the
Dog River
Super D
MAY 26th, 2024
Back for another year of racingA Legendary Race,
On a Legendary Trail
Line up to go down in the history books as a participant of the Dog river Super D. A race that dates back to the early 2000s and has evolved from an abbreviated DH race to a top-to-bottom 'Super D' style race. Featuring a impressively long race run with rippin' sections of singletrack and a beast of a climb to conquer in the middle. It's a race you won't forget.
There's one thing that has stayed the same after all these years of racing; this one has never really been about how fast you are, or being top dog, it's all about having fun in the woods with friends and other riders.
Race day is May 26th! Let's go racing!
I'm Here To Register
Jump to registration via OBRA's (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association) website. There is a 75 rider cap on this year's race so register ASAP and tell a friend!
Last Year's Race
Check out the Dog River Super D 2023 race results, or check out this brief recap. It was a damn good time.
Race Details
6 Miles
Of singletrack
3000 ft. Descent
Anywhere from 25-35 minutes of racing*
880 ft. of climbing
Just one major climb to conquer
*Average times from last year's race
Location
44 Trails | Mt. Hood, Oregon
Just 20 minutes outside of Hood River and north east of Mt. Hood. The Dog River trail is a part of the 44 trails network. Race meeting, finish, and festivities will be happening at the Dog River trailhead and parking lot on Highway 35
Get directions to the trailhead here
Please note! E-bikes are not permitted on the 44-trails network and thus, e-bikes are not allowed to be raced at the Dog River Super D. Gotta race this one with the power of your own two legs folks!
The Course
Dog River Trail
We'll just go ahead and say there's no substitute for riding the actual trail, which we encourage you to do so once things thaw out closer to race day. We'll be doing some work on the trail prior to race day to remove any hazards, downed trees from winter, and make sure it's ready to race!
Course Description: The trail begins with a ripping 1-mile section of downhill with sick linking corners, a few sneaky inside lines, and natural flow. There's good sight lines all throughout this section.
A marked, sharp right signals the gradual 1-mile climb where most of the race's climbing is conquered. Pace yourself on this one!
Once you're through the climb, it's back to a mix of high speed descending with one technical rock chute (dubbed the 'The Hilary Step') and some technical switchbacks to keep you on your toes not long after.
The race ends on some traversing sections where in our opinion, a lot of the race can be won or lost (if you're racing to win.)
(Climbing section is from 2:35 to 13:30)
Racing for allRace Categories
We want this to be a race for all racers. Regardless of age, gender, or skill level. Whether it's your first race ever, or another race in your race career, there's a racing class for you. We've also gone ahead and offered free race entry for juniors age 9-13 years old.
There's only 75 available spots for this years race! Grab a spot ASAP.
Race Categories
Pro Men | Pro Women | Pro Non-Binary
Open Men | Open Women | Open Non-Binary
Junior Men | Junior Women | Junior Non-Binary (Age 18 And Under)
In classic super d fashionRace Format
It’s a classic, top to bottom race. No stages. You get one race run to lay it all on the line.
Racers start 2 minutes apart from one another. Pro categories race first, followed by amateur classes, then juniors.
The course is marked and taped in two key places with no real opportunity for riders to cut the course (plus, course cutting isn’t cool)
Safety personal will be at the finish line. There’s bound to be some spectators in the spicy switchback section too.
Raffles and history book makersRace Day Raffle
We’re excited to offer raffle prizes from some awesome brands for all racers. So no matter how your race run goes, as long as you lined up to race that day, you have a chance of winning something rad.
Raffle prizes from:
Chris King | SRAM | Tenet
Burgtec | Dynaplug | Deity | Five Ten | Muc-Off | Smith Optics
Let's Talk logisticsRace Day Schedule
Here’s how race day plays out:
8:00am - 8:30am | Meeting and number plate pick up at the Dog River trailhead. This is when race day kicks off.
8:30am | We begin shuttling riders to the top of the trail for their practice run. There’s only time on race day for one practice run, so make it count! Note that the practice run is optional.
10:15am | Rider meeting to go over logistics and safety notes. We just want to emphasize, it’s your responsibility to be done with your practice run and at the bottom/finish area at this time.
10:30am | Shuttles for race runs begin
11:00am | Racing begins with Pro Categories, then Amateur, then Juniors
After you finish your race run we’ll have the BBQ firing with brats and vegetarian options, snacks and beverages. Podiums and raffles to follow.
so You want to raceRegistration
Registration, race timing, and results are managed by OBRA (Oregon Bicycle Racing Association)
There's only 75 available spots for this years race.
Race registration is $50 per racer. Juniors 9-13 race for free.
You must also have an OBRA racing membership to race.
- One-day racing membership is $5
- Annual OBRA racing membership is $50. 19-22 year olds $10
- All racing memberships are free to juniors 17 and under
You can register for the Dog River Super D via the link below
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