MAXXIS ESC Stan’s Enduro at Arrowhead Recreation in Claremont, NH
** NOTE: All riders at Arrowhead on Saturday and Sunday must be registered racers with number plates. Can you imagine how crowded Arrowhead would be if all racers brought a friend?
Ebikes allowed only for Cannondale Ebike Racers at Arrowhead Recreation Area from Saturday 8am-Sunday 4pm
Strap your helmet, it’s going to be a FUN one!!
Get ready for an epic racing experience at the Arrowhead Recreational Area! Brace yourself for a heart-pounding 5-stage race that will push your skills to the limit across a variety of terrain.
Red – Transfers
Stage 1. Purple – Hot Pocket
Stage 2. Green – Fixer
Stage 3. White – Chubbs / WTG mixer
Stage 4. Yellow – Conway /Chubbs Mixer
Stage 5. Blue – Fist full of cake / Tomahawk/ Waka Mixer
Youth 14U, Kate’s Kids Class and Kates Enduro Lite Class – Will compete on sections 4-5-1-2 in that order. Our Staff will conduct a course ride along on Saturday at 11am. Meet at the Registration Tents. The above may be adjusted, so please check with us at Registration. No parents may ride with or run behind their children unless they are registered racers
We’ve arranged a full day of practice on Saturday to get those gears spinning and fine-tune your technique.
Oh, and one more thing – this race won’t be lift-assisted. That means you better be prepared to pedal hard during the transfers. It’s all part of the challenge that awaits you at the Arrowhead Recreational Area!
So, fellow racers, don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this unforgettable event. Register now and secure your spot in the race of a lifetime. Get ready to push the boundaries, defy gravity, and experience the rush like never before. The countdown has begun – see you at the starting line!
Friday
No registration – Trails Open – Race tracks may not be marked
Saturday
9:00am – 1:00pm Registration
9:00am – 5:00pm Enduro Practice
11:00am Kates Kids Guided Ride 4-5-1-2
Sunday
8:00am – 8:15am Late Registration/Check in
8:15am Kates Kids/ Kates Lite /14U Start 4-5-1-2
8:15am Racer Meeting
8:30am Enduro Race Start – No Practice
Emergency contact: Golden Cross 603-542-6660 or 911
TIMING CHIPS WILL BE TURNED ON BY CLASS JUST BEFORE THE START SUNDAY MORNING – (Racers who fail to do so will not have their times registered)\
Please watch our Virtual Racer Meeting as we will not cover this info at the live meeting
Mandatory Virtual Enduro Racers Meeting Click Here
The NEUTRAL PIT AREA is the Arrowhead Parking lot, Wheelhouse Bikeshop and the immediate ESC Registration Area only, no outside assistance allowed elsewhere including the transfers, and race segments. No stashing of anything allowed on course. Registered racers can always assist each other however.
Please watch our racers meeting for race directions HERE
NEW FOR 2025
- There will be no racer meeting on Sunday morning.
- Class start times will be posted on Saturday around 2:00 PM.
- Missing your class start time may result in a time penalty added to your last stage.
- Each class’s podium ceremony will be announced approximately 15 minutes after the last racer in that class finishes and the finish times are posted.
- Please be present for your podium if you place in the top 5 to receive any race awards.
We will not provide printed maps for this event as the course is easy to follow. If you require a map, please print one in advance. The 2025 MAXXIS ESC Enduro rules are on our website. We advise reading through the rules, as there have been some changes.
Enduro Racers must have their timing chips activated as we call them up to start their race. If they are not activated, they will not record your race!
When visiting Arrowhead, please drive slowly through the neighborhood to avoid disturbing the neighbors. Additionally, we encourage you to support the local restaurants by letting them know you are in town for the enduro race.
Please note that the neutral pit area is in the parking/camping lot at the base. No assistance is allowed elsewhere.
TRANSFERS
- Racers must follow the direction of the transfer.
- Please be mindful of other racers on the transfer.
INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK
- This program is offering cash or certificates to racers who have competed with an Intense bike.
- To participate, please register with Intense on their website.
ESC Cash Rewards
- If the men’s amateur class exceeds 50 racers or the women’s amateur class exceeds 20 racers, that class will be eligible for a cash prize in addition to the regular product prizes. The cash prizes will be awarded as follows:
- 1st place: $100
- 2nd place: $50
- 3rd place: $25
SWAG
- 2025 Maxxis ESC Jerseys, Socks, Pint Glasses, and T-Shirts are available for purchase at our registration tents.
- Please note that cash is the only accepted form of payment.
NUMBER PLATES
- All racers must always have a 2025 Maxxis ESC Number plate attached to their bike while riding at Arrowhead after 9 am Saturday until the event end on Sunday afternoon. If you have not paid for your 2025 Maxxis ESC number plate, please note it is CASH only and no ATM machines are on site.
WAIVERS / REGISTRATION FORMS
- All racers must check-in at registration and fill out the registration and waiver forms before riding the trails after 9 am Saturday.
