Round 2 of Sunrise DH race series

Round 2 of the Sunrise DH series

Four weekends of downhill racing are scheduled throughout the summer, giving racers across the Southwest a chance to earn valuable USA Cycling points while riding one of the highest-elevation bike parks in the region.
2026 Sunrise DH Series Dates
June 20–21, 2026
July 11–12, 2026
August 8–9, 2026
September 5–6, 2026

Registration opens Monday, May 18, at 9:00 a.m.

Big Mountain. Big Vertical. Real Downhill Racing.

Starting at roughly 10,700 feet and descending to 9,200 feet, the pro-level courses deliver approximately 1,500 feet of vertical drop over nearly two miles of racing terrain.

This is not a short bike park sprint. Sunrise offers high-speed downhill tracks with natural terrain, elevation, rough sections, and room to let bikes truly open up.

Separate novice and youth-friendly courses will also be available, making the series approachable for newer racers and younger riders while still delivering a proper challenge for experienced gravity racers. Racers competing with a USA Cycling Category 1 upgrade, regardless of age, will race the more advanced expert/pro-level course. We also understand that USA Cycling categories and upgrades can sometimes be confusing, especially for newer families entering the sport, and we will gladly help racers make sure they are entered in the proper category and understand the upgrade process. If you have questions regarding categories or upgrades, please contact us ASAP so we can help get everything sorted before race weekend.
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Categories range from ages 6–10 to Pro.
Practice Saturday. Race Sunday.
Each race weekend will feature:

Open practice on Saturday
Downhill racing on Sunday
All race entries include full lift access for both Saturday and Sunday.

That pricing structure becomes even more impressive when looking at the youth categories.

Kids racing in the 6–10 age bracket cost only $40 — and that includes two full days of lift access, while the 11-14 only pay $120.
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Affordable Race n Stay Packages
Sunrise Park Resort will also be offering Race n Stay packages that include:

Race entry
Two days of lodging
Two days of lift access
The goal is simple: make downhill racing more accessible for families, weekend warriors, and racers traveling from across the Southwest.