Berkeley Hills Road Race Prizes

All Open (except Men’s Novice) and Collegiate omnium winners will receive a Berkeley Omnium winner’s jersey.

We are profoundly grateful for the generous support of our Sponsors. Thanks to DOC Zeme, Beaune Import, Law Office of Daniel H. Rose, Harder, On the Trail Financial Planning, and Okmilo.

ATTENTION IF YOU ARE TAKING BART TO BHRR! Kindly note that there are ongoing enhancements to the BART trackway connecting Rockridge, Orinda, and Lafayette stations. The closure of Orinda station will be replaced by bus service to the stations. BART riders can anticipate a 30-minute delay on April 27, 2024.

Berkeley Hills Road Race
April 26, 2025

course

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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.

Discounted Race Fees for Volunteers

We will have a limited number of discounted race fees for racers willing to volunteer. Volunteers will be assigned to a course marshal position shift for ~3 hours during the criterium (not during their own race, of course).

To sign up for the discounted volunteer race fee, register using code volunteer2024. Volunteer codes are limited to 20 and can be used for $40 off either an omnium or criterium entry and must be used before Friday, April 19th, 11:59 PM.

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 $10,000 for the teams.

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