Monster Cross

14th ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS!

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Race Overview

• Race Distances: Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride.
• Bike Types: The course supports cross, gravel or mountain bikes.
• Awards: Awards are given in over 20 divisions.
• Chip Timing: Chip timed race for both 50 and 25-mile distances.

Beverages

• First Beverage: Monster Cross is buying your 1st.
• Fundraising: Friends of PSP will be selling beer for spectators and extras.

Course Map/GPS

• Mini Course: 1 lap.
• Full MX Course: 2 laps.
• Link: Race course.

Race Location

• Pocahontas State Park
• Address: 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832

Awards Information

Awards 50 mile:

• Prize Money: Top 3 Pro/Expert M/F are eligible for $400, $250 and $100 for third.
• Free Entries: Top 8 Pro/Expert M/F receive awards and free entries into Monster Cross 2025.
• Category Awards: Top 6 finishers in each category M/F receive awards.
• 1st Place Reward: 1st place in each category also receives a free entry into Monster Cross 2025.

Awards 25 mile:

• Category Awards: Top 3 receive awards in each category (jr, open and over 50).

Parking

• Pro Tip: Arrive by 8am to avoid delays.
• Parking Fee: State Park charges $7 per carload.
• Permit: Have your VA state park permit visible or $7 handy.
• Directions: Continue straight on State Park Rd for 1 1/2 miles to the parking lot.

Bathrooms

• Indoor Options: Two separate indoor options at the parking lot.
• Location 1: 1/2 way into the parking lot on the right (behind the vending machines).
• Location 2: Building nearest to shelter #2 (where race day packet pickup is located).

Race Start Times

• Wave 1: Pro/Expert M/F at 10 a.m.
• Wave 2: All other 50-mile divisions.
• Wave 3: All 25-mile divisions.

Packet Pickup

• Early Packet Pickup: Canceled.

Course Distance

• Distance: 50 or 25 miles on rolling fire roads and double track.
• Trail Etiquette: Please do not ride on any trails that state no bikes!
• Approval: We have approval to use two short segments race day only.

Age Divisions

• Age Measurement: Age is taken as of 2/14/2026.
• Eligibility: If you turn 50 in this calendar year, you can enter 50+.

Support Station

We will offer two on-course aid stations and one at the start/finish area.