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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite/Expert Single Speed | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Elite Men 40 + Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Elite Men Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Elite Women Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Expert Men 39 & Under | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Expert Men 40 - 49 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Expert Men 50 - 59 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Expert Men 60 + | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Expert Women 39 & Under | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| Expert Women 40 + | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20279:30 AM | $45 | – |
| e-Bike Men Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| e-Bike Women Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 14 & Under | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 15 - 18 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 19 - 29 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 30 - 39 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 40 - 49 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 50 - 59 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 60 - 69 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men 70 + | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men Clydesdale | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Men Fat Bike Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Women 14 & Under | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Women 15 - 18 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Women 19 - 39 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Women 40 - 49 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Women 50 + | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Sport Women Fat Bike Open | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 202712:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 14 & Under | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 15 - 18 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 19 - 29 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 30 - 39 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 40 - 49 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 50 - 59 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men 60 + | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Men Clydesdale | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Women 14 & Under | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Women 15 - 18 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Women 19 - 39 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Women 40 - 49 | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
| Beginner Women 50 + | Mountain Bike | Jul 17, 20272:15 PM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jul 17, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:08 AM, and the Elite/Expert Single Speed starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
4300 Stony Creek Drive, Utica, MI 48316
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Eastside Racing Company) for Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Sport Men 14 & Under, the fastest tenth finished in 1:09:59 or better, the top quarter in 1:15:00, and half the field in 1:20:10; the last tenth came in after 1:35:38.
At the 2026 Beginner Men 14 & Under, the fastest tenth finished in 42:33 or better, the top quarter in 44:37, and half the field in 51:36; the last tenth came in after 1:05:50.
At the 2026 Elite Men Open, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:49 or better, the top quarter in 1:42:41, and half the field in 1:47:15; the last tenth came in after 1:59:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:11:48 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:17:49 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:10:03 |
| 40-49 | 1:21:28 | 1:04:23 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:03:33 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:17:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Around July 17 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 56°F and hot years reach 89°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Shelden's BIG Bang XC MTB Race cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick Up: WHERE: West Branch Pavilion Area / Stony Creek Metropark: 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township, MI, 49316. WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2026 @ 8:00 AM. Day of Registration: Elite - Expert - Single Speed CLOSES at 9:15 AM. Sport…
Schedule and packet pickup
RACE DAY EVENT SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM - PACKET PICK UP & DAY OF REGISTRATION OPENS. 9:30 AM - ELITE | EXPERT | SINGLE SPEED RACE STARTS. 11:30 AM - FOOD IS READY TO PURCHASE. 12:00 PM - SPORT | FAT BIKE | E-BIKE | TANDEM RACE STARTS. 12:45 PM…
Course
Click for the => Trailmaps link to Shelden's Big Bang course. Stony Creek and Shelden's Big Bang is unidirectional. Pre-riding the course: GPS Address: 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township, MI, 49316. Park at the Stony Creek Shelden Trails…
Parking and travel
These hotels are within 10 miles (or less) and 15 minutes (or less) from Stony Creek Metropark: Hampton Inn Shelby Township. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Utica. Cambria Hotel Shelby Township. Courtyard by Marriott Detroit…
Rules and FAQ
This page is intended to inform e-Bike racers of the ONLY type of e-Bikes allowed in the e-Bike Open categories: Class 1 Pedal Assist e-Bikes only. - No class-selectable bikes. - Specifically state pedal assist only. - Allowed bikes…
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A traditional XC MTB race has returned to Stony Creek Metro park, and its Shelden Trails in Shelby Township, MI. Mashing up exciting machine built single track, an old school climb trail, and classic two track, an 8.5 mile lap is on tap for racers. Push hard and try to get that top step, beat your friends, or push yourself in your first mountain bike race on some of Southeast Michigan's favorite trails.