Palace City Mountain Bike Classic

The 5th Annual Palace City Mountain Bike is excited to present to you our 2026 race on June 20, 2026 in Mitchell, SD!

Whether a new or advanced rider or you are looking for something for the entire family to participate in the Palace City Mountain Bike Classic has something for everyone!

Hosted on the Palace City Pedalers 18 plus miles of Lake Mitchell Single Track the Palace City Mountain Bike Classic is a must attend race in Eastern, South Dakota.

Any off-road bike type is welcome: MTB, fat tire, CX, gravel, etc. Class 1 E-bike races- no throttles! E-bikes will be checked before race begins. Helmets are mandatory.

Race Information:

• Rider Social & Packet Pickup - June 19, 2026 6:30 pm Palace City Brewing
• Number and Packet Pickup will be available Saturday morning at Camp Arroya beginning at 7 am for those unable to make Friday Night
• 8:30 Youth 10 & Under Race Kicks Off
• 8:45 am - Race meeting
• 9:00 am - Races begin- wave start- Class 1 E-Bikes will leave in the first wave Lake Mitchell North Trail Loop

Award presentation immediately following last finishers.

Cash Prizes awarded in all classes: 15 or less riders in class= Cash 3 Deep, Over 15 riders in class=Cash 5 Deep, If 3 or less riders in a class, prize will be awarded. No cash prizes will be awarded for Youth classes. Youth classes will be awarded prizes for Top 3 places 15 riders or less and Top 5 15 riders or more.

Registration includes Swag Bag, Registration, and Rider Social Friday Night

Camping Available at Lake Mitchell Campground!

Course route and laps subject to change based on race day conditions. Pre-race riding is allowed and encouraged.

Did you utilize hotel & lodging accommodations during your visit?

• Take a moment to click on, review, and submit the Mitchell SEA-QR Code Hotel Survey, so we can hear more about your visit and stay in Mitchell, SD!

Last of all, go ahead and check out the Mitchell SD - Events Calendar for a comprehensive listing of other events and activities going on during your stop in Mitchell, SD!