We’re thrilled to continue our Junior Series within the US MTB Series for 2026, designed for young riders who are ready to test their skills, compete, and have fun! This series features 12 exciting races across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, all USA Cycling sanctioned. Compete with us to earn valuable points toward Nationals, which will be held close to home next year again in Roanoke, VA.

ALL RACES IN THE US MTB SERIES COUNT TOWARD USA CYCLING POINTS.

Race Format & Scoring

  • Call-Ups: Every race will have call-ups for start positions. Each call-up row is 4 positions wide. Race call-ups are determined by your series ranking prior to the current week's race. You must pre-register for each race to be eligible for a call-up.

  • 1st Place: 20 points

  • 2nd Place: 19 points

  • 3rd Place: 18 points

  • ...and so on, down to 1 point for 20th place.

Race Fees & Discounts: Pay for 8, Race All 12

We want to make racing affordable and fun! Here’s the deal for juniors:

  • Standard Cost: $25 per race x 12 races = $300

  • Discount: Pay for 8 races and get 4 free!

  • Total Cost for 12 Races (including convenience fees): $216

That’s a savings of $84 for the entire series!

NOTE: This series discount does NOT include the USA Cycling Annual Fee or USAC One-Day License Fees.

Unlike other leagues, we don’t require upfront fees for juniors to participate. Racing should be accessible to everyone, and this deal ensures you can enjoy all 12 races without any extra financial burden.

If you don’t want the discount, you can still sign up for individual races at the full price of $25 per race. Your results will still be counted towards the series championship race. You don’t have to sign up for the series discount to be eligible for the championship!

Age Categories (All classes receive USAC points in their respective categories and age groups, even if categories are combined at a race)

  • Male/Female:

    • Junior 15-18 

    • Juniors 13-14

    • Juniors 11-12

    • Juniors 9-10 

    • Juniors 8 & Under M/F Combined

Team Competition

The 2026 season introduces an exciting Junior Team Competition! Teams must have a minimum of 3 racers to qualify. When registering, make sure all team members use the exact same team name spelling for each race.

Join Us for a Great Season!

The 2026 US MTB Junior Series is all about building skills, having fun, and reaching your potential on the trails. Don’t miss this opportunity to race, learn, and grow with the best.

Series Registration