ATHLETE INFO
RACE WEEK SCHEDULE
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLEASE SEE DETAILED EVENT SCEDULE
GROUP [ A ] - Pro and Cat 1-17/18yr
* Mens + Womens
GROUP [ B ] - All Cat 1 Classes
*Except Cat 1-17/18yr
GROUP [ C ] - All Cat 2/3 Classes
[ DAY 01 ]
WEDNESDAY
+ Group [ A ] Track Walk
[ DAY 02 ]
THURSDAY
+ Downhill Track Walk [ All Athletes ]
+ Downhill Practice - Group [ A ] Only
[ DAY 03 ]
FRIDAY
+ Downhill Practice [ All Groups ]
+ Downhill Qualifying - Group [ A ]
[ DAY 04 ]
SATURDAY
+ Downhill Practice [ All Groups ]
+ Downhill Qualifying - Group [ B ]
+ Downhill Race Finals - Group [ A ]
[ DAY 05 ]
SUNDAY
+ Downhill Race Finals Groups
[ B ] + [ C ]
RACE WEEK SCHEDULE
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLEASE SEE DETAILED EVENT SCEDULE
GROUP [ A ] - Pro and Cat 1-17/18yr
* Mens + Womens
GROUP [ B ] - All Cat 1 Classes
*Except Cat 1-17/18yr
GROUP [ C ] - All Cat 2/3 Classes
[ DAY 01 ]
WEDNESDAY
+ Group [ A ] Track Walk
[ DAY 02 ]
THURSDAY
+ Downhill Track Walk [ All Athletes ]
+ Downhill Practice - Group [ A ] Only
[ DAY 03 ]
FRIDAY
+ Downhill Practice [ All Groups ]
+ Downhill Qualifying - Group [ A ]
[ DAY 04 ]
saturday
+ Downhill Practice [ All Groups ]
+ Downhill Qualifying - Group [ B ]
+ Downhill Race Finals - Group [ A ]
[ DAY 05 ]
sunday
+ Downhill Race Finals Groups
[ B ] + [ C ]
REGISTRATION OPEN
PDS26 · Mountain Creek
athlete registration is LIVE
Round 1 of the 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series.
Questions? Contact athletereg@prodownhillseries.com.
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COMPETITION
PDS 2026 // ATHLETE INFO
DETAILS
SEASON
2026
ROUNDS
5 / USA
series sanctioning:
Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series is sanctioned with USA Cycling and designated as the Official US National Downhill Series.
ALL rounds of the 2026 Series are open to US and International Athletes.
ALL international licenses are accepted.
Individual events carry the following sanctioning details:
-
Round 1 - USA Cycling, UCI (Continental Series Designation)
-
Round 2 - USA Cycling
-
Round 3 - USA Cycling
-
Round 4 - USA Cycling, UCI (US National Championship Designation)
-
Round 5 - USA Cycling (Fox US Open)
+ Pro/Elite and 17/18 Cat 1 categories will follow UCI or USA Cycling downhill regulations and Pro Downhill Series regulations
+ Amateur categories will follow USA Cycling and Pro Downhill Series regulations
+ All racer license upgrades or issues must be directed to USA Cycling or UCI
+ ALL ATHLETES are welcome to race Round 4 (Pro Downhill Series/National Championships at Big Bear). This event will be a normal Pro Downhill Series race AND will also crown the US National Champion. USA Cycling will release updated 2026 Eligibility Guidelines specifically pertaining to the US National Championship competition and who is eligible to win the "National Sleeve".
-
IMPORTANT - ALL CATEGORIES WILL RACE THE SAME TRACK
The race track will be an advanced track, HOWEVER there will be alternative lines and "go-arounds" for various sections of the track.
Some features may not be mandatory for Cat 2/3 racers.
Race organizers may close certain features to specific classes.
PLEASE RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS.
-
Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days
-
Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026
-
IMPORTANT - Athletes under 18 years old will need parental signature on all waivers.
-
Full-Face helmets ARE REQUIRED. Knee/elbow pads, gloves, back pads, etc. are strongly encouraged and may become mandatory at Pro Downhill Series' discretion.
-
Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to the race course.
-
Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.
-
Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.
-
Timing services provided by ARTiming.
Downhill seeding/qualifying will run as follows:
-
PRO CLASS racers will take seeding runs OR must qualify if there are more than 80 entrants in the class. *TOP 60 IN QUALIFYING WILL MAKE THE CUT FOR FINALS.
-
*Note - exceptions may apply for certain ranked athletes and series leaders. Race Organizers reserve the right to adjust or remove qualifying requirements for the entire field.
-
-
All CAT 1 and Pro Categories will take seeding runs. If an athlete is not present, they will be seeded at the back of the category.
-
*Note - If the event is also UCI sanctioned, all UCI sanctioned categories will follow the "must break the beam" rule for seeding/qualifying.
