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Tour of Newport News

The Tour of Newport News is back for its fourth year and its bigger and better than ever. This 3 day, 5 event Omnium offers some of the best racing on the East Coast. The Tour of Newport News runs from Friday, April 10th to Sunday, April 12th, 2026 and features the Todd Stadium Points Race on Friday morning, the City Center Hill Climb on Friday evening, the Crawford Road Time Trial on Saturday morning, the Newport News Twilight Criterium on Saturday afternoon/evening, and the Fort Eustis Circuit Race on Sunday. If you cannot stay for the whole weekend of racing you can still sign up for individual events on the registration page. We are happy to announce that  Joe Jefferson is returning as the announcer for the Tour of Newport News and with over $20k in cash and prizes on offer for the weekend, and winners jerseys for the overall omnium champions, we promise it’s worth the trip. 

 

Important Omnium Registration Deadline Information

Please note that registration for the full omnium and the Fort Eustis Circuit Race closes 2 weeks before on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at 11:59PM. Everyone entering Fort Eustis has to have their name and other personal information submitted to the Fort Eustis Pass Office a minimum of 2 weeks before the event so that they can be background checked and approved for access. During the check out process you will be asked for the required information. Participants who are under 18 years old that do not have a drivers license or other form of state or federally issued ID can be escorted on by an adult who has submitted their information for a background check. There is no day of registration for the Fort Eustis Circuit Race. Registration fees increase as it gets closer to the event. Sign up as early as possible to get the best price.

**If you are a Foreign National (Not a US Citizen) you can enter the requested information when asked, but we also need a photo of your passport emailed to racedirector@tourofnewportnews.com. Please indicate that you are a foreign national when entering that information. Foreign Nationals are also required to pick up a paper copy of their pass on Friday, April 10th between 7:00AM-3:30 PM. If the paper copy cannot be picked up then you will be unable to access the base on Sunday for the event. **

Registration, Rules and License Information

USAC License: All riders must have a valid annual or one day USA Cycling license to particpate. One day licenses are available to Cat 5/Novice racers for every event and can be purchased during registration for $15 per day. All other categories can purchase an Experienced one day license from USA Cycling. Please insure that if you are doing the entire omnium that you purchase a one day license for each day. Please ensure that you have a current USA Cycling or International License**. No Cat 5/ Novice riders permitted in Masters races.**

**Registration: **Register online at www.bikereg.com. Please see the individual events listed below for the exact date and time that registration closes for each event.  Entry fees increase as it gets closer to the event. Price increases happen on February 1st, March 1st, March 16th, March 23rd and March 30th for the Omnium, and individual events.  Sign up early to get the best possible price.  Entry fees include $5.99 USAC fee. Registration will first open for the full omnium for one month before individual event categories will be opened. We are doing this because of the 500 total rider limit for the omnium to insure that all who want to compete in all 4 events are able to so.

**Refunds: **Because of the early registration deadline for both the Tour of Newport News Omnium and the Fort Eustis Circuit Race we will be offering full refunds for those that cannot make it because of a qualifying reason. Qualifying reasons include medical emergencies for you or someone in your care, COVID positive or COVID exposure, transportation issues, and personal injury prior to the event which makes your participation not possible. Forecasted rain or poor weather is not a qualifying reason. The USAC Officials decide what constitutes inclemate weather on race day. Refunds for qualifying reasons will be issued up until Monday, April 6th, 2026 at 8PM

**Rules: **All USAC rules apply. Helmets are required to be worn whenever riding on or near the race course. No aero bars permitted in mass start races. Events held rain or shine, however the race directors and officials reserve the right to cancel the event in the case of severe weather as deemed necessary for safety. No on-bike lights are permitted for the Newport News Twilight Criterium, There is plenty of light from the street lights and auxiliary tower lighting.

**Omnium and Individual Race Payouts / Winners Jerseys: ** There must be a minimum of 5 starting particpants in your category to receive the listed payout for any of the 5 events. For cash payout structure and requirements for the Men’s P/1/2 and the Women’s P/1/2/3, please see the Newport News Twilight Criterium section of the event notes. To be awarded an omnium winners jersey and/or the omnium cash prizes there must be a minimum of 5 qualifying participants in your omnium category. For full information about the event please see the Tour of Newport News Technical Guide.

