ENDURO #1 – SUNRISE
October 9, 2022
Presented by Stillwell Performance MTB Suspension
Location:
Sunrise Ski Resort (map)
Greer, 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:
Sunrise Ski Resort is located 50-mins east of Show Low in the White Mountains of Arizona. Pine forest, aspens, and loamy soil are what you’ll find up there. The trails at Sunrise are rugged with lots of rocks, roots and drops.
For this event, lift access will be provided for select stages. This equals less pedaling and longer runs! The lifts will be open Fri – Sun. Come up and ride Friday & Saturday with your buddies. Sunday trails only open to racers. Pack a jacket as it’s much cooler at the top and in the morning.
All day lift pass for spectators are available for $20 Fri – Sun.
Camping/Lodging:
RV Camping – Designated 30 amp hookups are located next to the General Store for $35 / night. Purchase your permit at the General Store next to campground.
Camping in the Sunrise parking lot will be allowed in the far east upper lot. Pay and received your camping pass ($10 per vehicle) at the Sunrise ticket office.
Food/Dining:
- Breakfast burritos
- Burgers, hot dogs
- Pizza, beer
Registration Fees:
$75 until Thursday 10/6 at 8 PM
$100 until 8 AM on race day
$50 grom’s 10-12
*A $35 lift pass will be required, purchased on site ($50 for Sat/Sun, $75 for Fri/Sat/Sun)
Categories:
*All categories race the same course
- Expert Men Open
- Expert Women Open
- Amateur Men 21-39
- Amateur Women 21-39
- Masters Men 40+
- Masters Men 50+
- Masters Women 40+
- U21 Men 17-20
- U21 Women 17-20
- Youth Groms 13-16 *
- Youth Groms 10-12 (shorter course) * parents, these are still black and double black trails
Register for the entire series (all 4 races) save $ and get a free t-shirt!
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
Course Info:
- # of Stages: 4
- Distance: ~10-miles
- Elevation Gain: ~1000′
- Max Elevation: 10,500′
Stages
- Transfer to stage 1: Pedal out the parking lot around to Cyclone lift. Follow green MBAA arrows up service road to mid mountain lodge. Must be at stage 1 by 9:30 AM.
- Stage 1: Lift Line to Aspen Alley
- Transfer to stage 2: Take chairlift to top, exit slight left to Sticks n’ Stones.
- Stage 2: Sticks n’ Stones to Pile
- Transfer to stage 3: Follow green MBAA signs up ski run to service road to Lower Chutes.
- Stage 3: Lower Chutes and Ladders to Project
- Transfer to stage 3: Take chairlift to top, exit right, down the hill past Ba’ Cho to Fungus (on left).
- Stage 4: Fungus to Pinedale
Groms 10-12 will race Stage 1, then Stage 4 only
Riders will go off in 30-sec intervals. YOU MUST RIDE THE STAGES IN ORDER.
Rider’s meeting at 8:00 AM at Sunrise base. Race starts at 8:30.
* Rider’s MUST be to Stage 1 start by 9:30 AM.
Stage 1 starts (allowed to start early if prior wave is done)
- 8:45 Expert Men / U21 men / Groms
- 9:15 All Women
- 9:25 Amateur Men
- 9:45 Master’s Men 40+ / 50+
Schedule:
Friday – 10/7
9:00a – 4:00p Trails open (course being marked)
Saturday – 10/8
9:00a – 4:00p Course open for pre-riding
3:00 – 5:00p Packet Pickup at Sunrise base
Sunday – 10/9
7:00 – 8:00a Packet Pickup / Day of Registration Open at Sunrise base
8:00a Rider’s Meeting – at Sunrise base
8:15a Race Start
3:00p Awards (or as soon as possible)
The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona 
