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Date:
Wed, May 27, 2026 at 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Location:
Annandale, Virginia
22003
United States
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11.1 Miles 3.7 Miles 7.2 Miles 7.4 Miles Cycling Mountain Biking Run Trail

Four Wednesday Races make for One Great Series

Plan to get off of work a bit early and join over 200 riders for four spectacular weekdays of racing starting May 27th! Pitched as a race “in your own backyard”, W@W features a very down-home and earthy venue. We are keeping the series as grassroots as you can get. But don’t let that fool you, this race series is a highly organized event, that allows for enough riding categories to give everyone a fighting chance.

Bike Lane Race Team works hard to host a community-oriented race series. We have an all-volunteer staff who works closely with our local IMBA club, Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE), to make sure we have fun singletrack to race, that is great for everyone from juniors to beginners to elite racers. We also partner with NOVA Cycling, who run the youth races early in the evening.

Wednesdays at Wakefield is not just a few races, it is an epic race series! Some come for one or two events, some even complete four. But for those that are driven, winning the four-race series comes with its own set of prizes! Every place you earn (between 1st and 13th) in the W@W series gives you points towards the Series Championship.

When

2026 Series Dates

Week 1 - May 27, 2026 — W@W Series Event #1 @ Wakefield

Week 2 - June 3, 2026 — W@W Series Event #2 @ Wakefield

Week 3 - June 10, 2026 — W@W Series Event #3 @ Wakefield

Week 4 - June 17, 2026 — W@W Series Event #4 @ Wakefield

RAIN DATES

July 1st

July 8th

Unfortunately, there will be NO REFUNDS if events cannot be made up.

Series Registration prices are as follows:

Pre-registration until May 10th for all 4 races = $90/ $45 for 5:45 pm Youth Races. (Buy 3 get 4th Free + W@W hat!)

Pre-registration until May 10th for individual races= $30 per race / $15 for 5:45 pm Youth Races.

Pre-registration after May 10th = $35 per race (no discount for registering for all 4 races)/ $20 per race for 5:45 pm Youth Races.

Race Day Registration for each race = $40 /$25 for 5:45 pm Youth races- ONSITE ONLY

We are switching things up with the swag for 2026. Those who preregister for the series will get a W@W Hat, however, we have done away with swag at each race. This allows us to host a more sustainable event, with enhanced podium and series championship prizes, and more money going back to the trails. For those who register for the series by May 10, W@W Hats can be picked up at any of the 4 races.

Keep an eye out on our Facebook and Instagram pages for W@W updates, including weather updates the day of.

Series Registration on Race Day:

There WILL BE race day Registration ($40/per race) on each of our four (4) Race Days. But why wait, when you can save big when you pre-register for the series and get a FREE HAT!

Pay with cash, check, or credit card for race day registration.

Race Start Times

5:45 pm - Youth Race: Partial Race Course

The race course is approximately 3 miles and is shorter than the 6:15 and 7:10 race courses

JR (M) (13-14) 1-Lap

JR (F) (13-14) 1-Lap

JR (M) (11-12) 1-Lap

JR (F) (11-12) 1-Lap

Super JR (M) (10U) 1-Lap

Super JR (F) (10U) 1-Lap

6:15 pm

Single-Speed (M) 3-Laps

Masters 30-39 (M) 2-Laps

Masters 40-49 (M) 2-Laps

Masters 50+ (M) 2-Laps

Masters 60+ (M) 2-Laps

Single-Speed (F) 2-Laps

Masters 35+ (F) 2-Laps

Beginner (M) 2-Laps

Beginner (F) 2-Laps

JR (F) (15-18) 2-Laps

7:10 pm

JR (M) (15-18) 2-Laps

Expert (M) 3-Laps

Expert (F) 3-Laps

Sport (M) 2-Laps

Sport (F) 2-Laps

Clydesdale (OPEN) (200lbs+) 2-Laps

(Age awards based on age on 05/28/2025)

Anything Goes Race - Last race of the series

We’re excited to announce that the final W@W race will feature an "ANYTHING Goes" category! This is your chance to dust off and race that tandem bike, unicycle, or trike buried in your garage. No motors or e-assist are allowed, but cargo bikes, klunkers, retro MTBs, penny farthings, strider bikes, fixies, and big wheels are all welcome. Costumes encouraged—but remember, safety first (it’s still a race).

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