Chocolate City Criterium — District of Columbia & MABRA Category Championships

Chocolate City Criterium – The District of Columbia Criterium Championship & MABRA Category Criterium Championship

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Chocolate City Criterium returns Saturday, August 15, 2026, for an exciting day of racing, culture, and community in the heart of Washington, DC. This USA Cycling-sanctioned event is

• The District of Columbia Criterium Championship Race

• The MABRA Category Criterium Championship

• The penultimate stop of the MABRA Road Series.

In addition to high-level bike racing, CCC features live music, local food and retail vendors, a beer garden, and family-friendly activities including a free Kids Race. Spectators are welcome and encouraged—this is more than a race, it’s a celebration of DC cycling and culture.

Parking & Transportation

Venue Address:

The Fields at RFK Campus – Lot 6

401 Oklahoma Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019

Parking:

Free parking available onsite and along adjacent streets. Look for signage and volunteer guidance on arrival.

Public Transit:

Accessible via DC Metro – the nearest station is Stadium-Armory (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines), just a short ride or walk from the venue. Bike-friendly access via the Anacostia River Trail and Benning Road.

Registration & Entry Fees

• Early Bird Pricing: $50 from April 1 – May 15

• Standard Pricing: $65 from May 16 – August 13

• Day-of Registration: $75 (closes 30 minutes before each race)

• Juniors: $25, all races (use the ‘Contact Us' link at the bottom of this page to request a discount coupon for adult races)

• Second Race Discount: $20 off

• Kids Race: Free (not USAC-sanctioned)

All registration will be conducted through BikeReg.com and there will be no in-person sales at the event:

• Pre-registration closes at 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 13.

• Late/date-of registration will re-open at 8:30 PM on Thursday, August 13 and will remain open through event day

• Day-of registration will be available onsite starting at 7:30 AM on Saturday, August 15.

Payouts

Chocolate City Criterium provides equal race durations and equal prize purses for men’s and women’s categories. To ensure long-term sustainability, prize payout thresholds are based on data-driven participation trends from previous years.

Prize Purse Policy

• 25+ riders: 100% of advertised purse

• Fewer than 25 riders: 50% of advertised purse

• Fewer than 10 riders: Medals only

Advertised purses represent the maximum available payout, with final payouts determined by the number of registered starters at the close of registration. This policy applies to all prize-paying categories.

Licensing Requirements

• All racers must hold a valid USA Cycling license (annual or one-day).

• 1-day licenses are available for $15 through BikeReg for races open to Novice riders, and will be automatically added to your BikeReg shopping cart.

• The Kids Race does not require a license.

Refund & Transfer Policy

• No refunds will be issued for cancellations.

• Registration transfers to another rider are permitted.

• BikeReg offers registration insurance during checkout for added flexibility.

Rules & Race Format

• Races are held rain or shine under USA Cycling rules.

• Free lap rule in effect for qualifying races.

• Neutral wheel pit support available (wheels in/wheels out).

• Riders may be pulled at officials' discretion for safety or if lapped.

• No aero bars allowed in mass start events.

• Helmets required at all times when riding on or near the course.

District of Columbia Championship Eligibility

To be eligible for the District of Columbia Championship titles, riders must:

• Hold a current USA Cycling annual license

• Reside in the DMV. Please update your USA Cycling and BikeReg accounts to reflect your current residency.

Championship medals will be awarded only to eligible riders; others may still race and place. District of Columbia champion jerseys will be available for purchase for winners. Residency will be determined from the USA Cycling database as of event day.

MABRA Category Championship Eligibility

To be eligible for MABRA Category Championship titles, riders must:

• Hold a current USA Cycling annual license

• Reside in the MABRA region and/or be affiliated with a MABRA-affiliated club. Please update your USA Cycling and BikeReg accounts to reflect your current residency and club.

Championship medals will be awarded only to eligible riders; others may still race and place. Residency will be determined from the USA Cycling database as of event day.

MABRA Road Series

Chocolate City Criterium is thrilled to be the penultimate race of the 2026 MABRA Road Series!

Champions in a wide range of racing categories will be crowned based on their cumulative results across series events. Beyond the recognition of being the best in their field, winners will also receive a championship jersey at the conclusion of the series. We will also offer free race entry to winners for select series events in 2027.

Series standings will be updated and posted as soon as possible after each event on Road-Results.com as well as on MABRA’s website and socials.

Eligibility:

All racers with a valid USAC license are eligible to contest the road series title in their respective categories regardless of where they live or their team affiliation (i.e. non-MABRA racers are eligible.)

For more information about the MABRA Road Series, visit the following link:

https://www.mabra.org/post/mabra-road-series-announcement

Questions?

Use the Contact Us button below.