The Soldier Creek Showdown V
About this race
🚴♂️Groucho’s Grind!
Race 5 of the 2026 Tour de Dirt doesn’t SCIP a thing—get ready for some of the fastest singletrack in Oklahoma at the SCIP Recreational Trails. Don’t let the smooth terrain and fabulous flow fool you. This course will test your legs, your lines, and your limits.
🏆 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 & Start Times
Sunday, October 11
Kids Kup
⏰ 9:00 AM
🔁 Approx. 1‑mile laps (distance varies by age group)
Cat 3 Race
⏰ 10:00 AM
🚴 Categories: Novice, Clydesdale, Juniors
📏 Distance: 14 miles
Cat 1 Race
⏰ 11:30 AM
💪 Categories: Cat 1 Men
📏 Distance: 28 miles
Cat 2 Race
⏰ 11:45 AM
🚴 Categories: Cat 2, Single Speed, E‑bike, 60+ Open, and a combined start for Cat 1 & Cat 2 Women
📏 Distance: 21 miles
Pick your distance
Mountain biking
Cat1 Male 19-39
Cat1 Male 40-49
Cat1 Male 50-99
Cat1 Female 19-99
Cat2 Male 13-15
Cat2 Male 16-18
Cat2 Male 19-39
Cat2 Male 40-49
Cat2 Male 50-99
Cat2 Female 13-18
Cat2 Female 19-39
Cat2 Female 40-99
Open EBike
Open Single Speed
Open Age 60-99
Cat3 Male 13-15
Cat3 Male 16-18
Cat3 Male 19-39
Cat3 Male 40-49
Cat3 Male 50-99
Cat3 Female 13-18
Cat3 Female 19-39
Cat3 Female 40-99
Open Clydesdale
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Oklahoma City.
About Oklahoma City
The Soldier Creek Showdown V takes place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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