-
Start Order:
-
Saturday start order will run as follows: All Cat 1 classes, Cat 1 17/18, Pro last
-
Sunday start order will run as follows: All Cat 2/3 classes, All Cat 1 classes
Categories and Groupings:
-
Fields may be combined if there are not enough racers entered in a specific class. Additionally, large fields may be broken into smaller categories if deemed necessary by race organizers.
-
Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
-
Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
-
Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
-
Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories
-
Category List:
-
Mens Pro
-
Womens Pro
-
Cat 1 Boys 11-12
-
Cat 1 Boys 13-14
-
Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
-
Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
-
Cat 1 Men 19-29
-
Cat 1 Men 30-39
-
Cat 1 Men 40+
-
Cat 1 Men 50+
-
Womens Cat 1 13-14
-
Womens Cat 1 15-16
-
Womens Cat 1 17-18
-
Womens Cat 1 19+
-
Cat 2/3 Men 12U
-
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14
-
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16
-
Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18
-
Cat 2/3 Men 19-29
-
Cat 2/3 Men 30-39
-
Cat 2/3 Men 40+
-
Cat 2/3 Men 50+
-
Womens Cat 2/3 16U
-
Womens Cat 2/3 16-34
-
Womens Cat 2/3 35+
- AMATEUR (CAT 1/2/3) RACE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 350
- ATHLETES MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLING (THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION)
- REGISTRATION CLOSES THE SUNDAY BEFORE EVENT WEEK
- SEE ENTRY FEE DETAILS BELOW IN REGISTRATION LINK
Please direct all athlete questions to athletereg@prodownhillseries.com
-
Standard Pro Downhill Series Event Prize Purse:
Pro Class Downhill - Men and Women (Equal):
-
1st - $4,000
-
2nd - $2,000
-
3rd - $1,000
-
4th - $750
-
5th - $500
Fox US OPEN - Open class prize purse
-
1st - $15,000
-
2nd - $7,500
-
3rd - $3,650
-
4th - $1,875
-
5th - $950
All amateur podium awards will be either plaques, trophies, or medals.
Series Overall Pro Purse TBA
-
Inspired from the world of motocross, the SR Suntour Holeshot Award is a unique opportunity for one male and one female racer to pocket $500 cash at each round of the Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series.
The fastest time at Split #1, from final runs only, will win the award. All race categories are eligible and the winners must have a complete race run during finals.
In the event of a tie, the prize will be split. During Amateur finals, the time will have been set by the Elite Pro class, and the race will be on to see how riders can stack up against the pros! See you in the start gate.
RULES
-
$500 Awarded to the fastest male and female times in the first split section
-
All categories are eligible
-
Winners must have a complete race run
-
In the event of a tie, the prize will be split
-
Please CLICK HERE for current series points standings
1st place: 50 points
2nd place: 46 points
3rd place: 44 points
4th place: 42 points
5th place: 41 points
6th place: 40 points
7th place: 39 points
8th place: 38 points
9th place: 37 points
10th place: 36 points
11th place: 35 points
12th place: 34 points
13th place: 33 points
14th place: 32 points
15th place: 31 points
16th place: 30 points
17th place: 29 points
18th place: 28 points
19th place: 27 points
20th place: 26 points
21st place: 25 points
22nd place: 24 points
23rd place: 23 points
24th place: 22 points
25th place: 21 points
26th place: 20 points
27th place: 19 points
28th place: 18 points
29th place: 17 points
30th place: 16 points
31st place: 15 points
32nd place: 14 points
33rd place: 13 points
34th place: 12 points
35th place: 11 points
36th place: 10 points
37th place: 9 points
38th place: 8 points
39th place: 7 points
40th place: 6 points
41st place: 15 points
42nd place: 14 points
43rd place: 13 points
44th place: 12 points
45th place: 11 points
46th place and beyond are 1 point
DNS / DNF / DSQ = 0 points
THE
BRIEFING.
series sanctioning:
Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series is sanctioned with USA Cycling and designated as the Official US National Downhill Series.
ALL rounds of the 2026 Series are open to US and International Athletes.
ALL international licenses are accepted.
Individual events carry the following sanctioning details:
-
Round 1 - USA Cycling, UCI (Continental Series Designation)
-
Round 2 - USA Cycling
-
Round 3 - USA Cycling
-
Round 4 - USA Cycling, UCI (US National Championship Designation)
-
Round 5 - USA Cycling (Fox US Open)
+ Pro/Elite and 17/18 Cat 1 categories will follow UCI or USA Cycling downhill regulations and Pro Downhill Series regulations
+ Amateur categories will follow USA Cycling and Pro Downhill Series regulations
+ All racer license upgrades or issues must be directed to USA Cycling or UCI
+ All ATHLETES are welcome to race Round 4 (Pro Downhill Series/National Championships at Big Bear). This event will be a normal Pro Downhill Series race AND will also crown the US National Champion. USA Cycling will release updated 2026 Eligibility Guidelines specifically pertaining to the US National Championship competition and who is eligible to win the "National Sleeve".
