Our 2023 Mississippi Cyclocross Project program will start on September 2nd with the goal is to provide a safe environment and provide the much needed social interaction to our participants while having a great time riding their bikes. This year we will be once again be facilitating our FREE practices at two locations; Freedom Ridge Park, 253 W School St, Ridgeland, MS 39157 and Tri-County Mountain Bike Association at 521 Giles Ln, Madison, MS 39110. Register your kiddos and share with friends today.

During 2023 we will host a free Mississippi Cyclocross Project training in the Ridgeland, Mississippi area for kids ages 5-15 YO. Participant must be able to ride a bike without training wheels. The program will start on Saturday, September 2nd and meets once a week, for 8 consecutive weeks, every Saturdays from 10-11am at Freedom Ridge Park, 235 West School Street.

Ridgeland Recreation and Parks is hosting a fundraising bike ride to support the Children’s of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Don’t miss this important opportunity to put your pedals to a purpose and cycle out kids’ cancer!

The bike ride will begin at the Renaissance on Highland Colony. Riding distances are available for everyone. Riders can register for 65-mile, 44-mile, 25-mile and 10-mile road rides. There will be a kids’ fun ride available, too!

$30 Registration fee includes participant t-shirt, rest stops with food, water, gatorade, restrooms, and post ride food.

Participate in fundraising through a donation at online registration and other ride day activities.* 

Join us for a fall morning ride and help cycle out kids’ cancer!

Grab your shoes and best purple running “dress” at The District at Eastover for a 5K run/walk through Jackson to benefit Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families. Plan to stay for the after-party on the District Green – Come enjoy live music from Chris Gill and the Sole Shakers, libations, and much more. Invite your friends and family to join in the fun!

DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, October 19th
Location: The District at Eastover
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Registration link: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/78874/purple-dress-run
Live Music: Chris Gill and the Sole Shakers

REGISTRATION FEES
5K Run: Early Registration is $25 ($35 after Sept. 27th)
5K Walk: Early Registration is $25 ($35 after Sept. 27th)
5K Group of 4: $100
5K District Lofts Residents Registration: $20

All race participants receive a t-shirt, swag bag and a free drink ticket at live event. There will be a costume contest with prizes awarded to best dressed male and female!

Packet Pickup – Thursday Oct 19th from 12-5:30pm at The District

Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st. Closing with our final weekend, Spooky ‘Cross on October 28th & 29th. You will be able to register for all weekend events, a total of 6 races (Sat & Sun) via one transaction and receive a nice discount for registering early!

Details and registration will be available at www.bikereg.com/mscxcupseriespass

1. Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st.
2. Spooky Cross at MagRidge BMX in Ridgeland MS will be October 28 & 29. 

2023 Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series Details:

• AWARDS: In 2023 we will work with our good friends at Rocket Science Sports and design a super cool champions jersey. It will be clean, classic and one you will want to frame, that is, if you are the CHAMPION! Champions Jerseys will be awarded in below categories.  In addition, we will have a special award for those who place 2nd and 3rd in each category for series points. See mock up to the champions jersey!
  • IMPORTANT: To qualify for the champions jersey, you must do at least 5 races in a same category within the 6 race weekends in the Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series.
• Junior U10 & Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride will be on a shorter course.
• All Category Awards!  We will also have great swag prizes courtesy of our fantastic sponsors.
• Bring the Family! Get your holiday shopping at all the attractions at the great city of Ridgeland has to offer. More details at www.visitridgeland.com/attractions.
• Where to stay & What to do: Learn more about where to stay, places to go and things to do in Ridgeland, MS at the Ridgeland Visitors Center website at www.visitridgeland.com.
• A series of competition will be computed and managed by Mississippi Cyclocross Cup for the following categories:
  • Women’s  A Open Race
  • Women’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
  • Men’s  A Open Race
  • Men’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
  • Junior Boys U19 (must be 18 in calendar year 2023)
  • Junior Girls U19 (must be 18 YO in calendar year 2023)
  • *Junior Boys/Girls U15 (must be 14 YO in calendar year 2023)
  • **Junior Boys/Girls U10 (must be 9 YO in calendar year 2023)
  • Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride

Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st. Closing with our final weekend, Spooky ‘Cross on October 28th & 29th. You will be able to register for all weekend events, a total of 6 races (Sat & Sun) via one transaction and receive a nice discount for registering early!

Details and registration will be available at www.bikereg.com/mscxcupseriespass

1. Ridgeland ‘Cross Series: Race dates are September 23^rd, 30^th, October 7^th and 21^st.
2. Spooky Cross at MagRidge BMX in Ridgeland MS will be October 28 & 29. 

2023 Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series Details:

• AWARDS: In 2023 we will work with our good friends at Rocket Science Sports and design a super cool champions jersey. It will be clean, classic and one you will want to frame, that is, if you are the CHAMPION! Champions Jerseys will be awarded in below categories.  In addition, we will have a special award for those who place 2nd and 3rd in each category for series points. See mock up to the champions jersey!
  • IMPORTANT: To qualify for the champions jersey, you must do at least 5 races in a same category within the 6 race weekends in the Mississippi Cyclocross Cup Series.
• Junior U10 & Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride will be on a shorter course.
• All Category Awards!  We will also have great swag prizes courtesy of our fantastic sponsors.
• Bring the Family! Get your holiday shopping at all the attractions at the great city of Ridgeland has to offer. More details at www.visitridgeland.com/attractions.
• Where to stay & What to do: Learn more about where to stay, places to go and things to do in Ridgeland, MS at the Ridgeland Visitors Center website at www.visitridgeland.com.
• A series of competition will be computed and managed by Mississippi Cyclocross Cup for the following categories:
  • Women’s  A Open Race
  • Women’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
  • Men’s  A Open Race
  • Men’s B Race (must be Category 4 or 5)
  • Junior Boys U19 (must be 18 in calendar year 2023)
  • Junior Girls U19 (must be 18 YO in calendar year 2023)
  • *Junior Boys/Girls U15 (must be 14 YO in calendar year 2023)
  • **Junior Boys/Girls U10 (must be 9 YO in calendar year 2023)
  • Kid ‘Cross (9 and under) Fun Ride

Join us on Saturday, October 28th at The District at Eastover for the 4th Annual Tunnel2Towers 5K honoring our heroes!

Runners & Walkers can register online using this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/MS/Jackson/TunneltoTowers5KRunWalkJacksonMS

Adult Registration: $35.00
First Responders & Military Registration: $25
Child Registration (ages 13 to 17): $20
Child Registration (12 & Under): $15
Registration ends October 28, 2023 at 10:00am CDT

The date, time, & location for Packet Pickup will be announced soon!

Tell your friends and family to wear RED, WHITE, AND BLUE and come out on Saturday, October 28th to support our first responders and military!

The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families. For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.tunnel2towers.org