Monster Cross 2027
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chesterfield, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $60
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProEX Men | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:00 AM | $80 | – |
| ProEx Women | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:00 AM | $80 | – |
| Clydesdale 200 lbs+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Junior 19 and under 50 mile | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $60 | – |
| Men 40+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Men 50+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Men Open | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Mens 60+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Single Speed Men | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Single Speed Women | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Tandem 50 mile | Road RaceRelay or team | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $100 | – |
| Woman 60+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Women 40+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Women 50+ | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Women Open | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:05 AM | $80 | – |
| Ebike 25 mile | GravelBike 25 mi | Feb 21, 202710:15 AM | $80 | – |
| ebike 50 mile | GravelBike 50 mi | Feb 21, 202710:15 AM | $80 | – |
| Mini Junior 19 and under | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:15 AM | $60 | – |
| Mini Monster | Road Race | Feb 21, 202710:15 AM | $80 | – |
| Mini Monster 50+ | Gravel | Feb 21, 202710:15 AM | $80 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- ProEX Men and ProEx Women and Clydesdale 200 lbs+ and Men 40+ and Men 50+ and Men Open and Mens 60+ and Single Speed Men and Single Speed Women and Woman 60+ and Women 40+ and Women 50+ and Women Open and Ebike 25 mile and ebike 50 mile and Mini Monster and Mini Monster 50+: $80 until Feb 21.
- Junior 19 and under 50 mile and Mini Junior 19 and under: $60 until Feb 21.
- Tandem 50 mile: $100 until Feb 21.
Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the ProEX Men starts at 10:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Mini Monster
Mini Monster 50+
Men Open
Aggregated from official results for Monster Cross. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Monster Cross?
At the 2026 Mini Monster, the fastest tenth finished in 1:36:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:42:28, and half the field in 1:57:29; the last tenth came in after 2:35:31.
At the 2026 Mini Monster 50+, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:51 or better, the top quarter in 1:48:05, and half the field in 1:59:34; the last tenth came in after 2:23:21.
At the 2026 Men Open, the fastest tenth finished in 1:57:27 or better, the top quarter in 2:53:41, and half the field in 3:21:00; the last tenth came in after 4:12:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:40:04 |
| 30-39 | 2:01:05 | 1:36:30 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:35:27 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 33 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Monster Cross Road Race year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 111 to 79 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:59:15 to 1:57:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 (-23%) | 1:57:29 | under 1:36:56 | 1:26:34 |
| 2025 | 103 (-15%) | 2:04:06 | under 1:36:09 | 1:23:19 |
| 2024 | 121 (-12%) | 1:59:14 | under 1:34:49 | 1:25:13 |
| 2023 | 137 (+23%) | 1:58:16 | under 1:35:28 | 1:26:38 |
| 2022 | 111 | 1:59:15 | under 1:36:08 | 1:31:06 |
From each year's official results for the Road Race; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 21 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 22% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832Map
- Course
- Road
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race, Gravel
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 21, 2027), 2026 (Mar 1, 2026), 2025 (Mar 2, 2025), 2024 (Feb 18, 2024), 2023 (Feb 19, 2023), 2022 (Feb 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Monster Cross?
- Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $60 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 21, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Road Race, Gravel.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 79 athletes finished the Mini Monster; the median finish was 1:57:29 and the winner finished in 1:26:34.
- Where does it start?
- 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
From the organizers
15th ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS! powered by GroundForce IT
Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride.
The course supports cross, gravel or mountain bikes. Awards are given in over 20 divisions.
Here is what you will receive for your entry:
Race: Chip timed race: either the 50 or 25-mile distance
Beverage: Monster Cross is buying your 1st. Friends of PSP will be selling beer for spectators and extras as a fundraiser for the park/trails.
Back for 2027 is our favorite post race food spread!
Course Map/GPS: Course: Mini=1 lap and full MX =2 lap
Race course
Race Location:
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Awards 50 mile: