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Overview

The 2nd Annual Beast or Repetition is a multi-lap MTB race that will challenge mountain bikers of all ability levels on the AWESOME trails at Briar Chapel, some of the best single-track in the Triangle Area!   

Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast 20+ mile network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. In addition to fantastic trails, The Sports Courts, with its large lawn and pavilion, offers a perfect staging area to start and finish this race. After racing, athletes will enjoy a festive vibe, post-race food, great music, and a fun awards ceremony with lots of giveaways.  

Courses

Depending on class, racers will start in waves and complete 2-4 laps (3-22 total miles) on the ‘best of the best’ trails at Briar Chapel (on the western territory).  Perfect for passing, each lap starts with 1 mile of road, paved trail, and gravel before hitting the natural surface trails.  The super junior race uses a completely different course and is great for kids just getting into the sport.  The courses vary as follows:

• Expert/Sport/Single-Speed racers will complete three or four 5.5 mile laps of MTB awesomeness.  Offering the most technical features in this race, this course includes twisty, flowy single-track, several rock gardens, some small drops, berms, fast/fun descents, and punchy climbs.  Includes Silver Alert and half of the Mom Jeans.  Technical trail rating – 3+ out of 5.   LINK TO 5.5 MILE COURSE
• Intermediate racers will complete two 4.5 mile laps that include most of the 5.5 mile Expert/Sport course, removing a mile of the more technical/hilly terrain.  Includes Silver Alert and bypasses Mom Jeans.  Technical trail rating 3 out of 5.  LINK TO 4.5 MILE COURSE
• Beginner/Junior 6-14 racers will complete two 3 mile laps of fast and flowing terrain.  Includes a few rock gardens and hills.  Bypasses both Silver Alert and Mom Jeans.  Technical trail rating 2++ out of 5.   LINK TO 3 MILE COURSE
• Super Junior 6-10 racers will start with .5 miles of road and paved trail, then complete two, 1 mile laps of downhill grass, easy double-track, mellow pondside single-track, .5 miles of moderate uphill single-track, then a short section of paved trail, before heading back to the finish on paved trail and easy single-track.  This course is completely different than the other courses, and relatively easy compared to the rest of trails at Briar Chapel.  Technical trail rating 2 out of 5.   LINK TO SUPER JUNIOR COURSE.

Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, 4/12/25 (Race Day)

STAGING AREA:  Sports Courts at Boulder Point at Briar Chapel.   There is no physical address to Sports Courts.  Nearest home is 2523 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (the sports are across the road)

RACE #1 @ 8am (Expert – 4 laps/22 miles) (Sport and Single-Speed – 3 laps/16.5 miles)

• 6:45am-7:45am:  check-in
• 7:50am-8am:  racer line-up/pre-race brief
• 8am-8:10am:  staggered wave starts (classes separated by 1-3 minutes)
• 9:15am-10:45am:  post-race food/beverage available (free for racers and volunteers)
• 10:30am:  awards/giveaways

RACE #2 @ 11:30am (Super Junior 6-8/9-10 – 2 laps/3 miles)

• 10:45am-11:15am:  check-in
• 11:20am-11:30am:  racer line-up/pre-race brief
• 11:30am-11:33am:  staggered wave starts (classes separated by 3 minutes)
• 12pm-1pm:  post-race food/beverage available (free for racers and volunteers)
• 12:30pm:  awards/giveaways

RACE #3 @ 12pm (Intermediate – 2 laps/9 miles)

• 11am-11:45am:  check-in
• 11:50am-12pm:  racer line-up/pre-race brief
• 12pm-12:08pm:  staggered wave starts (classes separated by 1-3 minutes)
• 1pm-2:30pm:  post-race food/beverage available (free for racers and volunteers)
• 2pm:  awards/giveaways

RACE #4 @ 1pm (Beginner and Junior 6-14 – 2 laps/6 miles)

• 11:45am-12:45pm:  check-in
• 12:50pm-1pm:  racer line-up/pre-race brief
• 1pm-1:03pm:  staggered wave starts (classes separated by 3 minutes)
• 1:30pm-2:30pm:  post-race food/beverage available (free for racers and volunteers)
• 2pm:  awards/giveaways

Definition of Classes

Racers self-select between 30 different age and/or skill-based classes.  These classes have been created so riders can race and be scored with athletes of similar age and ability. For age-based classes, race age is determined as of 12/31/25.

Definition of Skill-Based Classes.  Use the following to guide you in selecting your class.

