_ The 2022 Monster Cross:
 

X ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS!

Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride. 
The course supports cross or mountain bikes.  Awards are given in over a dozen divisions.

Here is what you will receive for your entry:
Race: Chip timed race: either the 50 or 25-mile distance
Event Swag: Custom Monster Cross logo Trucker hat or winter beanie
Post Race Grub: TBD
Extras: TBD

Course Map/GPS: Mini=1 lap and full MX =2 laps Monster Cross Map

Race Location:
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Awards:
Top 3 Pro/Expert M/F are eligible for prize money $400, 250 and 100 for third
Top 8 Pro/Expert M/F receive awards and free entries into Monster Cross 2023
Top 6 finishers in each category M/F receive awards with the 1st place in each category also receives a free entry into Monster Cross 2023

Parking: 
State Park charges $10 parking per carload.  If you have a VA state park permit, please have it on your mirror (they also accept REI receipts for payment) otherwise have $10 handy for quick entry into the park. Once you enter the park you will continue straight on State Park Rd for 1 1/2 miles.  You will run into the parking lot.  Race morning packet pickup will take place under shelter #2 which is located on the right side of the back of the parking lot. 

Bathrooms:  There are two indoor options.  One is 1/2 way into the parking lot on the right.  You will see soda machines out front.  The other is near shelter #2 beyond the rear of the lot. 
                    
Race Start:
Wave 1 Pro/Expert M/F 10 a.m 
Wave 2 All other 50 mile divisions
Wave 3 All 25 mile divisions

Packet Pickup:
We will offer pickup prior to race day and race morning and several options the week prior to the race.
Friday: Time and location TBD
Saturday: Time and location TBD
Sunday: Race day pickup 8-10am at Pocahontas at Shelter #2 

Course Distance:
50 or 25  miles on rolling fire roads and double track. 
On all pre-rides: Please do not ride on any trails that state no bikes! We have approval to use two short segments race day only.

Age divisions information: 
For age group divisions we will take your age as of 12/31/2022. So, if you turn 50 in 2022 you can enter 50+

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