The 6th Annual Black Hills Super 6 Mountain Bike Race was a huge success, with 131 participants from 6 states.
Save the date for August 16, 2025. Registration will open in the Spring.
Enjoy the Black Hills National Forest and help raise money for Northern Hills Area CASA, a non-profit organization. Northern Hills CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) promotes and protects the best interests of abused and neglected children through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. All proceeds benefit victims of child maltreatment in 8 counties of western South Dakota.
The Black Hills Super 6 is intended for participants of various ages and ability levels. The 3-hour/3-mile loop is designed as a short course for beginner riders. The 6-hour/6-mile course is geared for intermediate-advanced riders.
Utilizing Big Hill Trails, there will be a 3- and 6-mile loop on mountain bike trails which consist of flowy single track and double track. Participants will complete as many laps as possible during a 3-hour or 6-hour time duration. The race can be completed as a team or solo. The START/FINISH line will be in the meadow area of the Big Hill Trailhead (Trail # 72), by the warming hut.
The 6-mile loop will start by leaving the meadow area at Big Hill Trailhead and descending down Twin Bridges heading in a clockwise direction for approximately 1.5 miles. You will then stay right and climb up a double track approximately 1 mile to a ridge that will lead you to “C” Loop. Once on “C” Loop you will descend to “A” Loop which will lead you back to the meadow area of the Big Hill Trailhead.
https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/13673/ (6-hour course map)
https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/22451/ (3-mile course map)
2024 UPDATE: Race coordinators, Jon & Diana Reth, are betting that no one can beat the 6-hour course records. They are offering $500, out of their own pockets, to anyone who can do it.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
The male honor is currently held by Nate Keck, from 2021, after he completed 12 laps in 6:13:18. Erin Kelly holds the women's title, finishing 9 laps in 6:03:51 in 2022.
There will be one aid station at the START/FINISH line area, which will include fruit, candy, trail mix, protein bars, pickles, Gatorade, water, and pickle juice. A special thanks to volunteers from Coeur Wharf for overseeing this area.
Lunch (walking tacos, desserts, and beverages) will be provided for all participants. A tip jar will be available for spectators who wish to eat. We appreciate the assistance of the Northern Black Hills Rotary Club in serving the food. Local donations were acquired by Lueders Food Center, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country, Qdoba, Taco Bell, and Taco Johns. Desserts are being provided by McDonald's, members of the NHCASA Board of Directors, and CASA volunteers.
Master Blaster Black Hills will be available for those who wish to cool-down and for bike cleaning services.
Two Wheeler Dealer will be providing bike maintenance/services.
The Spearfish Ambulance Service will be present in case of medical emergencies.
Representatives from Dakota Gold will be present as course monitors.
Munro Earthmoving, Sawyer Brewing, and Toppling Goliath Brewing Company are our beverage sponsors.
3-Hour Race 10:00 a.m. start
Individual Male, Individual Female, Junior (16 & Under) Solo, Male Team, Female Team, Mixed Team, 16 & Under Team
(3-hour teams are a maximum of two people)
6-Hour Race 8:00 a.m. start
Individual Male, Individual Female, Junior (16 & Under) Solo, Male Team, Female Team, Mixed Team, 16 & Under Team
(6-hour teams are a maximum of four people)
To register as a team, the team captain can sign up, set the team name, and then enter the teammates' emails. They will receive a link to join the team.
Preferred parking spots in the meadow can be acquired with a $60 donation to NHCASA. Space is limited, and you must reserve this online before August 16 at 4:00 p.m. UPDATE 8/14/24: SOLD OUT
This year's shirt color selection is lime shock. We have a limited number of men's t-shirts and women's razor-back tanks available for purchase at packet pick-up.
In-person registration and packet pick-up, for those already registered, will be held on Friday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Northern Hills CASA Office (741 N 5th Street) and on Saturday, August 17, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Big Hill.
Please arrive at Big Hill at least 30 minutes before your race begins.
The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m. Prize donors include Scheel's, Strider Bikes, Jon & Diana Reth, and NHCASA.
FOREST SERVICE PERMIT APPROVED! Please feel free to bring your own tents for the event. Overnight camping is allowed in the Big Hill parking lot. Campfires are prohibited.
BIG HILL Forest Service Trail Brochure
As this is a fundraising event, refunds will not be issued.
