Monday Night Short Track — Coyote Run MTB Series

Short track mountain bike racing is its own sport — tight, punchy circuits that are over fast and hurt the whole time. The Coyote Run series runs Monday evenings alongside the PIR road racing program, meaning Portland cyclists have their pick of suffering by discipline. The format rewards explosive power and handling skills in roughly equal measure, and the short race duration makes it approachable for riders who’ve never pinned on a number before.

The series draws a mix of XC racers keeping their fitness honest, trail riders curious about racing without committing to a full XCO course, and regulars who show up every week for the consistent dose of hard effort. OBRA’s category structure keeps competition matched by experience level, so newcomers aren’t immediately shelled by ex-pros on the first lap.

Series registration goes through obra.org, where you’ll also find the specific venue location, category breakdown, and start times. If you’ve been doing trail rides all spring and want to see how you stack up with a race clock running, a Monday night short track is one of the lower-stakes ways to find out.