-
IMPORTANT - ALL CATEGORIES WILL RACE THE SAME TRACK
The race track will be an advanced track, HOWEVER there will be alternative lines and "go-arounds" for various sections of the track.
Some features may not be mandatory for Cat 2/3 racers.
Race organizers may close certain features to specific classes.
PLEASE RIDE WITHIN YOUR LIMITS.
2026 racer information
-
Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days
-
Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026
-
IMPORTANT - Athletes under 18 years old will need parental signature on all waivers.
-
Full-Face helmets ARE REQUIRED. Knee/elbow pads, gloves, back pads, etc. are strongly encouraged and may become mandatory at Pro Downhill Series' discretion.
-
Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to the race course.
-
Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.
-
Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.
-
Timing services provided by ARTiming.
Downhill seeding/qualifying will run as follows:
-
PRO CLASS racers will take seeding runs OR must qualify if there are more than 80 entrants in the class. *TOP 60 IN QUALIFYING WILL MAKE THE CUT FOR FINALS.
-
*Note - exceptions may apply for certain ranked athletes and series leaders. Race Organizers reserve the right to adjust or remove qualifying requirements for the entire field.
-
-
All CAT 1 and Pro Categories will take seeding runs. If an athlete is not present, they will be seeded at the back of the category.
-
*Note - If the event is also UCI sanctioned, all UCI sanctioned categories will follow the "must break the beam" rule for seeding/qualifying.
-
Start Order:
-
Saturday start order will run as follows: All Cat 1 classes, Cat 1 17/18, Pro last
-
Sunday start order will run as follows: All Cat 2/3 classes, All Cat 1 classes
Categories and Groupings:
-
Fields may be combined if there are not enough racers entered in a specific class. Additionally, large fields may be broken into smaller categories if deemed necessary by race organizers.
-
Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
-
Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
-
Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
-
Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories
-
Category List:
-
Mens Pro
-
Womens Pro
-
Cat 1 Boys 11-12
-
Cat 1 Boys 13-14
-
Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
-
Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
-
Cat 1 Men 19-29
-
Cat 1 Men 30-39
-
Cat 1 Men 40+
-
Cat 1 Men 50+
-
Womens Cat 1 13-14
-
Womens Cat 1 15-16
-
Womens Cat 1 17-18
-
Womens Cat 1 19+
-
Cat 2/3 Men 12U
-
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14
-
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16
-
Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18
-
Cat 2/3 Men 19-29
-
Cat 2/3 Men 30-39
-
Cat 2/3 Men 40+
-
Cat 2/3 Men 50+
-
Womens Cat 2/3 16U
-
Womens Cat 2/3 16-34
-
Womens Cat 2/3 35+
- AMATEUR (CAT 1/2/3) RACE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 350
- ATHLETES MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLING (THERE IS NO ONSITE REGISTRATION)
- REGISTRATION CLOSES THE SUNDAY BEFORE EVENT WEEK
- SEE ENTRY FEE DETAILS BELOW IN REGISTRATION LINK
Please direct all athlete questions to athletereg@prodownhillseries.com
-
ATHLETE PRIZING:
Standard Pro Downhill Series Event Prize Purse:
Pro Class Downhill - Men and Women (Equal):
-
1st - $4,000
-
2nd - $2,000
-
3rd - $1,000
-
4th - $750
-
5th - $500
Fox US OPEN - Open class prize purse
-
1st - $15,000
-
2nd - $7,500
-
3rd - $3,650
-
4th - $1,875
-
5th - $950
All amateur podium awards will be either plaques, trophies, or medals.
Series Overall Pro Purse TBA
-
RULES
-
$500 Awarded to the fastest male and female times in the first split section
-
All categories are eligible
-
Winners must have a complete race run
-
In the event of a tie, the prize will be split
-
Please CLICK HERE for current series points standings
1 - 50
2 - 46
3 - 44
4 - 42
5 - 41
6 - 40
7 - 39
8 - 38
9 - 37
10 - 36
11 - 35
12 - 34
13 - 33
14 - 32
15 - 31
16 - 30
17 - 29
18 - 28
19 - 27
20 - 26
21 - 25
22 - 24
23 - 23
24 - 22
25 - 21
26 - 20
27 - 19
28 - 18
29 - 17
30 - 16
31 - 15
32 - 14
33 - 13
34 - 12
35 - 11
36 - 10
37 - 9
38 - 8
39 - 7
40 - 6
41 - 5
42 - 4
43 - 3
44 - 2
45 - 1
46th and beyond are 1 pt
DNS/DNF/DSQ = 0 pt
Find the SR Suntour Holeshot zone at each PDS round.
Erice van Leuven & Dakotah Norton win the inaugural SR Suntour Holeshot.
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