2026
Riders Guide
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Bear Race Events is excited to announce 2 new race series for the 2026 season!
Each series brings 3 unique races designed for Northern California’s dirt-loving community. From gritty climbs to thrilling descents, every race delivers its own style and challenge.
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Each race in the series is an opportunity to gain points towards the overall 3-race championship.
Get ready to chase podiums, stack points, and ride some of NorCal’s most fun race courses.
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March 28th
La Grange, CA
California's most fun and demanding cross-country multi-lap races.
June 6th
Rodeo Beach, CA
Marin Headlands is the gateway to some of the most scenic landscapes in California!
August 29th
Graeagle, CA
An all-mountain xc race climbing to the top of Mills Peak, and back down into Graeagle.
March 29th
La Grange, CA
A four stage enduro race on some of the best hand built trails we have here in California
May 3rd
Nevada City, CA
Never ending downhills trails built through the pines by the Bicyclist of Nevada County
August 30th
Graeagle, CA
A big mountain downhill race, starting from the top of Mills Peak and racing all the way to town.
Every Obstacle
Every Ride
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Be Ready
Exchequer Off-Road
March 28th
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We kick off the series with one of California's most demanding cross-country multi-lap races!
Riders will conquer multiple laps on a grueling 6.5-mile course featuring 1,100 feet of elevation gain per lap.
Once at the top of the mountain racers will descend down a Fly Squirrel a descent that sure to keep you on your toes!
*Beginner route available*
Marin Off-Road
June 6th
The 10-mile route may look short and easy, but don’t let that fool you—it’s anything but easy!
The short course packs 3 major climbs and an elevation gain of over 200 feet per mile, this challenging ride will put your endurance to the test. Starting from Rodeo Beach, riders will navigate the stunning southern peninsula of the Marin Headlands before tackling the final ascent to the summit of Hawk Hill looking over the Golden Gate Bridge
*93% dirt*
*E-Bikes are welcomed on this route*
The Marin Off-Road 20 includes everything in the 10-mile course and adds 2 more steep climbs.
The 20 mile adds in routes along the coast and descends down into Muir Beach before heading back to the Southern Peninsula heading up the evil Green Gulch and Coyote Ridge. The route then drops down the Miwok Singletrack into Tennessee Valley before meeting back up with the 10 mile route.
*93% dirt*
*E-Bikes are welcomed on this route*
The 36-mile route includes everything from the 20-mile course but adds an exhilarating climb out of Muir Beach via Diaz Ridge and Panoramic Highway. Riders will ascend once more along Mount Tamalpais, reaching the iconic West Point Inn, where sweeping views of the entire Bay Area await. From this high point, a thrilling 2,000-foot descent leads back to the ocean before reconnecting with the original 20-mile route
*85% Dirt*
*E-Bikes are welcomed on this route*
Mills Peak Off-Road
August 29th
Exchequer Enduro
March 29th
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Day 2 of the Exchequer Extravaganza shifts into high gear with the Exchequer Enduro!
This thrilling gravity race uses a multi-stage format, with riders timed on the park’s most technical downhill sections.
Competitors will vie for the fastest combined time across 4 challenging stages, proving their skill and speed.
Nevada City Enduro
May 3rd
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The Nevada City Enduro is back for its fourth epic year on May 3rd, 2026!
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Huge shoutout to the Bicyclists of Nevada County for their nonstop work expanding and maintaining one of the best trail networks around. Their dedication keeps our wheels spinning and the good times rolling.
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From first-timers to full-on shredders, there’s a line for everyone. With A, B, and C options, plus gap jumps, tabletops, and flow for days, you can keep it smooth or get wild—it’s your ride, your way.
Mills Peak Downhill
August 30th
On August 29th the day after the Mills Peak Off-Road, we will be hosting a downhill race starting from the top of the Mills Peak!
Racers will head out onto the Mills Peak Singletrack one at a time racing down one of the most popular downhills in the Lost Sierra.
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Racers will be timed on a non-stop run from top to bottom where they will race back into the Town of Graeagle.
We are excited to be partnered up with Skratch Labs for all your nutrition needs. Rather you are looking for carbs before a race, fueling during the race, or recovery after the race, Scatch Labs has got you covered!
Points & Awards
Overall Pro Purse
All Pro category racers who register for the full series will be eligible for the Pro purse at the series finale. Prize money will be split evenly between men and women in both the Off-Road and Enduro Series. The top 3 racers in each will earn payouts based on cumulative points after the third and final race.
Overall Series Awards
The top 3 racers in all categories will receive trophies for the overall series. Rankings will be based on cumulative points after the third and final race in each series. To qualify for the Overall Series Award racer must compete in all races within the series
Individual Race Awards
Top 3 in all categories will receive awards for the individual races.
Tie Breaker
In the event of a tie for overall season points the racer with the fastest accumulated time between all 3 races will serve as the tie breaker.
*Must be present to receive awards. Due to volume of awards we can not mail them to winners*
POINTS WILL BE AWARDED AT EACH EVENT AS FOLLOWS:
Place
Points
1
50
2
47
3
45
4
44
5
43
6
42
7
41
8
40
9
39
10
38
Thank You
Every Bear Race is powered by a passionate community of riders, volunteers, and local trail builders who make these events possible.
Huge thanks to our sponsors, land partners, and everyone who shows up to ride, cheer, and share the trails with us.
Together, we’re building something awesome.