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Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026 – 25 Oct, 2026

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Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6

About the Event

ROLLING THUNDER 2026 - OCTOBER 24th - 25th

MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6

 

 

Venue

Big Sky Brewery - 5417 Trumpeter Way, Missoula, MT 59808

 

Saturday


8:00 Check-in and reg open
8am - 9am - Course Open
9:15am -  9 and under race boys and girls - Strider or Pedal
9:15am  - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls
9:15am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls
9:15am - 17-18 boys, 15-16 boys
10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Collegiate Women all cats
10:30am - Masters Men - 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Collegiate Men all cats
12:00pm - MTB Race

1:30pm - 2 Person Relay Race
3:00pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4
4:30pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4


Sunday


8:00 Check-in and reg open
8:00am - 9:00am - Course Open
9:15am  - 13-14 boys, 13-14 girls, 10-12 boys, 10-12 girls
9:15am - 17-18 girls, 15-16 girls,17-18 boys, 15-16 boys
10:30am - Masters Women - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m, Collegiate Women 4/5
10:30am - Masters Men & SS - 40-49, 50-59, 60+ 45m, Collegiate Men 4/5
12pm - Women Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Women 1/2/3
12pm - Men Cat 1/2/3/4 55m, Collegiate Men 1/2/3

 

 

Registration Check/In:


Friday at the Venue 4pm-6:30pm and course preview

Day of Check in will start Saturday at 8:00AM - 6:00PM 
Checkin at least 60 minutes before each race
 

 
MTCX Super Prestige


The weekend series is called the MTCX Super Prestige, and it is 6 races. We are selling season's passes for the MTCX Super Prestige for $150. All categories battling for the overall in there field. 20. 18, 16, 14, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 (no dropped races

 


AGE CALCULATION for MTCX SUPER PRESTIGE


A rider's racing age in cyclo-cross is his age on December 31st of the year that the cyclo-cross season ends.  In this case for Juniors and Masters racing it's your age on 12/31/2027. If you accidentally register for the wrong age category we will place you in the correct one.  Apologies in advance.

 

SEASON SCHEDULE: 


9/23    Mavs    Skills Clinic & Race #1    518 Tower Road
9/30    Mavs    Wednesday Race #2    518 Tower Road
10/3-10/4    Country Cross    MTCX SP #1 & #2    518 Tower Road
10/7    Little League    Wednesday Race #3    518 Tower Road
10/14    Little League    Wednesday Race #4    518 Tower Road
10/17-10/18    Sandpoint    MTCX SP #3 & #4    Sandpoint
10/21    Big Sky Brew    Wednesday Race #5    2147 Trumpeter
10/24-10/25    Rolling Thunder    MTCX SP #5 & #6    2147 Trumpeter
10/28    Ranch Club    Wednesday Race #6    Ranch Club
11/7 & 11/8    Ranch Club??    MTCX SP #7 & #8    Ranch Club
11/11    Mavs    Tundra Cross #1    518 Tower Road
11/18    Mavs    Tundra Cross #2    518 Tower Road
11/25    Mavs    Tundra Cross #3    518 Tower Road
12/2    Mavs    Tundra Cross #4    518 Tower Road
12/5 & 12/6    UCI MTCX - Mavs    UCI MTCX    518 Tower Road

 
 
Missoula Wednesday Night Series


The Missoula Cyclocross Series is 8 weeks  It also has a corresponding youth program called "Rangers." 
 

 
Podiums


Top three in each race category will be on podium. Podiums will be recognized immediately after each race.  Prizes and medals provided by Zillastate.

 


Call Ups


Register by Wed before Thunder to ensure you are considered for a callup. At least 8 in each category will get a call up for the front line. We may call past 8 if time allows from rider rankings/criteria below. Once we are done calling, then everyone else can line up first come, first serve.

1st Callup - Current MTCX Super Prestige Leader
Front 2 Rows - MTCX Super Prestige Standings
Other Rows - Crossresults.com
Sunday will be the same call up.

 

Team Tents


Team tents will be available, please reserve yours in the store here.

 

Course Pre-riding. 


While a race is occurring, please no pre-riding the course. There are  dedicated slots on the schedule for pre-riding. After each race, there should be 10 minutes where you can do some pre-riding.   

 

 

Lodging


Please also hit up Keyvin Pollington's City Center Motel Keyvin is a strong supporter of Missoula Cycling.  City Center Motel is located downtown Missoula. OR Free Dryland Camping at the venue.

 

What makes this race special:


19 years of best in the west CX racing! 
Free Beer Garden presented by Big Sky Brewery.
Kid's Race and Junior racing. 
Fans.
Prizes by Zillastate
 
Food and Beverage
The beer garden is sponsored by by Big Sky Brewery with beer, seltzer, and seltzer water.
Grist and Black Coffee providing breakfast and coffee.
 
FAQ
Q: I'm not a USA Cycling Member. Can I race and what category?

Yes, you will race on a one day license.  Consider the morning age group races first.
Q: Can I race more than one race in the day? 

Yes! Race as many times as you want Saturday and Sunday.
Q: Do I need a CX bike?

No. Gravel bikes and mountain bikes work great! Just make sure if you have a MTB you take off any bar end extenders.
 

 

Races Offered

10-12 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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09:15

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13-14 Boys (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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09:15

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$25.00

13-14 Girls (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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09:15

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$25.00

15-16 Boys (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

15-16 Girls (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

17-18 Boys (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

17-18 Girls (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

9 and Under (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

Masters Men - 40-49 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Men - 50-59 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Men - 60+ (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Women - 40-49 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Women - 50-59 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Women - 60+ (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Collegiate categories

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — Collegiate categories

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12:00

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$25.00

MTB Race (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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12:00

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Rolling Thunder 2 Person Relay - Saturday

Oct 24, 2026

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13:30

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Women Open - Cat 1/2/3/4 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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15:00

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$25.00

Men Open - Cat 1/2/3/4 (Saturday)

Oct 24, 2026

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16:30

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$25.00

13-14 Boys (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

13-14 Girls (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

15-16 Boys (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

15-16 Girls (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

17-18 Boys (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

17-18 Girls (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

9 and under and 10-12 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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09:15

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$25.00

Masters Men - 40-49 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Men - 50-59 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Men - 60+ (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Women - 40-49 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Women - 50-59 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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10:30

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$25.00

Masters Women - 60+ (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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10:30

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$25.00

Collegiate categories

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — Collegiate categories

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Type — Cycling

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12:00

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$25.00

Men Open - Cat 1/2/3/4 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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12:00

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$25.00

Women Open - Cat 1/2/3/4 (Sunday)

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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12:00

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Missoula.

thermostat Temperature
3.0° / 15.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
0.2° / 12.2°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 19m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
0.2 cm
air Avg wind speed
5.1 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.8)
humidity_mid Humidity
65.4%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:55
nightlight Sunset
18:47

About Missoula

Learn more about the host city, Missoula.

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Missoula is a medium size city in Western Montana with a population of about 73,000 (2020). The hub of five valleys in the northwest region of the state, or Glacier Country, the town boasts the University of Montana, the Rattlesnake Wilderness Area, and a multitude of recreational opportunities, along with an active and colorful downtown.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Rolling Thunder - MTCX Super Prestige #5 & #6.

Place Name Time
🥇 Miles Shefloe 16:14.6
🥈 Avery Phillips 16:46.3
🥉 Ryder Lenaburg 16:51.1
4 Phil Higuera 17:12.6
5 Elias Wilcox 17:20.2

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