2026 Friday Night Race Series
The Friday Night Race Series returns for 2026 with six weeks of inclusive racing at Highland.
Each week, racers take on a mix of trail difficulty levels in a best-of-three timed runs format, with only the fastest run counting.
Designed to encourage progression and fun, this series blends friendly competition with real race experience. It is your chance to:
- Race your friends
- Chase the clock
- Finish the workweek at full speed
Format
Each race follows a best-of-three run format, giving riders the chance to push, adapt, and refine their lines under true race conditions.
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Professionally chip timed
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Dedicated race window: 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
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Multiple opportunities to put down a clean, fast lap
Dates & Trails
| DATE | TRAIL | LINK TO RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 26 | Cat’s Paw | Week 1 |
| Friday, July 10 | Easy Rider | Week 2 |
| Friday, July 24 | Fancy Feast | Week 3 |
| Friday, July 31 | NE Style to Lower Happy Hour | Week 4 |
| Friday, August 7 | Bonesaw to Jack Rabbit Run | Week 5 |
| Friday, August 21 | Hellion | Week 6 |
| Friday, August 28 | Weather date / Encore | ENCORE |
Trails are subject to change due to weather, safety, or operational needs.
CLASSES & POINT STRUCTURE
Age Classes: Competition will be split into men’s and women’s categories in the following age classes:
| MALE | FEMALE |
| 10 & Under | 12 & Under |
| 11 – 13 | 13 – 17 |
| 14 – 17 | 18+ |
| 18 – 39 | |
| 40+ |
Class assignments are based on your age at the start of the series: June 30th, 2025.
Point Scoring: The top 20 finishers in each category every week will earn points based on the following breakdown:
| 1st place | 100 points |
| 2nd place | 95 points |
| 3rd place | 90 points |
| 4th place | 85 points |
| 5th place | 80 points |
| 6th place | 75 points |
| 7th place | 70 points |
| 8th place | 65 points |
| 9th place | 60 points |
| 10th place | 55 points |
| 11th place | 50 points |
| 12th place | 45 points |
| 13th place | 40 points |
| 14th place | 35 points |
| 15th place | 30 points |
| 16th place | 25 points |
| 17th place | 20 points |
| 18th place | 15 points |
| 19thplace | 10 points |
| 20th place | 5 points |
SINGLE RACE REGISTRATION $40
- A limited number Single Race Registration spots will be available for each race. Single Race Registration will be available online only on a first-come, first serve basis.
- Single Registration closes at 1 PM on the day of the race
- Single registration includes a happy hour pass which allows lift access starting at 2pm
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
| 9:00am | Welcome Center Opens |
| 10:00am | Lift Opens |
| 1:00pm | Drop-in Racer Registation Close |
| 3:30pm | Race Trail Closed to Public |
| 4:00pm | Racer Start |
| 6:30pm | Race window Ends / Trail open to Public |
| 7:00pm | Awards in Backyard |
RULES & REGULATIONS (AKA THE FINE PRINT)
No substitutions. If you allow another rider to race in your place, you automatically forfeit all of your series points.
Timing chips are the responsibility of the racer. Lost chips will be charged to the racer.
There are no refunds for missed races.
A Happy Hour day pass (starting at 2pm) for each race day is included with registration.
PRIZING
Each week, when results are announced, racers will be awarded prizes per racer class.
Series winners will be awarded series trophies per racer class
Please email Events@highlandmountain.com with any questions about Friday Night Race Series.