Categories
It depends on each edition, 3 days series or less will be ridden solo, for more than 3 stages, categories will be conformed of teams of 2 riders. 5 amateurs and 2 professional categories comprise this race, made up of teams of two riders, whom must be 19 years or older during the year in which the race take place in.

Amateur Categories
| Open Male | Two Male Riders |
| Open Female | Two Female Riders |
| Open Mixed | 1 Male & 1 Female Rider |
| Masters | Two Male Riders (40-49 yo.) |
| Grand Masters | Two Male Riders (50+ yo.) |


Prizes
There will be a presentation ceremony for the 3 highest placed teams in each stage .There will also be an additional presentation during dinner for all the racers to see. The overall winners of each category will receive an Official MTBdefy trophy and their prizes at the ceremony after stage 6.
Amateur Categories
| 1st Position (Per Team) | $2000 |
| 2st Position (Per Team) | $1500 |
| 3rd Position (Per Team) | $1000 |

Please Note: All prizes for amateur categories are awarded in the form of a discount on entry fees for the following editions of MTBdefy
- If there are 10 teams or less in the category no prizes will be awarded.
- If there are 20 teams or less in the category prizes will be halved.
- Prizes are awarded per team.
- The discount must be used on the following years race
- The discount will be applied to the entry fee on the date in which you make payment.

