2026 Life Time Sea Otter Classic Announces New Races:
An all-new Trail Run, Enduro race stages, Dual Slalom location,
Brompton World Championship and eMTB race added to the schedule
The world’s premier cycling festival, the Life Time Sea Otter Classic, is gearing up for its most competitive year yet. Ahead of its return to the Laguna Seca Raceway from April 16-19, Life Time has unveiled a series of new events and courses for 2026.
Across the four-day festival, there is ample opportunity for riders of all ages and abilities to get in on the action, with a schedule that encourages cycling enthusiasts to take on and complete new challenges and for riders looking for glory.
While the Life Time Grand Prix brings the world’s top professional off-road athletes to Monterey on Thursday, April 16, the heart of the Sea Otter Classic remains rooted in the community with returning racers, first-timers, and the family that loves to get out outdoors. The event is built to celebrate the joy of cycling, the spirit of participation, as well as the opportunity to hunt podium placings. Welcoming more than 1,000 brands to Monterey each year, visitors can immerse themselves in an atmosphere that extends beyond competition.
New Racing Events at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic
2026 Life Time Sea Otter Classic Trail Run: Explore Fort Ord and Laguna Seca
Trail Run: Festival-goers can now explore scenic Fort Ord with the choice of a 5 km or 17 km trail run, taking place at 7am on Saturday, April 18. The perfect way to start the weekend, each route will cover the trails of Laguna Seca before finishing on the iconic raceway track.
MTB Enduro Stage Race Expands to Two Days
MTB Enduro Stage Race: This year, the Enduro is expanding to a two-day format to challenge riders across diverse terrain. Toro Park will host stages 3 and 4 of the event, featuring steep descents and technical sections, located just five miles from the festival hub. In another first, the Enduro will feature e-bike categories for Men and Women in both the Open and Sport divisions. There will also be a one-day, two-stage option combining the Downhill and Dual Slalom courses.
Dual Slalom Moves to a New Course Location
Dual Slalom: The fan-favorite Dual Slalom returns for another year of action across beginner, intermediate, expert, para, non-binary, and junior categories. Taking on a new location for 2026, the official course will be designed by MTB legend, Kyle Strait and revealed soon.
Brompton World Championship Returns to the Americas
Brompton World Championship: Brompton racing returns to the Americas! Each racer will run to their bike, unfold and race the iconic Laguna Seca Raceway track with the winners being crowned World Champions on Saturday, April 18.
eMTB Race Challenges Riders with Technical Terrain
eMTB race: Returning on Friday, April 17, eMTB riders will be able to take on steep climbs and technical descents around three six-mile loops to push themselves and their bikes to the limit. The full course map will be announced on Sunday, March 15. Find out more here.
A Global Cycling Festival Returns to Monterey
The Life Time Sea Otter Classic continues to stand as one of the world’s largest cycling festivals, combining elite racing, mass-participation events, industry exhibitions, and cycling culture into a four-day celebration.
Life Time Sea Otter Classic 2026 Schedule
The complete 2026 Life Time Sea Otter Classic event schedule —including race details, course talks, and festival programming—will help riders and fans plan their Sea Otter experience as the cycling world gathers once again in Monterey.
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