August 1-2, 2026

Big Creek Trails, Newport, Oregon

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ABOUT Newport Trails:

About Big Creek Trails — Newport

Discover the adventure waiting at Big Creek, Newport’s growing mountain bike destination on the Central Oregon Coast! Built with passion by the Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTS) in partnership with the City of Newport, this trail system is a true testament to community spirit and a love for the ride.

While Big Creek is a compact trail system, do not let the size fool you! With loopable trails, fast descents and fun features, this place has a way of putting a permanent smile on your face. It is the perfect closer for the Ride the Dirt Wave series and a trail system that keeps you coming back for more.

The 2026 race course runs 1.3 miles across Norm!, Dude Sweet, and Learning Curves trails, delivering fast and fun descents with flowy turns and technical surprises from top to bottom.

Come join us on the Central Oregon Coast for two unforgettable days of mountain biking, camaraderie, and coastal vibes to close out the 2026 season. See you on the trails!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

10:00 AM — Check-in for Dig Day

10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — Club Dig Day, hosted by Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTS) Join the Newport Trail Stewards for a morning of trail maintenance on Newport’s newest trail system, a compact and incredibly fun network of trails that you can lap again and again and leave with a smile. Give back to the trails you love, meet the local riding community, and get your hands dirty before race weekend. All skill levels welcome, no experience necessary. Volunteers receive a complimentary beverage ticket and an extra raffle ticket as a thank you for their hard work!

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Group Ride, led by Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTS) A guided group ride on the Big Creek trail system for those who participated in the morning trail work. Stick around after the dig, grab your bike, and enjoy the trails you just helped maintain. A great reward for a morning well spent!

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM — Packet Pickup and Race Registration Pick up your race packet or register for Sunday’s Enduro race between 1:00 and 3:30 PM on Saturday. Getting this done on Saturday means no Sunday morning check-in line and you can head straight to the race course when you arrive. Highly recommended!

2:00 PM — Pre-Ride of Race Course A non-race pace guided ride of Sunday’s race course. Open to all participants. If you picked up your packet earlier, you are all set and ready to roll!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 — Race Day

7:00 AM — Check-in, registration, and packet pickup

8:00 AM — Check-in closes

9:00 AM — Race begins

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM — Ride the Dirt Wave Enduro Race Participants complete two timed runs down the race course. The race starts at the top and the clock starts when you drop in. The climb to the top is not timed. Limited to 100 racers, register early!

1:30 PM — Awards Ceremony (or within 45 minutes of the final race finish) for Race # 3 and then Awards for Series Championships. 

3:30 PM — Event concludes

Ride the Dirt Wave Enduro Race ~ Newport’s Big Creek Trails, Sunday, August 2, 2026

Get ready to close out the 2026 season in style at Big Creek Trails! The Newport race course is 1.3 miles of pure fun from top to bottom and a crowd favorite that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Riders drop in on Norm!, a black diamond trail that wastes no time letting you know it means business. From there the course flows onto Dude Sweet, where the trail opens up into some of the most satisfying flow you will find on the Oregon Coast, before transitioning to the fast and fun Learning Curves. And then comes the finish — an epic jump line that sends riders soaring right in front of the crowd. It is the perfect ending to the 2026 season and the kind of finish that leaves you smiling all the way home and already planning your next trip back to the Central Oregon Coast.

Ride the Dirt Wave — Enduro Race 2026 Race Categories

Cat 1 (Expert) For experienced, competitive riders who race hard, know the trails, and are ready to go head to head with the best in the field. Only Cat 1 (Expert) riders are eligible for cash prizes.

CAT 1 EXPERT — Acoustic Bike Men 19-49 | Men 50+ | Junior Men 14-18 | Junior Men 9-13 

Women 19+ | Junior Women 14-18 | Junior Women 9-13

Cat 2 (Sport) For riders with race experience who are beyond the beginner stage and ready to compete in a fun, supportive, and competitive environment. If you found yourself at the top of the Sport podium more than once last year, consider stepping up to Expert and challenging yourself!

CAT 2 SPORT — Acoustic Bike Junior Men 9-13 | Junior Men 14-18 | Men 19-39 | Men 40-49 | Men 50-59 | Men 60+ 

Junior Women 9-13 | Junior Women 14-18 | Women 19-39 | Women 40-49 | Women 50+

E-Bikes Only Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes are permitted at this event. No throttle-operated e-bikes are allowed. New for 2026, e-bike racers now have dedicated age group categories for both Cat 1 Expert and Cat 2 Sport, so come ready to race and find your place on the e-bike podium!

E-BIKE — Cat 1 Expert Men 19-49 | Men 50+ 

Women Open

E-BIKE — Cat 2 Sport Men 19-49 | Men 50+ 

Women Open

Categories may be combined if fewer than 5 participants register in a given category. OBRA sanctioned event. Valid OBRA license required to race.

EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Oregon Coast Visitors Association
Oregon Rides & Events

SPONSORS:

Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTs)
City of Newport
Destination Newport

PRIZE $ SPONSORS:

CONTACT:

Daniella Crowder, Director
Oregon Rides & Events
Email: Director@OregonRides.com

HOW DO I GET TO THE TRAILS?

LOCATION: Big Creek Trails, Newport, Oregon
Big Creek Trails – base of trails

Parking is extremely limited so please see below for directions on where to park.

Where Do I Park? How Do I Get to the Trails?

All participants and spectators should park at Agate Beach Wayside. From there, walk or bike the short .09-mile Ocean to Bay Path to the gravel lot at NE Harney St. & NE Big Creek Rd. We encourage everyone to bike to the trailhead from this point—it’s a scenic 1.3-mile ride along a gravel road by the reservoir.

⚠️ Please note:

• The road will be open to local traffic on Saturday, so use caution.
  

• Parking is very limited near the trailhead. Volunteers will help direct vehicles.
  

• No trailers should attempt the gravel road—there isn’t enough space to turn around or park.
  

Sunday (Race Day):
Again, park at Agate Beach Wayside and walk or bike the .09-mile Ocean to Bay Path to the gravel lot at NE Harney St. & NE Big Creek Rd. From there, it’s a 1.3-mile ride up NE Big Creek Rd. to the trailhead.

🚧 On Sunday, the gravel road will be closed to through traffic and open only to event vehicles and racers on bikes. Racers must ride to the race course.

Amenities at the bottom of the course:

• Water station
  
• Porta-potties

What If My Family Wants to Watch me Race on Sunday?

Spectator access is a little limited unless you’re on a bike—but we’ve got you covered:

On Sunday only, we’ll have 2 spectator shuttles running from the gravel lot near Big Creek Park to the bottom of the race course.

• Shuttles begin at 7:45 AM
  

• They are for spectators only, not racers
  

• Bike racks will be available on shuttles

🚲 Family and friends are also welcome to bike the 1.3 miles along the closed gravel road to the course. Once there, they can find a safe viewing spot along the course or hang out near the finish line, which is close to the gravel road and a great place to cheer racers in!

Water and a porta-potty will also be available at the bottom of the course for spectators.

Let’s keep it fun and respectful—this trail system is in a neighborhood, so please park thoughtfully and be kind to the local community.

WHERE DO WE STAY?

Camping: Newport is home to two fantastic State Parks; South Beach State Park & Beverly Beach State Park.

There are also camping options at the Port of Newport. 

Newport is also home to many fantastic hotels in all price ranges.

HOW DO I SUPPORT THE LOCAL TRAILS?:

You may donate directly to the Newport Trail Stewards (NEWTS), the local bike club that builds and maintains all of the trails in Newport.