
Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks is a mountain bike race on October 3–4, 2026 in Tehachapi, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $140.
From the Organizer
Come ride with us in the First Annual Tehachapi Summit Challenge: Weekend on the Rocks. Make a day trip of it or come on out and camp (onsite).
The Tehachapi Summit Challenge: Weekend on the Rocks is coming in hot, serving up a full‑gas mashup of XC grit and enduro chaos. The XC course has plenty of climbing, loose‑over‑hard tech, scattered rock gardens, sweeping turns, and a touch of sand to keep you honest. The enduro drops from the summit through three rowdy stages packed with black‑diamond features, steep chutes, tight corners and chunky surprises. Rain or shine, the mountains are calling — and if you’re bold enough, the All‑Mountain category lets you take on both races on the same bike. This is where strength meets skill, and Tehachapi shows its Weekend on the Rocks!
REGISTRATION: Saturday XC & Sunday Enduro
🏁 Register before Aug 15th and get an event tee
🏁 XC & ENDURO Adults $80, Youth $60 / (plus processing fees)
🏁 All Mountain Challenge: Adults $140 & Youth $100 (Must use the same bike)
🏁 Registration closes on Friday October 2nd at 8:30pm for Cross Country (XC) & All Mountain Challenge
🏁 Registration closes on Friday October 3rd at 8:30pm for Enduro
🏁 Day of Registration accepted
COURSES: Published on or by September 25th on our website Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association in a few popular GPS formats. Course mileage may vary and is subject to change.
🏁 Cross Country (XC) 7 mile lap (2 laps =14 miles) with a total of 1500ft of elevation
🏁 Enduro - 3 Stages with 2500 ft. of descent
🏁 Podiums for 1st, 2nd & 3rd (male and female) in each age category, including the All Mountain Challenge
PRE-RIDE:
🏁 XC - Friday 1pm till dark / Saturday 6 am - 8 am
🏁 ENDURO - Friday 1pm till dark / Saturday All Day
RACE WEATHER AND REFUNDS: Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the Race Director cancels the event due to unsafe conditions or local lightning, fees will not be refunded. However, if the event is rescheduled your fees will be transferred to the new event.
RACE VENUE ENTRANCE: Google Maps
PARKING & CAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS: We will be camping near an ACTIVE mining operation there is absoluetly no vehicle or bike traffic near the area. Please do not explore and pay attention to the "Off Limits - Trespassing" areas on the TSC Race Venue Map. The gate opens FRIDAY, October 2nd at 12:00pm. Camping is on private land. There is more than enough parking and camping space. Reservations are not necessary but if you want to pay in advance you can do so BY CHOOSING A CAMPING PASS when registering for your race category. (Bundling your Camping Pass and race registration in the same cart will save you processing fees). Cash or Venmo will be accepted at the entrance. Please review the TSC Race Venue map for more information about camping. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OUT OF THE VENUE BY 7pm on Sunday October. 4th. All camping is first-come, first-served. Day parking vehicles will be charged $10 for the weekend. Campers / Camper Vans, RV’s and Trailers will be charged $40 each for a weekend pass.
CAMP FIRES: All campfires are PROHIBITED, this includes gas-powered fire rings. Cooking stoves are allowed but must not be left unattended.
PACKET PICKUP: Friday 10-2-26 from 5pm to 8pm at TK's Pizza. (640 W Tehachapi Blvd B, Tehachapi, CA 93561). If you are camping there will be an additional packet pickup at the race venue on Friday from 1pm - 3pm. Day of the event packet pickup and registration will start at 7:00am at the race venue.
FOOD SERVICE: We will have a couple local food trucks available on Saturday and Sunday. The venue is in a relatively remote location. Food vendors are only on location during certain hours and should not be your only planned source of nutrition. Please plan accordingly, as trips into town will take time. If you are going into town we strongly recommend visiting TK’s Pizza and P-Dubs.
Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
45°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tehachapi 4 Se, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,366
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,971 ft
Nearest Airport
BFL
Meadows Field · 40 mi
Major Hub
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 64 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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.
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Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks
Oct 3, 2026