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Duel in the Desert. Hundreds of BMX athletes will converge at the Kamloops BMX Track in BC for the Cactus Classic BMX Nationals — the final National weekend in the 2026 National series that stretches from BC all the way to Ontario. The club has their track in perfect shape for the duel in the desert.

Over 500 competitors from Canada and the United States will go head-to-head in pursuit of National titles and district points. The race format features riders grouped in heats of up to eight based on age, gender, and ability. Alongside the racing, attendees can explore vendors, team setups, appearances from Olympic hopefuls, and a range of food options available on-site.

Participants as young as two years old will compete on strider bikes, with divisions covering a wide range of ages and skill levels, including Superclass — the premier category featuring prize money for top finishers in the men’s and women’s divisions.

Admission is free for spectators, with racing running from Friday, August 21 through Sunday, August 23. The event is sanctioned by BMX Canada and supported by Hornby Organic Bars, Knockaround Sunglasses, Impact Canopy, Tangent Products, and Fly Racing. A full event schedule can be found here.

For BMX Canada licensed riders who have yet to experience a National event, a BOGO (Buy One, Get One) offer is available to help more participants get involved. Full BOGO details can be found here.

What's exciting at the Cactus Classic?

•  Hornby Organic supplying energy bars to athletes and volunteers
•  Got Knockaround Style?  Win a pair of sunglasses
•  National and District points
•  Superclass Racing runs on Friday and Saturday

WHEN:

Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026

• Friday: Racing begins at 3:00 p.m.
• Saturday: Racing begins at 11:30 a.m.
• Sunday: Racing begins at 9:00 a.m.

COST               

• Free admission

MEDIA

Interviews and visual opportunities are available with top BMX riders and/or a BMX Canada representative. To secure, please contact Kevin O'Brien at [email protected] or 778-930-0505.

Photos from the Cactus Classic BMX Nationals will be found here. Please credit BMX Canada if photos are published.