GRIT: fortitude and determination;guts, moxie, backbone, gumption, - strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage.

You will need all of these qualities to conquer this long, tough and technical true mountain bikers' race course. Starting and finishing in the serenity of a shaded park next to the Santa Clara River the course quickly dishes out half of its almost 7000 feet of climbing in the first 25 miles, taking on Red Bluff Hill, the Barrel Ride and the infamous "longest 5 mile trail" the Zen. The total course is a 50 mile loop that travels through the beautiful desert west of St George. Finish to live music, a catered meal ( meet and vegi options), and other park festivities.

Epic Race has 100 and 50 mile options, or race in the Challenge race ( 23 miles) and enjoy more of the fun. Cash purse for Open Epic Categories.