2024 Mid South 50 mile

You’re in the Cross Timbers eco region, one of 12 distinct regions of Oklahoma. You get to spend a day descending and then crawling out of the countless contours that make this area special. We’ll be riding through the tribal lands of the Osage, Quapaw, Kickapoo, Wichita and Kiowa nations and weaving your way through Postoak and Blackjack Oak forests. These resilient, scrubby trees cling to massive sandstone ledges that will often be exposed by the sunken and shaded roadbed.
You’ll also see countless Eastern Red Cedar, a species that has become dominant in the area with the elimination of natural of prairie fire.

These are active hunting grounds for the Northern Harrier and Redtail hawk, so keep your head up! Miles 20-30 almost always offer multiple sightings.

Leaving out of town, you’re on some classic Stillwater roads. This zone has claimed hundreds of derailures throughout the race’s history. Your halfway aid station is at mile 27.8. The miles after this stop will put a smile on your face, and the heat in your legs!

Another stop at mile 40 where Chamois Butt’r will be serving up good vibes, drinks and bacon for you! When you leave Mt Butt’r, you’re only 8 miles to the next Aid Station.
SRAM and Skratch Labs will be there to save the day with nutrition and hydration before you set off into the singletrack section. Thanks to Friends of Lake McMurtry for the opportunity to spice up the course! Please be safe and kind on the trail! After the singletrack, the only thing standing between you and the finish line are some celebratory miles back into town.

You’ve got this! Enjoy your ride and we’ll see you at the finish line!