Michigan Off Road Championship Series: MTB Points Racing Is Back
Michigan’s mountain bike racing season is going strong, but it’s been a few years since the state had a viable points series. The Michigan Off Road Championship Series marks the return of a season-long, multievent series that dots the entire state.
The Basics
The 2025 MORC series includes eight mountain bike races stretching from April through October. Riders must compete in at least five events - that’s start, race, and finish - throughout the season. Racers who finish in the top 20 in their respective age categories will be in the mix for points!
MORC Registration
To race, you must register for the Series before June 15 to be eligible for points. This allows other racers to know who they’re up against! Registration for the Series is just $15, so if you’re thinking of doing most of the events, get signed up!
The Full Michigan Off Road Championship MTB Series Schedule
The schedule includes a veritable who’s who of Michigan races, including several run by or benefiting local trail associations (like us!).
- RACE 1: YANKEE SPRINGS TIME TRIAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 26th, 2025
- RACE 2: FORT CUSTER STAMPEDE, SUNDAY, MAY 4th, 2025
- RACE 3: ISLAND LAKE CHALLENGE, SUNDAY, JUNE 1st, 2025
- RACE 4: MAYBURY XC, SUNDAY, JUNE 8th, 2025
- RACE 5: LUTON PARK TIME TRIAL, SUNDAY JUNE 15th, 2025
- RACE 6: ADDISON OAKS SUMMER CLASSIC, SUNDAY, JUNE 29th, 2025
- RACE 7: TRAVERSE CITY TRAILS FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2025
- RACE 8: CUSTER'S LAST STAND MTB TIME TRIAL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2025
Race It. Ride It. Love It.
The Traverse City Trails Festival, presented by Stone Hound Brewing, is excited to be part of the Series' lineup, which includes many of the races that Michigan mountain bikers grew up racing. We hope you’ll follow the Series and check out some of these iconic trail systems - even if you’re not a diehard racer, events like these are a great reason to explore new parts of the state on two wheels!