• Beginner – you are an occasional rider, honing your mountain biking skills. When you ride, you generally stay on the less technical trails. You have never raced before or you do not race often.
• Intermediate – you ride often and are comfortable riding most terrain. You may have raced before but do not have tons of racing experience (1-3 races per year). Your endurance is good but you rarely ride more than 15 miles in one outing and you would have extreme difficulty maintaining race pace for more than 12 miles.  You might have raced in the beginner or intermediate classes before and have not broken the top three finishers on a consistent basis.
• Sport – with how much you ride, you feel very confident on your bike.  You are in very good riding shape, ride fast, and can ride 20+ miles in an outing.  You have podiumed at the beginner or intermediate levels or you have raced in the sport class, can keep up with other sport riders, and feel comfortable competing at that level. You might have raced in the sport class before and have not broken the top three finishers on a consistent basis.  
• Expert – you ride very often and feel extremely confident on your bike.  You are in excellent riding shape, ride very fast, and can easily ride 20+ miles in an outing.  You have podiumed at the sport level or you have raced in the expert class, can keep up with other expert riders, and feel comfortable competing at that level.

Registration Fees

• $30-$55 online registration fees depending on class and registration date with longer races priced higher. Lowest pricing until 1/12, regular by 3/12, and late by 4/11. Race day registration is an extra $10 (if space is available)

Expect Excellence. Your Race Registration Fee Includes:

• Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails
• Wave starts by class, with traditionally faster classes starting first.  This, combined with the race loop flow limits passing between waves.
• Fun and challenging course design
• Professional race operations
• Superbly marked course – you won’t get lost
• Exciting atmosphere with great music
• Excellent volunteer support
• Well-stocked aid stations
• Medical support
• Chip timing – accurate and timely posting of results
• Abundant, varied, and tasty post-race food/beverage (including items such as sliders, fresh fruit, hummus/veggies, bagels/peanut butter, trail bars, chips, cookies, and a crowd favorite, little cups of M&Ms.  Beverages include water, Gatorade, soft drinks, Honest Kids juice, and Athletic Brewing Company non-alcoholic beer).  
• Fun awards ceremony with contests and lots of giveaways (see below for details)
• FREE photo downloads post-race (a professional photographer will be at the race)
• NOTE – to keep registration fees as low as possible, a t-shirt is optional.  Our tees are very nice though, so you might want to consider ordering one when you register.  

Awards, Contests, and Giveaways

We will have three separate awards ceremonies – 10:15am for expert, sport, and single-speed, 12:30pm for super juniors, and 2pm for beginner, junior 6-14, and intermediates. Awards (1st-5th place pint glasses) will be presented to the top five in each class.  Prizes (gift certificates / cycling gear from Trek Chapel Hill and/or Delta Cycle) will be presented to the top three in each class.  We will also randomly distribute giveaway items from Trek Chapel Hill and Delta Cycle. Take 10% off Trek gear and accessories when you check-in at the Trek Chapel Hill on 4/11 and take 20% off Delta Cycle gear when you purchase online with coupon code RLRC20. Thank you Trek Chapel Hill and Delta Cycle.

TORC!

Triangle Off-Road Cyclists (TORC) hosts rides and builds/maintains triangle MTB trails.  Thank you, TORC for supporting this race and for all the great work you do to build/maintain the trails we all love.  To learn more or to become a TORC member, CLICK HERE.

Venue

Safety, Rules, and Policies

Rules:

• Bike helmets (certified by CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL) must be worn and buckled.
• Each racer will receive a bike number.  Bike numbers should be affixed to the front of your handlebars and must be unobstructed and completely visible at all times.  
• Cyclocross and e-bikes are not permitted in this race.
• Earbuds are not permitted in the race.  Wearing earbuds during a mountain bike race is not safe and is frustrating for those trying to pass.
• Pets are not permitted on the course. 
• Respect the environment.  No littering.
• Please inform our timer if you drop out of the race.
• Riding racers have right of way over racers walking, pushing, or carrying their bikes.  Walking racers should use the least rideable portion of the trail when being passed.
• Passing riders should vocalize when overtaking another rider with commands such as ‘passing on your left’ or ‘passing on your right’.  The passing racer is responsible for passing safely.  When vying for position the leading racer does not necessarily have to yield to the challenging racer.  A racer may not, however, bodily interfere with the intent to impede the progress of the challenging racer.
• Follow all course marking.  Short cutting the course is grounds for disqualification.
• Abusive or profane language toward other racers, volunteers, or race officials or foul riding will not be tolerated.  Unsportsmanlike conduct is grounds for penalty or disqualification and will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the race director.  Please exercise good sportsmanship.
• Roadless Races reserves the right to alter the course at any time before or during the event.  For no reason shall a participant or anyone other than a Roadless Races staff member make alterations to the course.

Policies:

• Refunds: Receive a refund (minus $10 and the runsignup processing fee) if you cancel 14+ days before the race. No refunds within 14 days. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com
• Credits: Receive a coupon code for future Roadless Races if you cancel. Cancel 14+ days before the race for a 100% credit of your registration fee. Cancel 4-13 days before the race for a 50% credit of your registration fee. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com.
• Transfer Your Entry to Someone Else: Transfers must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race. No race day transfers. We do not allow transfers to another race. To transfer to another racer, go to you profile on runsignup, and follow directions to ‘Transfer to Someone Else’.
• Class Distance: Distance classes must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race. No race day class changes. To change classes, go to your profile on runsignup, and follow directions to ‘Transfer Event’.

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