
MiSCA Merrell Trail MTB Race #3
Race #3 of the D&D Bicycles MiSCA Race Series
PLAINFIELD PREMIER PARK | ROCKFORD, MI

A machine-built trail that was built specifically with mountain bikers in mind, this trail flows and takes you for a fun ride, while still introducing some technical challenges in the form of roots and rocks. Merrell alternates direction depending on the day, so please plan your pre-rides accordingly. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday follow red Arrows in a counter-clockwise direction. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday follow yellow arrows in a clockwise direction. Parking and main staging area will be out of Premier Park and the Meijer Sports Complex off of Ten Mile Rd in Rockford.
These are student-only races for Elementary, Middle, and High School-ages. No team, no problem – students can participate as individuals. To be eligible to race, students must be registered in MiSCA’s online system. Additionally, the rider will register for the races they plan to participate in.
- Please apply for financial assistance if price is a concern miscabike.org/scholarship
- Registration opens March 1
- Elementary (grades 5 and under) riders will race on Saturday afternoons and older riders (grades 6 and over) will race on Sundays (start times by category to be announced).
- Parking and event staging will occur at Premier Park and Meijer Sports Complex. Parking at the Sports Complex is $5 per car per day.
- Driving Directions: [GOOGLE]
- Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/514198564112949
CAMPING: While camping is not available at the sports complex, Wabasis Lake Campground is located 15 miles east of the Merrell Trail.
COURSE DETAILS AVAILABLE SOON
FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES 2022 SCHEDULE POSTED BELOW
RIDERS MUST REPORT TO STAGING AT THE ASSIGNED TIMES BELOW
Full staging list by category available by Friday before race day.
Saturday: Elementary Races
Wave 1 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Upper Elementary Male | 1:45 PM | 5:30 PM |
Upper Elementary Female | 2:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Wave 2 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Lower Elementary Male | 2:45 PM | 5:30 PM |
Lower Elementary Female | 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
Wave 3 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Advanced Elementary Male | 3:50 PM | 5:30 PM |
Advanced Elementary Female | 3:55 PM | 5:30 PM |
Sunday: High School and Middle School Races
Wave 4 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Varsity Male | 8:45 AM | 12:30 PM |
Varsity Female | 8:50 AM | 12:30 PM |
Advanced Middle School Male | 8:55 AM | 12:30 PM |
Advanced Middle School Female | 9:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
Wave 5 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Junior Varsity 9-10th Grade Male | 10:15 AM | 12:30 PM |
Junior Varsity 11-12th Grade Male | 10:20 AM | 12:30 PM |
Junior Varsity Female | 10:25 AM | 12:30 PM |
Wave 6 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Novice 10-12th Grade Male | 11:45 AM | 2:30 PM |
Novice 9th Grade Male | 11:50 AM | 2:30 PM |
Wave 7 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Novice 9-12th Grade Female | 12:45 PM | 2:30 PM |
Novice 6-8th Grade Female | 12:50 PM | 2:30 PM |
Wave 8 Categories | Staging | Awards |
Novice 8th Grade Male | 1:45 PM | 3:30 PM |
Novice 7th Grade Male | 1:50 PM | 3:30 PM |
Novice 6th Grade Male | 1:55 PM | 3:30 PM |

Trail maintained by West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance (WMMBA) wmmba.org
