Newport Gnarnia
Wilder Park, Newport
North Conference - 10/4/25
South Conference - 10/5/25
Newport Gnarnia at Wilder Park
Location: Wilder Park, 400 SE College Way, Newport
This event will be staged from the Oregon Coast Community College property. From HWY 101, take the exit on the east side to 40th street. You’ll see an old boat propped up on land at this turn. This road will eventually become SE Harburton street and will dead end into our event space.
Parking: Our Oregon League staff will help you park in the designated parking area at Oregon Coast Community College. Parking is also available along Harborton St. Handicapped parking will be available. Please allow ample time to get into the venue, especially on Saturday afternoon when our North Conference families are departing and South Conference families are arriving for course preview.
>Do not park in the neighborhood or at The Wilds parking lot.
We acknowledge that these events occur on the traditional homelands of the Yakina, Tillamook, and Siletz Tribes.
The Course
Long-time fan favorite, Newport Gnarnia never disappoints. Riders, sasquatches, and fans all agree this rooty tooty, sometimes slick but always fun course challenges and delights with each lap clocking in at 3.17 miles and 342 feet of climbing. As always, we will finalize the course during the race week, but you can catch a sneak peek of the overall profile here (subject to be mildly tweaked).
Weekend Schedule
Friday
1:00-4:00 Course preview
4:00-4:45 GRiT (Girls Riding Together) Ride
4:45-close Course opened to general public
Saturday
7:00-8:00 Course preview
7:30 Volunteer shifts begin. See positions here.
7:30 Coach meeting
8:15 - 2:30 Students on course! Races are on, meaning no other cyclists or pedestrians are not allowed on course.
3:00 Podium awards
3:00-4:30 Course preview for incoming conference
4:30-5:15 GRiT (Girls Riding Together) Ride
5:15-close Course opened to general public
Sunday
7:00-8:00 Course preview
7:30 Volunteer shifts begin. See positions here.
7:30 Coach meeting
8:15 - 2:30 Students on course! Races are on, meaning no other cyclists or pedestrians are not allowed on course.
2:30 Course teardown
3:00 Podium awards
Course Preview Schedule
NOTES FOR THE COURSE PREVIEW
The red flag course preview is available to all student-athletes - just note the type of riding that is expected during this timeframe and be respectful.
The yellow flag course preview time is available to green and yellow riders, whereas the green flag course preview is only available to varsity and HS3 students.
At this venue, previewing the course outside of the designated times is allowed. Abide by park rules.
Start Table
Registration & Race Plates
TThe Oregon League season fee includes registration for this event! No need to do anything else once you’ve signed up for the season.
Race plates can be picked up at the merch tent on Friday or Saturday by your team director or head coach. Each rider is assigned a number plate for the season. You will be using the same race plate for your bike for the whole season. If you lose it, you can replace it for $10 at the merch tent.
GRiT - Girls Riding Together
Calling all female riders, coaches, moms, and mentors…gather up! It’s time to ride!
Friday at 4 and Saturday at 4:30pm
Meet at the GRiT tent at 4:00pm for introductions and to get your ride on. This ride is open to all female riders, women coaches, moms, girls currently in 6th - 12th grade, and their mentors. Male coaches interested in supporting girls and women in mountain biking are welcome to ride with us. Anyone who is not currently a registered NICA rider or coach should fill out the NICA Waiver form prior to the ride. Please take a screenshot of the waiver to show at check in. You do not need a coach from your team to accompany you. Come join the fun and make some new friends!
Coach note: For those coaches interested in participating in the GRiT ride, please gather near the GRiT tent for a coach huddle: Friday at 3:50pm and Saturday at 4:15pm.
Ride Options:
Racer Course Preview - Preview the course at steady pace with minimal stops for regrouping. This group will not session any parts of the course. Racers only please. This ride group is oriented towards returning riders who feel confident riding the course.
General Course Preview - Open to all riders who would like to preview the course at a more relaxed pace with a few anticipated stops to regroup and the option to session/reride any parts of the course that feel tricky. This is a great option for riders new to the Oregon League or riders who already did a preview ride earlier in the day with their team.
Social Ride - Let's hear it for moms, sisters, and racers looking to ride at a conversational pace and connect with friends from other teams! This ride group is all about celebrating our love of the sport and sharing our passion with women and girls in our Oregon League community. Everyone is welcome in this group. We will stop as needed to regroup and there will be coach support to assist riders new to the sport.
GRiT Tent Activities: Friday & Saturday | 3:00 - 5:00pm
We generally have something fun going on in the GRiT tent at each venue. Stop by and hang out!
Open to all Oregon League girls and women coaches.
We kindly request that girls younger than 6th grade be accompanied by a parent who will remain and supervise them.
Volunteer
Our races wouldn't be what they are without our incredible volunteers! If you have a couple hours to spare and want to help make this race happen, sign up online or on-site at the volunteer tent (next to registration). From course marshaling to finish line support to helping stage our riders, we can use your help!
Coach Meeting | Race Day 7:30
Coaches, this is where you’ll get info about the race day, such as risk management, race conditions, and anything else of importance to mention. Sometimes we have to make changes due to weather or other circumstances, so it’s important you’re at the meeting to keep your team and riders informed! Meet near the registration tent.
Camping & Lodging
South Beach State Park - Camping less than 1 mile from venue
Airbnb options - Various within and outside of town
Hotels - Various within town
Airport Field - First come, first served with plenty of room for all. The location for camping is different than years past; look at the venue map and scroll south to see it. Important: NO FIRES or GASOLINE GENERATORS allowed. Porta potties will be on site and all trash must be packed out.
Important Notes
PLEASE DO NOT RIDE IN RESIDENTIAL AREA ADJACENT TO PARKING.
Vehicles are not allowed to park in the team pit and infield areas
No smoking in the team pit or infield areas
No inappropriate language is allowed in team pit or infield areas
Any conflicts and/or disputes with any race official or volunteer shall not be dealt with in the team pit area. Violation of this will result in team penalty and/or expulsion from team pit and infield area.
No gasoline generators and no open fires on property.
Keep dogs on leashes and clean up after your dogs.
Pack out all trash. There is no on-site dumpster for refuse.