The 6th Annual Black Hills Super 6 Mountain Bike Race was a huge success, with 131 participants from 6 states.
Save the date for August 16, 2025. Registration will open in May.
Enjoy the Black Hills National Forest and help raise money for Northern Hills Area CASA, a non-profit organization. Northern Hills CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) promotes and protects the best interests of abused and neglected children through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. All proceeds benefit victims of child maltreatment in 8 counties of western South Dakota.
The Black Hills Super 6 is intended for participants of various ages and ability levels. The 3-hour/3-mile loop is designed as a short course for beginner riders. The 6-hour/6-mile course is geared for intermediate-advanced riders.
Utilizing Big Hill Trails, there will be a 3- and 6-mile loop on mountain bike trails which consist of flowy single track and double track. Participants will complete as many laps as possible during a 3-hour or 6-hour time duration. The race can be completed as a team or solo. The START/FINISH line will be in the meadow area of the Big Hill Trailhead (Trail # 72), by the warming hut.
The 6-mile loop will start by leaving the meadow area at Big Hill Trailhead and descending down Twin Bridges heading in a clockwise direction for approximately 1.5 miles. You will then stay right and climb up a double track approximately 1 mile to a ridge that will lead you to “C” Loop. Once on “C” Loop you will descend to “A” Loop which will lead you back to the meadow area of the Big Hill Trailhead.
https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/13673/ (6-hour course map)
https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/22451/ (3-mile course map)
Race coordinators, Jon & Diana Reth, are betting that no one can beat the 6-hour course records. They are offering $500, out of their own pockets, to anyone who can do it.
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
The male honor is currently held by Nate Keck, from 2021, after he completed 12 laps in 6:13:18. Erin Kelly holds the women's title, finishing 9 laps in 6:03:51 in 2022.
There will be one aid station at the START/FINISH line area, which will include fruit, candy, trail mix, protein bars, pickles, Gatorade, water, and pickle juice.
Lunch will be provided for all participants. A tip jar will be available for spectators who wish to eat.
3-Hour Race 10:00 a.m. start (Designed for beginner riders.)
Individual Male, Individual Female, Junior (16 & Under) Solo, Male Team, Female Team, Mixed Team, 16 & Under Team
(3-hour teams are a maximum of two people)
6-Hour Race 8:00 a.m. start
Individual Male, Individual Female, Junior (16 & Under) Solo, Male Team, Female Team, Mixed Team, 16 & Under Team
(6-hour teams are a maximum of four people)
To register as a team, the team captain can sign up, set the team name, and then enter the teammates' emails. They will receive a link to join the team.
Preferred parking spots in the meadow can be acquired with a $60 donation to NHCASA. Space is limited, and you must reserve this online before August 15 at 4:00 p.m.
We will have a limited number of men's t-shirts and women's razor-back tanks available for purchase at packet pick-up. Order online, by July 25, 2025, to secure your race memorabilia shirt.
In-person registration and packet pick-up, for those already registered, will be held on Friday, August 15, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Northern Hills CASA Office (741 N 5th Street) and on Saturday, August 16, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Big Hill.
Please arrive at Big Hill at least 30 minutes before your race begins.
The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.
FOREST SERVICE PERMIT APPROVED! Please feel free to bring your own tents for the event. Overnight camping is allowed in the Big Hill parking lot. Campfires are prohibited.
BIG HILL Forest Service Trail Brochure
Lodging Discount Available!
The Spearfish Holiday Inn is offering a special discounted rate of $104 per room for race participants!
To secure this rate, you must call the hotel directly and mention that you are running the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K.
Call - (605) 642-4683
Official Race Timer Provided by: Mangled Momentum - https://www.mangledmomentum.com/ 
As this is a fundraising event for Northern Hills Area CASA, refunds will not be issued.