Host Hotel Information

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Host House Information

If you are in need of host housing please reach out via email at racedirector@tourofnewportnews.com. Host houses will be prioritized for elite teams, womens teams / women individual riders, and those whose participation in the Tour of Newport News would not be financially possible without free host housing. 

Volunteer Sign-Up Information

If you, a friend, significant other, or organization want to help with the Tour of Newport News please let us know. The Newport News Twilight Criterium requires lots of volunteers to make it happen, especially course marshals. Follow the link below to sign up for a responsibility and time slot. These races are not possible without the help of dedicated volunteers.THR Cycling: Tour of Newport News Volunteer Sign Up 2026

Tour of Newport News Schedule of Events

Event #1

Name: Todd Stadium Points Race

**Location: **12465 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606

**Parking: **Plenty of free public parking in the parking lot adjacent to the course

**Event Date: **Friday, April 10th, 2026

**Event Time: **8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

**Registration: **Online registration closes Tuesday, April 7th at 11:59 PM.

**Course: **Flat ½ mile oval shapped course.

**About: **Track style points race where there is a sprint lap every 5 laps, riders who finish in the top 15 earn points, final sprint is worth 2x the points of the intermediate sprints. The overall winner is the rider with the most points accumulated at the conculsion of the race. Please see the event tech guide for full rules and omnium points allocation.  

Pulled/Lapped Rider Policy: Because of the difficult to score nature of a points race and the safety concerns of lead lap riders having to avoid lapped riders, the officials will be agressively pulling riders who are dropped and in danger of being lapped. If you are dropped and pose a danger to riders that are or will lap you then you will be pulled by the officials. It does not matter if it is your 3rd lap or there are only a couple laps to go. Your safety and other riders safety is our number one priority. You will keep any points you earned before being pulled. Please do not argue with the officials about their decision, their jobs are hard enough. If you find yourself about to be lapped before being pulled the best thing to do is to remain out of the way of passing riders as best as possible.

 

Event #2

**Name: **City Center Hill Climb p/b Old Dominion Metals & Recycling

**Location: **City Center. 11829 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606

**Parking: **Signs will be placed onsite directing participants and spectators to the designated parking areas. Plenty of free parking will be available so please only park in designated areas.

**Event Date: **Friday, April 10th, 2026

**Event Time: **6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

**Registration: **Online registration closes Tuesday, April 7th at 11:59 PM. There is no day-of registration!

**Course: **8 story parking garage in the heart of Newport News. The course features 8 uphill sections with 14 arcing u-turns which will make the course as much about cornering abilities as it is climbing abilities. The concrete has a broomed finish making it very grippy.

**About: **Start order will be emailed out by Thursday Night, April 9th. Riders will ascend an 8 story parking garage in a TT style format. Riders will leave at 20 second intervals. There will be a holder and you have the choice to use them or not. Once at the top riders can descend via the elevator or stairs or they can wait for pre-designated time blocks where the course will be clear to descend as a group.  Omnium points will be awarded to the top 15 finishers in each category.

 

**Event #3 **

**Name: **Crawford Road Time Trial

**Location: **Crawford Road just past Giles Lane, Yorktown, VA. About .25 miles from the parking location

Parking: Yorktown Middle School. 11201 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23690

**Event Date: **Saturday, April 11th, 2026

**Event Time: **7:30 AM - 10:30 AM

**Registration: **Online registration closes Tuesday, April 7th at 11:59 PM. There is no day-of registration!

Course: Out and back 5 mile course with some rolling terrain. The road was repaved a few years ago so it is very smooth.

Bike/Equipment Restrictions: Merckx style with road bikes only. No aerobars. Solid disc wheels and TT helmets not allowed. No puppy paws/invisible aero bar position allowed. We are using mass start rules for hand postition because of the windy nature of the course.

**About: **Short 5 mile TT on Crawford Road. Start order will be emailed out by Thursday Night, April 9th. Riders will leave at 20 second intervals. There will be a holder and you have the choice to use them or not. The start/finish line is approximately .25 miles from the parking lot at Yorktown Middle School. Signs will direct participants to the start/finish line. Portable toilets will be located at the parking lot. Omnium points will be awarded to the top 15 finishers in each category.

 

Event #4

**Name: **Newport News Twilight Criterium p/b Riveerside Health

**Location: Downtown Newport News. **2400 Washington Ave. Newport News, VA 23607. 

**Parking: **Signs will be placed onsite directing participants and spectators to the designated parking areas. Plenty of free parking will be available so please only park in designated areas.

