DFW Summer Series Race 5
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Distance
- Under 10 mi · 10–20 mi
- Price
- $20–$30
From the Organizer
The HOTTEST Racing in Town! The DFW Summer Series presented by Sun & Ski Sports!
The DFW Summer Series is an annual favorite for all mountain bikers in North Texas. For the 2026 season we are headed to Big Cedar Wilderness trail in Dallas Texas. Races are held on Thursday nights ALL summer long.
Race schedule as follows:
- Round 1
- Race 1 – June 4, Northshore Trail
- Race 2 – June 11, Northshore Trail
- Race 3 –
June 18June 24, Northshore Trail - Race 4 –
June 25July 8, Northshore Trail Rain Date 1 – July 9 – TBDRain Date 2 – July 16 – TBD
- Round 2
- Race 5 –
July 23July 16, Northshore Trail - Race 6 – July 30, Northshore Trail
- Race 7 – August 6, Northshore Trail
Race 8 – August 13, Northshore TrailRain Date 3 – August 20 – TBDRain Date 4 – August 27 – TBD
- Race 5 –
The DFW Summer Series is presented by Sun & Ski Sports. Visit one of the 5 locations across Dallas Fort Worth. Whether cycling, hiking, skiing, or any outdoor sport Sun & Ski Sports can get you geared out for adventure. Thank you Sun & Ski Sports for supporting local, accessible and family friendly racing in DFW!
Format
Races will be mass start on a short track course of 3.1 miles in length. Most categories will do multiple laps of the course. Big Cedar is known for it's technical singletrack and punchy climbs, but we have found a great short track course that is flat, fast and will be a ton of fun. This course will test riders with tight corridors, winding turns and plenty of rocks and roots. Watch out! There is a technical creek and bridge crossing towards the end of each lap.
All AGES are calculated based on the participant age at the end of the year (12/31/2026). This is done so that all participants will race within the same category or age bracket for the full series.
Start Times
- Juniors - 6:00pm
- Women - 6:30pm
- Men, Singlespeed and Ebike - 7:15pm
Registration Fees
Registration fee schedule is as follows:
Adults
- $30 - Preregistration period Adult 14 years +
- $40 - Late Registration period Adult 14 years
Juniors
- $20 - Preregistration period Junior under 13
- $30 - Late Registration period Junior under 13
Course Map
The 2026 DFW Summer Series presented by Sun & Ski Sports will race on an event only short track course starting and ending from near the Patriot Pavilion at Big Cedar. PLEASE be respectful of the Mountain Creek Church property.
Address:
Big Cedar Wilderness Trails
8991-8999 Isom Ln,
Dallas, TX 75249
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
96°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Joe Pool Lake, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dallas, TX
Population
1,299,553
as of 2023
City Elevation
478 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Days to train
- Race
- DFW Summer Series Race 5
- Date
- July 16, 2026
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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DFW Summer Series Race 6
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros, and the trail community is one of the most welcoming in endurance sport.
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XC races, enduros, and fat bike events across U.S. trails. Technical, physical, and completely different from anything on pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DFW Summer Series Race 5?
- DFW Summer Series Race 5 is a mountain bike race held in Dallas, Texas on July 16, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DFW Summer Series Race 5?
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Dallas, Texas at Big Cedar Wilderness Trails. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DFW Summer Series Race 5?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DFW Summer Series Race 5
Jul 16, 2026