THE 20-SECOND VERSION
Race. Finish. Score.
Choose a checkpoint to move the rider through one complete Race Chase result.
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ENTER AN ELIGIBLE RACE
USA Cycling, UCI, and selected verified events enter the Chase.
6CHAPTERS
TO THE FRONT
TO THE FRONT
RACE CHASE SCHOOL • 2026
Learn the chase
by doing it.
Six short chapters. Tap, race, calculate, and build the championship yourself.1START2RACES3VALUE4CALCULATE5CHAMPION6TEAM
SCROLL TO START THE COURSE ↓WHAT COUNTS
Two races. One chase.
XCOOLYMPIC CROSS-COUNTRY120 BASE WIN
XCCSHORT TRACK50 BASE WIN
CHOOSE A RACE LEVEL
Not every race pays the same.
Choose a level to change the multiplier, winning scores, and included events.
1.25×
MAJOR EVENT
The deepest competition plus complete InsiderMTB coverage.
XCO WIN 150XCC WIN 63
SEE 7 RACES AT THIS LEVEL +
012026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey StingerUS Cup • XCO
022026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey StingerUS Cup • XCC
032026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey StingerUS Cup • XCO
042026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey StingerUS Cup • XCO
052026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike ParkUS Cup • XCC
062026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike ParkUS Cup • XCO
072026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike ParkUS Cup • XCO
THE POINTS LAB
Build a result.
Make three choices. The calculator does exactly what the Race Chase does.
#1 XCO • 120 BASE × 1.25150RACE CHASE POINTS
CLASS + CHAMPION
Points stay where they belong.
UCI C1 • MEN ELITE • XCO↓MEN ELITE CHASE
Elite, U23, junior, and age-group championship classes never cross. XCO and XCC combine only inside the same championship class.
2RACE WINS
1TOTAL POINTS
3TOP 5S
Most points wins. Race wins break a tie first, followed by Top-5 finishes.
THE TEAM CHASE
Ten finishes build a team.
10BEST RESULTSOne racer may contribute more than once. The ten highest race-point results create the official team score.
The season ends. Champions are crowned. Then every racer returns to zero for the next Chase.
FINAL CHECK
You’re the official.
A rider wins XCO at a 1.25× Major Event. How many points?ENTER THE COMPLETE RULEBOOK ↓THE 2026 COMPLETE GUIDE
How the
chase works.
One 2026 season. Two race formats. A points system that rewards results at America’s strongest cross-country mountain bike events.2026
→THE CURRENT RACE CHASEPoints, class, team, and bike information shown now belong to the 2026 championship record.
2027
A NEW CHASE BEGINSRacers may enter a new class, team, or bike brand without changing their preserved 2026 history.
THE SIMPLE VERSION
Race. Finish.
Earn points.
- 01Enter an eligible raceThe foundation is USA Cycling and UCI sanctioned racing. Exceptional outside events must prove their value to American XC.
- 02Finish in your classYour official finishing position determines the base points you earn.
- 03Apply the race valueThe base score is multiplied by the event’s US Cup, Nationals, or regional value.
- 04Build your class totalOnly points earned in the same championship class combine into that standing.
EVENT ELIGIBILITY
USA Cycling.
UCI.
The foundation.
USA Cycling and UCI sanctioned events form the foundation of the iMTB Race Chase because those sanctioning bodies define the recognized structure of cross-country racing in the United States and internationally.
They provide established rules, official categories, verified results, safety standards, and a consistent competitive pathway. That structure lets riders and fans compare performances across events with confidence.
USA CYCLINGThe recognized national framework for American cross-country competition.WHAT COUNTS
Two disciplines.
One chase.
CROSS-COUNTRY OLYMPIC
The main event.
Longer-format cross-country racing held over multiple laps. Results listed as XC, Olympic XC, Cross-Country, Amateur XC, USAC XC, or UCI XCO are scored on the XCO schedule when they are a final race.120BASE POINTS FOR A WINCROSS-COUNTRY SHORT TRACK
Fast and explosive.
Shorter, high-intensity cross-country racing. Results listed as XCC, STXC, Short Track, or Amateur STXC are scored on the XCC schedule when they are a final race.50BASE POINTS FOR A WIN
FULL EVENT COVERAGEBROADCAST POINTS COUNT
More riders seen.
More value earned.
Race Chase points measure more than finishing position. When an event provides a complete broadcast of the race program—not only the elite fields—it gives more athletes, classes, teams, families, and sponsors a chance to be seen.
