Event Lodging
Stay right next to Spider Mountain at Thunderbird Lodge located on Lake Buchanan. Thunderbird gives you bike-in, bike-out access so you can be right next to all the action.
HILL COUNTRY DOWNHILL 2026 • Stop #2
February 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
We’re incredibly STOKED for Stop #2 of Hill Country Downhill 2026 happening on Saturday February 7th! This is the biggest downhill MTB race in Texas and a can’t miss event!
Hill Country Downhill 2026 rules:
- 5 Round Series happening January through May
- 100% Pro Entry CASH Paid Out at EVERY round
- Kids 12 & under race and ride FREE with the Power Kids Pass
- NEW! Categories: Power Kids 10-12 and Power Kids 9 and under
Fall 2025 Series Race Days:
Stop #1 • January 10th- Stop #2 • February 7th
- Stop #3 • March 21st
- Stop #4 • April 25th
- Texas State Downhill Championship • May 23rd
All non-race trails will remain open to the public and race spectators are WELCOME and highly encouraged. Please check-in at the ticket window for a spectator wristband and grab a cowbell to rally the racers!
Registrations are now open! Lock in your spot with the link below.
The Track
Details to come but rest assured there will be fresh lines sought out at this stop.
Race Categories
All categories will race on Saturday with practice for all on Friday. Seeding for pro categories at 3p on Friday.
Racing Categories
Pro Men (all ages), Pro Women (all ages), Cat 1 Men (13-15), Cat 1 Men (16-39), Cat 1 Men (40+), Cat 1 Women (all ages), Cat 2 Men (13-15), Cat 2 Men (16-39), Cat 2 Men (40+), Cat 2 Women (all ages), E-Bike Open (all ages)
NEW! Categories: Power Kids 10-12 and Power Kids 9 and under
Pricing
Non-passholders will need to purchase an additional racer lift ticket to ride on Friday for $20.
Single Stop
Pro (Season Passholder) – $95
Pro (Non-Passholder) – $125
Cat 1 & 2 (Season Passholder) – $60
Cat 1 & 2 (Non-Passholder) – $100
Power Kids (12 & younger) – FREE
Friday Lift Tickets
$20 at ticket window for all non-passholder registered racers
Timing
We will be using a highly accurate chip-based timing system. Make sure to pick up your chip the day of the race and please make sure to drop off your chip with our staff when your lap is over.
Series Format
2026 Series:
January 10th, 2026- February 7th, 2026
- March 21st, 2026
- April 25th, 2026
- May 23rd, 2026
Pro Cash Prize
Each stop pays out 100% of the pro entries the top 3 racers!
Spectating
Texas, the birthplace of Tailgating, where fans make cheering as fun as the sport itself. Downhill Mountain Biking? No different! Even if you’re not riding, come out to spectate and cheer on our racers.
Series Sponsors
Coming soon!
