Hardwood Ontario Cup
Short Track – Cross Country
p/b Trek Bicycles
Hardwood Ski & Bike – Barrie, Ontario
June 20-21, 2026
Join us for the 29th Annual Event!! Cross Country and Short Track mountain bike races for all levels of riders from Youth and Sport to Canada’s top World Cup racers. Come race, come watch, or come and do both.
See past Champions
Important Entry Information: Register Here
• Early Entry Discount until May 21st
• Entry closes at June 18th at midnight. This is final entry deadline.
Important Links:
• 2026 Volunteer sign up – HERE
• 2026 Tech Guide – Coming Soon
• 2026 Schedule/laps/distance – Coming Soon
• 2026 Course Map – coming Soon
Schedule of Events
Wednesday June 17
7:00 pm – Hardwood Wednesday Night Races. Fun races for everyone. Choose any 6 Hardwood trails to ride and race.
Thursday June 18
Friday, June 19
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride* Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
Saturday June 20
9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Number Plate Pick-up, Rider Sign-in.
9:00 am to 10:30 am – Courses open for Pre-ride*
10:30 am to 1:00 pm – Course closed for Short Track
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Courses open for Pre-ride*
*Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here.
10:30 pm to 1:00 pm – Short Track Races
10:30 am – Minime Girls (13-14), Minime Boys (13-14), Peewee Girls (9-12), Peewee Boys (9-12)
11:10 am – Senior Women (19-34), Junior Women (17-18), Cadet Women (15-16), Open/Master Women (15-34)(35-49)(50+)
11:50 am – Cadet Men (15-16), Open/Master Men (15-34)(35-49)(50+)
12:20 pm -Senior Men (19-34), Junior Men (17-18)
1:00 pm – Awards
Sunday, June 21 – Ontario Cup Cross Country
7:30 am to 12:30 pm – Number Plate and Package Pick-up, Rider Sign-in.
9:00 am Start 1
U13 Peewee Boys (11-12), U13 Peewee Girls (11-12), U11 Squirt Boys (8-10), U11 Squirt Girls (8-10)
10:00 am Start 2
U15 Cadet Sport Boys (15-16), U15 Cadet Sport Girls (15-16), U17 Junior Sport Men (17-18), U17 Junior Sport Women (17-18), U19 Junior Sport Men (17-18), U19 Junior Sport Girls (17-18), Novice/Open Men (19+), Novice/Open Women (19+).
11:30 am Start 3
Senior Men/Open (19-34), Master Men/Open (55-64), Master Men 65+, Senior Women (19-34), Master Women (35-44), Master Women (45-54), Master Women (55-64), Master Women 65+.
1:30 pm Start 4
Senior Elite Men, Junior Expert Men, U17 Cadet Expert Men (15-16), Master Men/Open (35-44), Master Men/Open (45-54), Senior Elite Women, Junior Expert Women, U17 Cadet Expert Women (15-16).
Volunteers:
Volunteers are the key to the successful organization of any event. Please register HERE if you would like to volunteer for any part, or all of this event. Volunteers all get race T-Shirt, lunch and snacks, and we will try to make your day as fun and rewarding as for the racers.
Accommodation
Suggested Accommodation – This is a prime holiday time so we suggest you make your accommodation bookings early!)
1. Carriage Ridge Resort is the Official Accommodation Partner of the Ontario Cup. Rooms and Condos both available at special pricing. Click Here for link with discount applied.
2. Limited “Camping/RV” spots are available at Hardwood on night before and after events. See HERE for details and to pre-register for a Camp/RV spot.
3. See Ontario’s Lake Country for full listing of Accommodation options, places to visit, things to do, etc.
Important Race Notes:
• *Pre-riding. All riders must purchase a pre-ride ticket from Hardwood Ski & Bike. Cost per rider is discounted $12/day tax incl for pre-registered riders.Purchase pre-ride tickets online in advance here
• Licencing. Each Rider must present their National or Provincial Cycling Licence at time of package pick up. Ontario residents may purchase a Non-Member Permit for this event. All non-Ontario residents must hold full UCI licence.
• Categories with less than 3 riders may be merged with other categories of same gender.
• General. All OCA rules and regulations will apply for this event. It is the riders responsibility to be aware of these rules.
2026 Ontario Cup Awards
• Award Medals for all categories – 1st to 3rd
Short Track Awards
• Award Medals for all categories – 1st to 3rd
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