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​York 38 Special​
August 16, 2025



​The 38 Special bike race features three race options, each traversing spectacular scenery through the Big Belt Mountains. The course includes incredible mountain overlooks, rugged canyons, and three creek crossings. 

The 38-mile race includes the Bear Trap and Trout Creek options.  Both routes are on gravel and dirt single track roads, gaining at least 3,000 vertical feet. The Trout Creek option includes the beautiful Trout Creek Canyon single track route. ​Riders choosing the Bear Trap route will climb an extra 1,000 feet on rugged single track, then drop 2,000 feet back on to York Road. The Spirit of 76 race is two loops around the Trout Creek route for the ultimate challenge!

Six aid stations are spread throughout the course, and each is staffed with volunteers and emergency medical personnel.

A family ride is offered, the Lucky 13, which is a moderate “out and back” route to Vigilante Campground.

Access our online registration and downloadable forms below.
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ON LINE REGISTRATION
Y38S/S76 Printable Registration to mail-in
Lucky 13 printable Registration

Ride Start times:​
  • Y38S Trout Creek or Bear Trap routes riders can start between 6:00 am to 8 am
  • Spirit of 76 Cyclocross riders can start at 6:00 am
  • Lucky 13 route riders can start between 9 am to 10 am
This event is hosted by York Fire Rescue Inc for the benefit of York Volunteer Fire Department and is located on public lands under a Special Use Permit authorized by Helena Ranger District of the ​Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
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Thirty-eight miles along spectacular scenery, through the Big Belt Mountains, beautiful canyons and three creeks!  This amazing ride includes varied terrain on gravel, asphalt road, and single track.  Challenge yourself or take it easy and enjoy the views!

Bear Trap and Trout Creek routes  - A challenging and exciting mountain bike ride covering 38 or 76 miles of breathtaking scenery. On the York 38 Special or the Spirit of 76, you will gain 3,000 vertical feet from lowest point of the ride (Nelson), traveling mainly on dirt roads and single track.  Six Aid stations with our famous homemade goodies & porta potties are spread throughout the course.

Lucky 13 Family Ride - The Lucky 13 route is 13 miles, approximately 6.5 miles along York Road, from York to Vigilante Campground, around the campground loop, and back to York. About half of the route is paved.   An Aid station & porta potty available on this route also!

VIRTUAL RIDE!  Can't make race day but still want to participate?  Ride (or run or walk!) the York 38/Lucky 13 route or any 38/13 mile route between June 14th and August 14th and submit your time for special prize categories!  All activities must be recorded and verified using your choice of GPS tracking app or software (Strava, Garmin Connect, Suunto, etc). Riders must submit their times via the Results Tab TBD to be considered eligible for awards.   

​Thank you for choosing our ride
and supporting the York Volunteer Fire Department!
​

Donate directly to York Fire Rescue
2025 RIDER FEES 

YORK 38 SPECIAL & SPIRIT OF 76 CYCLOCROSS 

New Year's Blowout - Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025   ONLY $50!
includes a shirt, York Burger & beverage Coupon, Aid Station refreshments & Swag Bag!

January 16 - January 31                         $65.00
includes a shirt, York Burger & beverage Coupon, Aid Station refreshments & Swag Bag!

February 1 - May 31                               $75.00
 includes a shirt, York Burger & beverage Coupon, Aid Station refreshments & Swag Bag!

​June 1st - August 16                                                   $90.00
 includes a shirt, York Burger & beverage Coupon, Aid Station refreshments & Swag Bag!


*Registrations after August 1st are not guaranteed a t-shirt due to our ordering deadline.


YORK 38 SPECIAL VIRTUAL RIDE, RUN OR WALK
June 14 - August 14                                $50.00
includes a shirt, York Burger & beverage Coupon, & Swag Bag! 
We will mail items as requested.



Lucky 13 RIDER FEES includes the swag bag with a sheet of vintage York 38 Special decals but WITHOUT the shirt!

​LUCKY 13 FAMILY BIKE RIDE, INDIVIDUAL                                                                                    $15.00 

LUCKY 13 FAMILY BIKE RIDE, FAMILY OF 3 OR MORE                                                          $30.00

LUCKY 13 FAMILY VIRTUAL RIDE, RUN OR WALK                                                                    $15.00
COURSE MAP with Aid Stations

Y38S Awards:
  • Fastest time, male/female, Bear Trap route 
  • Fastest time, male/female, Trout Creek route
  • Fastest time, male/female, Cyclocross
  • Various virtual race awards 
 

FAQ

How do I register?

You can register online or print out mail-in forms linked above.

When and how will I receive my packet?
Registered riders...walkers...runners may pick up their packets August 14th, or the morning before event in York.

I registered for one route but want to switch to a different route.
Email [email protected] and we can switch you.  No refunds will be given if there is a price difference.

How do I track my virtual miles?
​All activities must be recorded and verified using your choice of GPS tracking app or software (Strava, Garmin Connect, Suunto, etc). Riders must submit their times via the Results Tab by 12:00 am on August 14th to be considered eligible for awards (details to follow)

Do I have to log all my virtual rides at once or can I log as I go?
You will need to log rides individually in order to be eligible for prizes. You can choose to do this at the end of the week, or daily, however each entry will be a separate submission.

When is the last day to log virtual rides?
August 14th 

When will winners be announced?
August 16th

Where do the proceeds from this event go?
All event proceeds go toward supporting York Volunteer Fire Department.  

    questions? please email us and we will do our best to answer them.

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  • York 38 Special/Spirit of 76
  • Lucky 13 Ride
  • Course Map
  • Donate - York Fire Rescue
  • Photos
  • Sponsors
  • Past year's race results
  • Local Camping