3-Day Category Options
September 8-10, 2023
We offer three category options to compete in the 3-day MTB Challenge.
- Pro Women or Open Categories
- Select either Pro Women or Pro Open to compete for the $25,000 Cash Prize Purse
- Age Group Categories
- Select your Age Group Category to compete for Product Prizes
- Open Duo Category
- Select this category and register two riders (ages 14+) to share a number and ride as a team. This category IS NOT eligible for prizes.
Pro Women or Open Category & Age Group Categories
These categories are for:
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Pro Women or Open Category - riders who want to compete for the $25,000 Cash Prize Purse
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Age Group Categories - riders who want to compete in their Age Group Category for Product Prizes
Included with Registration
- Three days of challenging riding
- Support
- Fully-stocked aid stations on the long stages
- Tech support
- Medical support
- Swag Bag with APEX Gear and some really cool stuff from our sponsors
- Meal & Beer (21+) Tickets for The APEX After Party
Registration Rates
- $295
- Registration will open with the lowest rate of the year, and this Early Bird Rate will be offered through January 1st.
- $345
- Register between January 1st and June 30th, and save $50.
- $395
- Beginning on July 1, the rate goes to full price.
Open Duo Category
This category is for any two riders (ages 14+) who want to share a number and ride as a team in all three days.
- Duo can include two riders of varying genders, ages (14+), skill levels
- Duo can choose which stage(s) riders will compete
- Individual riders can ride 1 or 2 stages
- Riders do not need to notify APEX or officials. We will track the number plate.
- Only one rider can compete in each stage
- No rider/bike changes during a stage
- Duo riders are not eligible for prizes
- Duo will be listed in daily results and ranking, but not overall GC results
Included with Registration
- Three days of challenging riding
- Support
- Fully-stocked aid stations on the long stages
- Tech support
- Medical support
- Swag Bags with APEX Gear and some really cool stuff from our sponsors (for 2)
- Meal & Beer (21+) Tickets for The APEX After Party (for 2)
Registration Rates
Duo Option riders will register as a team at the following rates.
- $370
- This Early Bird Rate will be offered through January 1st.
- $420
- Register between January 1st and June 30th, and save $50.
- $470
- Beginning on July 1, the rate goes to full price.
Available Discounts
The following discounts are available to all of the above categories.
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U23 Riders
- Riders 22 years or younger automatically receive $25 off of registration.
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Military & Veterans
- Military and veterans receive 20% off of registration. To receive the military coupon code, please email us your proof of military service.
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Groups
- If you are part of a club, team or group participating in The APEX, email us to work out a group discount.
1-Day Options
Not up for all 3 days? Check out our 1-Day options.
Limitations
Due to concerns about physical distancing and trail usage, we are limited to 370 entries.
Giving Back
This non-profit event supports the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Trail Stewardship Fund. Please consider giving back to the trails. If you would like to give back by making a donation for the maintenance and improvement of trails in the Pikes Peak region, you will have an opportunity to donate during the registration process. See more details in the "PledgeReg" section. We will have special prizes for the top fundraisers!
Standard Refund Notes
- Refund requests will be accepted through June 30, 2023. We will give a refund in the amount of 90% of your registration payment, excluding BikeReg service fees.
- Beginning July 1st, we will not offer refunds, but we will offer an option to defer 90% of your paid entry as a credit toward the 2024 event (excluding BikeReg service fees) until August 20th you may choose to defer .
- After August 20th, 2023 the only cancellation option will be to put 50% of your entry fee toward a 2024 entry fee.
- You may transfer your registration to another rider until August 20th, 2023. There is a $20 transfer fee.
- If we are forced to cancel the event due to COVID-19 and local/state precautions, we will credit 100% of your paid entry fee towards a 2024 entry OR give you a 90% refund.