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CAT 1
Points for Cat 1 racers will be calculated using different age groupings this year, and payouts have changed. All Cat 1 racers (of same gender) will race together and filed will receive payout 8 deep. For series points, Cat 1 racers will receive points based on finishing place in the following age groups: Under 35, 35-44, 45+. At the end of the series there will be three Cat 1 Series Champions: Under 35, 35-44, and 45+.
CAT 2
Men Open
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
Singlespeed
CAT 3
Men Open
Men Masters 35+
Men Masters 45+
Women Open
JUNIORS
Men 16-18
Men 13-15
Men 10-12
Women 16-18
Women 13-15
Women 10-12
MARATHON
Men and Women (no age breakouts)
XC races are scored according to category (Cat 1, 2, 3, Junior, First Timer) and class (age). Race length is determined by estimating how many laps can be completed in the following time frames:
35 minutes for Junior / Cat 3 / First Timers
70 minutes for Cat 2
105+ minutes for Cat 1 / Pro
The number of laps, or course length, will vary between the courses but will take into consideration time frames listed above. In other words expect to race about the same time at each course, with consideration to trail conditions.
Marathon races are scored by the number of completed laps within a 3 hour time frame.
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