USA Qualifier, Haywood County NC

12. September 2026

Waynesville

United States

Haywood County, North Carolina, is a stunning Appalachian destination where unfiltered mountain views and untapped nature invite visitors to unplug and explore. Nestled along 46 scenic miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway and home to part of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it offers abundant outdoor adventures, from hiking and scenic drives to family-friendly activities.

The county encompasses five unique mountain towns — Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Canton, and Clyde — each reflecting rich Appalachian heritage and local charm. We are so excited to unveil the Raccoon Creek Bike Park in 2026 in Waynesville, featuring a pump track, skills courses, and community spaces that promise fun for riders of all ages and abilities

Conditions

Pump Track World Championships Qualifier (PTWCQ)

Categories: PTWCQ Women Elite (17+) and PTWCQ Men Elite (17+)

Legal age to participate: 17 years in the year of the event (2009 or older)

Kids, Junior and Master categories to be announced

License

For the Pump Track World Championships Qualifier a license is required

An official UCI ID or any kind of cycling licence (Daily, Road, BMX, MTB, Cycling for all, etc.) from the National Cycling Federation is required to participate at this race. Foreign riders need to have an official licence from their own National Cycling Federation to participate abroad.

For the Pump Track Challenge (Junior categories) no license is required.