2026 Gnar Downhill Weekend in Oil City

2026 Allegheny Gnar Downhill Weekend in Oil City - USAC PA State Downhill Championship Race presented by Warren Industrial Solutions

July 3-5 @ Oil City, PA (Clark's Summit Trails, 582 Evans St, Oil City, PA 16301, MAP)

• July 3 - Extra Shuttled Ride Day, Fireworks viewing from lookout and Jolly July 3rd Festival Downtown
• July 4 - Shuttled Ride Day, Gnar Cross 4X Fun Race, MTB Clinics
• July 5 - USA Cycling sanctioned DH Race for all skill levels

DIRECTIONS

For Google Maps use 582 Evans St, Oil City, PA 16301 (this address doesn't work on other map sites).

Follow signs from Route 8/ Halyday to Dwyer St then top of Evans St.

The event entrance is accessed through private property and is closed to the public before and after the event. To access the trails outside of events check out the Trails page on AlleghenyGnar.com to access from bottom of the property that is open to public use.

Spectator Info: Be there about 10am on Sunday to hike down the trail and get a good spectator spot for a busy morning practice and race runs start at Noon.  Saturday afternoon is also a great time to watch practice ending and the 4x Fun Race that kicks off at 4pm.  Walk down the trail and catch a free shuttle up at the bottom when the riding stops.

REGISTER ONLINE BEFORE EVENT HERE: https://www.bikereg.com/allegheny-gnar-oil-city-2026

Race Preview Videos: Coming Soon

RACE LIVE TIMING: Allegheny Gnar | Zone4.ca 

EVENT PHOTOS & RESULTS: https://www.rootsandrain.com/organiser558/allegheny-gnar/ 

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday:

• 10am-6pm Racer Check-in
• 12pm-6pm Open Riding
• 5pm-10pm, Downtown Oil City Jolly July 3rd Festival (Food Trucks, Live Music, Fireworks)
• Overnight parking permitted for registered riders only

Saturday:

• 10am-4pm Racer Check-in
• 10am-4pm Race Practice/ Open Riding
• 10am-12:30pm XC Clinic
• 2pm-4pm DH Clinic
• No Seeding in 2026
• 4:20pm Gnar Cross 4X Fun Race with Podium After (Details Coming Soon)
• Overnight parking permitted for registered riders only

Sunday:

• 8am-10am Final Racer Check-in 
• 9am-11am DH Clinic
• 9am-11:45am Racer Practice 
• 12pm DH Race Starts
• After race completes, free riding til 3pm for registered racers only

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• The results from this race will determine 2026 USA Cycling PA State Champions for Downhill.
• This race will feature 2 courses.  Cat 3 & Beginners will be combined and race on their own course.  This is a great first time race for Beginners with the easiest Cat 3 course we offer.  Pro & Cat 1/2 Categories will race on their own course that is challenging for the most advanced riders.  
• Free to spectators, fun event for all ages!
• Event will be run rain or shine.
• Plan to pack out your own garbage and leave no trace on the property.
• All riders must check-in at Event Registration before riding or racing. 
• This race is USA Cycling sanctioned. You can signup for a USAC license at the event or online.  All race competitors must have valid USAC annual or 1-day USAC license.   You can also apply your 1-day license fee towards an annual license within 12 months.  USAC officials will be on hand to ensure a safe and fair event.  Results from the race will be posted to USAC website directly after the race as well as Roots & Rain website and AlleghenyGnar.com 
• Open riders that are not racing do NOT need a USAC license. 
• Free overnight parking is permitted only for registered riders. No open fires are permitted.
• We have race classes for all skill levels, ask us if you aren't sure what to sign up for.
• Open riding passes are available for Friday and Saturday, Sunday is for registered racers only.
• Any other questions please read below or contact info@ammotocross.com or through the Contact Page on this website.

DOWNHILL RACE CLASSES

• Men Pro (100% cash payout)
• Women Pro/ Open (100% cash payout)
• Cat 1/2 Age 0-16
• Cat 1/2 Age 17-29
• Cat 1/2 Age 30-39
• Cat 1/2 Age 40+
• * Women Amateur/ Beginner 
• * Kids Age 0-12
• * Cat 3/ Beginner Age 13-16
• * Cat 3/ Beginner Age 17+
• Open Rider Day Pass - Friday or Saturday only

* These classes race on Loamer Simpson Novice Course.

NOTE: eBikes can race in any category except for Pro.  Batteries must be turned off and left off before start of race to be timed.

AWARDS

Top 3 - Pro Men’s & Women’s Race Payout Based on Number of Competitors in Class

• 2 Riders: 1st=$300
• 3 Riders: 1st=$450
• 4 Riders: 1st=$500 / 2nd=$100
• 5 Riders: 1st=$600 / 2nd=$150
• 6 Riders: 1st=$600 / 2nd=$300
• 7 Riders: 1st=$650 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$50
• 8 Riders: 1st=$750 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$100
• 9 Riders: 1st=$800 / 2nd=$350 / 3rd=$200
• 12 Riders: 1st=$1000 / 2nd=$500 / 3rd=$300

Top Overall Amateur Race Prize (combined results from all Cat 1/2 categories)

• 1st = $250
• 2nd = $100
• 3rd = $50

All classes have awards and podium for top 3.

TIMING

Timing equipment from Zone4 is included in sign-up fee. Timing chips will be mounted in staging 6-9 minutes before start time and removed at finish line.

BECOME A SPONSOR OR VENDOR

To become a sponsor or reserve vendor space contact us through our website or email info@ammotocross.com

DH SEEDING

No seeding for 2026.

GNAR 4CROSS FUN RACE

Additional $15 entry donation to sign-up, MUST be entered in another category first to register (Open Rider Day Pass works).  Sign-up is open to anyone and classes will be created as needed to ensure fair, fun and safe competition.  

DIRT ROCK N ROOT MTB CLINICS

3 Classes will be offered during the event to help riders new to mountain biking or riders who want to increase their confidence on difficult downhill trails.  Space is limited and you must pre-enter.  You do not need to be registered as a racer to participate in the clinic but to ride the DH courses outside of the clinic time you must also register as a racer or open rider.  Meet at the start area 15 minutes before the class is scheduled to start.

SATURDAY JULY 4

• 2.5 Hour Saturday Morning Beginner XC Class starts at 10am
• 2 Hour Saturday Afternoon Novice Downhill Class starts at 2pm

SUNDAY JULY 5

• 2 Hour Sunday Morning Novice Downhill Class starts at 9am

HEAD COACH: Kathi Krause, a three-time Masters World Downhill Champion, is the founder and head coach of Dirt Rock n Root Training (DRRT), a mtb coaching company focused on building confidence and skills in riders of all levels. With over 35 years of racing and coaching experience, Kathi brings a supportive and down-to-earth approach to helping beginners get comfortable on technical terrain.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Angelica Pietranton & Cooper Pleva

DRRT's half-day clinics for beginners are designed to introduce new riders to the fundamentals of gravity riding in a safe, encouraging environment. With small group sizes and personalized attention, participants learn essential skills like body position, braking, line choice, and navigating obstacles—gaining the confidence to take their riding to the next level.