PRESS RELEASE

Hundreds of BMX athletes will converge at Coal Hills BMX in Cumberland, BC for the Vancouver Island BMX Nationals — the forth of seven National weekends stretching from BC all the way to Ontario.

Over 600 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, July 31 through Sunday, August 2. The event is sanctioned by BMX Canada and supported by 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 new this year?

•  New Track vs. Track Club Team program (No fee, no sheets)
•  Make 10 Open mains and win an Open Jacket!
•  National and District points
•  Superclass Racing runs on Friday and Saturday

WHEN:

Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 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 local BMX riders and/or a BMX Canada representative. To secure, please contact Kevin O'Brien at kob@bmxcanada.org or 778-930-0505.

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