National Cycling Series Spans April 11 – May 23 with Eight High-Profile Urban Events
USA CRITS is excited to announce the official 2026 USA CRITS calendar, bringing premier criterium racing back to passionate cycling fans and elite athletes across the Southeastern United States. The series will run April 11 through May 23, 2026, showcasing fast-paced criterium racing in vibrant downtown environments, with all events streamed live on Outside.tv.
One of the most compelling criterium platforms in the U.S., USA CRITS features eight marquee races that blend high-intensity competition with community festival atmospheres and professional racing strategy. The calendar features a mix of iconic and growing criterium events, offering competitive racing for pros and open riders alike, with a substantial prize purse and team incentives through the D1 TEAMs program.
2026 USA CRITS Race Dates & Locations
- April 11 — Sunny King Criterium – Anniston, AL
- April 18 — Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight p/b St. Mary’s Health Care System – Athens, GA
- April 26 — LaGrange Cycling Classic – LaGrange, GA
- April 30 — Greenville Cycling Classic p/b Prisma Health – Greenville, SC
- May 1 — Spartanburg Criterium p/b Spartanburg Medical Center & Gibbs Cancer Center – Spartanburg, SC
- May 2 — High Line Criterium p/b Gwinnett Sports Commission – Suwanee, GA
- May 16 — Rock Hill Spring Classic – Rock Hill, SC
- May 23 — USA CRITS Finals: Winston Salem Cycling Classic – Winston-Salem, NC
Registration is now open for the USA CRITS D1 TEAM (Team Expense And Management) program. With overall prize purses based on a points system, travel stipends for team attendance, race entries, and more, USA CRITS has developed this unique program to support top-tier domestic elite squads to grow the sport of cycling in the United States. USA CRITS also provides guidance for individual riders to form composite teams in order to compete in the series leaderboard. Interested teams can go to https://usacrits.com to check out more information and sign up.
USA CRITS continues its mission to elevate criterium racing in America, spotlighting elite racing talent, urban culture, and community engagement. With strategic scheduling and a competitive slate of destinations, the 2026 series invites riders and spectators alike to Race Beyond Limits.
