Strider Cup World Championship

Event Details

Once upon a time, we held the very first Strider Cup World Championship in Sarasota, Florida. This October marks our 15th anniversary of that race! To celebrate this milestone, we’re taking it back to where it all began for the 2026 Strider Cup World Championship. Plan to join us for race-day fun, PLUS a big 15th anniversary celebration on the beach the next day.

Children of all skill levels are encouraged to participate and experience the thrill of racing with friends, family, and the Strider community.

All races are exclusively for Genuine Strider Bikes — no other balance bike brands will be allowed.

When:

Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:00 AM

Where:

Sarasota BMX

1590 N Tuttle Ave Sarasota, FL 34237

12” Bikes

Register your 2-, 3-, or 4-year-olds to race on their 12” Strider Bike! This will be a sprint race in balance mode where intrepid toddlers compete in heat and main races to see who will cross the finish line first. Kids under 2 years old are welcome to join and will race in the two-year-old category.

14x Bikes

These sprint races are for our larger 14x bikes only! Register your 3- or 4-year-olds to race in balance mode (no pedals) and compete in heat and main races

Tentative Event Schedule

Friday, October 9th (Eastern Time):
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Packet Pickup and Tech Inspection

Location
Sarasota BMX
1590 N Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237

Saturday, October 10th (Eastern Time):
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Packet Pickup and Tech Inspection
9:00 AM- Races Start

The race order is as follows:

2-Year-old Class (Strider 12" Bikes)

3-Year-Old Class (Strider 14x, Balance mode only)

4-Year-Old Class (Strider 12" Bikes)

3-Year-Old Class (Strider 12" Bikes)

4-Year-Old Class (Strider 14x, Balance mode only)

*This is a rolling schedule and is subject to change*

Location
Sarasota BMX
1590 N Tuttle Ave
Sarasota, FL 34237

Sunday October 11th (Eastern Time)

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM- Beach Day

Location

Sunset Beach - Sea Turtle Pavilion

948 Beach Rd

Siesta Key, FL 34242

Plan Your Trip to Sarasota

Sarasota not only holds a special place in our heart; it’s also the stage for Olympic qualifying races that will determine which BMX racers will compete in LA28. You read that right — your toddler will be racing on the same track as Olympians! Sarasota is also only hours away from Orlando, so you can plan to extend your vacation even more to visit the happiest place on earth after our big celebration.

Book Your Hotel

Want to have a once in a life time stay right on the beach? Make your hotel reservation at Lido Beach Resort.

Still want to stay somewhere super rad but a little more cost friendly. Make your hotel reservation at Cirque St. Armands.

Lido Beach Resort Cirque St. Armands

Race Rules and Regulations

Parents or guardians are responsible for complying with all rules.

2-year-olds must race on a Strider 12” Bike.

3 and 4-year-olds may choose between a Strider 12” Bike or Strider 14x (in balance mode).

See More Race Rules

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This is our premier international event, bringing together hundreds of riders from across the globe to compete for the title of Strider World Champion. It’s a high-energy, unforgettable experience for both participants and spectators.

Only Strider-branded bikes are allowed since Strider Cup is a celebration of our Strider Community.

2-year old sprint race is the Strider 12" Bike only.
3- and 4-year- old sprint races are for either 12" Bikes or a Strider 14x (in balance mode)

Team Strider organizes races for children of all skill levels. The 2-, 3-, and 4-year-old sprint races are “striding” only, no pedaling.

Every racer must check in at packet pick up and go through tech inspection (remember to bring your racer, their Strider Bike, and helmet). Pro Tip: It speeds up the process if you have your electronic or printed Eventbrite tickets with you, too.

Although this process takes about 15 minutes, the lines can get long. So, please plan ahead! It’s best to check in at least 1 hour before your race starts.

Unfortunately, if a racer is not at the starting line when their heat and/or main starts we will start without them.

There are abundant parking spaces available around the Sarasota BMX track! There is no parking garage or parking fees for this event.

Each packet includes your racer's assigned number plate, all the must-know info for grown-ups, plus tons of goodies, coupons, and more!

No, once registration is closed, we cannot add more racers. Registration closes at 11:59PM MST on October 8, 2026.

Excellent question! Many families that compete in Strider Cup are new to this type of competition.

For sprint races, each age class will start with a parade lap. This lap is not part of the competition, but will give the children a chance to get familiar with the course. After the parade lap, every racer will compete in a Heat race, and then a Main event race. The Heat race is a qualifying race. Your child’s finishing position in the Heat race will determine which Main event your child competes in. Fastest finishers will go into the A Main, next fastest into the B Main, and so on, all the way down to G or H Mains. The Main Event races are run in order from slowest to fastest (G to A). If your child is in a lower Main event and they win, they will transfer to the next fastest Main event. If they win again, they transfer again. The A Main is the final race for the Championship.

Racers love to see crowds supporting them from the sidelines. We encourage you to cheer loud and proud, wave pompoms, and clang cowbells. Stop by the on-site Strider Cheer Station on race day and make your own signs — it's all part of the fun!