NEOCX: Heck of the North Vol. VIII

United States flag Lagrange, Ohio, United States

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NEOCX:  Heck of the North Vol. VIII www.bikereg.com
Date 31 Oct, 2026
Races 31 distances
Entry fee $0.69 – $20.00
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NEOCX: Heck of the North Vol. VIII

About the event

NEOCX's Heck of the North Vol. VIII returns on October 31, 2026, offering a diverse range of cross-country running races and fatbike events for all ages and skill levels in Lagrange. The event features multiple waves including a thrilling 5k race starting at 10:00 AM with categories tailored to men, women, non-binary runners, and juniors across various age groups. For those looking to add some fun flair, the Halloween-themed wave includes an additional podium for the best costume, encouraging participants to get creative in their attire.

Races offered

31Oct

5k XC Running Race 10:00 - Men XC

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5k XC Running Race 10:00 - Men XC
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Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

5k XC Running Race 10:00 - Non-binary XC

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5k XC Running Race 10:00 - Non-binary XC
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Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

5k XC Running Race 10:00 - Women XC

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5k XC Running Race 10:00 - Women XC
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Little Belgians: 10:40 for 10 Minutes - Little All-stars (longer course)

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Little Belgians: 10:40 for 10 Minutes - Little All-stars (longer course)
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Entry fee
$0.00
31Oct

Little Belgians: 10:40 for 10 Minutes - Stryder Class (infield loop)

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Little Belgians: 10:40 for 10 Minutes - Stryder Class (infield loop)
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Entry fee
$0.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Men Juniors 10-12

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Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Men Juniors 10-12
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Men Juniors 13-14

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Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Men Juniors 13-14
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Men Juniors 15-18 Novice (non-NEOCX points)

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Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Men Juniors 15-18 Novice (non-NEOCX points)
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Open Non Binary Juniors

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Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Open Non Binary Juniors
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Women Juniors 10-12

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Distance
Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Women Juniors 10-12
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Women Juniors 13-14

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Distance
Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Women Juniors 13-14
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Women Juniors 15-18

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Distance
Wave 1: 9:30 for 25 Minutes - Women Juniors 15-18
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Men 4/5/Novice

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Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Men 4/5/Novice
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Men Juniors 4/5/Novice (Juniors Pricing)

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Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Men Juniors 4/5/Novice (Juniors Pricing)
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Open Non Binary Novice

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Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Open Non Binary Novice
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Women 3/4/Novice

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Distance
Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Women 3/4/Novice
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Women Juniors 3/4/Novice (Juniors Pricing)

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Wave 2: 11:00 for 30 Minutes - Women Juniors 3/4/Novice (Juniors Pricing)
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 3: 11:45 for 60 Minutes - Men 1/2/3/4

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Wave 3: 11:45 for 60 Minutes - Men 1/2/3/4
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Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 3: 11:45 for 60 Minutes - Men 35+ All-stars

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Wave 3: 11:45 for 60 Minutes - Men 35+ All-stars
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Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 3: 11:45 for 60 Minutes - Open Non Binary Elite

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Distance
Wave 3: 11:45 for 60 Minutes - Open Non Binary Elite
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 3/4

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 3/4
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 45+

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 45+
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 55+

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 55+
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 65+

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men 65+
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men Junior 15-18

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Men Junior 15-18
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Today
Entry fee
$5.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Open Non Binary

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Open Non Binary
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Women 1/2/3/4

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Women 1/2/3/4
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Women 35+

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Distance
Wave 4: 1:00 for 45 Minutes - Women 35+
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Today
Entry fee
$20.00
31Oct

Wave 5: 2:00 for 30 Minutes (Additional Podium for Best Costume - Get Creative!) - Open Fatbike

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Distance
Wave 5: 2:00 for 30 Minutes (Additional Podium for Best Costume - Get Creative!) - Open Fatbike
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$0.69
31Oct

Wave 5: 2:00 for 30 Minutes (Additional Podium for Best Costume - Get Creative!) - Open Singlespeed

Cycling

Distance
Wave 5: 2:00 for 30 Minutes (Additional Podium for Best Costume - Get Creative!) - Open Singlespeed
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$0.69
31Oct

Wave 5: 2:00 for 30 Minutes (Additional Podium for Best Costume - Get Creative!) - Open Tandem

Cycling

Distance
Wave 5: 2:00 for 30 Minutes (Additional Podium for Best Costume - Get Creative!) - Open Tandem
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$0.69

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for October in Lagrange.

Temperature8.7° / 18.1°
Feels like5.6° / 15.3°
Sunshine hours8h 21m
Rainfall2.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity69.6%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:41
Sunset18:45

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LaGrange is a village in Lorain County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,595 at the 2020 census.

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