Bluegrass Mountain Cup - Rudy Mines XC 2026

Rudy Mines XC hosts the Bluegrass Mountain Cup at Rudy Mines Trails in Ben Hawes Park, Owensboro, Kentucky. The start and pit area are located on Overstreet Road. This Sunday cross-country mountain bike race is part of a statewide cup series running from April to October, featuring both XC and enduro formats. The Owensboro event marks the city's debut in the series and anticipates over 125 youth and adult participants from Kentucky and surrounding states. The race offers diverse categories: pro men and women, masters 40+, e-bike fields, U15 and U21 categories, open age groups up to 50+, and a youth race for children 10 and under. Spectators are welcome at no charge, and the trails will be closed to the public on race day for safety.