1 – McDOWELL MELTDOWN
2026 MBAA XC Series
January 10, 2026
PRESENTED BY:
LOCATION:
McDowell Mountain Regional Park (Map)
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The McDowell Competitive Track features classic desert riding with short climbs, tight turns, and cactus galore. This course will challenge you and leave you smiling, so long as you stay out of the cactus.
Register for the 2026 XC Series
The cheapest game in town!
Adult – $225
Junior – $150
Get a plastic # plate, free t-shirt and entry into all 5 races!
2026 TEAM COMPETITION (Sign Up)
- Create a team of riders (2-9 Little Ring / 10+ Big Ring)
- Register your team and submit your roster
- Each rider signs up for their individual race
- Best 5 riders’ results (Little Ring) & 10 riders’ results (Big Ring) count towards your team score each race
- Includes team 10×10 tent spot for each race
- Each team is asked to pick one race to volunteer at
- 70% of team participation (or family member) @ 2 hours each
PARKING/CAMPING:
$10 park entry fee per vehicle – Exact change is appreciated. Review our venue map for where to setup.
The park entrance gate closes at 8:00 PM.
Four Peaks Lot Camping – $25 per night (pay at entrance station). Take your first right after entering park. Camp along the perimeter and please keep your footprint small. No tent camping in the desert. Must be out by Sunday night.
FOOD ONSITE:
– DeJa Brew Coffee
– PizzArt (Pizza)
– Dogs R Us (Hot dogs & burgers)
– Kay’s Oriental Cafe (Rice bowls)
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
– Single Track Hats
REGISTRATION FEES:
Please register online before coming to the event.
First Timer – $30
Your first race? This is the category for you.
Junior (17 & under)
- $30 – until 4 weeks out
- $35 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
- $45 – on race day
Adult
- $45 – until 4 weeks out
- $50 – until Thursday before race at 8 pm
- $60 – on race day
RACE AGE:
The age you will be on December 31, 2026.
Need to change your category? No problem – email to info@MangledMomentum.com.
Register for the 2026 XC Series
The cheapest game in town!
Adult – $200
Junior – $125
Get a custom plastic # plate, free t-shirt and entry into all 5 races!
or register from McDowell Meltdown below
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.
MBAA MEMBERSHIP:
Signup for an MBAA membership when you register for just $25 ($15 for juniors) and contribute directly to trail projects across the state. Plus you’ll get a cool pair of members only socks and sticker. You’ll also be entered into out members only raffles!
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
First Timer – Newbie, never raced before
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
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) – Sport loop – Strava
- Blue (10-miles) – Sport to Tech to Long – Strava
- Black (5.5-miles) – Sport then tech then long – Strava
- Red (33-miles) – Strava
- The red loop cutoff is 3.5-hrs. If it takes longer than 3.5-hrs to complete the red loop, you do not have to go out for a blue lap. You are not DQ’d.
SCHEDULE
Friday 1/9 –
- All Day Course open for pre-riding (Final markings underway in the AM)
- 4 – 5:30 pm Number plate pickup open onsite
Saturday 1/10 –
- 7:00 am – Number plate pickup open (check in at least 30-mins prior to start time)
- 8:00 am – Racing begins
The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona 