2026 GNCC Racing Calendar (Updated)

The Grand National Cross Country Series (GNCC) 13-round schedule for the 2026 season is announced. GNCC Racing will host events in 10 different states, making stops at many of the series’ traditional favorites, while adding two brand-new locations to the circuit.

This is press release from GNCC…

Morgantown, WV (January 5, 2026) – The Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series presented by Specialized (GNCC Racing), an AMA National Championship, and Racer Productions, producer of GNCC Racing, is pleased to announce its full series schedule for the 2026 season. The GNCC Racing series will continue to run its traditional 13-round schedule, with an 8-round eMTB schedule and a 12-round Micro schedule. GNCC Racing will host events in 10 different states, making stops at many of the series’ traditional favorites, while adding two brand-new locations to the circuit.

GNCC Racing will kick off the year in Union, South Carolina, with its season opener at the annual Big Buck GNCC on February 14 and 15. The series will then continue on to the Wild Boar GNCC in Palatka, Florida, on February 28 and March 1, which will continue to be held in conjunction with the Daytona Beach “Bike Week” festivities.

After Florida, the series is excited to continue its partnership with Talladega Superspeedway to host the Talladega GNCC, the third round of racing, in Talladega, Alabama, on March 7 and 8, 2026. GNCC Racing is excited to continue hosting a round of racing at such a legendary location that continues to be rich in racing. After a two-week break, the series will pick back up with the Camp Coker Bullet GNCC in Society Hill, South Carolina, on March 28 and 29.

On April 18 and 19 the series will venture to a brand-new location in Kentucky for The Dukes GNCC in Hazard, Kentucky. Located at Mine Made Adventure Park, this property boasts thousands of acres of varying terrain that is currently explored by side-by-side and 4×4 ATV enthusiasts, but you can expect a lot of new and different trails to be developed for the upcoming GNCC racecourse. This event will host the fifth round of racing in 2026 and bring GNCC Racing back to the state of Kentucky for the first time since 2013. The Old Gray GNCC returns to the schedule for round six in Monterey, Tennessee, on May 2 and 3. This event will also host the opening round of The Specialized Turbo eMTB GNCC National Championship Series on Friday, May 1, at 4 p.m.

“The 2026 season is shaping up to be a stellar year for GNCC racers with two brand-new events on the calendar,” said Jeff Russell, GNCC Racing Trail Boss. “The Dukes GNCC in Kentucky will be a unique racecourse with some opportunities for some challenging terrain in some areas. It is also exciting to return to New York for the new Watkins Glen GNCC, and having the opportunity to explore the woods of the famed Watkins Glen International is really exciting.”

Moving onto round seven of the season, the series will head to Powerline Park in St. Clairsville, Ohio, on May 16 and 17. Round eight will kick off at another brand-new venue back in New York with the Watkins Glen International GNCC on June 6 and 7 in Watkins Glen, New York. GNCC Racing is excited to get back to racing in the Empire State for the foreseeable future. Adding Watkins Glen International Speedway to the 2026 GNCC Racing Schedule marks an exciting expansion for the series at one of America’s most iconic motorsports venues. Nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York, Watkins Glen brings a rich racing heritage and a world-class facility to GNCC competition, creating a unique backdrop for off-road racing.

“It’s an honor to partner with the Progressive Grand National Cross Country Series at Watkins Glen International for the first time in 2026,” said Dawn Burlew, Watkins Glen International President. “When you look at the diversity and volume of events at WGI, it only makes sense to add this incredibly unique event to our schedule. We’re ready to host a new fan base and know they will enjoy world-class hospitality next summer at The Glen.”

GNCC Racing is set to return to Snowshoe Mountain Resort in West Virginia on June 27 and 28 for its traditional Snowshoe GNCC, the ninth round of the season—a marquee event and the final race before the series’ summer break. This event will not host any micro racing but will hold round three of the Specialized eMTB National Championship on Friday afternoon. The Snowshoe GNCC has long been one of the most anticipated races of the year—not just for the fierce competition and muddy, technical trails, but also because it marks the midpoint of the season and leads into a well-earned summer pause before the fall stretch of racing begins.

The John Penton GNCC will kick off the fall half of the schedule in Millfield, Ohio, on September 19-20. This event will also host the fourth round of the Specialized eMTB schedule on Friday, September 18. Next up on the schedule will be the Mason-Dixon GNCC in Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, on October 3 and 4. This event will be a non-points-paying event for Bike XC1, XC2 and WXC classes due to the ISDE taking place in Grândola, Portugal. The Mason-Dixon will also be hosting the Specialized eMTB doubleheader (rounds 5 & 6) event on Friday, October 2, at 4 p.m. and Saturday, October 3, at 5 p.m.

The penultimate round of racing in 2026 will be hosted in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with the Ironman GNCC on October 24 and 25. This event will also host the seventh round of racing in the Specialized eMTB schedule. The Ironman GNCC will continue its tradition of being a “pink” race in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, with more information on the event coming at a later date. Returning as the season finale location will be the Buckwheat 100 GNCC in Newburg, West Virginia. The Buckwheat 100 served as the season finale race back in 2020 and will look to do the same this upcoming year.

2026 GNCC Racing Calendar (Updated)

*All Rounds Except Snowshoe Feature Micro Racing
**Doubleheader Event; Fri Race @ 4 p.m. & Sat Race @ 5 p.m.

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The following update is from November 20, 2025…

The provisional 13-round Progressive Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Racing schedule for 2026 has been posted on GNCC’s website.

The series kicks off February 14-15 with the Big Buck GNCC in Union, South Carolina, and is followed by Wild Boar in Palatka, Florida, February 28-March 1. Camp Coker Bullet in Society Hill, South Carolina, returns and is on the schedule for March 28-29, and The Old Gray (Monterey, Tennessee) is scheduled for May 2-3.

Powerline Park (St Clairsville, Ohio) is May 16-17, West Virginia’s Snowshoe is June 27-28, and The John Penton (Millfield, Ohio) is September 19-20. Mason-Dixon in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania, is October 3-4, and the Ironman GNCC in Indiana is listed as the penultimate round instead of in its usual spot as the final, making the Buckwheat 100 in Newburg, West Virginia, the last round. The locations of three rounds for March 7-8, April 18-19 and June 6-7 are not yet announced.

View the full schedule below, and we will update this page as more news comes in.

2026 GNCC Racing Calendar

 

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