2026 The St. Ann Grand Prix 5/24/2026
St. Ann, Missouri- Over $1000 in Cash and Prizes
Sponsored by Big Shark Bicycle Company
The Race: Spring Racing continues at Tiemeyer Park in St. Ann, Missouri with a fresh, competitive course that features flowing turns, gentle rises, smooth pavement, and fast laps. Reduced field sizes and lots of racing categories. Something for everyone. Set in St. Ann's Tiemeyer Park. Registration is open.
Two Races in St. Louis - Check out the Route 66 Shakedown Series Circuit Race on Saturday, May 23rd.
Continuing for 2026! The Renaissance Financial Junior Race Series. Renaissance Financial, a St. Louis based business and personal financial planning company, is committed to growing Junior Cycling. All Junior Entry Fees for every Big Shark produced Road, Time Trial, Criterium, or Cyclocross Event are underwritten.
Each age group/gender will be scored and assigned points throughout the season. Points earned at the Bommarito Audi Gateway Cup will be counted double.
Course Description: An 8/10th of a mile course- slightly rolling, smooth surface and tight flowing turns. Position is crucial!
Pre-Registration: at BikeReg.com. Pre-registration entry fee is $45 Entry fee includes $6 rider insurance surcharge/BAR fee. Race Day entry fee is $55. No refunds. Race will occur rain or shine. Please note we reserve the right to cancel due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check our Facebook page before leaving for the race if there is any question.
Race Day Registration: 3311 Ashby Road, St. Ann MO 63074. Opens at 8:00 am. Race Day entry fee is $50. Juniors race day fee is underwritten by Renaissance Financial with volunteer committment. Riders that have already raced once (except 1-Day license holders) can enter a 2nd race for $25. USA Cycling Annual and 1-Day licenses available onsite. Non-licensed riders can race in the Juniors, Category 5 Men's or Category 5 Women's events with purchase of a $15 USA Cycling 1-Day License- available onsite.
| Start Time | Category | Duration | Field Limit | Awards |
| 9:00 am | Juniors | 30 min | 50 | 3 Places/Medals/B&G |
| 9:35 am | Masters 50+/60+ Cat 1-5 | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 10:20 am | Category 4/5 | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 11:10am | Women Category 3/4/5 & W Masters 40+ | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 12:00 pm | Masters 40+ (Category 1-4) BAR | 45 min | 100 | $150/5 Deep |
| 1:00 pm | Masters 40+ (Category 4/5) | 40 min | 75 | 3 Places/Medals |
| 1:50 pm | Women Open BAR | 50 min | 100 | $300/10 Deep |
| 2:50 pm | USAC Cat 4 BAR | 40 min | 100 | $100/5 Deep |
| 3:40 pm | USAC Cat 3 BAR | 55 min | 100 | $150/5 Deep |
| 4:45 pm | USAC Pro/1/2 BAR | 60 min | 100 | $300/10 Deep |
Pay Out Detail:
| Category | Purse | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
| Pro/1/2 | $300 | $70 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 | $5 |
| Cat 3 | $150 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $20 | $10 | |||||
| Cat 4 | $100 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 | |||||
| Women Open | $300 | $70 | $50 | $40 | $35 | $30 | $25 | $20 | $15 | $10 | $5 |
| Masters 40+ (1-4) | $150 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $20 | $10 |
Contact: Race Director - Mike Weiss, mike@bigshark.com 314/862-1188
Held under USAC Permit
Directions: From Highway 170, Exit north onto St Charles Rock Road. Left turn onto Ashby Road, Park will be on your Left. Right tunr onto Cavan Drive. 3311 Ashby Road. 63074
Parking: Parking is available in the park or across the street at Hoech Middle School.
