ENDURO – MINGUS
October 29, 2023
Presented by Trail Manos

Location:
Playground Campground (Map)
Prescott, AZ
Race Format:
Enduro racing is made up of multiple timed descents. Riders will follow a specific route to get to the start of each stage, some by pedal others by chair lift. After all the stages are completed, a rider’s combined time will determine their overall placing on the day.
Knee pads, elbow pads, and a full face helmet are strongly recommended. A trail bike with 120+ mm of travel and a dropper seat post is encouraged.
General Information:
Mingus Mountain is located 15-miles north east of Prescott Valley up hwy 89A just before dropping into Jerome.
IMPORTANT!!! Saturday – You may see horses/runners in the afternoon for the Man vs. Horse race. Please be courteous.
Camping/Lodging:
Tent/Car Camping – Mingus Mountain Campground is open for participants to camp in. $10 per night. Please pay at self pay station. There is also free dispersed camping throughout Mingus Mountain.
Food on Site:
- Trail Manos cookout (Sat. 4 pm)
- Pizza
Registration Fees:
- $80 until Thursday 10/6 at 8 PM
- $120 until 8 AM on race day
- $50 Youth 10-12 & Beginner
Categories:
- Expert Men Open
- Expert Women Open
- Amateur Men 21-39
- Amateur Women 21-39
- Masters Men 40-49
- Masters Men 50+
- Masters Women 40+
- U21 Men 17-20
- U21 Women 17-20
- Youth Boys 15-16
- Youth Boys 13-14
- Youth Girls 13-16
- Youth Boys & Girls 10-12 (shorter course)
- Beginner Men (shorter course)
- Beginner Women (shorter course)
Refund Policy:
If you become sick or are experiencing COVID symptoms approaching race day you may transfer your entry to the next event.
Awards/Payouts:
Medals awarded to top 3 men and women in each category.
Payout to Expert men & women 1st $200, 2nd $100, 3rd $80.
Course Info:
- # of Stages: 3
- Distance: ~15-miles
- Elevation Gain: ~1500′
- Max Elevation: 7,700′
IMPORTANT!!! Saturday – You may see horses/runners in the afternoon for the Man vs. Horse race. Please be courteous.
- Transfer to stage 1: Left out of Playground Campground (away form 89A). Turn right past Methodist camp up towards Mingus Mountain lookout tower. Hang a left at the Y. Start is 100 yards past.
- Stage 1: Gaddes Canyon (110 > 9037)
- Transfer to stage 2: Pedal from bottom of stage 1 5-miles up to Trailhead 28.
- Stage 2: 28 > 111
- Transfer to stage 3: At the end of stage 2 pedal up the hill to the main forest road and hang a right for 100 yards, then right onto the trail (follow green arrows). Rocky ½ mile climb to stage 3 start.
- Stage 3: 533
- Upon completing stage 3, pedal up to 89A (just ahead) and take shuttle back to start.
Beginner Rider’s & 10-12 will be riding Stages 1 & 3 ONLY. After stage 1, begin transfer then look for red arrows, make a left at the to Stage 3.
Start Times (at Playground Campground)
- 8:30 Expert Men
- 8:35 U21
- 8:40 Groms 13-14 / 15-16
- 8:50 All Women
- 9:10 Amateur Men
- 9:30 Master’s Men 40-49 / 50+
- 9:40 Beginner & 10-12 (Stages 1 & 3 only)
Saturday – 10/28
All Day – Course open for pre-riding
3:00 – 4:00p – Packet Pickup (at Playground Campground)
4:00 – Trail Manos Cookout (at Playground Campground)
Sunday – 10/29
7:00 – 8:15 am – Packet Pickup / Day of Registration Open
8:30 am – Race Start (must check-in at Playground Campground at scheduled start time)
3:00 pm – Awards (sooner if possible)



