Alpine Epic 2024 - Oregon XC Series Race #6

ALPINE EPIC 2024 Oregon XC Series Race #6 | June 15, 2024

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Discover singletrack paradise at the Alpine Epic - an XC mountain bike endurance legacy race brought to you by Cascade Cream Puff as a fundraiser for the Oakridge Trails Alliance!

Featuring world class, pristine singletrack on a 50, 25 or 15 mile course on the Alpine Trail network, also known as the “crown jewel” mountain bike destination in Oakridge! This race winds through open beargrass meadows, stunning vistas and old growth groves, showcasing unsurpassed wildflower displays and lush green carpets of PNW rainforests.

THE COURSE:

The course will feature the classic 50-Mile Cascade Cream Puff legacy loop, including the North Alpine, Tire Mountain and Cloverpatch trail segments. The 25-Mile "long course" Oregon XC Series option follows the same road climb up 1910, but will route participants down Alpine "proper" from the trail entry at Kate's Cut-in, on the main trail system. The 15-Mile "short course" Oregon XC Series option will cut in from the initial gravel road climb on 1910 at 683, and riders will jump on singletrack above Buckhead Shelter and dive into the lower Alpine trail to the finish.

All course maps and elevation can be viewed on Trailforks - CLICK HERE and use the menu on the left side of the page to navigate each route.

Please note that the 50-Mile "legacy course" is a STAND ALONE race option and does NOT qualify as an event toward the Oregon XC Series! Categories will be different from those of the Oregon XC Series long (25) and short (15) courses. Although we will do our best to provide a heads-up, course routes and exact start times are subject to change without notice. Exact mileage may vary depending on GPS and mapping software used to determine course routes.

WHERE DO MY REGISTRATION FEES GO?

Besides covering the overhead of running a great race in a backcountry wilderness setting, proceeds from the Alpine Epic will support thousands of volunteer hours on Middle Fork Willamette trails, including the construction of two new bridges on Tire Mountain, a 4.5 mile trail extension on Cloverpatch (eliminating a 3.5 mile gravel road climb), along with routine maintenance and future expansions on the North Fork Trail. Your proceeds also benefit educational programs, such as sawyer safety and trail design classes, and forest wide partnership under Oakridge Trails Alliance (formerly Alpine Trail Crew Assn.), USFS, and Cascade Volunteers.

WHY SHOULD YOU RACE THE ALPINE EPIC?

So besides experiencing Oakridge's internationally renowned #singletrackparadise and knowing your participation has the added benefit of contributing to improved access and experiences for all trail users in the Willamette National Forest - why should you race this event?

If you are part of the 2024 Oregon XC Series, your participation in the 25 or 15 mile course options will qualify you for the Oregon Series Championship cash purse. Please see more at https://oregonxcseries.org/.
Amazing Aid Station Support – well-stocked rest stops with hydration, gels and treats to fuel your way up or down the course!
Mechanic Support - featuring some of the best fixer-uppers this side of the West Coast.
Professional Timing, Communications and Emergency Support – Provided by Eclectic Edge Racing, Valley Radio Club W7PXL and qualiied first responder volunteers from our local area.
Custom awards and CASH PURSE for top overall men's and women's finishers in the 15/25/50-mile race.
LOCAL BREWS! Locally crafted beverages rovided courtesy of Plank Town Brewing and WildCraft Cider Works for the Oakridge Trails Alliance (21 and older only) and non-alcoholic herbal teas, kombucha, and more!
$10 Meal Voucher for our local food cart, Cowgirl Cookin' - GF, Paleo, Vegan options available!
The best singletrack endurance racing experience of your life!
The Alpine Trail Network is world class, and begins and ends right from our staging area. We hope you'll love our trails as much as we do!

ALPINE EPIC RACE SCHEDULE

Pre-Registration Packet Pickup, Friday, June 14, 2024

12-4PM | Alpine Epic Earlybird Race Packet Pickup at Willamette Mountain Mercantile/Oakridge Bike Shop, located at 48080 Hwy. 58 in Oakridge proper.

Alpine Epic Race Day, Saturday, June 15, 2024

7-9:30AM | Registration Packet Pick-up at the Westir Portal Park - 001 N. Fork Road, Westfir, OR 97462 (please check in at least 30 minutes prior to your start time).

8AM | 50-mile Rider Safety Meeting
8:30AM | 50-mile Mass Neutral Race Start
9AM | 25-mile Rider Safety Meeting
9:30AM | 25-mile Alpine Epic Mass Neutral Race Start (OR XC Series long course)
10AM | 15-mile Rider Safety Meeting
10:30AM | 15-mile Alpine Epic Mass Neutral Race Start (OR XC Series short course)

1PM | 15-Mile Awards Ceremony
2PM | 25 Mile Awards Ceremony
4PM | 50 Mile Awards Ceremony

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

NO TRANSFERS OR REFUNDS.
In the case of an "Act of God" cancellation due to unforeseen disasters such as flood, fire, or heavy precipitation, the race will be rescheduled to July 20, 2024.
Limited space available based on Forest Service permit requirements.

OBRA LICENSE NUMBERS ARE A MUST! Please include your OBRA membership number in your registration or sign up for an OBRA day license. We encourage you to purchase an OBRA membership to help support bicycle racing across the state. Your annual membership allows you to race all year in OBRA sanctioned events, and takes the place of a $5 day license.

OBRA annual membership pricing:

Adult annual: $50
U-23 Annual: $10
Junior annual: free
Adult and U-23 single event: $5
Junior single event: free.

For more information, see: obra.org.

Please bring your Junior Cat 1/2 categories USAC License # if you have one and register your race age as of 12/31/2023.

REGISTER HERE: (click image below)

WE ARE PROUD TO PART OF THE 2024 OREGON XC SERIES!
Please consider registering for one of the very best race series experiences in the Pacific Northwest! More information at: https://www.mudslingerevents.com/oregon-xc-series-mountain-bike-race-oregon.