Saturday, April 26, 2025

PRESENTED BY

Expert Tree Service has been in business serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1924. We pride ourselves on accomplishing outstanding work and interacting with our customers in a professional and courteous manner.

Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/berkeley

Race Info Package

Online Registration open at March 12, 2025, at 12:15 AM PST
Online Registration close at April 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST
Day of Registration will also be available for additional $15
HOSTED BY

Berkeley Hills Road Race Prizes

There is a cash prize provided by our generous sponsors KaiVelo and Mr. Dewie’s Cashew Creamery for both the Elite P/1/2 and Women's Long Race podium finishers (1st - $1,500, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $250). Race winners will receive Voler winner's jerseys. All other prizes are merchandise from our sponsors.

We are profoundly grateful for the generous support of our sponsors. Thanks to BHRR title sponsor Expert Tree Service, as well as our sponsor On the Trail Financial Planning, Beaune Imports, WALKUP MELODIA KELLY + SCHOENBERGER, Stay True Cycles, Mark L Zeme MD

Berkeley Hills Road Race
April 26, 2025

course

https://www.strava.com/routes/2927070857541963972

The longest continuously-run road race in America returns for yet another year around the classic 3 bears loop in Orinda, CA.

Registration Location: Orinda Bart, East Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/oexoVpaesLaGpGRn6

Directions: Note that Wildcat Canyon Road is closed to cars, if you are planning on driving there.

Registration, results, medic, staging: ORINDA BART north end parking lot, 11 Camino Pablo, Orinda, CA 94563

Berkeley Hills Road Race Course Rules

DO NOT LINGER IN THE FINISH AREA.
Bring your own water; no running water on course
Feed zone near the bottom of Papa Bear has neutral water support. Personal support is permitted here, and we will also have neutral bottle handouts while supplies last.
NO warming up on the course.
No wheel support or other unauthorized support vehicles are allowed ANYWHERE on the course. Unauthorized follow vehicles will result in rider/team DQ
No road closure. Watch for traffic and road hazards. Use caution

Berkeley Hills Road Race Staging

Racers will stage at the Orinda BART parking lot, like last year. The times mentioned above are staging times, and racers will conduct a neutral start in three waves from the Orinda BART to the starting line under the supervision of a car and a USAC official. Races will then start (separately) from the start line.

The staging area takes place on the northeast side of the Orinda BART parking lot, near the registration table (coordinates: 37.8804152,-122.1832872). Show up at your designated time, ready to race.

Food: Rincon del Cielo Taqueria will be on-site at the registration area to sell burritos, tacos, and drinks at 9:00 a.m.

USAC License Required. USAC 1-Day Beginner’s license: $10/day, only for Open Novice, Women, Juniors, or Youth. Can be purchased online at www.usacycling.org/events/?state=CA , select the appropriate event, and then click on Purchase One-Day License. Bring receipt to the race. USAC 1-Day Experienced license: $35/day, available to all former USAC Cat 1-4 racers. Must be purchased online, prior to the event.

Juniors. We are excited to offer separate junior races this year at the Berkeley Omnium.

Results will be posted at https://www.ontheday.net/

All races are held rain or shine; all sales final no refunds.

In Support of Local High School Mountain Bikers

The Berkeley Omnium is also a fundraiser for the local NICA teams at Berkeley High School, El Cerrito High School, Albany High School and and Oakland Composite. A portion of each entry fee goes DIRECTLY to the NICA teams and helps make cycling accessible for young student-athletes. Last year’s event raised $4,000 for the teams.