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27th Annual STORM Hill Country MTB Challenge

Race details, course maps, sponsor highlights, merchandise, and more can be found on the race web page here:
https://stormmtb.org/events/hill-country-challenge

We are always in need of volunteers. Volunteers receive free land access, camping, meals, and a t-shirt. Sign up here:
https://www.bikereg.com/2026stormracevolunteer

HELMETS MUST BE WORN WHENEVER ON THE BIKE

NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE RACE VENUE

Registration

• Online pre-registration closes on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM CST
• Late and on-site online registration will be available for additional fees until online registration closes at 6:00 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
• You WILL NOT be able to register after 6:00 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
• Please register before arriving at the race venue to avoid delays. Cell coverage is spotty, and on-site online registration is expected to be slow. Credit card processing is not guaranteed for any payments that need to be made onsite.
• Cash is the best form of payment.
• All TMBRA rules apply.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• Pre-ride all day
• Kid’s Cup Race 1:00 PM
• New Racer Clinic 2:00 PM

Sunday, April 12, 2026

• Late online registration closes at 6:00 AM via BikeReg. Late fees apply.
• Number plate pickup starts at 7:00 AM at the registration tent in the infield
• Juniors 10U/12U – 8:00 AM start
• Cat 3 & eMTB – 8:30 AM start *
• Cat 1 & Cat 2 – 10:00 AM start *
• * START TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
• Race start times will be published here before the race: https://tmbra.link/racestarts

XC Race Distances

• 2 laps (23.5 miles) – Pro/Cat 1 | Cat 1 | Cat 2
• 1 lap (11 miles) – All Cat 3 | eMTB | 14U Juniors
• 3.8 miles – 10U & 12U Juniors

Awards and payout per TMBRA guidelines

Rules

This event is the fifth race in the Texas XC Mountain Bike State Championship Series, and TMBRA Spring XC Series Rules and Regulations apply (https://www.tmbra.org/wp/rules-and-regs/).

TMBRA race plates:

TMBRA permanent number plates will be used. If you don’t have one or have lost a previously assigned plate, you can purchase one during your online race registration process (separate question after selecting your race category).
Every race participant must utilize a 2026 TMBRA season race plate for race scoring and timing. After registering for an event, you will be asked about your season plate status. If you pre-purchased your plate through the TMBRA.org website or you picked up a plate at a previous event, then put your number in the box provided. Otherwise, select “Yes, assign a NEW plate” if you do not already have one. A one-time $15 charge will be added to your event registration fee if you select “Yes”.

Number pickup/racer check-in starts at 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Volunteer Sign-Up

We are always in need of volunteers. Volunteers receive free land access, camping, meals, and a t-shirt. Sign up here: https://www.bikereg.com/2026stormracevolunteer

Land Use Fees

The land use fee is NOT included in the registration fee.

• Everyone entering the ranch must pay the land use fee for Flat Rock Ranch regardless of racing/non-racing status (https://www.flatrockranchtx.com/fees). Discounts may apply.
• Visit the Flat Rock Ranch website for details on camping and RV fees: https://www.flatrockranchtx.com/fees.
• Please read the Flat Rock Ranch rules here: https://www.flatrockranchtx.com/faqs

Race T-Shirts (April 15 deadline)

All t-shirt orders must be placed through the STORM pre-sale store.

• All orders submitted by midnight on April 15 will be shipped to your home address (shipping calculated at checkout).

All sales are final.
https://tc-screen-printing.printavo.com/merch/stormhillcountrymtbchallenge

HELMETS MUST BE WORN WHENEVER ON THE BIKE

NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED AT THE RACE VENUE