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USA BMX Carolina Nationals Land in Rock Hill for a Weekend of National Series Racing

Top BMX competitors head back to South Carolina as the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track hosts the next stop in the 2026 USA BMX National Series and USA Cycling BMX Elite National Championships.

TULSA, Okla. (March 23, 2026)—The 2026 USA BMX National Series comes to Rock Hill March 27-29 for the Carolina Nationals at the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track. The three-day event will feature top amateur and professional riders from across the country and around the world, offering fans a chance to see BMX talent compete at the highest level.

Stop two on the USA BMX Pro Series also features the USA Cycling BMX Racing Elite National Championships. The USA Cycling BMX Elite National Championships represents the highest level of BMX racing in the United States. It’s where professional riders compete for the "Stars and Bars" jersey and the right to be called National Champion and wear the flag on their sleeve for a full year.

The Carolina Nationals mark the 8th stop of the 2026 USA BMX National Series.The three-day BMX competition will be held at Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track, 1307 Riverwalk Parkway in Rock Hill. Races begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday. 

The USA BMX National Series stands as one of the sport’s most elite competitive circuits, uniting BMX riders from across the country in pursuit of national rankings and championship points. Each season, athletes of all ages and skill levels travel to host cities nationwide, with every event playing a crucial role in their journey toward earning a national title.

“The City of Rock Hill is proud to welcome riders and spectators as the USA BMX Carolina Nationals returns for its 12th year at the Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track,” said Mark Sexton, recreation and tourism director for Rock Hill Parks. “We look forward to extending our Southern hospitality to riders of all skill levels traveling from across the country, including internationally recognized professional BMX riders.”

While the 2026 USA BMX Carolina Nationals bring top-tier racing to Rock Hill, visitors can also take advantage of what the area has to offer beyond the track. From outdoor trails and riverfront paths at Riverwalk to local museums, historic districts and casual dining spots, the city provides a range of easy options for downtime between race days.

The full Carolina Nationals schedule can be viewed here. For more information about attractions, dining and the event in Rock Hill, visit the Play Easy City of Rock Hill event page at https://www.playeasy.com/events/a736833c-7c29-4b11-ba03-b1dc76ccb984.

WHAT

USA BMX Carolina Nationals

WHEN

Friday - Sunday, March 27-29, 2026

• Friday: Racing begins at 2:30 p.m.

• Saturday: Racing begins at 9:30 a.m

• Sunday: Racing begins at 8:00 a.m.

WHERE

Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track

1307 Riverwalk Parkway

Rock Hill, SC 29730

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 Carolina Nationals held in Rock Hill  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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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Organization: USA BMX

Event Name: USA BMX Carolina Nationals

Series: 2026 USA BMX National Series (Stop #8), USA Cycling BMX Racing Elite National Championships

Sport: BMX racing, cycling, action sports

Primary Location: Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track, Rock Hill, SC, USA

Venue Address: 1307 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Event Dates: March 27-29, 2026