Knox Bike Racing‘s Wednesday Night MTB Race Series features 10 cross-country mountain bike races held across multiple trail systems in the Knoxville, TN area. Race categories start a few minutes apart, and scoring is handled through Webscorer, providing live results and individual lap times. This series is not USAC-sanctioned, so no racing license is required.
Find race details, cost, and other info here. Keep an eye on their website for schedule changes and rain dates. Be sure to sign up in advance for a discounted race fee.
RACE TIMES: All categories must be staged at the start line by 6:10 PM. Expert racers will start at 6:15 PM, with remaining categories released at intervals of a few minutes to spread out the field.
2026 Event Schedule:
- 4/1: Baker Creek Preserve 1 CW
- 4/8: Fort Dickerson
- 4/15: Sharp’s Ridge Firebreak
- 4/22: Mead’s Quarry – Hickory Loop
- 4/29: IC King – North Side
- 5/6: Baker Creek Preserve 2 CCW
- 5/13: Concord Park – Ball Fields
- 5/20: Mead’s Quarry– Ross Marble Loop
- 6/3: Sharp’s Ridge Independence
- 6/10: Baker Creek Preserve 3 CW
The # of laps required for each category is listed below:
- Juniors 11 & Under – 1 lap
- Juniors 12-14 – 1 lap (Baker Creek will be 2 laps)
- Juniors 15-18 and Beginner – 2 laps (Baker Creek will be 3 laps)
- E-Bike, Single Speed, Sport Men and Women – 3 laps (Baker Creek will be 4 laps)
- Expert – 4 laps (Baker Creek will be 5 laps)
Trail Blazers Spring 2026 registration is officially open! You can register your child (3rd-5th grade) now through February 24, or until spots are filled. We’re offering the program at Baker Creek and Concord, and we expect to have full programs at both locations — so be sure to sign up ASAP!
Want to get $15 off Trail Blazers registration? Get an AMBC Family Membership at AMBCKnox.org/Join, and be sure to download the SORBA app to access all member benefits including our Trail Blazers discount.
*We still need volunteers, especially for our Concord location! Sign up to volunteer here.
If you love adventure and want to get more connected in South Knoxville, then check out the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race on Saturday, April 25 (8-hour and 30-hour options)!
“Are you ready to take on an intermediate-level adventure race that will challenge your endurance, navigation, and teamwork? The REV3Endurance Knox Xtreme 8-Hour Adventure Race will have you running, biking, paddling, and navigating your way through the beautiful trails and waterways of South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. Plus, we’re celebrating our 5th year of the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race with an all-new 30-hour edition for 2026!”
Races include paddling, trekking, mountain biking, and pavement biking and can be completed as an individual or team race. Learn more and register.
Trail Blazers is an 8-week program for 3rd–5th graders that blends on and off-bike games, trail exploration, and mentorship. It’s not about racing — it’s about building confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love of the outdoors. Each session emphasizes play and connection while building real-world bike skills.
Trail Blazers is growing! We will operate programs at BOTH Baker Creek Preserve (South Knox) and Concord Park (West Knox) in the spring of 2026. Both programs will run from 5-7 pm on Tuesdays from March 24 through May 12. Registration opens January 12th and closed February 24, or when program spots are filled.
Get $15 off your Trail Blazers registration with an AMBC Family Membership — become a member to access this limited-time offer. Be sure to download our SORBA app to access member benefits, including our Trail Blazers discount.
