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Lexington Hosts Third Stop of 2026 USA BMX National Series at Blue Ridge Nationals

Speed, skill and spectacle collide at Anderson Coliseum January 30 - February 1 as top BMX talent goes wheel-to-wheel

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Organization: USA BMX

Event Name: USA BMX Blue Ridge Nationals

Series: 2026 USA BMX National Series (Stop #3)

Sport: BMX racing, cycling, action sports

Primary Location: Anderson Coliseum at Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA, USA

Venue Address: 487 Maury River Rd, Lexington, VA 24450

Event Dates: January 30 - February 1, 2026

 

TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 28, 2026)—The 2026 BMX National Series powers into its third stop January 30–February 1 as the Blue Ridge State Nationals take over Anderson Coliseum at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, bringing top U.S. and international riders together to push the limits of technique and athleticism.

The Blue Ridge Nationals mark the 3rd stop of the 2026 USA BMX National Series. The three-day BMX competition will be held at Anderson Coliseum at Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury River Rd in Lexington. Races begin at 1:00 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. 

“Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County are proud to host the USA BMX Blue Ridge Nationals and welcome racers and families from across the country,” said Sheryl Wagner, executive director at Lexington and the Rockbridge Area Tourism. “With the Virginia Horse Center, our vibrant historic downtown, and an incredible mix of outdoor adventure, dining and family-friendly attractions, our destination is the perfect place to race, relax and explore. We look forward to sharing our community and Shenandoah Valley hospitality with everyone coming for this exciting weekend of competition.”

Whether spectators are longtime BMX fans or new to the sport, the Blue Ridge State Nationals offer a weekend of thrilling athleticism and family-friendly fun. Beyond the track, Lexington and the Shenandoah Valley invite exploration with historic streets, scenic trails and local flavors – making the event more than a race, but a full-fledged adventure for all attendees.

WHAT

USA BMX Blue Ridge Nationals

WHEN

Friday - Sunday, January 30 - February 1, 2026

• Friday: Racing begins at 1:00 p.m.

• Saturday: Racing begins at 9:30 a.m

• Sunday: Racing begins at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE

Anderson Coliseum at Virginia Horse Center

487 Maury River Rd.

Lexington, VA 24450

COST               

• Free admission

• Parking is $10 per day

MEDIA

Interviews and visual opportunities are available with local BMX riders and/or a USA BMX representative. To secure, please contact Alayna Dalgleish at [email protected] or 360-703-8602. Photos from the 2025 Blue Ridge Nationals held in Lexington can be found here. The full BMX image library can be found here. Please credit USA BMX if photos are published.

About USA BMX

Established as the American Bicycle Association in 1977 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ABA is the nation’s largest cycling organization with more than 70,000 members with combined racing and freestyle events at more than 300 sanctioned BMX tracks across the United States and Canada. ABA empowers and elevates the early stages of bicycle development by creating opportunities through facility development, programs, and national events. As a result, ABA has developed a structured blueprint. A cyclist can progress from humble beginnings on a balance bike to becoming a BMX Olympian by establishing these roots. 

Through STEAM, scholarships, freestyle amateur events, the national series, the Olympics and new facilities built across the United States, these four pillars under the USA BMX organization will impact young riders and families: USA BMX Foundation, USA BMX Freestyle, USA BMX Racing and ABA Ethos.

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