2 – ESTRELLA HEDGEHOG HUSTLE

2027 MBAA XC Series

Estrella Hedgehog Hustle
January 23, 2027

PRESENTED BY:

Cadence Promotions

LOCATION:  Estrella Competitive Track (Map)

GENERAL INFORMATION: Estrella Mountain Park is in the shadow of the legendary Phoenix International Raceway. This course offers up a scenic venue for spectators and racers alike. A new course marathon course will take racers out into the Regional Park. There is a $10 entry fee for each vehicle (CASH ONLY)

DIRECTIONS: Turn left just past the PIR stadium on Coyote Ln. (look for small brown park/trail signs on right) – if you pass all of the graded parking lots you’ve gone too far.

CAMPING: Primitive camping is available at this venue located in the parking lot to the east of the venue, take a peek at our venue map.

$15 per vehicle / night (CASH ONLY)

FOOD ONSITE: – Mangled Foods: Breakfast Burritos & Pizza – Deja Brew Coffee

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Single Track Hats

REGISTRATION FEES: Please register online before coming to the event.

Junior (17 & under)

  • $40 – until race week (Sunday 8 pm)
  • $45 – race week (Friday 8 pm)
  • $50 – race day

Adult

  • $50 – until race week (Sunday 8 pm)
  • $55 – race week (Friday 8 pm)
  • $65 – race day

RACE AGE: The age you turn in 2027.

Need to change your category? No problem – email to info@MangledMomentum.com

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See Who’s Registered

If you have a plastic series place remember to bring it each race!

Note: If you did not sign up for the entire series, you must get a new # plate each race. Reusing a number plate from a prior race is not allowed.

MBAA REFUND POLICY:
The MBAA is a non-profit that raises money through these races to put towards trail projects in Arizona. If you sign up and cannot race we will donate your race entry to maintaining the trails.

CATEGORIES:
Elite (Pro) – Competes at the highest level
Expert (Cat 1) – Seasoned racer
Intermediate (Cat 2) – Not just a weekend warrior, usually rides quite bit
Beginner (Cat 3) – Relatively new to the sport
Single Speed – Only one gear, likes to suffer
Rock Crusher – Men 200-lbs +
Marathon – Long distance, approx. 3.5-hrs
E-Bike – Class 1 only, pedal assist, no throttle (1 battery for entire race)
Junior – Ages 6-17
Kids – FREE 6 & under race

AWARDS:
Podium is 3 deep per category.

Payout to top 3 Elite Men & Women: $250 | $150 | $100

AWARDS:
Podium is 3 deep per category.

Payout to top 3 Elite Men & Women: $250 | $150 | $100

VOLUNTEER Sign Up
Every event is not possible without the help and support of volunteers. Help make these events great by giving back a bit of your time.

Start Times & Lap Counts:

Course Maps:

  • Green (3-miles) Junior loop – Strava
    • Juniors, you will have a closed course and pass through the finish chute each lap (reverse direction of other categories).
  • Purple (Mini Junior Loop) for 6-8s and girls 9-10  – Strava
  • Blue (9-miles) Pass Mtn loop – Strava
  • Black (10-miles) Long loop – Strava
  • Red (23-miles) Big loop – Strava
    • After completing the red loop Marathoners will then complete 2 black loops for a total of 43-miles (3.5-hr cutoff).
    • If you do not complete the 2 black loops you are NOT a DNF.
    • Full Marathon red + 2 blacks Strava

SCHEDULE

Friday 1/22 –

  • All Day – Course open for pre-riding

Saturday 1/23 –

  • 7:00 am – Number plate pickup open all day (check in at least 30-mins prior to start time)
  • 8:00 am – First race start
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