May 19th, 2024, Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA)

THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 ENTRIES - NO EXCEPTIONS DUE TO TIMING EQUIPMENT

In Partner with Union County Tourism & Mount Emily Recreation Area (MERA)

Title Sponsors: Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort & The Trailhead, Baker City

Enjoy this one-stage enduro race on the beautiful MERA trail system located just outside of La Grande, Oregon.

-Format: Racers ride at a leisurely pace to the top of the course on the Mount Emily Access Road (approximately 1200'). Racers then descend down the 5-mile Super D Course while being timed individually.

-What’s Included: Custom race plate, event memorabilia, hosted after-party bbq and awards ceremony are included with entry. Three-person podium in each racer category.

-Race Info: The course will be marked for practice all day Saturday. Plate Pickup begins at 9am on Sunday. Racer meeting in Owlsey Trailhead Parking Lot at 10am. Pre-registration is required for this event. Register by clicking the button above. The course will be a mixture of blue and black trails with ride arounds on all features. Race categories may be adjusted based upon entries. Juniors may self shuttle to the top on race day.

-Saturday Self Shuttle: Racers may self shuttle on Saturday to practice the course. If you are looking for shuttle partners, please meet up at the center picnic tables in the Owsley parking area at 3pm Saturday.

-Entry:

Juniors 12-17 Years $49

Adults 18 & Over $60

*BMSTC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $20 DISCOUNT AT CHECKOUT (Join now and save)

-2024 Course: Doing Time, Pat’s Connector, Link, Slammer, Upper Hotshot

Categories:

• Junior Girls (17 & Under) - Age Group May Self Shuttle to Top

• Amateur Women (18-39)

• Amateur Women (40-59)

• Amateur Women (60 & Over)

• Expert Women

• E-Bike Women

• Junior Boys (17 & Under) - Age Group May Self Shuttle to Top

• Amateur Men (18-39)

• Amateur Men (40-59)

• Amateur Men (60-Up)

• Expert Men

• E-Bike Men

  (*Categories may be adjusted based on participation)

-Camping: Nearby camping is available at the Union County Fairgrounds or at the Fox Hill Campground.

Recommended hotel accommodations:

The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs: https://hotlakelodge.com/

The Landing Hotel: https://lagrandelandinghotel.com/

Travelodge, La Grande: https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/la-grande-oregon/la-grande-travelodge/overview?CID=LC:TL::GGL:RIO:National:12290&iata=00093796