🏁 3CX 2026 MTB RACE Series – 29 YEARs OF SPEED AND SMILES
Welcome to the 3CX 2026 Mountain Bike Race Series — the Bay Area’s biggest and longest-running MTB race series, now entering its 29th year of full-gas racing at Fort Ord, California.
3CX is known for its fast, flowy courses, smooth rhythm, and friendly racing atmosphere. Each round delivers a perfect blend of speed, endurance, and fun — open to all ages and skill levels, from first-timers to elite XC racers.
ALL WEATHER RACING!
📅 2026 Race Dates
January 4 · January 18 · February 1 · February 15 · March 29
FREE Women's Skills Clinic - January 31.
All races take place at Fort Ord, CA, featuring the same fast, rolling terrain riders have loved since 1997.
🏆 Team Competition (New for 2026)
Bring your crew and go for team glory! Teams earn points based on rider results across the series. Schools, clubs, and local groups are all welcome.
👉 Learn more: 3CX Team Page
💥 Race Packs – Save Big
Race Packs are blocks of fully transferable registrations valid for any 3CX race. Use them however you like — a 5-Pack can cover 5 racers at one event or one racer at five different rounds.
Available sizes: 5, 8, 20, or 50-Pack options — all at a discounted rate.
👉 Grab your Race Pack now: Purchase Race Packs
🏁 Why 3CX
- 29 years of MTB racing at Fort Ord
- Fast, flowy courses with clear lines and great passing
- Family-friendly atmosphere and smooth event operations
- Competitive racing for all ages and categories
Whether you’re chasing the podium or just out for a fast lap and good vibes, 3CX delivers pure, full-gas mountain bike racing — the way it’s meant to be.
2026 3CX WINTER MTB SERIES SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
3CX 2026 MTB Race #1
Start Times and Laps
Schedule:
7:30AM - Course Open for Preride
8AM - Registration Opens
Start waves may change based on registration volume.
9:30AM - 12 & Under, 13-14, Sport, Beginner
11:15AM - Expert; Open
Lap Count (subject to change based on course):
- 12 & Under - 1 Laps
- 13-14 - 2 Laps
- Beginner - 1 Laps
- Sport - 2 Laps
- Expert -3 Laps
- Pro/Open - 4 Laps
Series Scoring
There are some changes to the scoring for the 2026 series, so please read carefully below.
Series scoring will be based on the best 4 race results for each rider competing in the series. Points will be based on finish position in the rider class. For example, 8th grade girls will only be scored against other 8th grade girls.
Riders participating in the series cannot change categories after the first race in the series.
Riders must complete at least 3 (three) races to qualify for series results. While it will be possible to finish on the podium with 3 scores, It will be very difficult finish ahead of any rider with 4 scoring races.
The point system for races 1-4 is displayed to the left.
The final, Race #5, is worth double the points in the chart to the left.
2025 CCCX Registration Pricing
Early bird ends 11 days before each race. Regular registration ends Friday at NOON before each race. Late registration ends at 3PM on Saturday before the race,
Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA)
CCCX has partnered with MORCA on the Fort Ord race.
Please consider making a donation to MORCA at registration.
MORCA is an organized voice for responsible mountain biking in Monterey County. We accomplish this by advocating for mountain bike trail access, maintaining area trails, and sharing good will with other trail users. We are involved in mountain biking advocacy at all levels of the community.