Revision of Extreme North Dakota Twelve hOur Mountain Bike of Enduring Delirium (END-TOMBED) from Sun, 07/27/2014 - 10:58

 

Race Summary:

The Extreme North Dakota Twelve hOur Mountain Bike of Enduring Delirium - it's our annual epic halloween themed bike race.  Taking place in Turtle River State Park, the riders will ride solo or as part of a relay team to try to get in as many laps as possible in 12 hours.  The course has lots of windy single track, some fast double track, and even a smidgen of road riding (which you'll be loving by the end!).  There is warm place to chill out and get cozy between laps and if you're not riding we'll keep you entertained with pumpkin carving, old horror movies, and hanging by the fire.  

Although there are hardcore bikers that show up and some good competition, there's also a pretty fun and casual atmosphere - racer-chosen music pumping at the finish of every lap, lots of kids hanging out and cheering on the racers, great volunteers, hidden halloween candy on the course, and a few spooky sections (especially if you're lucky enough to do a lap after dark!) to get you in the halloween spirit.  

Registration
 
 
Details
Date: October 25th, 2014
 
Cap: Race will be limited to 120 total riders. The race is expected to fill up.
 
Registration fee: Register for both END-TOMBED and END-TRAILS and save 10 bucks to help with doctor bills.
  • Zombie (Solo) - $50 pp (before Aug. 31st), $60 pp (before Sept. 31st).  $70 pp (Oct 1 - Oct. 25th).  Registration closes at 11:59 PM on the 24th of October or when filled.
  • Skeleton Army (relay team) - $25 pp/$30pp/$35pp respectively during the above named registration periods.
Location: Turtle River State Park, near Arvilla, ND. Map of 2013 course.  IMPORTANT: Everything northeast of the Park Office is OFF LIMITS until race day.  We are at risk of losing access if you ride/run over there beforehand.
 
Entry Includes:  Park Pass (1 per solo, up to 2 per team), a stellar course, swag, prizes, and a meal for all racers (served during and after race).  
 
Categories: Male and Female Zombie, Male, Female, and Coed 2 person Skeleton Army, Male and Coed 3/4 person Skeleton Army.  We'll also have prizes for best costume, fastest lap, and if enough riders are riding them - best fat bike placing.  FYI - in 2012 the whole thing was won by a fat-biker!
 
Scoring:  Racers and Teams are first ranked based on the number of laps completed (in under 12 hours) and then by the time in which the last lap was completed.  Depending on conditions, 100 miles is a pretty hardcore benchmark to shoot for.  A gravel grinder this isn't!  You can find 2013 official rules here.

Refund Policy: Sorry, there are no refunds of your registration fee if the race happens.  In event of severe weather, a modified course may be offered on the same day or an alternate date chosen.  Registered racers unable to make the new date would be offered credit towards another ENDracing event in an amount equal to 75% of the registration cost.  If the event is cancelled entirely due to weather or natural disaster, all registered racers will receive the 75% credit.  In the extremely unlikely event that the event is cancelled for other reasons (lack of participant numbers, for example), full refunds will be provided, of course.
 
Other Details: This event forms part of the entry requirement into the Undead Hall of Fame.  In order to achieve Undead Hall of Fame status a racer must complete 100 miles in END-TOMBED and then 50 miles (on foot) during END-TRAILS the following day.  Good luck.  You're going to need it.
 
Past Races
 
2013 Results, Photos (110 riders)
2012 Results, Photos , More Photos (100 riders)
2011 Results, Photos, Video (76 riders)
 
All profits from this event - and all ENDracing events - will help support Ground UP Adventures, a local North Dakota non-profit dedicated to bringing adventure to the region's youth and larger communities.