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USA Cycling Announces 2026 National Championship Schedule

By: National Events  December 17, 2025

USA Cycling unveils the dates and locations for National Championships across Road, Mountain, Track, Cyclocross, Gravel, BMX, and Esports.

USA Cycling is excited to announce the schedule for the 2026 USA Cycling National Championships. With events spanning multiple cycling disciplines, the season showcases some of the best races in the United States. They will draw thousands of cyclists and fans from around the country, all vying for the coveted Stars and Stripes jersey.

“The pinnacle experience of a USA Cycling member is competing in a National Championship event. Whether your goal is to win a Stars and Stripes jersey, or simply to finish in the top half of your age group, nothing is as motivating as Nationals,” said USA Cycling's President and CEO, Brendan Quirk. “We’re excited to return to so many proven, high-quality venues. Communities such as Fayetteville, Charleston, Roanoke, and Milwaukee are proving their wholehearted commitment to bike racing. 2026 will be another fabulous season!"

In June, Pro Road Nationals returns to Charleston, showcasing Elite, Under-23, and Junior 17-18 racers. Endurance Mountain Bike Nationals is returning to Roanoke for an exhilarating race week that includes Short Track, Cross-Country, and Marathon Mountain Bike events. Gravity Mountain Bike Nationals will take place in partnership with the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series, while Enduro Mountain Bike Nationals will take place in partnership with the North American Enduro Cup. For the second year, Trek Bicycle will host Collegiate Road Nationals, and Tour of America’s Dairyland will host Masters & Junior Road Nationals, both taking place in Wisconsin. Gravel Nationals returns to La Crescent, Minn. in September, and the season will conclude with Cyclocross Nationals back in Fayetteville, Ark.

Riders will see some exciting new venues and additions in 2026. The first National Championship of the year will be Esports, presented by TrainingPeaks Virtual and in partnership with Echelon Racing Promotions. Collegiate Gravel Nationals will make its debut, taking place in partnership with Valley of Tears. In collaboration with COR-Athlete BMX Park, BMX Freestyle Nationals will take place in March at their facility in South Jordan, Utah. Paracycling Road Nationals will be held as a standalone event, taking place in Bentonville, Ark. The Valley Preferred Cycling Center will host Junior Track Nationals, and the Velo Sports Center will host Elite Track Nationals.

The 2026 National Championship schedule is as follows:

 

DateNational Championship EventLocation
January 31-February 1Esports p/b TrainingPeaks VirtualTrainingPeaks Virtual
March 7Collegiate GravelTurkey, Texas
March 20-22Collegiate BMXWest Monroe, La.
March 27-28BMX FreestyleSouth Jordan, Utah
March 27Elite BMXRock Hill, S.C.
April 11-12Paracycling RoadBentonville, Ark.
May 7-10Collegiate Road p/b Trek BicycleMadison, Wis.
June 6-7Enduro Mountain BikeKellogg, Idaho
June 17-21Pro Road (Elite, U23, 17-18)Charleston, W.Va.
June 27-July 1Masters & Junior RoadGreater Milwaukee Area, Wis.
July 13-19Endurance Mountain BikeRoanoke, Va.
July 23-27Junior TrackBreinigsville, Pa.
July 25-26Gravity Mountain BikeBig Bear Lake, Calif.
August 5-9Masters & Paracycling TrackColorado Springs, Colo.
August 20-23Elite TrackCarson, Calif.
September 10-13Collegiate TrackIndianapolis, Ind.
September 12GravelLa Crescent, Minn.
September 20Gran FondoFrederick, Md.
October 6-11Collegiate Mountain BikeGrand Junction, Colo.
November 13-14Madison TrackDetroit, Mich.
December 9-13CyclocrossFayetteville, Ark.

Details including event locations, registration information, and additional event specifics, will be available on the USA Cycling website at https://usacycling.org/national-championships.