// RACE 1
Saturday, April 18, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
1000 Samuel Miller Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22903
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Miller School of Albemarle's course is a moderately technical 4-mile loop with a combination of gravel, grass, double track, and single track trails. It begins with a steep gravel road climb before going up a steep double track climb and then a challenging singletrack climb. Yes, lots of climbing to start out the race--this means plenty of time and places to pass.
Miller School’s iconic course introduces over 2 miles of diverse and exciting trails. The Cutaway Flyover, Puke Hill, and Super Dee are just a few of the additions which are sure to challenge even the most tactical of riders.
The course goes back through central campus before looping through a grass to the finish line. The start and finish are in different locations. Lap times range between 14 minutes and 45 minutes.
REGISTRATION
8:00-10:00 AM & 12:00-1:00 PM
Packet pick-up is located under the portico of Old Main at the start/finish area. Coaches will pick up packs with all riders race plates. Racers are issued chip timing number that will be used for the entire season. It is important that racers bring the same number to every race. Replacement numbers cost $25 each.
T-Shirts & decals can be picked up at any point during the day by riders. Lots of cool new color options!
NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION
PARKING
Follow instructions of parking attendants. Parking is in three locations. YOU MUST PARK WHERE INSTRUCTED BY ATTENDANTS. Overflow parking is in the upper meadow approximately 1 mile from campus. Follow instructions of parking attendants and park in an orderly fashion to maximize use of space. There is NO PARKING on central campus or next to the start/finish. Please do not attempt to park in school parking spaces close to start/finish. DO NOT stop in road to drop off gear.
STAGING
Riders will be staged according to overall series classification. Staging begins promptly 15 minutes before start of first race in your wave (for example, if you are an elementary boy, your staging begins at 9:45 AM and race begins at 10:00 AM). Walk bikes to staging area.
COURSE PREVIEW
Course is open for pre-ride IS NOW ON Friday afternoon between 4:00 PM and 7:00PM.
Course is open to pre-ride on SATURDAY morning between 8:00 AM and 9:15 AM. Course closes promptly at 9:15 AM. No riders are allowed to enter course after 9:00. Afternoon pre-ride opens at 12:15 PM and closes at 1:00 PM.
RACE WAVES
| WAVE 1 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Elementary Boys | 9:30 AM | 9:15 AM | 1 |
| Lower Elementary Boys | 9:35 AM | 9:20 AM | 1 | WAVE 2 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS |
| Middle School Boys A | 10:00 AM | 9:45 AM | 2 |
| Middle School Boys B | 10:02 AM | 9:45 AM | 1 |
| WAVE 3 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS |
| Middle School Girls A | 11:00 AM | 10:45 AM | 2 |
| Middle School Girls B | 11:02 AM | 10:45 AM | 1 |
| Upper Elementary School Girls | 11:07 AM | 10:45 AM | 1 |
| Lower Elementary School Girls | 11:09 AM | 10:45 AM | 1 |
| HIGH SCHOOL PRE RIDE | START TIME | END TIME | LAPS |
| ALL HIGH SCHOOL | 12:15 PM | 1:00 PM | X | WAVE 4 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS | Varsity Boys | 1:15 PM | 1:00 PM | 4 | WAVE 5 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS |
| Varsity Girls | 2:30 PM | 2:15 PM | 3 | JV Girls | 2:32 PM | 2:15 PM | 2 | Sophomore Girls | 2:34 PM | 2:15 PM | 2 | Freshman Girls | 2:36 PM | 2:15 PM | 2 |
| WAVE 6 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS |
| JV Boys | 3:45 PM | 3:30 PM | 3 |
| Sophomore Boys | 3:50 PM | 3:35 PM | 2 |
| WAVE 7 | START TIME | STAGING | LAPS | Freshman Boys | 4:50 PM | 4:35 PM | 2 |
TEAM ZONE
Teams set up in the infield next to pond.
RESTROOMS
Porto-pots will be available in parking area & staging area. Please do not go into any other campus buildings looking for restrooms. School is in session; dormitories & academic buildings are closed to race participants.
FOOD
Food truck all day serving lunch foods.
