The Dam Race
The Dam Race is a mountain bike race on September 27, 2026 in Arcadia, OK, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Location
- 801 S Post Rd, Arcadia, OK
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Mountain Bike
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, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arcadia, OK
Population
95,618
as of 2023
City 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.
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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
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The Dam Race
Sep 27, 2026