The 2026 UCI Cyclocross Calendar for the United States starts two weeks later than last season, on September 191. The calendar opens with Rochester Cyclocross, the first of three rounds in the USCX series. Thunder Cross, last season’s opener on September 6-7 in Missoula, Montana, will not return for 2026.
Most notably, Trek CX Cup and Englewood Open will not take place in 2026. This leaves a hole in the Midwest and Wisconsin leg of the calendar. The stalwart East Coast race, the Really Rad Festival of Cyclocross, will also not be on the UCI calendar.
“The USCX has been a driving force in building the cyclocross community and continues to play an important role in the sport’s momentum,” said Mike Monger, Trek CX Cup race director. “We’re stepping back this season, but we believe in the series and have a deep appreciation for everyone who brings it to life—and we’re optimistic about what the future could bring.”
When the dust settles, there will be 10 UCI weekends, including Nationals, down from 13 last year. The number of Category One (C1) events drops from seven to five in 2026.
2026 US DOMESTIC UCI CYCLOCROSS CALENDAR
9/19-9/20 ROCHESTER CYCLCOROSS Rochester, New York C1/C2
9/26-9/27 VIRGINIA’S BLUE RIDGE GO CROSS Roanoke, Virginia C1/C2
10/3-10/4 CHARM CITY CROSS Baltimore, Maryland C1/C2
10/17-10/18 KINGS CX Deerfield Township, Ohio C1/C2
10/24-10/25 MAJOR TAYLOR CROSS CUP Indianapolis, Indiana C2/C2
10/31-11/1 CYCLE-SMART NORTHAMPTON CYCLOCROSS Northampton, Massachusetts C2/C2
11/7-11/8 UCI PAN-AMERICAN CYCLOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS/DCCX CC/C2 Washington, DC
11/14-11/15 BOULDER CUP Boulder, Colorado C1/C2
11/21-11/22 NORTH CAROLINA GRAND PRIX Hendersonville, North Carolina C2/C2
12/12-12/13 UCI USA CYCLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Fayetteville, Arkansas CN
Below is the USCX press release on the series plans for the 2026 season.
AMERICAN UCI CYCLOCROSS SERIES — 2026 UPDATES
The USCX Series enters its sixth year with several updates to the 2026 format. Most notably, the series will move forward without Trek Bicycles as title sponsor. USCX executive director, Scott Page, said “Trek has been wonderful for the last 2 years and has made a significant impact on the series. They continue to support and positively impact the sport we all love, and we’re very grateful for that.”
For 2026, the series will shift to a three-race format, held on consecutive weekends, with all events classified as UCI C1/C2 races. Series management anticipates returning to a four-race format in 2027.
Feedback from both amateur and elite athletes led to another key change: a later start in September. This adjustment helps avoid early-season heat and reduces conflicts with late-season events in other cycling disciplines.
The three venues showcase premier North American cyclocross events while highlighting the character of their host communities. The series will feature Rochester Cyclocross in Rochester, New York; Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross in Roanoke, Virginia; and conclude with Charm City Cross in Baltimore, Maryland.
Each event will offer a UCI weekend purse exceeding $16,000. In addition, the USCX Series will award a $15,000 overall purse for Elite athletes, split evenly between men and women. Series standings and points will be tracked throughout at uscx.us for both elite and amateur competitors.
“Our goal is to deliver three consecutive weekends of world-class racing,” said Page. “By aligning these premier events, we’re creating a powerful platform for athletes and an exciting experience for fans.”
For more information, visit www.uscx.us or contact scott@fullmoonvista.com.
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"This adjustment helps avoid early-season heat..." Boo, we love early season heat! Especially while watching racing from the pool at GoCross.
West coast punked again.