Sooner Stampede
Sooner Stampede is a mountain bike race on September 13, 2026 in Norman, OK, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- Thunderbird Dam Rd, Norman, OK
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Mountain Bike
From the Organizer
🏁 Sooner Stampede — Race 4 of the 2026 Tour de Dirt
Sunday, September 13 • Clear Bay Trails • Norman, OK
🔴 About the Sooner Stampede XC Race
📍 Strava Course
📍 Garmin Connect
🏆 About Tour de Dirt
Tour de Dirt is a nonprofit mountain bike race series run by racers for racers, celebrating Dirt. Community. Oklahoma. We host competitive, timed XC races across Oklahoma, with divisions for all ages and skill levels. A core part of our mission is Kids Kup, our youth program for riders 12 & under that helps grow the next generation of Oklahoma cyclists. As the longest‑running mountain bike series in the U.S., Tour de Dirt is proud to support local trails, riders, and communities across our state.
🏁 How to Race
All racers are required to make a one‑time $25 purchase for a season race plate with an integrated timing chip (replacements only needed if lost or damaged). Please note: this purchase is separate from race registration. 👉 Still need yours? Be sure to grab your Tour de Dirt plate before race day.
🕘 Schedule of Events
Kids Kup
⏰ 9:00 AM
🔁 Approx. 1‑mile laps (varies by age group)
Cat 3 Race
⏰ 10:30 AM
🚴 Categories: Novice, Clydesdale, Juniors, 60+ Open
📏 Distance: ~12 miles (2 laps) Distance will be finalized by August.
Cat 1 Race
⏰ 12:00 PM
💪 Category: Cat 1 Men
📏 Distance: ~24 miles (4 laps) Distance will be finalized by August.
Cat 2 Race
⏰ 12:10 PM
🚴 Categories: Cat 2, Single Speed, E‑bike, Women’s Combined Cat 1/2
📏 Distance: ~18 miles (3 laps) Distance will be finalized by August.
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norman 3sse, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Norman, OK
Population
128,714
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,177 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
Coming Up
More Mountain Bike races near Norman, OK
TORS Race 2 - Flower Mound
From $25 · 880 Simmons Rd
155 miles away
The Dam Race
From $35 · 801 S Post Rd
29 miles away
Tour de Dirt Kids Kup - The Dam Race
From $5 · 801 S Post Rd
29 miles away
The Jelly Roll
From $5 · Outlet Channel Campground
163 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Norman than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Sooner Stampede
Sep 13, 2026