Christmas In The Mud - Mountain Bike Race & 5k-ish Trail Run

Those entering the "Advanced" division should be highly skilled and confident over varied and moderately technical terrain on the mountain bike. This group will be a fast, time trial type pace for the duration of their ride. They should be comfortable passing and being passed safely.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female

Those entering the "Intermediate" division should be reasonably skilled and confident over varied and moderately technical terrain on the mountain bike. This group will be a medium paced race for the duration of their ride. There may be hills that people will decide to walk up due to the steep terrain or duration of the climb, and there may be technical areas where riders choose to unclip and walk over. They should be comfortable passing and being passed safely.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female

Those entering the "Beginner" division are those who are relatively new to mountain biking, and are still learning to negotiate varied terrain and technical sections. This group will be a medium paced race for the duration of their ride. There are likely to be hills that people will decide to walk up due to the steep terrain or duration of the climb, and there will be technical areas where riders choose to unclip and walk over. This group should NOT be in a hurry, and should cultivate a friendly and supportive atmosphere on the trail. You will likely end up waiting for someone as they finish walking a technical section, and as a rider, you should be prepared to unclip and pull over if someone needs to pass. The beginner riders will be sent once the advanced and intermediate riders have finished their first lap so that they will not need to be concerned with significantly faster riders passing them, or cause a hazard for such riders on the trail.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female.

This race will be a cross country style race, following one lap of the C mountain bike course. This is for our junior racers, age 17 and under. Awards will be given to top 3 male and female.
NOTE: Juniors who would like to participate as adults for a greater challenge or more distance are welcome to enter the adult A/B/C divisions. They will be scored against the others in their respective entry field, not as juniors.

The 5k-ish trail run is run down single and double track freshly cut trail. You will turn around at a scenic lake overlook point, where there will be an aid station with basic hydration needs.
Awards will be given to the to 3 male and female.