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MONSTER ENERGY PRO DOWNHILL SERIES
SNOW SUMMIT BIKE PARK
July 22nd- July 26th, 2026
Race 4 of 5 for the 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series
PLEASE READ ALL EVENT NOTES
See www.prodownhillseries.com for full competition details
IMPORTANT: Athletes MUST pre-register here on BikeReg - There is NO ONSITE REGISTRATION.
PDS ATHLETE INFO CHANNEL:
Please follow the Pro Downhill Series Athlete Channel on Whatsapp for athlete updates and information. This channel is open to the public and open to all athletes, race staff and family.
CLICK HERE to join the Pro Downhill Series Athlete Channel
EVENT SCHEDULE OVERVIEW:
Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
Athlete Check-in and Track Walk - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1
Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
Athlete Check-in
Track Walk - All Categories
Downhill Practice - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only
Dual Slalom Practice/Qualifiers- All Categories
Dual Slalom Finals- Group A
Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
Athlete Check-in
Downhill Practice - All Categories
Qualifying/Seeding Runs - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only
Dual Slalom Finals- Group B & C
Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
Athlete Check-in (Remaining Group B and C only)
Downhill Practice - All Categories
Seeding/Qualifying - Group B
Downhill Finals - Pro & 17/18 Cat 1 only
Snow Summit Bike Park is open to the public
Downhill Practice - Group B and C
Downhill Finals - Group B and C
Please note that Snow Summit Bike Park is open 7 days a week to the general public
Detailed competition schedule available soon at www.prodownhillseries.com
VENUE:
Snow Summit Bike Park
880 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
CONTACT:
Athletes - [email protected]
General inquiries - [email protected]
SANCTIONING:
USA Cycling: Official National Downhill Series
USA Cycling/ UCI: Gravity National Championships
PLEASE NOTE:
o Pro/Elite and 17/18 Cat 1 categories will follow UCI downhill regulations and Pro Downhill Series regulations
o Pro/Cat 1 17–18 categories will race and podium together as a single elite category to comply with UCI regulations.
o For the Pro Downhill Series, riders will be separated into their registered categories for a second awards ceremony and for PDS points allocation.
All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categories
Non-US citizen athletes are fully eligible to race for pro downhill series points and prize money, but can not win US National Championship titles. In the event that a non-US citizen athlete wins a National Championship category, the title will go to the highest placing US Citizen in the category.
Please click here to view the official national championship eligibility document
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Pro/Elite categories will follow UCI downhill regulations
All amateur categories will follow USA Cycling regulations
TRACK DETAILS:
This is an advanced track, HOWEVER there will be alternative lines and “go-arounds” on the track.
No features will be mandatory for Cat 2/3 racers
RACER INFORMATION:
Entry fee includes uplift access for track walk (no bike), practice days & competition days
Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2026
Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to the race course.
Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.
Timing provided by Artiming.
Athletes missing their posted start time will be disqualified.
IMPORTANT - Downhill seeding/qualifying will run as follows:
o *Note - exceptions may apply for certain ranked athletes and series leaders. Race Organizers reserve the right to adjust or remove qualifying requirements for the entire field.
o *NOTE - If the event is also UCI sanctioned, all UCI sanctioned categories will follow the "must break the beam" rule for seeding/qualifying. (This will encompass all Group A racers at PDS1 Ride Rock Creek)
Fields may be combined if there are not enough racers entered in a specific class. Additionally, large fields may be broken into smaller categories if deemed necessary by race organizers.
Practice will be broken into three groups tentatively (subject to change based on final registration numbers):
Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)
Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories
Pro Class Downhill Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):
1st - $4000
2nd - $2000
3rd - $1000
4th - $750
5th - $500
All amateur podium awards will be either plaques, trophies, or medals
Registration Details:
Before 6/28/26 - Amateur $185 /CAT 1 17-18 $195/ Pro $205
After6/28/26 - Amateur $205 / CAT 1 17-18 $215/ Pro $225
Entry fee includes lift access for track walk (no bike), practice & competition days
Entry fees are nonrefundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.
