or defers.

About the Bear Brook Classic

• Organizers: State 9 Racing is back for year number 10.
• Trails: Bear Brook State Park offers a wide variety of trails, with a great mix of flow and tech singletrack.
• Course Length: The course will be approximately 6 miles long and 8 miles long for the Marathon.
• Food: Race Day food will be provided by our own BBQ chef.

Location and Directions

• Parking: The new parking lot can be found at GPS coordinates 43.143603, -71.355437.
• Directions: Take exit 11 off Route 93, north on Hackett Hill Rd, north on West River Rd. Turn right onto Main St/College Park (crosses over Merrimack River).
• Route: Turn left onto Daniel Webster Hwy (Rte 3/Rt 28). Turn right onto Rt 28/Pinewood Rd, then right onto Deerfield Rd to the park.
• Finish: Turn right on to Podunk Road for about 1/2 mile to the start/finish at Hayes Field.

Registration Details

• Pre Registration: Pre Reg Only! DAY OF REG Not AVAILABLE this year.
• Categories: Marathon, Pro/Open (elite), Cat 1 (expert), Cat 2 (sport), and Cat 3 (novice) and kids races.
• Start Times: Waves with same start time will start approximately 2 minutes apart.
• Course Information: Beginner and Marathon course details are TBD.

Race Details

• Pro/Open: 4 laps.
• Cat 1: 3 laps.
• Cat 2: 3 laps: Cat 2 Jr: 2 laps.
• Cat 3: 2 laps: Cat 3 Jr: 1 lap.
• Fat bike: 2 laps: Marathon: 4 laps of long course.
• Kids Race: Separate race for ages 11 and under - 1 lap for ages 8-11 and 0.5 lap for 7 and under.

Support and Prizes

• Mechanic Support: Provided by S&W Sports.
• Prizes: Donated by Ryno Power cycling nutrition and S&W Sports.
• Finishers: All top three finishers will receive medals: cash prizes for elites.
• Merchandise: Additional merchandise will be distributed as available.

Park Information

• Location: Bear Brook State Park is a 10,000-acre preserve located in Allenstown, NH.
• Amenities: Camp sites, picnic areas, hiking trails, swimming and fishing ponds, and more.
• Historic Sites: Home to the New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum and historic CCC buildings.
• Visitor Information: For more details, visit Bear Brook State Park.

Additional Information

• Event Status: This Is a Rain or Shine Event - Sorry No Refunds.
• Follow Us: Visit us on Facebook here.
• Social Media: Use the hashtag #State9 to join the conversation and share your photos!
• Contact: For any questions, feel free to reach out.

For more information and registration, visit BikeReg.