That visibility brings more eyes to cross-country racing and helps the sport grow. Events with complete coverage can therefore receive a higher Race Chase value than races with limited or no broadcast reach.
THE FOUR RACE LEVELS
Not every race
pays the same.
Every approved race fits one of four levels. Competition strength, event importance, broadcast coverage, audience reach, and value to American XC determine the multiplier applied to the same base finishing-position schedule.
MAJORUS CUP
The premier events in the Race Chase: the deepest competition, complete InsiderMTB coverage, and the season’s highest points value.
- US Cup series events
- XCO WIN
- 150
- XCC WIN
- 63
BASENATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The complete foundation of the points system. USA Cycling National Championships pay the full base schedule.
- USA Cycling MTB National Championships
- XCO WIN
- 120
- XCC WIN
- 50
FEATURED
0.75×FEATURED EVENTS
Selected races that bring strong verified competition and meaningful value to American cross-country racing.
- XCO WIN
- 90
- XCC WIN
- 38
REGIONALREGIONAL EVENTS
Smaller approved events that expand the chase locally while meeting Race Chase standards for classes and verified results.
- Regional events coming soon
- XCO WIN
- 60
- XCC WIN
- 25
THE 2026 RACE CHASE
Races in the
2026 chase.
These are the races currently included in the 2026 standings. Switch seasons above to see a completely separate race list and points chase.
01
US Cup • XCO
1.25×022026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey Stinger
UCI C1 • Wednesday • Fayetteville, Arkansas • 2026-03-18
US Cup • XCC
1.25×032026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey Stinger
UCI C3 XCC + AM STXC • Friday • Fayetteville, Arkansas • 2026-03-20
US Cup • XCO
1.25×042026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey Stinger
UCI HC XCO • Saturday • Fayetteville, Arkansas • 2026-03-21
US Cup • XCO
1.25×052026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey Stinger
USAC Amateur XC • Sunday • Fayetteville, Arkansas • 2026-03-22
Zone 5 Productions • XCC
0.75×062026 US Pro Cup Washougal
UCI C3 XCC + AM STXC • Friday • Washougal, Washington • 2026-06-05
Zone 5 Productions • XCO
0.75×072026 US Pro Cup Washougal
UCI C2 XCO + USXC AM XC • Saturday • Washougal, Washington • 2026-06-06
US Cup • XCC
1.25×082026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike Park
AM STXC • Friday • Temecula, California • 2026-04-10
US Cup • XCO
1.25×092026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike Park
UCI C1 XCO • Saturday • Temecula, California • 2026-04-11
US Cup • XCO
1.25×102026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike Park
USAC Amateur XC • Sunday • Temecula, California • 2026-04-12
USA Cycling National Championships • XCC
1.00×112026 USA Cycling MTB National Championships
XCC Championships • Roanoke, VA • July 15–16, 2026
USA Cycling National Championships • XCO
1.00×122026 USA Cycling MTB National Championships
XCO Championships • Roanoke, VA • July 17–19, 2026
Return to the Ridge • XCC
0.75×13Return to the Ridge
Friday XCC • Danville, VA • 2026-05-01
Return to the Ridge • XCO
0.75×Return to the Ridge
Saturday XCO • Danville, VA • 2026-05-02
THE FORMULA
Position points
× race value.
Points are rounded to the nearest whole number after the event multiplier is applied.
