2026 Lhtako Dene Mountain Bike Festival

Introduction

Lhtako Dene Mountain Bike Festival

Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026


Hosted by Gold Rush Cycling Club


GRCC would like to welcome all participants, volunteers and spectators to this year's running of the Lhtako Dene Mountain Bike Festival.


For the 2026 event, there will be the following schedule of events:


Friday, August 21, 2026 - Dragon Mountain Shuttles - Details to follow.


Friday, August 21, 2026 - 5:00 pm - Quesnel and District Arts and Recreation Centre/Bike Park:

  • Registration pick up
  • Party Train
  • Jump Jam in the Park
  • Pumptrack Challenge
  • Practice Runs at Wonderland (on your own)
  • Free hot dogs
  • Music
  • Festival Atmosphere


Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Wonderland Trail Network:

  • 6 Lap Full Pull Enduro
  • 3 Lap Enduro Lite


Saturday, August 22, 2026 5:00 to 10:00 pm - Barkerville Brewery Social:

  • Live Music
  • Food
  • Door Prizes


Sunday, August 23, 2026 - Quesnel Bike Park:

  • 2 Run DH - combined times
  • Food
  • Music
  • Prizes
  • Surprise Draws
  • Bike Draw



If you take part in either race - Enduro or Downhill - you will be entered in a draw to win the grand prize - to be announced.


There will be various categories of racing - male/female/ age categories. Limited number of entries available.


Refunds: Refund (does not include Zone 4 fees) - Full payment less 25% up to 14 days before the event, after which payment less 75% up to 72 hours before race day. Within 72 hours - no refund.

Registration open until Aug 15, 2026
Registration is Closed