Sanctioned By USA Cycling

Southwest Downhill Series RD 3

Aug

29

Sat

Date & Time

Aug. 29, 2026 — Aug. 30, 2026

8:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Location

Snow Valley

35100 CA-18, Running Springs, CA 92382

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Register

Online registration is not yet available. Check back soon.

Spectators at Snow Valley's Southwest Downhill bike race watching a mountain bike rider in a full face white helmet and white jersey ride through a rock garden.
Kiddo mountain bikers at the top of Snow Valley's Chair 1 waiting to hit the Southwest Downhill race event.
A crowd of ten cheering on and watching a mountain biker in all black clothing, full face grey helmet, and grey mountain bike ride down a dirt trail with rocks at Snow Valley.
A mountain bike rider in a full face helmet, white and pink jersey, and black pants on a white and pink bike ride on a dirt trail as spectators watch during a Snow Valley race event.
A mountain biker in all black on a teal bike rolling through rocks on a dirt trail at Snow Valley
A mountain bike rider jumping down a wooden bridge terrain feature during the Southwest Downhill race at Snow Valley.
Five mountain bike racers who participated in the Southwest Downhill race on the podium holding up their winning checks.
Spectators at Snow Valley's Southwest Downhill bike race watching a mountain bike rider in a full face white helmet and white jersey ride through a rock garden.
Kiddo mountain bikers at the top of Snow Valley's Chair 1 waiting to hit the Southwest Downhill race event.
A crowd of ten cheering on and watching a mountain biker in all black clothing, full face grey helmet, and grey mountain bike ride down a dirt trail with rocks at Snow Valley.
A mountain bike rider in a full face helmet, white and pink jersey, and black pants on a white and pink bike ride on a dirt trail as spectators watch during a Snow Valley race event.
A mountain biker in all black on a teal bike rolling through rocks on a dirt trail at Snow Valley
A mountain bike rider jumping down a wooden bridge terrain feature during the Southwest Downhill race at Snow Valley.
Five mountain bike racers who participated in the Southwest Downhill race on the podium holding up their winning checks.
Step into the Southwest Downhill Series! We're thrilled to offer a race series that embraces families and welcomes participants of all expertise levels. At every event, there's a dedicated Cat 2/3 course available if required, designed with novices in mind, providing an excellent chance to experience downhill racing. Join us and discover the excitement of mountain bike racing firsthand. Snow Valley will host the 1st (June 6-7) and 3rd races in the series.

About Southwest Downhill Series

Created with passion and purpose, the Southwest Downhill Series is here to provide consistent, safe, family friendly events that cater to the career minded racer and weekend warrior. The SWDH Series is USA cycling sanctioned, allowing athletes to earn valuable points that qualify them to compete in higher level events. 2025 is poised to be another great year of racing here on the West Coast!
Visit SouthwestDH.com for Full Details

Aug

29

Sat

Sanctioned By USA Cycling

Southwest Downhill Series RD 3

Date & Time

Aug. 29, 2026 — Aug. 30, 2026

8:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Location

Snow Valley

35100 CA-18, Running Springs, CA 92382

See on map

Register

Online registration is not yet available. Check back soon.

Step into the Southwest Downhill Series! We're thrilled to offer a race series that embraces families and welcomes participants of all expertise levels. At every event, there's a dedicated Cat 2/3 course available if required, designed with novices in mind, providing an excellent chance to experience downhill racing. Join us and discover the excitement of mountain bike racing firsthand. Snow Valley will host the 1st (June 6-7) and 3rd races in the series.

About Southwest Downhill Series

Created with passion and purpose, the Southwest Downhill Series is here to provide consistent, safe, family friendly events that cater to the career minded racer and weekend warrior. The SWDH Series is USA cycling sanctioned, allowing athletes to earn valuable points that qualify them to compete in higher level events. 2025 is poised to be another great year of racing here on the West Coast!
Visit SouthwestDH.com for Full Details
Spectators at Snow Valley's Southwest Downhill bike race watching a mountain bike rider in a full face white helmet and white jersey ride through a rock garden.
Kiddo mountain bikers at the top of Snow Valley's Chair 1 waiting to hit the Southwest Downhill race event.
A crowd of ten cheering on and watching a mountain biker in all black clothing, full face grey helmet, and grey mountain bike ride down a dirt trail with rocks at Snow Valley.
A mountain bike rider in a full face helmet, white and pink jersey, and black pants on a white and pink bike ride on a dirt trail as spectators watch during a Snow Valley race event.
A mountain biker in all black on a teal bike rolling through rocks on a dirt trail at Snow Valley
A mountain bike rider jumping down a wooden bridge terrain feature during the Southwest Downhill race at Snow Valley.
Five mountain bike racers who participated in the Southwest Downhill race on the podium holding up their winning checks.
Spectators at Snow Valley's Southwest Downhill bike race watching a mountain bike rider in a full face white helmet and white jersey ride through a rock garden.
Kiddo mountain bikers at the top of Snow Valley's Chair 1 waiting to hit the Southwest Downhill race event.
A crowd of ten cheering on and watching a mountain biker in all black clothing, full face grey helmet, and grey mountain bike ride down a dirt trail with rocks at Snow Valley.
A mountain bike rider in a full face helmet, white and pink jersey, and black pants on a white and pink bike ride on a dirt trail as spectators watch during a Snow Valley race event.
A mountain biker in all black on a teal bike rolling through rocks on a dirt trail at Snow Valley
A mountain bike rider jumping down a wooden bridge terrain feature during the Southwest Downhill race at Snow Valley.
Five mountain bike racers who participated in the Southwest Downhill race on the podium holding up their winning checks.
    • Schedule
      Check back soon for August 29-30 full race details.

      RACER INFO

      • Number plates and full face helmets are required!
      • Practice session cutoff times will be controlled at the start house.
      • Practice will be broken into three groups, subject to change:
        • Group A: Pro Men, Pro Women, Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18, Cat 1 Women 17-18, Cat 1 Men 15-16, Vet Pro Men
        • Group B: Cat 1 Categories (excluding Cat 1 Jr 17 Men, Cat 1 Men 15-16, Cat 1 Women 18 & Under
        • Group C: Cat 2/3 Categories, Mini Rippers 10 & Under, E-Bikes
    • Additional Operations
      • Chairlifts will open an hour earlier than usual (8AM instead of 9AM) for racers and public use during the races.
      • Quick Draw, Crazy Horse, and Gun Smoke trails will be fully closed all day on both days to accommodate the races.
      • Parking is free. Racer pits will be set up in the paved area outside of the restrooms; overnight parking and camping is prohibited.
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