The Minnesota Cyclocross State Championship

The culmination of the MN CX racing season!
NEW LOCATION for 2026: Hansen Park, New Brighton, MN

November 14 & 15, 2026

Two jam-packed days of the state’s finest cyclocross racing at Hansen Park in New Brighton, MN! The weekend kicks off with age group races on Saturday, followed by the categorized races on Sunday. Special features include singlespeed races, a fat bike race, junior races, a Sunday kid’s race, Clydesdale/Athena races, and Masters races!

Don’t miss your chance to be crowned a Minnesota State Cyclocross Champion!

GENERAL INFO

WHEN: November 14 & 15, 2026

WHERE: NEW LOCATION FOR 2026! Hansen Park, 430 12th Ave NW, New Brighton, MN 55112 (moved from Bassett Creek Park in Crystal). See the parking map.

EVENTS: Many different events to choose from! See below for more info.

REGISTRATION: BikeReg. Online registration closes Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm!

DAY OF REGISTRATION: Will be available but you must pre-register to be eligible for call-ups (to get better placement at the start)!

Cost: $35 pre-registration / $40 day of (Juniors: $25 pre-registration / $30 day of).

Licenses: A current USA Cycling license is required for all races (USA Cycling Permit #16452). One-Day License: $15 (age group, singlespeed, fat bike, Clydesdale, Athena, and Cat 5 races). One-Day Experienced License: $35 (for riders who have previously held a USAC license; you may race in the category your last license states). First-time annual license: $50, with auto-renew available on the USA Cycling website.

Rider Advancement Fund: Race funds are available for juniors, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ riders. All are welcome. If you want to race and money is an issue, please apply. https://www.mncyclingfederation.org/rider-advancement-fund

Saturday Schedule - Age Group Races

Race Start Duration
COURSE OPEN 9:00 am 55 min
Junior Boys 10:00 am 30 min
Junior Girls 10:02 am 30 min
Men/Open U23 10:45 am 45 min
Men/Open 45-54 10:46 am 45 min
Men/Open 55-64 & 65+ 10:47 am 45 min
COURSE OPEN 11:30 am 25 min
Women/FTW Championship Wave 12:00 pm 45 min
COURSE OPEN 12:45 pm 10 min
Men/Open 23-34 1:00 pm 60 min
Men/Open 35-44 1:01 pm 60 min
Men/Open Singlespeed 2:15 pm 45 min
Women/FTW Singlespeed 2:16 pm 45 min

Separate podiums for Junior age groups 9-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18.

All Women and FTW races are scored and podiumed separately.

Sunday Schedule - Category Races

Race/Category Start Duration
COURSE OPEN 9:00 am 55 min
Women/FTW Cat 4/5 10:00 am 30 min
Athena/FTW (160+ lbs) 10:01 am 30 min
COURSE OPEN 10:30 am 25 min
Women/FTW Cat 1/2 & Cat 3 11:00 am 45 min
Men/Open Cat 1/2 12:00 pm 60 min
Men/Open Cat 3 12:01 pm 60 min
Kids Race (under 10)* 12:40 pm 15 min
COURSE OPEN 1:00 pm 25 min
Men/Open Cat 4 1:30 pm 30 min
Men/Open Cat 5 1:31 pm 30 min
Clydesdale 1:32 pm 30 min
Fat Bike Open 1:32 pm 30 min

All Women and FTW races are scored and podiumed separately.

*Kid’s race will be held on a specially designed kids course separate from the main course.

Only Minnesota residents are eligible to win state championship medals. A second podium will recognize out-of-state race winners.

It Takes A Village

Bike racing lives and dies by its volunteers, nothing happens without someone making it happen. Interested in helping out? Please contact our volunteer coordinator to see about open volunteer slots!

Event Sponsors

  • Now Bikes and Fitness

    We foster a culture of education and inclusion, and carry a wider variety of premium bicycle lines not typically found in many bike shops. Paired with our attention to detail and a passion for providing the best customer experience, we've grown into the shop you see today, nearly 50 years from its inception.

    Now Bikes and Fitness will be providing mechanical support both days, and has provided podium prizes!

  • Darling

    At Darling, we pay homage to Minneapolis’ culinary legacy while infusing it with our own flair. Nestled in the former home of Birchwood Cafe, our cozy space echoes familiarity, but our menu dances to a different beat. Husband-and-wife duo Juell and Ray Roberts, former personal chefs to Prince, infuse Darling with bubbly creativity. With partners Mike Smith and Jeff Zajac, they’ve transformed this Seward neighborhood fixture. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Let’s celebrate comfort food, community, and the joy of a perfectly crafted waffle. 🧇

    Darling is supplying food for volunteers and race officials, as well as podium prizes!

  • Tria

    Tria's mission is to provide our patients and community with exceptional service, and innovative orthopedic care and sports medicine advanced by research and education.

    Our vision is to be recognized nationally for driving innovation and discoveries, with a focus on providing an unparalleled patient experience, achieving leading clinical outcomes via expert teams and delivering the highest value for our services.

    Tria will be providing onsite medical support for both days of racing!

  • Bell Lap Coffee

    Justin Rumley, Co-Founder, has a long-standing love of two things...coffee and cycling. Bell Lap Coffee allows him to take his love of coffee and put a cycling spin on it with unique roast names. The unique roast names selected are geared towards cyclists, while the roast type attracts all coffee enthusiasts.

    Bell Lap Coffee has provided coffee for podium prizes!

  • Pryes Brewing

    Pryes (pronounced “prize”) is proud to serve our award-winning craft beers and wood-fired pizza in our riverside taproom just north of downtown Minneapolis. We brew a variety of beer styles so there’s something for every craft beer drinker. Whether you prefer flavors that are hoppy and bitter, sour and fruity, cloudy and hazy, or crisp and classic, we got you covered.

    Pryes Brewing has provided podium prizes!

  • Gear Hugger

    Gear Hugger

    From eco-friendly garage essentials to everyday cleaning solutions, our plant-based, non-toxic products provide superior performance without harming the planet.

    Gear Hugger has provided podium prizes!

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