MORC Presents: Omba Caramba! 2024

XC MTB Race | Sponsored by: Kelly Dental

“A Race For Everyone”

Registration Opens March 1st

Event/Course Description

Sac River Mountain Bike Trails

Springfield’s Original Mountain Bike Trail managed by Ozark Greenways

This 300-acre Springfield-Greene County park offers approx. 14 miles of interconnecting single-track

The 4 mile course will feature fast hardpack with loose technical sections of singletrack. The terrain will change throughout the course from woodlands, fields and creek crossings. The Novice (Cat 3), Beginner, and Junior 4 mile course will be less technical but still have challenging areas for developing racers. The 1/2 mile kids course will be separate from other categories.

Categories / Start Time /Distance / Prizes / Entry Fee

E-Bike Open / 9:00 am / 4 Laps / Trophies / $44

Single Speed / 9:01 am / 3 Laps / Trophies / $45

Marathon Men / 9:02 am / 3 hours / Cash / $45

Marathon Women / 9:03 am / 3 hours / Cash / $45

Novice Cat 3 Men / 9:04 am / 2 Laps / Trophies / $45

Novice Cat 3 Women / 9:05 am / 2 Laps / Trophies / $45

Beginner Men / 9:06 am / 1 Lap / Trophies / $25

Beginner Women / 9:07 am / 1 Lap / Trophies / $25

Junior Boys Ages 15-17 / 9:08 am / 2 Laps / Trophies / $25 

Junior Girls Ages 15-17 / 9:09 am / 2 Laps / Trophies / $25 

Junior Boys Ages 11-14 / 9:10 am / 1 Lap / Trophies / $20

Junior Girls Ages 11-14 / 9:11 am / 1 Lap / Trophies / $20

Elite Cat 1 Men / 10:30 am / 4 Laps / Cash / $45

Elite Cat 1 Women / 10:31 am / 4 Laps / Cash / $45

Sport Cat 2 Men / 10:32 am / 3 Laps / Trophies / $45

Sport Cat 2 Women / 10:33 am / 3 Laps / Trophies / $45

Kids Ages 10 & Under / 12:30 pm / 2 Laps / Trophies / $10

Race Courses – TBA

Registration closes  April 19th 7:00 pm CST

Category Descriptions 

Elite Cat 1 – Expert level of fitness/skill with several seasons of racing experience, race target time of 60-90 min for the winners.

Sport Cat 2 – Intermediate level of fitness/skill, a race season or two of experience, race target time 60-90 min for the winners.

Novice Cat 3 – Entry level of fitness/skill, a handful of race experience, race target time 60-90 min for the winners.  If you are looking for more laps, race Sport (Cat 2).  There is nothing we are giving away worth sandbagging this class for.

Beginner – Brand new racers. You ride, but you haven’t raced before. Riding your local ride spot, you’re not exhausting yourself at 100% effort every ride, just to get faster.  4 miles is a long ride for you.

E-Bike – Class 1 Pedal assist only. Racers must understand how to pass other racers safely, and practice good sportsmanship as they encounter slower riders. 

Single Speed- You’ve only got one gear.  Choose it wisely.  

Marathon – Just ride for 3 hours, it’s that simple.

Juniors – (Ages 15-17) – Boys and Girls. 8 miles of riding 2 laps. Racers will pass the pavilion during their lap.

Juniors – (Ages 11-14) – Boys and Girls. Course has 4 Miles of riding 1 Lap. Racers will pass the pavilion during their lap.

Kids – (Ages 10 & Under) – Boys and Girls. The Kids Course will be close to the pavilion, 1 Mile of riding (2 Laps). Parents are welcome to ride in the back of their child. Please don’t interfere with the kids racing each other.

Events are subject to weather. Helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Promoter reserves the right to cancel/reschedule the event. Rain out rescheduled date is June 16th. Promoter reserves the right to change start times and distances if needed. For more info or questions please email: events@missourioffroadcyclists.com

Funds raised go to support the Missouri Off Road Cyclists, a regional non-profit advocating for, building, maintaining, and preserving sustainable multi-use soft surface trails throughout Southwest Missouri.