TATANKA RACE-RIDE THE BULL!
The July 8th 2017 Tatanka Mountain Bike Race is shaping up to be Black Hills Trails best event yet. We are pleased to be included in both the National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Epic and Marathon Series. The future of the sport is not forgotten either, with the inclusion of a 15 mile beginner friendly "Sprint" race option.
The Tatanka operates primarily as a fund raiser for Black Hills Trails, a South Dakota nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, to help continue the goal of developing new trail opportunity and connecting communities.
The post-event meal and awards will be part of a festival atmosphere right at the race finish line. Live music, kid’s activities and good times will round out a great day to be outside! Registration opens January 1'st, there are generous price breaks for those who commit early. Based on last year’s growth the 2017 Tatanka is anticipated to sell out!
Camping is available at Hog Heaven Campground located an easy 10-minute spin from the start/finish line. They are primarily a Sturgis Motorcycle Rally camp but are opening Friday, July 'th through Sunday, July 9th just for Tatanka race participants.
Race Distances
Tatanka Epic: 135K
Tatanka Marathon: 55K
Tatanka Sprint: 25K
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
6:00PM: Free MTB Race starts from Rally Point, downtown Sturgis
Post-race open container and live music by Brandon Jones
Friday, July 7, 2017
12:00PM - 8:00PM: Pre-race packet pickup / drop bag drop, location TBA.
Saturday, July 8, 2017
4:30AM: Epic last chance packet pickup / drop bag drop, location TBA.
6:30AM: Epic Start (Approximate)
10:00AM-11:00AM: Marathon / Sprint last chance packet pickup / drop bag, location TBA.
12:00PM: Marathon Start (Approximate)
1:30PM: Sprint Start (Approximate)
4:30PM: Free Kids Strider Race
6:00PM: Awards Ceremony Sturgis City Park
All racers will receive an email when specific locations and times are announced.
