The Tehachapi Summit Challenge starts at noon, giving you flexibility if you're driving in the morning of the event. This mountain bike race takes place at 22104 McCarthy Drive in Tehachapi, California, with four distance options: 8 miles, 12 miles, 14 miles, and 20 miles. Entry fees range from free to $140 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. Whether you're targeting a shorter introductory loop or pushing for the full 20-mile route, you'll want to arrive with enough time to check in, warm up, and scout the terrain before the noon start. Book accommodations that let you rest well the night before and allow for an unhurried morning drive to the venue.
From the Race Organizer
Come ride with us in the First Annual Tehachapi Summit Challenge: Weekend on the Rocks. Make a day trip of it or come on out and camp (onsite). The Tehachapi Summit Challenge: Weekend on the Rocks is coming in hot, serving up a full‑gas mashup of XC grit and enduro chaos. The XC course has plenty of climbing, loose‑over‑hard tech, scattered rock gardens, sweeping turns, and a touch of sand to keep you honest. The enduro drops from the summit through three rowdy stages packed with black‑diamond features, steep chutes, tight corners and chunky surprises. Rain or shine, the mountains are calling — and if you’re bold enough, the All‑Mountain category lets you take on both races on the same bike. This is where strength meets skill, and Tehachapi shows its Weekend on the Rocks! This race is hosted by the Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association ON-LINE REGISTRATION: Saturday Enduro & Sunday XC 🏁 Alcohol is prohibted at this event. 🏁 Register on-line before Aug 31st and receive a free event tee 🏁 XC or ENDURO - Adults $80, Youth $60 / (plus processing fees) 🏁 ALL MOUNTAIN CHALLANGE: Adults $140 & Youth $100 (Must use the same bike) Saturday and Sunday 🏁 e-Bike (Class 1 only, no throttles) - Men's Open and Women's Open 🏁 On-line registration closes on Saturday October 3rd at race start for Enduro & All Mountain Challenge 🏁 On-line registration closes on Sunday October 4th at race start for XC 🏁 Day of Registration accepted (on-line) COURSES: Course data will be emailed to you and posted on our website Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association when it becomes available. Course mileage may vary and is subject to change. 🏁 Cross Country (XC) 7 mile lap (2 laps =14 miles) with a total of 1500ft of elevation 🏁 Cross Country (XC) 13 & Under category will only do 1 lap, adults will do 2 laps 🏁 Enduro - 3 Stages with 2000 ft. of descent 🏁 e-Bike category will only do 3 laps of XC course 🏁 Podiums for 1st, 2nd & 3rd (male and female), XC, Enduro, ebike and All Mountain Challenge PRE-RIDE: 🏁 Enduro - Friday 1pm till dark / Saturday 6 am - 8 am 🏁 XC - Friday 1pm till dark / Saturday All Day RACE WEATHER AND REFUNDS: Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE. If the Race Director cancels the event due to unsafe conditions or lightning, fees will not be refunded. However, if the event is rescheduled your fees will be transferred to the new event. RACE VENUE ENTRANCE: Google Maps PARKING & CAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS: We will be camping near an ACTIVE mining operation there is absoluetly no vehicle or bike traffic near the area. Please do not explore and pay attention to the "Off Limits - Trespassing" areas on the TSC Race Venue Map . The gate opens FRIDAY, October 2nd at 12:00pm. Camping is on private land. This is "dry camping", porta potties will be provided and "pack it in / pack it out" . There is more than enough parking and camping space. Reservations are not necessary but if you want to pay in advance you can do so BY CHOOSING A CAMPING PASS when registering for your race category. (Bundling your camping pass and race registration in the same cart will save you processing fees). Cash or Venmo will be accepted at the entrance. Please review the TSC Race Venue map for more information about camping. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OUT OF THE VENUE BY 7pm on Sunday October. 4th. All camping is first-come, first-served. Day parking vehicles will be charged $10 for the weekend. Campers / Camper Vans, RV’s and Trailers will be charged $40 each for a weekend pass. NO MOTORIZED OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES / BIKES in the camp or pits: Only Class 1 ebikes. Please do not bring, electric motorcycles, golf carts or vehicle/bikes having a throttle with you to the race. CAMP FIRES: All campfires are PROHIBITED, this includes gas-powered fire rings. Cooking stoves are allowed but must not be left unattended. PACKET PICKUP: Friday 10-2-26 from 5pm to 8pm at TK's Pizza. (640 W Tehachapi Blvd B, Tehachapi, CA 93561). If you are camping, there will be an additional packet pickup at the race venue on Friday from 1pm - 5pm. Day of the event packet pickup and registration will start at 7:00am at the race venue. FOOD SERVICE: We will have a couple local food trucks available on Saturday and Sunday. The venue is in a relatively remote location. Food vendors are only on location during certain hours and should not be your only planned source of nutrition. Please plan accordingly, as trips into town will take time. If you are going into town we strongly recommend visiting TK’s Pizza and P-Dubs.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 2.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Tehachapi, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Tehachapi Summit Challenge – Weekend on the Rocks 2026 — Tehachapi, CA?
Tehachapi Summit Challenge – Weekend on the Rocks 2026 — Tehachapi, CA takes place on October 2, 2026. The race is held in Tehachapi, California.
Where is Tehachapi Summit Challenge – Weekend on the Rocks 2026 — Tehachapi, CA held?
Tehachapi Summit Challenge – Weekend on the Rocks 2026 — Tehachapi, CA is held at PO Box 455 in Tehachapi, California.
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