Mother Lode Epic

Categories

Registration opens on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Join our email list to be notified!

Space is limited to 300 people! The top three racers in each category will receive a custom Mother Lode Epic podium award.

Please note, this is a 41-mile epic trail/XC race with 32 miles of racing and is not recommended for beginners. Beginners interested in racing should pair up with a buddy as a relay team!

Riders younger than 15 years old interested in participating, please email us at community@clippedinforlife.org. We absolutely celebrate juniors who want to challenge themselves, but we want to be sure everyone is on the page about the training and fitness needed to make this race a positive experience.

Female Categories

Pro/Open Women
Single Speed Women
Women 29 & Under
Women 30-39
Women 40-49
Women 50 & Over

Two-Person Relays

2-Person Team Male
2-Person Team Female
2-Person Team Coed

Age is based on your Race Age, which is how old you will be on December 31, 2026. We reserve the right to combine categories based on registration numbers.

Two-Person Relay Info

Both relay team members need to register separately! You will each pay your portion of the entry fee during registration. Please make sure to enter the same team name as your teammate during registration.

Race entry for teams includes shuttle to the start and boat transfer for one person, and t-shirts, post-race meal voucher and fun for both people. Each person in a 2-Person team must do at least two Stages, but teams may divide them up however they want (e.g. Person #1 does Stages #1 & #2, or #1 & #3, etc.). You must wait for your teammate to finish their stage(s) before starting your leg; teammates cannot be on course at the same time.

Team relay transportation: The person riding Stage 1 can opt to take the provided shuttle, or be dropped off at the start. One Start Line Access Pass is included with your team entry; you do not need to purchase a pass. Teams are responsible for coordinating their own transportation between stages.