Newport Gnarnia
Wilder Park, Newport
North Conference - 10/10/26
South Conference - 10/11/26
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.
Weekend Schedule
Friday
1:00-4:00 Course preview
4:00-4:45 GRiT (Girls Riding Together) Ride
4:45-5:30 Course preview resumes
5:30 Course open 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
Note: Podium awards will take place throughout the day.
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
Note: Podium awards will take place throughout the day.
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.
Course Preview Schedule
The course preview enables student-athletes time to explore the course prior to their RACE. The goal is not to race during the preview, but to take in the terrain, consider any features, and strategize individual approaches for the actual event.
There are three preview windows available, plus a bonus Last Call window at the end of the day. All windows are coach-led. Access the Course Preview Schedule here.
Please note the ride windows for HS3/Varsity, all student-athletes, and GRiT riders.
Students must ride with a level 2 or 3 coach during the course preview.
Students and coaches must have race plates attached to their bikes while doing the course preview.
Only registered student-athletes and NICA coaches are allowed to be on course during the course preview.
At this venue, previewing the course outside of the designated times is allowed. Abide by park rules.
Staging and Starts
Call ups will be released as we get closer to Newport Gnarnia. This a representative sample of the Start Time schedule and is subject to change. Please arrive 15 minutes before your wave start.
Registration & Race Plates
The 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
The GRiT course preview ride at Newport will only be available for registered riders and coaches.*
The course is open to the public for riding beginning at 5:30 PM on Friday and 5:15 PM on Saturday.
Riders and coaches must have a race plate in order to participate in the GRiT ride.
Course Preview Ride Options
Spicy (student-athletes only please): Pre-ride 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.
Mild (student-athletes only please): Open to all student-athletes who would like to pre-ride 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 pre-ride earlier in the day with their team.
*Social Ride: Let's hear it for student-athletes looking to ride at a conversational pace and connect with friends from other teams! Everyone is welcome in this group. We will stop as needed to regroup, take selfies, and share snacks.
GRiT Tent Activities
At every race venue, our GRiT Tent is a hub for girls and women to connect, share stoke, and support each other. The GRiT Tent is open to all female and female identifying riders, moms, and girl siblings. Note that girls must be in 5th - 12th grade to participate in GRiT rides, but the tent is open for all girls and women. Parents, please supervise your children younger than 5th grade.
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.
Mechanical Support
Zach (from Zach’s Bikes in Klamath Falls) will be assisting with minor bike repairs this weekend. Remember this is for minor repairs only for student-athletes.