2 running events in Purcell, Oklahoma

Race 3 of the 2026 Tour de Dirt rolls into the new Purcell Lake Mountain Bike Trails in Purcell on Sunday, June 7.

🔴 About the Heart of Oklahoma XC Race

📍 Strava Course

📍 Garmin Connect

🏆 About Tour de Dirt

Tour de Dirt is a nonprofit mountain bike race series run by racers for racers, celebrating Dirt. Community. Oklahoma. We host competitive, timed XC races across Oklahoma, with divisions for all ages and skill levels. A core part of our mission is Kids Kup, our youth program for riders 12 & under that helps grow the next generation of Oklahoma cyclists. As the longest‑running mountain bike series in the U.S., Tour de Dirt is proud to support local trails, riders, and communities across our state.

🏁 How to Race

All racers are required to make a one‑time $25 purchase for a season race plate with an integrated timing chip (replacements only needed if lost or damaged). Please note: this purchase is separate from race registration. 👉 Still need yours? Be sure to grab your Tour de Dirt plate before race day.

🕘 Schedule of Events

Kids Kup

⏰ 9:00 AM

🔁 Approx. 1‑mile laps (varies by age group)

Cat 3 Race

⏰ 10:30 AM

🚴 Categories: Novice, Clydesdale, Juniors, 60+ Open

📏 Distance: ~10 miles (2 laps)

Cat 1 Race

⏰ 12:00 PM

💪 Category: Cat 1 Men

📏 Distance: ~20 miles (4 laps)

Cat 2 Race

⏰ 12:10 PM

🚴 Categories: Cat 2, Single Speed, E‑bike, Women’s Combined Cat 1/2

📏 Distance: ~15 miles (3 laps)

Race 3 of the Tour de Dirt Kids Kup series brings us to the brand‑new Lake Purcell Mountain Bike Trails — a fresh, exciting venue perfect for young riders ready to explore something new! These trails offer smooth flow, gentle rollers, and wide‑open sightlines that help kids feel confident while still giving them that “real mountain bike race” thrill. It’s the ideal spot for beginners to shine and for returning racers to keep building skills and momentum.

Bring the whole family, enjoy the lakeside scenery, and cheer on your young rider as they take on this exciting new stop in the series. Sign them up and let them experience the joy of racing at Lake Purcell!

About Tour de Dirt

Tour de Dirt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mountain bike race series celebrating Dirt. Community. Oklahoma. We host competitive, timed XC races across Oklahoma, with divisions for all ages and skill levels. A core part of our mission is Kids Kup, our youth program for riders 12 & under that helps grow the next generation of Oklahoma cyclists. As the longest‑running mountain bike series in the U.S., Tour de Dirt is proud to support local trails, riders, and communities across our state.

How to Race

All Kids Kup racers are required to make a one‑time $5 purchase for a season race plate with an integrated timing chip (replacements only needed if lost or damaged). Please note: this purchase is separate from race registration. 👉 Buy your plate here: Series Race Plate

We are here for you! Our Kids Kup team is here to support your family every step of the way on race day. From check‑in to the starting line to celebrating at the finish, our volunteers and staff are ready to guide your rider, answer questions, and make sure the experience feels smooth, safe, and fun. We’re here to help your young racer shine.

We’re proud to share that the 2026 Kids Kup series is sponsored by Al’s Bicycles Edmond, a shop deeply committed to youth cycling and the strong‑body, stronger‑mind values that make this program special. Their support helps us create more opportunities for young riders across Oklahoma.

Parents can cheer from the sidelines while the kids' race, explore, and make new friends in a supportive, high‑energy environment. And to make the morning even better, Bike Club OKC will be serving breakfast, so families can fuel up together before the action begins. This year’s Kids Kup race series delivers experiences designed specifically for our young riders, giving them fun, confidence‑building moments at every stop.