REGISTRATION
We Are Thrilled to Welcome Alsea Falls to the Ride the Dirt Wave Enduro Series!
Race #1: Alsea Falls ~ June 7, 2026
Map to trails: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fzsdpkNP7T3vSV6p6
About Alsea Falls Trails
Welcome to the newest stop on the Ride the Dirt Wave series! We are thrilled to be kicking off the 2026 season deep in the Oregon Coast Range at the Alsea Falls Trail System, and even more excited to welcome Team Dirt to our growing family of host trail clubs.
Alsea Falls is a true gem of mountain biking in the Coast Range, a playground built by riders for riders. This trail system is the result of dedicated professional and volunteer trail builders who poured their passion into every berm, jump, booter, and rock garden on the mountain. Their love for the sport shows in every inch of trail and you can feel it the moment you drop in.
Set against the primeval, densely green forest of the Oregon Coast Range, Alsea Falls offers a lush and dramatic backdrop that makes every ride feel like an adventure. Whether you are a seasoned expert or working your way up through the Sport ranks, the terrain here will challenge and inspire you.
Located near Monroe and accessible from both the Oregon Coast and the Willamette Valley, Alsea Falls brings the Ride the Dirt Wave series closer than ever to riders in the Eugene and Corvallis area. We know many of you already call Alsea Falls your home trails and we are so excited to finally bring Ride the Dirt Wave to you! We hope the valley riders who join us here will catch the Dirt Wave and follow us to the coast for the rest of the series!
Alsea Falls ~ June 6-7, 2026
2026 Weekend Schedule
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
Dig Day hosted by Team Dirt! Click here to sign up: https://volunteer.imba.com/opportunities/hj4nfP22sI
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM — Sponsored Bicycle Demo Experience, presented by Propain Bicycles. Propain Bicycles, an official sponsor of Ride the Dirt Wave, will be on site throughout the day offering complimentary bicycle demos to all event participants and attendees. This is your chance to get on one of Propain’s incredible bikes and put them to the test on the very trails you will be racing on Sunday. Whether you are curious about upgrading your ride or just want to see what all the buzz is about, do not miss this opportunity to demo some of the most talked about bikes in the mountain bike world. Propain team members will be available to answer questions, help with fit, and make sure you have the best possible experience on the bike. Stop by the Propain tent and take one for a spin!
10:00 AM — Check-in for Dig Day
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM — Club Dig Day, hosted by Team Dirt. Alsea Falls is a favorite trail system for riders throughout the Willamette Valley and we are so excited to welcome it as the newest venue in the Ride the Dirt Wave series! Join Team Dirt for a morning of trail maintenance on one of Oregon’s most beloved trail systems. 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 who sign up for the dig day will get bonus of shuttles to the top from 1-3pm! Sign up for the dig day here: https://volunteer.imba.com/opportunities/hj4nfP22sI
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM — Shuttled Group Rides, led by Team Dirt. Here is where Alsea Falls has a very special bonus that no other Dirt Wave venue offers! Dig day volunteers will be treated to shuttled rides on the Alsea Falls trail system using our van and Huckwagon. We all love these trails and they are even better when you get shuttled to the top. Stick around after the dig, grab your bike, and let us take you back up so you can enjoy the trails you just helped maintain. A reward worth showing up for!
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!
Ride the Dirt Wave Enduro Race
Race #1 ~ Alsea Falls, Sunday, June 7, 2026
The Race Course
The 2026 race course at Alsea Falls is 1.72 miles of pure Coast Range stoke. Riders will drop in at the top of the trail system on Misery Whip, a black diamond trail that sets the tone right from the start. The course then transitions onto the blue level flow of Middle Whistlepunk before finishing at the bottom of Lower Whistlepunk. It is a course that rewards both technical skill and speed, with something to push every rider from start to finish.
View the race course map here: https://www.trailforks.com/route/dirtwave-alsea-falls-dh/
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 — Race Day Schedule
7:00 AM — Check-in, registration, and packet pickup
8:00 AM — Check-in closes
9:00 AM — Race begins. The climb to the top can take anywhere from 45 minutes to over an hour. Allow yourself plenty of time to climb to the top and have a moment to catch your breath before the race begins at 9 am.
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)
2:30 PM — Event concludes
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 Rides & Events
SPONSORS:
Willamette Valley Visitors Association
Team Dirt
CONTACT:
Daniella Crowder, Director
Oregon Rides & Events
Email: Director@OregonRides.com
HOW DO I GET TO THE TRAILS?
Below is link to get to trails. Cell service is spotty.
Map to trails: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fzsdpkNP7T3vSV6p6
WHERE DO I PARK AT THE TRAILS?
On race day Sunday, volunteers will be on site directing all vehicles to the appropriate parking areas. The primary participant parking will be along Fall Creek Access Road off South Fork Road. Additional parking is available further up Fall Creek Access Road past the yellow gate and on the first spur road on the right. Vehicles may also park along the shoulder of South Fork Road. Please follow volunteer directions and park facing toward the exit. Do not block any gates or access points as we are required to maintain clear access for emergency and fire vehicles at all times.
There are two designated parking areas at Alsea Falls:
We strongly recommend arriving early as parking fills up quickly on race day!
WHERE DO WE STAY?
There is limited camping at Alsea Falls Recreation Site. There are also walk in tent camping sites at the Alsea Falls Day use area.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255205
HOW DO I SUPPORT THE LOCAL TRAILS?:
You may donate directly to the Team Dirt, the local bike club that builds and maintains the trails.
Cancellations and Refunds
If You Need to Cancel We encourage all participants to opt for purchase protection during registration. This optional coverage is the best way to protect your investment in the event. If you do not purchase protection, we are unable to offer cash refunds for cancellations. Cancellations made at least 14 days before the event may transfer their registration to one of the remaining 2026 event dates. No transfers are allowed within 14 days of the event.
If We Need to Cancel In the unlikely event that we need to cancel due to fires, extreme weather, natural disasters, acts of God, or other force majeure circumstances outside of our control, the following policy applies. If cancellation occurs 14 or more days before the event, we will offer a transfer to another event date in the 2026 season. If cancellation occurs within 7 days of the event, or if it is the final event of the season, we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers. This is due to costs that must be covered regardless of whether the event takes place, including permits, insurance, third-party vendor commitments, registration processing fees, and other administrative expenses.