AMATEUR (CAT 2/3) RACE ENTRIES WILL BE CAPPED AT 150
Categories:
Mens Pro
Womens Pro
Cat 1 Boys 11-12
Cat 1 Boys 13-14
Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
Cat 1 Men 19-29
Cat 1 Men 30-39
Cat 1 Men 40+
Cat 1 Men 50+
Womens Cat 1 14 & Under
Womens Cat 1 15-16
Womens Cat 1 17-18
Womens Cat 1 19+
Cat 2/3 Men 12U
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16
Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18
Cat 2/3 Men 19-29
Cat 2/3 Men 30-39
Cat 2/3 Men 40+
Cat 2/3 Men 50+
Womens Cat 2/3 16U
Womens Cat 2/3 16-34
Womens Cat 2/3 35+
DUAL SLALOM RACER INFORMATION:
All Pro/Cat 1 are National Championship categories
All Cat 2/3 Categories are non- champ categories
Group A - Mens & Womens Pro Classes, Cat 1 Men/Wmn 17-18
Group B - Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)
Group C - Cat 2/3 Categories
DS Registration Fees:
Before 6/21/26 - Amateur Group C $90 /Group B $100/ Pro $110
After 6/21/26 - Amateur $110 / CAT 1 17-18 $120/ Pro $130
DS Categories:
Mens Pro
Womens Pro
Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
Cat 1 Junior Women 17-18
Boys 11-12
Boys 13-14
Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
Cat 1 Men 19-29
Cat 1 Men 30-39
Cat 1 Men 40+
Cat 1 Women's 16 & Under
Cat 1 Women's 19+
Cat 2/3 Men 12U
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 13-14
Cat 2/3 Youth Men 15-16
Cat 2/3 Junior Men 17-18
Cat 2/3 Men 19-29
Cat 2/3 Men 30-39
Cat 2/3 Men 40+
Cat 2/3 Womens 18 & Under
Cat 2/3 Womens 19 +
Pro Class Dual Slalom Prize Purse - Men and Women (Equal):
1st - $500
2nd - $300
3rd - $200
PIT SPACE - RACERS/TEAMS
Public Racer Pits - Secure a permanent spot for the entire race weekend. Public Racer Pits can be purchased directly here in our Athlete Reg Portal.
Series Partner/Pro Team Pits - please email [email protected]
EVENT PARTNER/VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Please email [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Lodging/Camping:
There is NO onsite camping available, but there are multiple local campgrounds
Please visit www.bigbearvacations.com or www.bigbear.com/lodging for the best lodging options in Big Bear Lake
Air Travel:
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
Medical:
Onsite services provided by Snow Summit Resort
Bear Valley Community Hospital (41870 Big Bear Lake, CA 92315)
🌲 GREEN VALLEY LAKE 5K / 10K / HALF MARATHON
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Green Valley Lake, CA (Between Running Springs & Big Bear in the San Bernardino Mountains)
🕖 START TIMES
7:00 AM: Early Start Half Marathon (for those expecting to take 3.75+ hours)
7:30 AM: Standard Half Marathon Start
8:30 AM: Mass Start for 5K & 10K
🏞 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
This is a breathtaking mountain race in the heart of the San Bernardino National Forest!
Start with a scenic ¾-mile out-and-back along the lake
Climb gradually up Green Valley Lake Rd and onto a forest service road
Enjoy a 400 ft elevation gain to an overlook at the 5K turnaround
10K and Half Marathon continue along rolling terrain on FS Road 2N13, through pine forests and rocky vistas
Course is part paved (1.5 miles), then transitions to dirt roads and trail
Water & aid stations every 1.5 miles
Get ready for that fresh air, mountain-made, above-the-clouds experience!
📍 LOCATION
Green Valley Lake – Just 40 minutes from Redlands, located off Hwy 18 between Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear.
Post-race activities take place in the Downtown Community Garden on Main Street.
Race HQ / Packet Pickup: Black Dog Social Club, 33231 Green Valley Lake Rd.
🥇 WHAT YOU GET
Custom, high-quality event t-shirt
Unique, huge finisher medal
Top 3 overall awards per race distance
Age group medals (3 deep in 5-year spans up to 80+)
Chip timing by Itz About Time
🏆 Age Groups:
10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80+
(Separate overall awards for each race distance.)
🏁 AWARDS CEREMONY – COMMUNITY GARDEN
9:15 AM – 5K Awards
9:30 AM – 10K Awards
9:45 AM – Half Marathon Awards
🧁 FOOD & FUN
Coffee ,pastries , street tacos, and more available for purchase packet pickup and race morning
Food available for purchase post-race
Live music at the Community Garden post-race
Hang out in a welcoming mountain community with big hometown vibes
🎽 PACKET PICKUP
Friday, July 31 3:00 PM – 6:30PM @ Black Dog Social Club
Saturday (Race Day): 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM @ Race Site
🏕 STAY THE WEEKEND
Make it a full mountain getaway!
Airbnbs in Green Valley Lake
Green Valley Lake Campground (0.5 miles from race)
Giant Oaks Lodge, Running Springs (5 miles)
Rentals available at: green-valley-lake.com
🌅 FRIDAY NIGHT SUNSET RUN (Optional Add-On)
Friday, August 1 at 7:00 PM – Sunset Trail 5K
A fun, scenic, single-track 3.1-mile warm-up trail run.
💌 Email: [email protected] to sign up.
🚴♀️ WANT TO RENT MOUNTAIN OR E-BIKES?
Visit Mountain Life Supply Co.
32855 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs (past Valero Gas Station on right)
🌲 GIVING BACK
Proceeds benefit The Children’s Forest via the Southern California Mountains Foundation, empowering youth to become leaders in environmental stewardship.
Your support helps:
Train young Forest Rangers, Firefighters & Scientists
Maintain trails like The Exploration Trail
Support the Camacho family in memory of their daughter
We also proudly support:
The Green Valley Lake Community Garden (host of our awards)
The Local Museum, providing water support on the course
🙏 Donations welcome – Hit the "DONATE" button at registration!
FINAL NOTES
This is a scenic mountain course – come for the run, stay for the views!
A perfect escape from the summer heat and city smog
Come experience the camaraderie and community like no other!
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.