faq

You’ll need a Race Day XC Membership if you plan to race more than one event per year. Season memberships can be purchased here: https://www.RaceDayXC.com/Membership

If you’re only racing a single event in 2026, you do not need a membership.

Once you have your membership, pre-registering online costs $75 for adults, $50 for youth 12–18, $45 for youth 4–11, and push bike is free thanks to our partner Jannetty Racing. All classes are $10 more if you register on-site. Anyone racing a second class may do so for free.

There is a $20 parking fee per carload when you arrive (cash or card accepted). This fee covers the entire weekend.

You’ll need a Race Day XC Membership if you plan to race more than one event per year. Season memberships can be purchased on-site or online here: https://www.RaceDayXC.com/Membership

If you’re only racing a single event in 2026, you do not need a membership.

Once you have your membership, pre-registering online costs $75 for adults, $50 for youth 12–18, $45 for youth 4–11, and push bike is free thanks to our partner Jannetty Racing. All classes are $10 more if you register on-site. Anyone racing a second class may do so for free.

There is a $20 parking fee per carload when you arrive (cash or card accepted). This fee covers the entire weekend.

It’s your responsibility to enter the correct class based on your speed and experience. If you’ve raced with another off-road series, you must race in the matching skill level. For example, Cat 1 enduro riders must race Expert at Race Day XC.

• Cat 1 = Expert
• Cat 2 = Sport
• Cat 3 = Novice

If you’ve never raced before, we recommend starting in the Novice class.

You can buy memberships online at any Race Day XC event or on-line here: https://www.RaceDayXC.com/Membership

You can register online at BikeReg.com or in person at the event. Our on-site registration trailer is open Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM and Sunday from 6:00 AM until your race starts.

A link to all our events on BikeReg can be found here: https://www.RaceDayXC.com/Register

Gates open at 5:00 AM. We recommend arriving at least two hours before your first race to give yourself time to check in, park, and get ready.

Yes, camping is allowed the night before every event. The fee is $25 per carload per weekend. Campfire rules are set by each individual venue. Saturday gates open at 10:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM.

Yes — practice is free at all events. Saturday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. Sunday: 6:00 AM–7:45 AM and 11:45 AM–12:15 PM.

You can find the full weekend schedule and heat times here: https://www.racedayxc.com/weekend-schedule

Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash.

We post the track preview video as soon as the majority of trail work is complete — usually on our YouTube channel the Thursday or Friday before the race. Sometimes it goes up as late as Saturday. We recommend subscribing to @RaceDayXC so you get notified as soon as it’s live.

Absolutely. You can register with cash, check, or credit card at the registration trailer. That said, we strongly recommend pre-registering online — it helps us plan a smoother event and saves you $10 per class.

Yes. Second classes are free. Just register for your second class in person at the registration trailer when you check in.

Yes. If you feel you belong in a higher class, email us at info@racedayxc.com with “upgrade request” in the subject line. Include your current class, the class you want to move to, and any supporting info like past results.

Yes. If you feel you belong in a lower class, email us at info@racedayxc.com with “demotion request” in the subject line. Include your current class, the class you want to move to, and any supporting info like past results.

No. The number plate and transponder you receive at your first event are good for the entire season. Lost or damaged plates can be replaced for $5.

Yes. We use Mototally RFID transponders, which we attach to the back of your number plate at no extra cost. Please don’t lose or cut it — replacements are $5.

No, altering the number plates is not allowed.

Yes, we offer full refunds. Just request it by email or in person at the registration trailer before the start of the race.

We bring all unclaimed awards to the next two events. You can pick them up at the registration trailer.

Every racer gets one throw-away result per season. Your lowest score — including a DNS or DNF — is automatically dropped from the final championship standings.

Yes. We stage riders about 15 minutes before every heat. First round staging is based on registration order. All following rounds are based on current series standings.

You can race as many or as few events as you want. There is no minimum.

There is no minimum. Every event is a points-paying round and counts toward the championship.

Yes, every class has its own championship standings.

No RDXC championship points do not carry over into different classes.  However, riders who are more than halfway through a series of 8 races may request a one-time waiver of mandatory upgrade with approval from the Race Day XC.  For 2026 the half way point is defined as 4 championship events.  For example, if a rider is promoted after the promotional points acquired from his or her 3rd championship event, they must promote to the higher class for the remainder of the season.  If they are promoted after the promotional points acquired from his or her 4th championship event or any event after that, they may choose to remain in the same class all season and hold off on promoting until the following year.

Promotional points never expire and are earned in each class. The scale is:

Promotional Point Formula:

• 5th = 1 Point
• 4th = 2 Points
• 3rd = 3 Points
• 2nd = 4 Points
• 1st = 5 Points

Once you reach 20 promotional points, you must move up to the next class.  Promo points will then start fresh

Top 15 overall Pro Men and top 10 overall Pro Women at the end of the season earn a guaranteed spot in the Pro class the following year.