Haywood County to Host International Pump Track Event in September
Feb 15, 2026 08:20PM ● By WNC Business
Haywood
County is cranking up the speed in 2026 as the county will host
the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships
Qualifier in September.
This event will bring elite competitors and nonstop adrenaline to Western North Carolina.
The action will happen at Raccoon Creek Bike Park transforming the park into a
global stage for one unforgettable weekend.
Here's the schedule for the weekend:
Friday, September 11, 2026
-Registration & official practice session (ELITE only)
Saturday, September 12, 2026
-Elite Qualifier Races & Youth races
BMX and MTB bike riders from across the region will battle it out
for a chance to qualify for the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World
Championships this October.
Dependent on sign-ups, we may add on a freestyle event for
community members who use the track via other means of transport such as
scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs & or skates. Stay tuned for
updates!
The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships is a global
event series that welcomes riders from various bike sports to compete on
an equal platform, enabling local heroes to compete against top
talents. This groundbreaking
series truly promotes the spirit of competition and inclusivity,
which has thrived globally.
The top four riders in the elite categories at every qualifier
earn a coveted spot at the World Championships—and event winners receive
paid flights and accommodations to compete on the world stage.
Haywood County is excited to partner with the Haywood County
Tourism Development Authority to host this high-energy event
and showcase Haywood County as a premier outdoor recreation
destination.
Riders interested in participating can contact [email protected].
Haywood County Recreation and Parks is also looking to collect non-cash donations for prizes for the top winners in each category.
You can also reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in donating items.
For full details, visit www.PumpTrackWorldChampionships.com
The full 2026 international series schedule is as follows:
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Australia — Kirkham Park in Camden, Sydney
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New Zealand — Waihi
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Austria — Area 47
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Nicaragua — Youth Center Popoyo, La Virgen
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Spain — Ainsa
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China — Shenyang
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USA — Erie (CO)
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USA — Rocklin (CA)
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Great Britain — Hillsborough (Sheffield)
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Germany — Köngen
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South Africa — Pretoria, Eduplex Sport Pump Track
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Belgium — Middelkerke
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France — Valence
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Sweden — Marma
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USA — Joplin (Missouri)
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China — Yantai City
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Argentina — Neuquen
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Slovakia — Košice
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Malaysia — Miri
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USA — Waynesville, Haywood County (North Carolina)
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Italy — Gambettola
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Switzerland — Ilanz
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Chile — Kotaix (Puerto Varas)