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Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks

Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks

Race Date

Oct 2, 2026

Location

Tehachapi, CA

Quick facts

Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Location
Tehachapi, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi)
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed

The Experience

Come ride with us in the First Annual Tehachapi Summit Challenge: Weekend on the Rocks. Make a day trip of it or come on out and camp (onsite). The Tehachapi Summit Challenge: Weekend on the Rocks is coming in hot, serving up a full‑gas mashup of XC grit and enduro chaos. The XC course has plenty of climbing, loose‑over‑hard tech, scattered rock gardens, sweeping turns, and a touch of sand to keep you honest. The enduro drops from the summit through three rowdy stages packed with black‑diamond features, steep chutes, tight corners and chunky surprises. Rain or shine, the mountains are calling — and if you’re bold enough, the All‑Mountain category lets you take on both races on the same bike. This is where strength meets skill, and Tehachapi shows its Weekend on the Rocks! REGISTRATION: Saturday XC & Sunday Enduro 🏁 Register on-line before Aug 31st and get an event tee 🏁 XC & ENDURO Adults $80, Youth $60 / (plus processing fees) 🏁 All Mountain Challenge: Adults $140 & Youth $100 (Must use the same bike) 🏁 On-line registration closes on Friday October 2nd at 8:30pm for Cross Country (XC) & All Mountain Challenge 🏁 On-line registration closes on Saturday October 3rd at 8:30pm for Enduro 🏁 Day of Registration accepted COURSES: Published on or by September 25th on our website Tehachapi Mountain Trails Association in a few popular GPS formats. Course mileage may vary and is subject to change. 🏁 Cross Country (XC) 7 mile lap (2 laps =14 miles) with a total of 1500ft of elevation 🏁 Cross Country (XC) 13 & Under category will only do 1 lap 🏁 Enduro - 3 Stages with 2500 ft. of descent 🏁 Podiums for 1st, 2nd & 3rd (male and female) in each age category, including the All Mountain Challenge PRE-RIDE:  🏁 XC - Friday 1pm till dark / Saturday 6 am - 8 am 🏁 ENDURO - Friday 1pm till dark / Saturday All Day RACE WEATHER AND REFUNDS: Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE.  If the Race Director cancels the event due to unsafe conditions or local lightning, fees will not be refunded.  However, if the event is rescheduled your fees will be transferred to the new event. RACE VENUE ENTRANCE: Google Maps PARKING & CAMPING ACCOMMODATIONS: We will be camping near an ACTIVE mining operation there is absoluetly no vehicle or bike traffic near the area.  Please do not explore and pay attention to the "Off Limits - Trespassing" areas on the TSC Race Venue Map.  The gate opens FRIDAY, October 2nd at 12:00pm.  Camping is on private land.  This is "dry camping", porta potties will be provided and "pack it in / pack it out".  There is more than enough parking and camping space. Reservations are not necessary but if you want to pay in advance you can do so BY CHOOSING A CAMPING PASS when registering for your race category.  (Bundling your camping pass and race registration in the same cart will save you processing fees).  Cash or Venmo will be accepted at the entrance.  Please review the TSC Race Venue map for more information about camping. ALL VEHICLES MUST BE OUT OF THE VENUE BY 7pm on Sunday October. 4th.  All camping is first-come, first-served. Day parking vehicles will be charged $10 for the weekend. Campers / Camper Vans, RV’s and Trailers will be charged $40 each for a weekend pass. CAMP FIRES: All campfires are PROHIBITED, this includes gas-powered fire rings.  Cooking stoves are allowed but must not be left unattended. PACKET PICKUP:  Friday 10-2-26 from 5pm to 8pm at TK's Pizza. (640 W Tehachapi Blvd B, Tehachapi, CA 93561).  If you are camping there will be an additional packet pickup at the race venue on Friday from 1pm - 3pm.  Day of the event packet pickup and registration will start at 7:00am at the race venue. FOOD SERVICE: We will have a couple local food trucks available on Saturday and Sunday.  The venue is in a relatively remote location. Food vendors are only on location during certain hours and should not be your only planned source of nutrition. Please plan accordingly, as trips into town will take time. If you are going into town we strongly recommend visiting TK’s Pizza and P-Dubs.

Logistics

Race Day

Friday, October 2, 2026

Start Time

9:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

22104 McCarthy Drive, Tehachapi, CA, 93561

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details2/15

limited extras

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 80°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

35%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks?

The Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks is held on Friday, October 2, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

Where does the Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks take place?

It takes place in Tehachapi, California.

What distances does the Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles).

Is the Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks course flat and good for a PR?

The Tehachapi Summit Challenge - Weekend on the Rocks is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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