The SAWTOOTH Stage race will return!

August 20-22, 2027

2026 Results

The Race Within The Race

A stage race is a format that forces a rider to choose when to spend energy and when to save it. Legs, race tactics, and recovery all have a part to play here. A match burned on Friday is one less in the box for Sunday. The Sawtooth Stage Race gives racers the chance to compete for awards in three categories, but there is so much more than just awards to play for here.

The Stage Win is like any other cross country mountain bike race, the win goes to the rider with the fastest course time on the day (chip time in the ITT, gun time in the head to head stages).

The General Classification the “GC”, is like the yellow jersey in the Tour, or the Maglia Rosa in the Giro. The rider with the shortest cumulative time over all three full courses stands on the top step.

The Gravity Classification tests technical skill through 9 independently timed segments. The rider with the shortest cumulative time over the segments wins this classification. (The gravity segments are built into each course, so it is possible for a racer to compete in both categories. See maps below for details.)

Stage Maps

*These are early drafts and are likely to change!!

Pricing and Registration

This is the inaugural edition, we are aiming for a smaller event this year with plans for a bigger, broader race in 2027 and beyond. Registration will be capped at 100 riders for 2026.

Race Entry Fee (ages 15+):

Until June 30: $90
July 1 – July 31: $110
August 1 – August 20: $135
Race Day: $155

Register

WARNING: This is a mountain bike race

This event takes place on singletrack mountain bike trails with difficult and technical sections. Jackpot and High Climber are considered wilderness trails and there is typically no service at Britton Peak Trailhead. Be prepared to get yourself out – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!!

No e-bikes allowed per US Forest Service regulation.