– RACE TWO –
McClellan Multi-Use Trails
Date & Location
March 15 & 16, 2025
Fort McClellan Multi-Use Trails
460 BG DH Stem Avenue
Anniston, Alabama 36205
The ACA’s second race of this mountain bike season is at McClellan Multi-Use Trails. Located inside a former U.S. Army installation called Fort McClellan, these bike trails have 10+ miles of purpose-built singletrack and are perfect for riders of all ages. With a great variety of blue and green trail segments, the trails are known for winding through the woods. Trail names capture the history of the military base, community figures and local heros.
Parking Fee
$5 per car per day (Saturday and Sunday only)
Purchase day of race. No online purchase available.
Proceeds go to Anniston Parks & Rec
Racecourse Maps
We have two different racecourses: one for the middle school riders and one for high school riders.
MIDDLE SCHOOL RACECOURSE
HIGH SCHOOL RACECOURSE
Volunteers Needed
We want to make sure the course is safe for our athletes as well as our spectators and we need your help to make that possible. From crossing guards to course sweepers, we have a variety of volunteer roles. Please consider donating a few hours of your time to help make this event a success.
Races can’t start until all volunteer spots are filled.
Rules & Info
THERE IS NO DAY-OF REGISTRATION.
Race will not start until all volunteer spots are filled.
Awards will not begin until the entire course is taken down on Sunday.
Do not ride inside the Pit Zone.
All dogs must be on a leash.
All attendees must have on a helmet if on a bike.
Smoking is prohibited at all Alabama Cycling events.
Any riding outside of the marked trail or Pitzone will be considered OUT OF BOUNDS and will not be covered under ACA insurance.
Failure to follow the rules outlined in the ACA rulebook could result in a penalty.
ACA expects good sportsmanlike conduct at all events.
Field Layout
This is a map of the McClellan Multi-Use Trail race venue. Entry to the venue is on the left of the map and shows spectator parking, pitzone and race start/finish. Feel free to download the map and share with your team families to ensure a smooth race event experience.
Weekend Overview
The Pitzone will open Friday, March 14th at 3:30 PM for early setup and packet pickup. Teams are allowed to pre-ride Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Student athletes and coaches must have race plates on their bikes to pre-ride. The course will close at 6:00 PM.
SATURDAY | MAR. 15, 2024
7:00 AM Pitzone opens.
YOU MUST SET UP IN YOUR ASSIGNED SPOT.
7:00 AM Volunteers arrive for infield set up
7:30 AM Packet pickup
8:30 AM Coaches Meeting & Pre Ride
8:45 AM GRACe Pre-ride
(MS & HS GIRLS ONLY ride Middle School Course)
9:30 AM Pre-ride MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY
11:00 AM Course CLOSED for pre-ride / packet pickup closed
11:00 AM Devotional
11:55 AM National Anthem
12:00 PM Wave 1 - 7th/6th Grade Boys
1:20 PM Wave 2 - 8th Grade Boys
2:40 PM Wave 3 - Middle School Girls
3:55 PM Middle School Awards Ceremony
4:25 PM Pre-ride HIGH SCHOOL ONLY
*HS Pre-ride following Middle School Awards
4:55 PM GRACe Ride High School Girls Only
6:00 PM Course Closed for Pre-ride
SUNDAY | MAR. 16, 2024
7:00 AM Pit Zone opens
7:30 AM Course OPEN for pre-ride - High School Only
Packet pickup
8:15 AM Coaches Meeting
(Mandatory 1 coach representative from each team)
8:30 AM Course CLOSED for pre-ride/Packet pickup closes
8:55 AM National Anthem
9:00 AM Wave 1 - Freshman/ JV2 Boys I & II
11:00 AM Wave 2 - Varsity/JV1 Boys
1:00 PM Wave 3 - High School Girls
3:00 PM Pit Zone and infield takedown begins
3:45 PM High School Awards Ceremony
Wave Times
Staging begins 15 MINUTES before start time.
| SAT - WAVE 1 - 7th & 6th Grade Boys | ||
|---|---|---|
| STAGING @ 11:45 PM | Start Time | Laps |
| 7th Grade Boys | 12:00 PM | 2 |
| 6th Grade Boys | 12:03 PM | 2 |
| SAT - WAVE 2 - 8th Grade Boys | ||
|---|---|---|
| STAGING @ 1:05 PM | Start Time | Laps |
| 8th Grade Boys | 1:20 PM | 2 |
| SAT - WAVE 3 - Middle School Girls | ||
|---|---|---|
| STAGING @ 1:55 PM | Start Time | Laps |
| 8th Grade Girls | 2:40 PM | 2 |
| 7th Grade Girls | 2:43 PM | 2 |
| 6th Grade Girls | 2:46 PM | 2 |
| SUN - WAVE 1 - Freshman Boys | ||
|---|---|---|
| STAGING @ 8:45 AM | Start Time | Laps |
| Freshman Boys | 9:00 AM | 2 |
| JV2 Boys I | 9:03 AM | 2 |
| JV2 Boys II | 9:06 AM | 2 |
| SUN - WAVE 2 - Varsity/JV1/JV2 Boys | ||
|---|---|---|
| STAGING @ 10:45 AM | Start Time | Laps |
| Varsity Boys | 11:00 AM | 4 |
| JV1 Boys | 11:03 AM | 3 |
| SUN - WAVE 3 - High School Girls | ||
|---|---|---|
| STAGING @ 12:45 PM | Start Time | Laps |
| Varsity Girls | 1:00 PM | 3 |
| JV1 Girls | 1:03 PM | 2 |
| Freshman Girls | 1:06 PM | 2 |
| JV2 Girls | 1:09 PM | 2 |