Competition MTB Team

Stoked on Stafford

Race 3 & 4 · Stafford Lake, Novato, CA

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NorCal MTB · 2026 SeasonUpcoming
Race 3: April 25, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Stafford Lake
Register by: Midnight on Sunday before race weekend
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Weekend Schedule

Friday

  • 2 - 6:30pPre-ride open for all riders
  • 4:30 - 5:30pNorCal GRiT Pre-ride
  • 4:30 - 5:30pAdventure Ride
  • 4:30 - 6pMoms on Bikes Tent Activity and Ride
  • 7pGates locked, be off-site by 7p

Saturday

  • 6 amGates open
  • 6:45-7:45aPre-ride open
  • 7:15aCoaches meeting
  • 8a-1:15pHigh school racing
  • 1:20-2:20pJr. devo pre-ride
  • 1:45pDevo coaches meeting
  • 1:45p(ish)High school podiums
  • 2:25-4:45pJr. devo racing
  • 5-6pNorCal GRiT pre-ride
  • 5-6pMoms on Bikes Activity and Ride
  • 5-6pAdventure Ride
  • 5p(ish)Jr. devo podiums
  • 5:30-7pPre-ride open; must ride in, no parking on-site
  • 7 pmGates close

Sunday

  • 6 amGates open
  • 6:45-7:45aPre-ride open
  • 7:15aCoaches meeting
  • 8a-1:15pHigh school racing
  • 1:20-2:20pJr. devo pre-ride
  • 1:45pDevo coaches meeting
  • 1:45p(ish)High school podiums
  • 2:25-4:45pJr. devo racing
  • 5p(ish)Jr. devo podiums
  • 7 pmGates close

Race Start Times

CategoryStartLapsPlate #
Varsity Boys8:0041000–1999
Varsity Girls8:034100–1099
JV1 Girls9:153200–399
JV2 Girls9:182400–599
Frosh Girls9:212600–799
JV2 Boys D210:3523500–3999
JV2 Boys D110:4123000–3499
Frosh Boys D211:2524500–4999
Frosh Boys D111:3124000–4499
JV1 Boys D212:2032500–2999
JV1 Boys D112:2632000–2499
8th Grade Girls2:2538000–8499
7th Grade Girls2:2827000–7499
6th Grade Girls2:3126000–6499
8th Grade Boys3:1038500–8999
7th Grade Boys3:5527500–7999
6th Grade Boys4:0026500–6999

Please arrive at staging 15 minutes before your wave starts. Start times subject to change.

Course Info

High School

High School course

Distance: ~4 miles · Elevation: ~500 ft gain

Junior Development

Junior Development course on the south side of the venue

Distance: ~2.4 miles · Elevation: ~400 ft gain

Venue & Logistics

Address

3549 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947

Parking

Please do not bring RVs to the general parking area. If you race on Sunday, you will not be able to park at the venue on Saturday for pre-ride; please park in town and follow the bike path.

Lodging

Camping is not available on-site. Nearest campgrounds are China Camp and Samuel P. Taylor.

Food

Tear it Up Catering will be on-site. Local options include Trailhead, Blue Barn, The Village, Finnagens, Hop monk, and Super Duper.

Misc. Information

  • Do not leave bikes unattended in town.
  • Mike's Bikes will be providing neutral support (for free!).
  • Dogs are NOT allowed at this venue except for service animals.
  • Cell service is good enough.
  • Lots of poison oak and ticks!
  • No water on-site.
  • We try to host leave-no-trace events; please pack out what you pack in.

Important Notices

  • Race 3 and Race 4 D1/D2 switch order (D2 starts before D1 at Race 4).
  • All pre-riders must have their assigned NorCal plate fixed to their handlebars and be accompanied by a coach.
  • Only coaches and student-athletes may pre-ride.
  • Do not trespass on private property.
  • If you race on Sunday, you will not be able to park at the venue on Saturday for pre-ride; ride your bike into the venue.
  • Mandatory for all teams to have at least one coach attend the coaches meeting.

Registration

Number plates can be picked up at the registration tent Friday and Saturday. Replacement plates can be purchased for $20. If you registered for race 3 before the reschedule, your registration is automatically transferred.