FINISH#1 XCO120 BASE POINTS×US CUP1.25×PREMIER VALUE=RACE SCORE150CHASE POINTS
XCO BASE SCHEDULE
#1120PTS#296PTS#384PTS#474PTS#566PTS#660PTS#754PTS#848PTS#942PTS#1036PTSXCC BASE SCHEDULE
#150PTS#240PTS#335PTS#431PTS#528PTS#625PTS#723PTS#820PTS#918PTS#1015PTSPOSITION-BY-POSITION
Complete schedules
Major
US Cup
2026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey Stinger • 2026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike Park1.25×VIEW SCHEDULE
Major
US Cup
2026 Walmart Pro Cup fueled by Honey Stinger • 2026 Orange Seal Pro Cup p/b Vailocity Bike Park#1150PTS
#2120PTS
#3105PTS
#493PTS
#583PTS
#675PTS
#768PTS
#860PTS
#953PTS
#1045PTS
#1139PTS
#1233PTS
#1329PTS
#1424PTS
#1521PTS
#1618PTS
#1715PTS
#1813PTS
#199PTS
#206PTS
#163PTS
#250PTS
#344PTS
#439PTS
#535PTS
#631PTS
#729PTS
#825PTS
#923PTS
#1019PTS
#1116PTS
#1214PTS
#1313PTS
#1410PTS
#159PTS
#168PTS
#176PTS
#185PTS
#194PTS
#203PTS
Featured
Z5P Washougal, WA - USXC Open
2026 US Pro Cup Washougal0.75×VIEW SCHEDULE
Featured
Z5P Washougal, WA - USXC Open
2026 US Pro Cup Washougal#190PTS
#272PTS
#363PTS
#456PTS
#550PTS
#645PTS
#741PTS
#836PTS
#932PTS
#1027PTS
#1123PTS
#1220PTS
#1317PTS
#1414PTS
#1513PTS
#1611PTS
#179PTS
#188PTS
#195PTS
#204PTS
#138PTS
#230PTS
#326PTS
#423PTS
#521PTS
#619PTS
#717PTS
#815PTS
#914PTS
#1011PTS
#1110PTS
#128PTS
#138PTS
#146PTS
#155PTS
#165PTS
#174PTS
#183PTS
#192PTS
#202PTS
Base
National Championships
2026 USA Cycling MTB National Championships1.00×VIEW SCHEDULE
Base
National Championships
2026 USA Cycling MTB National Championships#1120PTS
#296PTS
#384PTS
#474PTS
#566PTS
#660PTS
#754PTS
#848PTS
#942PTS
#1036PTS
#1131PTS
#1226PTS
#1323PTS
#1419PTS
#1517PTS
#1614PTS
#1712PTS
#1810PTS
#197PTS
#205PTS
#150PTS
#240PTS
#335PTS
#431PTS
#528PTS
#625PTS
#723PTS
#820PTS
#918PTS
#1015PTS
#1113PTS
#1211PTS
#1310PTS
#148PTS
#157PTS
#166PTS
#175PTS
#184PTS
#193PTS
#202PTS
Featured
Return to the Ridge
Return to the Ridge0.75×VIEW SCHEDULE
Featured
Return to the Ridge
Return to the Ridge#190PTS
#272PTS
#363PTS
#456PTS
#550PTS
#645PTS
#741PTS
#836PTS
#932PTS
#1027PTS
#1123PTS
#1220PTS
#1317PTS
#1414PTS
#1513PTS
#1611PTS
#179PTS
#188PTS
#195PTS
#204PTS
#138PTS
#230PTS
#326PTS
#423PTS
#521PTS
#619PTS
#717PTS
#815PTS
#914PTS
#1011PTS
#1110PTS
#128PTS
#138PTS
#146PTS
#155PTS
#165PTS
#174PTS
#183PTS
#192PTS
#202PTS
CLASS INTEGRITY
Your points stay
in your class.
Official race names can include labels such as UCI HC, C1, C2, or C3. Those labels remain visible in the individual race results, but they do not create separate championship classes.
UCI HC XCO MEN ELITEUCI C1 XCO MEN ELITEUCI C3 XCC MEN ELITEMEN ELITE STANDING
HOW A LEADER IS CHOSEN
Most points wins.
1HIGHEST TOTAL POINTS2MOST RACE WINS3MOST TOP 5 FINISHES
The standings re-rank automatically whenever verified results are added. Race Chase podium statistics count every Top 5 finish. When racers are tied on points, wins break the tie first, followed by Top 5 podium finishes.
SEE THE CURRENT LEADERS →THE FINISH LINE
2026 crowns
its champions.
THEN THE CLOCK RETURNS TO ZERO.
The 2026 Race Chase ends with a final leader in every championship class. Those results and final standings stay available as the permanent 2026 record.
When the 2027 season opens, no points carry forward. Every rider begins at zero, every class has a new title to chase, and the next championship story starts from the first approved race.
A SEPARATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Top 10 finishes
build the team score.
Racer leaderboards measure each racer inside their championship class. The Team Chase is different: every scoring finish from every eligible racer is collected under the team shown on that racer’s profile.
The official team score is the sum of that team’s 10 highest individual race-point results. A racer can contribute more than one finish, but only the best 10 results across the entire roster count at one time.
All other points remain visible as the team’s season total—they simply do not change the official Top 10 leaderboard score.VIEW TEAM STANDINGS →