Spider Mountain Trail Race

📅 Date

• When: May 16th, 2026

🌄 Event Overview

• Location: Burnet, TX at Spider Mountain Bike Park
• Event Type: Night-time race
• Features: Texas' first & only lift-served mountain bike park
• Focus: Hone trail running skills and prepare for summer events

👕 Registration and Swag

• Deadline: April 24 for guaranteed shirt
• Post-Deadline: Registration after April 24 includes cool race swag
• Swag Items: Trucker cap, neck gaiter, etc.

🏁 Start Options

• Mass Start: Per distance, sometimes multiple distances start together
• Casual Entry: Open start line for those avoiding mass start
• Event Schedule: Pay attention to the schedule for specific times

⏱️ Timing and Scoring

• Gun Time: Time from the mass start until crossing the finish line
• Chip Time: Time from crossing the start line to the finish line
• Awards: Based on gun time only
• Use of Chip Time: View actual course coverage time

📦 Event Day Details

• Packet Pickup: Saturday, 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM
• Pre-Race Briefing: Saturday, 6:30 PM
• Start Times: Various distances starting at 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM

🏃‍♂️ Youth Mile

• Time: Starts at 6:30 PM
• Chairlift Ride: Group ride at 6:45 PM to the top of Spider Mt
• Parental Requirement: Parent must ride with child on chairlift
• Course Safety: Volunteers will guide children along the course

🌐 More Information

• Race URL: Spider Mountain Trail Race