# Monster Cross - **When:** Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-70562-monster-cross ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Chesterfield/MonsterCross?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 15th ANNUAL MONSTER CROSS! powered by GroundForce IT Monster Cross offers a 25 and 50-mile race/ride.  The course supports cross, gravel or mountain bikes.  Awards are given in over 20 divisions. Here is what you will receive for your entry: Race: Chip timed race: either the 50 or 25-mile distance Beverage:  Monster Cross is buying your 1st.  Friends of PSP will be selling beer for spectators and extras as a fundraiser for the park/trails. Back for 2027 is our favorite post race food spread! Course Map/GPS: Course: Mini=1 lap and full MX =2 lap Race course Race Location: Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd. Chesterfield, VA 23832 Awards 50 mile: Top 3 Pro/Expert M/F are eligible for prize money $400, 250 and 100 for third Top 8 Pro/Expert M/F receive awards and free entries into Monster Cross 2025 Top 6 finishers in each category M/F receive awards with the 1st place in each category also receives a free entry into Monster Cross 2025 Awards 25 mile: Top 3 receive awards in each category (jr, open and over 50) Parking:  Pro Tip:  Arrive by 8am.  Too many will try to enter the park between 830 and 9 and the park entrance will get backed up.  It is a one lane road and every car has to stop at the parking station.  State Park charges $7 parking per carload.  If you have a VA state park permit, please have it on your mirror/dash (they also accept REI receipts for payment) otherwise have $7 handy for quick entry into the park. Once you enter the park you will continue straight on State Park Rd for 1 1/2 miles.  You will run into the parking lot.  Race morning packet pickup will take place under shelter #2 which is located on the left side of the back of the parking lot, as your drive in. Bathrooms:  There are two separate indoor options at the parking lot.  One is 1/2 way into the parking lot on the right (it is behind the vending machines).  The other is the building located nearest to shelter #2 (were race day packet pickup is located.                      Race Start: Wave 1 Pro/Expert M/F 10 a.m  Wave 2 All other 50 mile divisions Wave 3 All 25 mile divisions Packet Pickup:  Early packet pickup will be offered Friday and Saturday.      Course Distance: 50 or 25  miles on rolling fire roads and double track.  On all pre-rides: Please do not ride on any trails that state no bikes! We have approval to use two short segments race day only. Age divisions information:  For age group divisions, we will take your age as of race date. Support Station: We will offer two on-course aid stations and one at the start/finish area. Weather delay date will be March 7th if there is snow on the course. --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-70562-monster-cross](https://runthis.run/event/rs-70562-monster-cross) — data from Run This (runthis.run).