MERRITT CROWN BIKE RACE
120KM
60KM
RELAY
June 13, 2026
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THE CROWN
120 KM | 3000M+ ELEVATION
For endurance athletes who love long days in the saddle. The 120km with 3000m+ is a true test of pacing, nutrition, and mental strength.
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THE HALF CROWN
60 KM | 1500M+ ELEVATION
Perfect for riders stepping into longer distance and endurance events. The 60km is challenging but manageable.
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TEAM RELAY
THE FULL CROWN divided between 2 or 4 riders
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
120 KM | 3,000M+ ELEVATION
The Full Crown is a challenging 120-kilometer ride with a 12-hour time limit and an elevation gain of 3,000 meters. The route involves steep ascents, challenging loose downhill sections, and no shortage of wayfinding through rolling grasslands. Riders can expect a grueling experience along some of Merritt's finest trails, encountering punishing terrains throughout the course.
60 KM | 1,500M+ ELEVATION
A little more forgiving than the Full Crown. 1,500 m of elevation over 60 km of riding. If you want to cut the climbs in half but still want your fair share of the sufferfest, this one's for you.
RELAY 2P/4P
30-40 KM & ~750 M ELEVATION (PER RIDER)
If you’re looking to get a good pedal in and a good time with pals, this is the one for you! The relay is underrated, it’s a damn good time. The best of both worlds, where you get to race hard and apres even harder.
FUN FACT: We never had a relay team beating the solo Crown winner
Best Mountain Bike race in British Columbia. Best Mountain Bike race in Canada.
EVENT SCHEDULE
June 13th 2026
6:00 AM PDT - Race Plate Pick Up @ Starting Line
6:50 AM PDT - Pre-Race Briefing - Full Crown + Relay Riders
7:00 AM PDT - Full Crown + Relay Race Start
8:50 AM PDT - Half-Crown Pre-Race Briefing
9:00 AM PDT - Half-Crown Race Start
5:00 PM PDT - Aid Station #3 Cut-Off - All remaining riders (DNF) diverted to MidDay Valley Road to the finish line
6:45 PM PDT - Last Racer Group Ride-In
7:00 PM PDT - Cut-Off at FINISH LINE
Enjoy the Bevie Garden with the whole crew!
STEEP CLIMBS. LOOSE DOWNHILLS. ROLLING GRASSLANDS. JOIN 100+ RIDERS FOR A PUNISHING RIDE ON SOME OF MERRITT’S BEST TRAILS.
“TERRIBLE, BUT I LOVED IT.”
“A great mix of terrain that was technically challenging enough to keep it interesting and had enough climbs to make it hard.”
“Had a great day smashing pedals on the half-crown!!”
“The camping experience at this race is so cool! I love how easy it is, and that it encourages mingling before and after the race. It’s a huge part of the race’s character and I love it.”
“120 KM OF MOUNTAIN BIKE MISERY.”
“8 hours of racing and still smiling!”
“My best and most fun and rewarding day on the bike this year!!””
“Just good vibes... I loved it. Everyone was awesome... organizers, riders, volunteers.. thank you all! See you in 2024. 11 out of 10!”
“A fantastic event! The crew did a great job. So happy to be part of it.””