– RACE THREE –

John Hunt Park

Date & Location

April 6 & 7, 2024

John Hunt Park
2151 Airport Road
Huntsville, Alabama 35801

The third race of the 2024 ACA mountain bike season is at John Hunt Park. This mountain bike trail system was built on the former Huntsville Municipal Golf Course. The 4.1 miles of trails feature over 50+ superfast machine-built berms and enough rollers to satisfy even the most adventurous athletes. It’s an amazing race venue suitable for all ages and skill levels.

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.

Food Trucks

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. 

Weekend Overview

The Pitzone will open Friday, April 5th at 4:00 PM for early setup and packet pickup. Teams are allowed to pre-ride Friday from 4:00 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 | APR. 6, 2024

7:00 AM Pitzone opens.
YOU MUST SET UP IN YOUR ASSIGNED SPOT. 

7:00 AM Volunteers arrive for infield set up 

8:00 AM Packet pickup 

8:30 AM Coaches pre-ride then meeting at League Trailer following ride.  
(Mandatory 1 coach representative from each team)

9:30 AM Pre-ride MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY 

11:00 AM Course CLOSED for pre-ride / packet pickup closed

11:30 AM Devotional

12:10 PM National Anthem

12:30 PM Wave 1 - Middle School Girls

1:30 PM Wave 2 - 7th/6th Grade Boys

2:20 PM Wave 3 - 8th Grade Boys

3:30 PM Middle School Awards Ceremony 

4:00 PM Pre-ride HIGH SCHOOL ONLY 
* Pre-ride following Middle School Awards

6:00 PM Course Closed for Pre-ride 

SUNDAY | APR. 7, 2024

7:00 AM Pit Zone opens

7:30 AM Course OPEN for high school pre-ride only / Packet pickup

8:30 AM Coaches Meeting 
(Mandatory 1 coach representative from each team)

8:30 AM Course CLOSED for pre-ride 

9:10 AM National Anthem 

9:30 AM Wave 1 - High School Girls 

11:15 AM Wave 2 - Freshman Boys 

12:15 PM Wave 3 - Varsity/JV1/JV2 Boys 

2:15 PM Pit Zone and infield takedown begins

3:00 PM High School Awards Ceremony

Wave Times

Staging begins 15 MINUTES before start time.

SAT - WAVE 1 - Middle School Girls
STAGING @ 12:15 PMStart TimeLaps
8th Grade Girls12:30 PM3
7th Grade Girls12:33 PM2
6th Grade Girls12:36 PM2
SAT - WAVE 2 - 7th & 6th Grade Boys
STAGING @ 1:15 PMStart TimeLaps
7th Grade Boys 11:30 PM2
7th Grade Boys 21:33 PM2
6th Grade Boys1:36 PM2
SAT - WAVE 3 - 8th Grade Boys
STAGING @ 2:05 PMStart TimeLaps
8th Grade Boys 12:20 PM3
8th Grade Boys 22:23 PM3
SUN - WAVE 1 - High School Girls
STAGING @ 9:15 AMStart TimeLaps
Varsity Girls9:30 AM3
JV1 Girls9:33 AM2
Freshman Girls9:36 AM2
JV2 Girls9:39 AM2
SUN - WAVE 2 - Freshman Boys
STAGING @ 11:00 AMStart TimeLaps
Freshman Boys 111:15 AM2
Freshman Boys 211:18 AM2
SUN - WAVE 3 - Varsity/JV1/JV2 Boys
STAGING @ 12:00 PMStart TimeLaps
Varsity Boys12:15 PM4
JV1 Boys12:18 PM3
JV2 Boys 112:21 PM2
JV2 Boys 212:24 PM2