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Tornado Alley Race Series (TARS) - 2026 Season

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Sunday, April 19, 2026

The Tornado Alley Race Series (TARS) - 2026 Season is a cycling event held on Sunday, April 19, 2026. It is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Date
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
73165
United States
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TARS is a bicycle road race series taking place in central Oklahoma with a twist on the classic idea of first-across-the-line style racing. Each event will bring a new challenge for the riders to accrue points throughout the season. Similar to a prime, riders will be able to compete for bonus points within the event for a chance to move up in the season standings. In addition to the rider competition, riders are able to accrue points for their team over the season, bringing in a battle with team tactics across all categories unlike any other race series in the area.

The Course

Clockwise laps (Right-Hand turns) around Lake Stanley Draper.

https://www.strava.com/segments/37166437

Start/Finish Line

Location will be near the Campgrounds on the SouthWest portion of the circuit. (See Location Map below)

Intermediate Points Line

Location will be announced the day of each event.

For more information and scoring details, see TARS Scoring & Rules

For current season results and scores, see 2026 - TARS Race Records

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