🏁 2026 Keyesville Classic – Race Bulletin
📅 February 20–22, 2026
📍 Keyesville Recreation Area, near Lake Isabella, CA
Register Now🔥 The Keyesville Classic Returns
It’s time to gear up for one of California’s most legendary off-road weekends — the Keyesville Classic is back! Join us for a full weekend of mountain biking, running, camping, and community fun in the beautiful Kern River Valley.
💥 New for 2026 – The Timed Tech Section
We’ve reimagined short-track into a Timed Tech Section inside the XC race: a short, semi-technical segment with punchy ups, rocks, sand, trees, maybe even a splash. Every lap is timed and those segment times factor into All-Mountain scoring. Strategy matters.
On Sunday, Enduro racers take on three downhill stages. All-Mountain racers complete one Enduro run (all 3 stages) using the same bike they raced for XC. (Racing Enduro on a different bike requires a separate Enduro-only entry.)
🕘 Registration Windows
- Early: Now – Dec 31, 2025
- Regular: Jan 1 – Feb 15, 2026
- Late / On-Site: Feb 16 – Feb 22, 2026
🏆 Race Options & Pricing
| Race Type | Early | Regular | Late | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC (Cross Country) | $60 | $70 | $80 | Includes PHOTO, KRBC beverage |
| Enduro | $60 | $70 | $80 | 3 timed stages, Includes PHOTO and KRBC beverage (Sun) |
| All-Mountain Combo* | $110 | $130 | $150 | XC + Enduro + Timed Tech; lunch, KRBC drink, pro photo; eligible for overall awards |
| 5K Trail Run (Sat) | $30 flat | — | 100% of proceeds go to charity | |
| Kids Race | Free | Short course, ribbons, snacks | ||
*All-Mountain includes both XC and Enduro and uses the Timed Tech Section inside XC for overall scoring.
🗓️ Event Schedule
Friday – February 20
- Venue setup, rider check-in, and camping arrivals
- Free Camping opens (first-come, first-served)
Saturday – February 21
- 🏁 XC MTB Race – Starts 10:00 AM (includes Timed Tech Section)
- 🏃♂️ 5K Trail Run – Starts 2:00 PM
- ⛰️ Enduro Practice – All day (Stage 1 has designated practice window)
- 👧 Free Kids Race (8 & under) – Time TBA
- 🔥 Evening Dinner by Sam Ames & The Gear Grinder Grill – $30 (early purchase)
Sunday – February 22
- ⛰️ Enduro Race – 3 stages, timed format – Starts 9:00 AM
- 🏆 All-Mountain Awards Ceremony – Following Enduro finish
🏕 Lodging & Camping Options
On-Site Camping
- Free primitive camping available at the venue (first-come, first-served)
- Overflow meadow camping available just down the road
- RV Delivery Options:
- Tim’s Trailers – multiple RV models available
- Camping on the Kern – family-owned setup & delivery service
Hotels in Lake Isabella
- Lakeview Motel – Affordable stay with free Wi-Fi & parking
- Barewood Inn & Suites – Pet-friendly with comfortable rooms
- Isabella Motel – Cozy, with in-room kitchenettes
- Oakridge Ranch Guesthouses – A-frame & guesthouse rentals, highly rated
Hotels in Kernville
- Sequoia Lodge – Riverside, highly rated, great value
- Piazza’s Pine Cone Inn – Boutique-style inn
- Kern Riverfront Lodge – Budget-friendly, right on the river
- Whispering Pines Lodge – Suites, fireplaces, pool & kitchenettes
- Corral Creek Lodge – Pet-friendly, outdoor access along the river
- Kernville Inn – Historic motel near the river and town center
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