- If you pre-registered online, you do not need to fill out ESC paperwork, but we still need a paper copy of the Arrowhead Waiver filled and signed.
- You can download the Arrowhead Waiver HERE
- Please don’t forget for minors, the forms must be notarized if a parent or guardian is not present at event check-in.
General Information
• NO SHUTTLING – That goes for all weekend for everyone. If you are seen/reported/caught/whatever shuttling, you will be assessed a time penalty. Trust us, you will not be on the podium if you try, so don’t.
• CASH ONLY – Yup, no ATMs on site either.
• BUG SPRAY – You will want it, and please don’t ask for ours…lol
• COLD – Temps expected in the 30’s overnights
• RAIN – Don’t even go there !! #norainrace
Schedule:
Friday
No Registration
10:00am – 7:00pm Powder Ridge Lift spins – Passes available onsite from Powder Ridge
Saturday
8:30am – 1:00pm Registration
9:00am – 7:00pm Open Practice – Lift Running
11:00 – 12U ride, meet at the ESC tents
Sunday
8:00am – 8:30am Late Registration
8:45am – Stan’s Enduro Race 12U and 14U Start and race on 4-5-1-2.
9:00am – Other classes start and race on 1-2-3-4-5
Stan’s Enduro Series
- Racers Must start with their class and at the assigned time. If a racer misses their class starting times, they will incur a time penalty or disqualification.
- Final Class Results will be posted 5 minutes after the last racer finishes in each class.
- Each racer’s time and current positioning will be available as soon as they finish.
- We will award medals and prizes at our tents 15 minutes after the Final Class Results have been posted.
- No Reruns unless the course is closed during your race run.
Youth 14U, 12U KIDS CLASS and ENDURO LITE CLASS
- Will use the Lift for practice and racing.
- Will not compete on Stage 3.
- Will start at 9 am and compete on stages 4-5-1-2 in that order.
- Our Enduro Staff will conduct a course ride-along on Saturday at 11:00 am. Meet at the ESC Registration Tents.
- The above may be adjusted, so please check with us at Registration.
- No parents may ride with or run behind their children unless they are registered racers – NO EXCEPTIONS
- Attachments: Powder Ridge Waiver – Map Start Times
Racers must be present when their class is called up to activate their chips. Do not start the race without doing so or you will not get your racing times and be DQ’d.
We will announce the starting order Saturday Afternoon.
ROLLING AWARDS
- Each class’s podium ceremony will be announced approximately 15 minutes after the last racer in that class finishes and the finish times are posted.
- Please be present for your podium if you place in the top 5 to receive any race awards.
$100 TIMING CHIPS – We will be using our SIAC Fly By timing system for this event. Please note if you do not return the SIAC Timing Chip you will owe us $100. Yes they cost that much. Other enduro series require the racers to use their own or rent them plus a deposit. We trust our racers until proven otherwise so please make sure to return the chip if you decide to leave early.
Please Note: GPS units on bars or stem may interfere with the SIAC Timing Chip so it’s best not to use one
Please drive slowly through the neighborhood while visiting Claremont, we do not want to upset the neighbors, and please visit the local restaurants and let them know you are there because of the enduro race.
Back again this season is the INTENSE BIKES PODIUM PAYBACK Program that pays cash or certificates to racers who have raced with an Intense bike and have registered with Intense here: https://intensecycles.com/pages/podium-payback-program
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We will be offering our Maxxis ESC Socks, Pint Glasses and T Shirts at our registration tents, please remember its cash only.
Parking: Claremont Middle School (next to Arrowhead) / Claremont Savings Bank Community Center (across South Street) / Monadnock Park
ONSITE FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
TBA
Food Truck Vender coming to Arrowhead!
Arrowhead’s recreational Club Onsite Kitchen will be serving breakfast Saturday-Sunday morning. Sausage, egg and cheese or bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches.
CAMPING:
ESC Race Onsite Camping @ Arrowhead $30/weekend
PLEASE CHECK IN BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR CAMPING SPOT
– Limited tent and van/truck camping will be available at the Arrowhead race site. Travel trailers and motorhomes will not be allowed on site. No utility hookups are on site; the surface is a mixture of dirt and pavement.
Portable toilets will be available. Sites will be assigned on the day of arrival. Arrival time on Friday is no sooner than 3:00 PM; arrival time on Saturday is no sooner than 8:00 AM; departure time on Sunday is no later than 7:00 PM.
CASH will be accepted onsite for camping as long as there are spots available
Other Lodging Options:
Running Bear Campground – Approximately 6.5 miles from the race site. https://www.runningbearvt.com
Mount Ascutney State Park – Approximately 8.5 miles from the race site. https://vtstateparks.com/ascutney.html
Crown Point Camping Area – Approximately 13 miles from the race site. https://crownpointcampingarea.com
Common Man Inn – Approximately 0.7 miles from the race site. https://thecmaninnclaremont.com
Best Western Springfield, VT – Approximately 10 Miles from the race site.
Holiday Inn – Mount Ascutney Resort – Approximately 12 miles from the race site.
https://www.claremontmotorlodge.com/