Fifth Street Rock Monster - MASS XC #1

Mid-Atlantic Super Series XC Race #1 

Date: Saturday, April 10th
Rain or Shine

RUN REGISTRATION IS HERE AT RUNSIGNUP

1.5hrs from Philadelphia and Scranton, 1hr from Lancaster

EVENT OVERVIEW

• Start/Finish Location: 228 Five Points Road, Mertztown, PA 19539
• Parking: field on the corner of Five Points and Fredricksville Road. Use 292 Fredricksville Road for your Google Maps, but park in the field, not that guy's driveway
• Porta Johns are available in the parking location and start/finish—no public relief zones. Riders who are caught can be penalized with a race result penalty.
• Start Times are by block. There are 2-minute intervals between each race.
• This is the first MASS XC Race of 2027. Please plan your pre-race ritual to include picking up your number if you do not already have it.
• No course pre-riding before or during the races. Pre-Ride will be available from 7am to 8:30am. We will post more details to the MASS Facebook group. 

Course Pre-ride: Saturday, April 3, 9am-12pm

Please park at 228 Five Points Road if you are doing the pre-ride.

CANCELLATION, REFUNDS, AND TRANSFERS

Refunds are ONLY available to those who purchase the optional refund insurance.
NO INSURANCE = NO REFUND for any reason. Riders may transfer their registration to another rider for $5.00 fee provided the category is not sold out. 

 In the event of cancellation, an announcement will appear on the MASS website by 6:00pm, Friday, April 9

There is no rain date.

REGISTRATION / RACE INFO & SCHEDULE

Day of Registration IS AVAILABLE +$20. We accept Credit Card, Venmo and Cash payments. 
Check-in opens 1 - 1.5 hrs. before class start time.

Pre-Registered Check-in schedule is as follows: 

Expert / Pro / Cat 1  ›  Check-in Opens: 7:30am  /  Race Start: 9:00am 
Sport / Cat 2  ›  Check-in Opens: 9:30am  /  Race Start: 11:30am
Beginner / Cat 3  ›  Check-in Opens: 11:00am  /  Race Start: 1:00pm

COURSE(S)

Find the collection of routes here: RideWithGPS Collection

7am: Pre-Ride Opens. 

9am: Cat 1 does the Prologue + 3x laps for an approximate 28km. Course Map Here. 

11:30am: Cat 2 does the Prologue + 2x laps for an approximate 19.6km. Course Map Here. 

1:00pm: Cat 3's Prologue excludes Pootie's Hill on the Prologue and will complete the remainder of the standard lap for an approximate race distance of 10.1km. Course Map Here.

FOOD TRUCK and BREWS

Our friends from Fifth Street Cross are coming to support the race day.

#morekidsonbikes

$1 of each race entry will go to the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League (PICL) Middle School / High School NICA League. Event promoter Gabe Lloyd and one of the coalitions of land owners Bobby Lea are involved with the league and would love to see as many PICL peeps racing as possible. Additionally, we've invited the Lehigh Valley Composite and Wyomissing Composite Teams to volunteer. If you want to involve your PICL team, drop us a note in the BikeReg contact form! 

PHOTOGRAPHY

We will have a photographer capturing some of the race action. Check our 2024 gallery here and the 2025 Gallery Here 

MASS Series RULES AND REG's

MASS Race Rules apply to all MTB races. MASS Rules can be found HERE. Please review them before attending.

All required waivers must be signed before racing at Day of Registration & Check-in.

Helmets must be worn at all times while riding, including warm-ups.

NO earbuds are permitted during pre-ride or races.

Visit http://masuperseries.com/ for more information on the series.

Racing Age  – for all racers, including Juniors, Racing Age is determined by your age on December 31st of the current year. For classes like U19 (Under 19), the racer CANNOT turn 19 in the current race year. Same for U15 (Under 15), the racer CANNOT turn 15 in the current year. Parents, please take note of this when registering your juniors for races.

Information regarding series rules, determining your racers age/category, and upgrade policy can be found on the MASS Website.

There are no USA Cycling points available at this event. We could not arrange for a schedule change to accommodate the requirements to host USAC races that could award points for nationals. We apologize for this, but we certainly hope that you will race with us, as we believe this is a solid early-season race to open up your fitness. 

PAYOUTS

The payout schedule for most MASS races can be found by clicking here MASS Cash Payouts.

INCLUSION POLICY

Long Tail Productions organization firmly believes that all attendees should have an equal opportunity to participate in our event regardless of their race, color, religion, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. We recognize that participation in sport is a human right. We strive to create an enjoyable event for those currently active in endurance sports in all the different ways they participate and an inviting one for those who have not joined us yet. Our obligation as race organizers and athletes is to create a safe and welcoming space for athletes, staff, and spectators from different backgrounds, identities, and abilities. This event is part of our work to foster such spaces. All Long Tail Productions follow all rules and regulations for participation and inclusion outlined by USA Cycling and the UCI. Harassment of participants protected under those standards will not be tolerated. Anyone who attempts to harass or otherwise intimidate other athletes, staff, or spectators will be asked to leave the event immediately. Harassment or intimidation will be reported to race officials, USA Cycling, SafeSport, and local authorities. We will use our power and privilege to protect our friends who need it. Our goal is to foster a vibrant and diverse cycling community. We are grateful for your partnership in working towards that goal.