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Cupa României · Campionat Național MTB Copii

CR MTB Copii #5 / MTB Academy Cup 2026

U15 → U7 race day. Short laps, real numbers, family day out.

19 September 2026 · Câmpulung Muscel, Argeș

Youth cross-country racing on a closed mountain bike circuit, on the FRC calendar. U15, U13, U11, U9 and U7 riders — girls and boys — race their own scaled loops with their own start times and prize-giving. The organiser runs the course and the timing; the day is a kids race day with parents on the tape.

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About this championship

A real federation race, scaled to kids

CR MTB Copii is the youth side of the Romanian XC MTB calendar — Cupa României rounds for riders up to U15, often held alongside the adult Cupa României XCO race at the same venue, with circuit length and race time scaled to each category. It's where the Junior, U23 and Elite pipeline starts. A first race here is usually a kid's first race plate, first call-up, first podium photo.

For parents

What you actually need on race day

First time at a CR MTB Copii round? Here's the practical kit, the logistics, and the timing windows. Skip to the FAQ if you've done this before.

  • Bike pickup window

    Arrive 45–60 minutes before your kid's start. Number plate, transponder pickup, mechanical check, and a warm-up lap on the loop.

  • Parking + family area

    Hosts publish parking and family-area maps in the technical guide ahead of the round. Cars usually park 100–300 m from the start/finish; pit and pad-ups in between.

  • Viewing zones

    Start/finish is always open to spectators. Hosts mark 1–2 mid-course viewing zones where you can stand close to the tape without crossing the course. Bring a folding chair.

  • Kit checklist

    Helmet (mandatory, half-shell MTB), bike, race shoes, racing kit, spare layer, water bottle, banana / snack, sunscreen, towel. Bring the FRC licence if your kid races licensed, and check the round's regulations for any documents needed at number pickup.

  • When you can actually see them race

    Youth races are short: the youngest categories ride one or two short laps, U13–U15 race longer. Starts run youngest first, so plan your morning around your kid's start time in the round's programme.

  • Photo zones

    Hosts publish recommended photo spots in the technical guide. Don't cross the course tape. Don't follow on bike — that's a yellow card for the rider.

Parental consent is required at registration for every rider under 18 — sign it in advance, save the morning hassle.

Who races

Categories (FRC §5.4.4)

Category is set by birth year — calculated as season year − birth year. M and W (J + F) race separately at most rounds; combined when the field is thin.

  • U15 (M / W)

    Consent req.

    Ages 13–14 (born 2012–2013). Oldest youth category — the longest loop and the most laps of the youth races. U17 races in the adult Cupa României XCO.

  • U13 (M / W)

    Consent req.

    Ages 11–12 (born 2014–2015). Scaled circuit, often shared with U15 on a shorter lap count.

  • U11 (M / W)

    Consent req.

    Ages 9–10 (born 2016–2017). Short scaled loop, a couple of laps.

  • U9 (M / W)

    Consent req.

    Ages 7–8 (born 2018–2019). Kids loop, kept short and non-technical.

  • U7 (M / W)

    Consent req.

    Ages 5–6 (born 2020–2021). First start of the day on the kids loop. Free entry at some rounds.

Every category requires a signed parental consent at registration. Licensed riders bring their FRC licence; some rounds also run separate races for unlicensed kids.

Race format

Race time by category

Loop length and lap count scale with age to keep effort age-appropriate. Each round sets its own loops and lap counts and publishes them in the technical guide.

CategoryLapsRace time
U15Per round30–45 min
U13Per round20–30 min
U11Per round15–25 min
U9Per roundShort
U7Per roundShortest

Lap counts and exact race times are organiser-set at the morning briefing. Parents — show up 45 min before the call-up.

Race day

Schedule

Typical running order of a youth-XC race day. Dates and exact times are in the round's technical guide.

  • 12:00

    17 sept (joi): Ridicarea pachetelor de concurs (12:00-20:00), Magazin Stonefeet, București

  • 16:00

    18 sept (vineri): Ridicarea pachetelor de concurs la zona de start (16:00-18:00), Str. Richard nr. 67

  • 13:30

    19 sept: Alinierea la start — copii U7, licențiați și nelicențiați

  • 13:40

    19 sept: START copii U7 (5-6 ani)

  • 13:50

    19 sept: Alinierea la start — copii U9, licențiați și nelicențiați

  • 14:00

    19 sept: START copii U9 (7-8 ani)

  • 14:20

    19 sept: Alinierea la start — copii U11, licențiați și nelicențiați

  • 14:30

    19 sept: START copii U11 (9-10 ani)

  • 15:00

    19 sept: Alinierea la start — copii U13, licențiați și nelicențiați

  • 15:10

    19 sept: START copii U13 (11-12 ani)

  • 15:50

    19 sept: Alinierea la start — copii U15, licențiați și nelicențiați

  • 16:00

    19 sept: START copii U15 (13-14 ani)

  • 17:20

    19 sept: Festivitatea de premiere, la zona de start (Str. Richard nr. 67)

Cupa României MTB Copii

CR MTB Copii

3 rounds across the youth-XC season, each hosted by a different organiser.

  1. Round 1

    Done
    01

    CR MTB Copii #1 / Aegyssus XCO 2026

    · Tulcea

  2. Round 2

    Done
    02

    CR MTB Copii #4 / Mediaș XCO 2026

    · Mediaș

  3. Round 3

    This round
    03

    CR MTB Copii #5 / MTB Academy Cup 2026

    · Câmpulung Muscel

FAQ

Race-day questions, parent edition

Do I need a federation licence for my kid to race?

It depends on the round. Licensed riders need an active FRC licence for the season, issued through their club. Some rounds (e.g. MTB Academy Cup) also run separate races for unlicensed kids. Check the round's regulations before you register.

Where can I park and watch my kid race?

Hosts publish parking + family-area maps in the technical guide ~10 days before each round. Start/finish always open to spectators; expect 1–2 marked mid-course viewing zones. Bring a folding chair. Do not cross course tape and do not follow on bike — both are penalties on the rider.

What do I bring on race day?

Helmet (mandatory), mountain bike, racing kit, shoes, spare layer, water, snack, sunscreen, towel, the FRC licence if your kid races licensed, and the signed parental consent form. Pack the kit the night before.

How long is a youth race?

Short. U7 and U9 ride one or two laps of a kids loop; U11–U15 race a few laps of a longer loop (roughly 15–45 min). Each round publishes its own lap counts in the technical guide.

Can my kid race up a category?

No. Category follows birth year per FRC §5.4.4, and you can't pick a different one on race day. Organisers sometimes run two categories on the same loop.

What happens if my kid crashes or DNFs?

Race-day medic is on the course; a crash that needs medical care is handled by them first. If your kid pulls out mid-race, course marshals will radio the start/finish so you know within minutes. Riders can DNF without penalty; rejoin at the next round is unaffected.

Where do I see results?

On the organiser's timing platform (e.g. racehub.ro at Aegyssus), linked from the organiser's site. The timing provider can differ from round to round.

What protective gear is mandatory?

A helmet, always. Any further equipment rules are in the round's regulations — read them before race day and confirm at the briefing.

See you at the call-up.

Registration is online, on the organiser's site or platform — the button links straight to it. Many rounds take no entries on race day, so register early, sign the consent form, and pack the kit the night before.

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