Whitworth Cyclocross

Whitworth Cyclocross pb Inland Empire Racing

What is Cyclocross?

Cyclocross is a fun and physically demanding type of bicycle racing. Expect to ride on mixed surfaces like gravel, sand, asphalt, etc. The course will include tight turns, hills, and even obstacles such as low barriers(12"-14") to hop over. The race will keep your heart rate up, and your bike handling skills on point. 

Course

Will be a marked, closed course at Whitworth College's Back 40 area. Any non motorized bicycle with wider tires to accommodate dirt/gravel/trails will be allowed. The course will be tailored towards a Cyclocross bicycle, but other bikes such as Gravel or Mountain bikes are allowed. Final course layout TBD.

This is a Non USAC event(no license required)

Categories 

Beginner - Never raced, or very new to Cyclocross or any bicycle racing

Sport - Has raced Cyclocross or other disciplines, and ready to challenge themselves

Expert - Has raced Cyclocross or other Disciplines at high levels with superb bike skills

Singlespeed - Weirdo’s who only have 1 gear on their bike(you know who you are)

Masters - Racers whose age falls within the defined limits

Collegiate - Racers currently enrolled in college between the ages of 18-22

Juniors - Racers whose age falls within the defined limits

Kiddo - Racers ages 9 and below

Open- Open to all genders Male / Female / Non-Binary / Etc.

13+ - Racers age must be 13 years or older

Entry Fee

Adult/Open Category races - $30

Junior Category races - $25

Discounted Second Race - $15 (Add both races to cart and discount will automatically be applied at checkout. Only applicable for same person racing two different categories & times)

Podiums / Prizes

Top three from each category will be awarded medals. 

AM Race podiums will be held approximately 11:00am 

PM Race Podiums will held approximately 2:30pm

(prizes TBD)

Event Day Details

Packet pickup

Number plate pickup will be available the day of the race Sunday November 1st 2026. Check in at the Registration tent at least 30 minutes before your race start time, to check in and pick up your number plate.

Day of Registration

Please register online before event as this will ensure you complete all waivers, and helps us to set up race numbers. Online Registration will close at 11pm 10/31/26. 

We will have a contingency plan for Day of Registration(payment methods will be limited to cash & Venmo). Please ensure to come and register at least One Hour before your planned race.

Parking

Parking Maps & Instructions will be posted as soon as they are finalized. 

Team Tents

An area near the Start/Finish/Registration area will be marked for Team Tents. This area will be for team tents only, and will not be used for racer parking.

Course Pre-Riding

The course will be available for pre-riding between categories, once all racers from the previous race have cleared the course. No pre-riding during an active race

Race Day Schedule

9:15am - 35min race

Singlespeed Open

Beginner Men & Women

Masters Open 40-49

Masters Open 50-59

Masters Open 60+

10:15 - 30min race

Junior Boys ages 10-12

Junior Girls ages 10-12

Junior Boys ages 13-14

Junior Girls ages 13-14

Junior Boys ages 15-17

Junior Girls ages 15-17

11:00am ˜ 20 minutes

Kiddos 9 and under

˜ 11:00am - Podiums for AM Races

12:00pm - 45min race

Singlespeed Women

Collegiate Women

Sport Women(13+)

Expert Women(13+)

Masters Women 40-49

Masters Women 50-59

Masters Women 60+

1:15pm - 55min race

Collegiate Open

Sport Open(13+)

Expert Open(13+)

˜ 2:30pm - Podiums for PM Races

Event Rules & Important Notes

Release Waivers

All race participants are required to sign Participant Waivers.

Racers under 18 years of age must also have a legal guardian signature. 

No onsite lodging or Camping.

Porta Potties will be provided near the registration/staging area.

Food and Beverage

No onsite food or beverage will be provided by Whitworth or Inland Empire. Please plan accordingly with appropriate food and water for your time at the race.

Absolutely NO ALCOHOL is permitted on Whitworth Property, and will not be tolerated at the event(including parking areas). Any infraction will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the event without refund. 

Riding off Course

We will be staging and racing near Whitworth's large grass soccer field The Oasis. Bikes are not allowed on the Oasis grass in any regard. Any infraction will result in disqualification without refund, and possible removal from the event. 

We also ask that care is taken while warming up or riding around Whitworth property. Any road not marked by course markings will be open to regular vehicle traffic.

Details will be updated as items are finalized and the event draws closer. Please keep checking back for updates.