The Dam Race
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 801 S Post Rd, Arcadia, OK
- Distance
- Cat1 Male 19-39 · Cat1 Male 40-49 · Cat1 Male 50-99 & more
From the Organizer
Join us at Arcadia Lake Dam Trails on September 27th for fifth race of the Tour de Dirt Series. Oklahoma Mountain Bike Association, Phat Tire Bike Shop, and Visit Edmond are all stoked to bring the fun back again.
Come race and ride with us at the Arcadia Lake Trails. We’ve got something for everyone — from balance bikes and wee shredders in Kids Kup, to juniors, Cat 3, Cat 2, Cat 1, E‑bikes, and single speeds.
Check out the segments on Strava:
✔️Cat 1 and Cat 2 segment: Coming Soon
✔️Cat 3 segment: Coming Soon
✔️There will be different options on the downhill for the categories. It will be the Outer Space Graviton Jump Line, Deep Space & Dual Slalom for Cat 1/Cat 2; and Hyperspace and Postmortem for Cat 3.
🏆 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 & Start Times - Sunday, September 27th
Kids Kup
⏰ 10:00 AM
🔁 Distance varies by age group
Cat 3 Race
⏰ 12:30 PM
🚴 Categories: Cat 3, Clydesdale and Juniors
📏 Distance: 9 miles
Cat 1 Race
⏰ 11:00 AM
💪 Categories: Cat 1 Men
📏 Distance: 20 miles
Cat 2 Race
⏰ 11:00 AM
🚴 Categories: Cat 2, Single Speed, E-bike, 60+ Open and Cat 1 and Cat2 Women’s combined start
📏 Distance: 20 miles
🛌Accommodations: Visit Edmond and the Race Director have secured special rates at the following hotels closest to the event. Use discount code SPORTS when booking.
✔️La Quinta Inn and Suites (200 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034) 405-513-5353
✔️Fairfield Inn & Suites (301 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034) 405-341-4818
✔️Hampton Inn (300 Meline Dr, Edmond OK 73034) 405-844-3037
✔️Arcadia Lake Camping - Information
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spencer 2ene Mesonet, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arcadia, OK
Population
95,618
as of 2023
Elevation
958 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 24 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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Coming Up
More Running races near Arcadia, OK
2026 11th Annual Be bold. Running be ELITE XC Camp
9 miles away
Liberty Sprint 5K
5K
9 miles away
Red Day Run
9 miles away
Tour de Dirt Kids Kup - The Dam Race
Youth
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Dam Race?
- The Dam Race is a running race held in Arcadia, Oklahoma on September 27, 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 running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Dam Race?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Arcadia, Oklahoma at 801 S Post Rd, Arcadia, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Dam Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Dam Race
Sep 27, 2026