**Event Date: **Saturday, April 11th, 2026

**Event Time: **12:15 PM - 9:15 PM

**Registration: **Online Registration closes Tuesday, April 7th at 11:59 PM. Day of registration available.

Course: A technical, but wide, 1km, 8 turn course with a short uphill and fast downhill located in downtown Newport News. The start/finish line is approximately 115 meters from the final turn.

**Course Video: **2022 Newport News Twilight Criterium Course Video - YouTube, Newport News Twilight Criterium - Men P/1/2/3 - YouTube

**About: **The Newport News Twilight Criterium will test your physical and technical limits. With eight 90 degree turns in 1 km this course sees alot of attrition. The Cat 1/2 Men and Fixed Gear Open categories will both race at twilight/night under the lights. **No on-bike lights are permitted for the Newport News Twilight Criterium, There is plenty of light from the street lights and auxiliary tower lighting. **Omnium points will be awarded to the top 15 finishers in each category.

Pulled/Lapped Rider Policy: Because of the technical nature of this course the fields tend to break up quickly. If you are dropped and pose a danger to riders that are or will lap you then you will be pulled by the officials. It does not matter if it is your 3rd lap or there are only a couple laps to go. Your safety and other riders safety is our number one priority. You will be placed if you are pulled, so do not be worried about getting a DNF. Please do not argue with the officials about their decision, their jobs are hard enough. If you find yourself lapped the best thing to do is to remain out of the way of passing riders as best as possible.

**Payouts: **Full cash payouts for Men’s Pro 1/2 and Women’s Pro/1/2/3 fields are based on 50 pre-registered riders. If field size is between 30-49 riders than the max payout will decrease to $2,500 for top 10, for fields with 29 or less riders the max payout is $1,000 for top 5.

 

Event #5

**Name: **Fort Eustis Circuit Race

**Location: **Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Eustis, Newport News, VA 23604

Parking: Event parking is at the Anderson Field House. 643 Dickman St. Fort Eustis, VA 23604

**Event Date: **Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Event Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

**Registration: **Online registration closes 2 weeks before on Sunday March, 29th at 11:59 PM. Day of registration only available to those who already have base access.

**Base Access: **All riders must register online before registration closes to be eligible to race the Fort Eustis Circuit Race. The event is on an active military base so access has to be approved for everyone. Please do not just show up and try to drive on. This year it is strongly requested that all US citizen partipants have a REAL ID compliant ID to access the base. If you do not have one we can still get you on, but the process is more involved. Please see the event files for the list of REAL ID compliant ID’s. All riders registering for either the omnium or the Fort Eustis Circuit Race must enter: Name (Last, First MI), Gender, Race, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Drivers License Number, and state drivers license was issued in as well as if it is a REAL ID, so that the pass office can conduct a background check to approve you for entrance to the facility. This information is gathered during the check out process. Family members, friends, and any other spectator also needs to supply this information. If approved for access you will be able to check in with the guards at the gate, show them your identification, and be quickly granted access to the base on race day. Participants who are under 18 years old that do not have a drivers license or other form of state or federally issued ID can be escorted on by an adult who has submitted their information for a background check. Please see the files on the registration page for the information that is required for the background check.  If you are a Foreign National (Not a US Citizen) you can enter the requested information when asked, but we also need a photo of your passport emailed to racedirector@tourofnewportnews.com. Please indicate you are a foreign national when entering that information. Foreign Nationals will also need to pick up a paper copy of their pass on Friday, April 10th, between 7:00AM and 3:30PM. Failure to do so will result in you being unable to access the base on Sunday for the event.

**Course: **The course is a flat and fast 5 km loop with five 90 degree turns. The entire road will be blocked for the event so no need to worry about the centerline rule. The finish has a long straight drag leading to it.

**About: **This is a 5 km circuit race on an active duty military base. Please see the previous sections or email the promoter for base access information. The parking lot is approximately .25 miles from the start/finish line. Omnium points will be awarded to the top 15 finishers in each category.

 

**For questions contact Graham Costa at racedirector@tourofnewportnews.com or call (757) 660-2117 **

Presented by The City of Newport News and THR Cycling

Categories:

  • Men Masters 35+ p/b Ware Insurance, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 50
  • Men Master 45+, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 50
  • Men Masters 55+ p/b Hylton Builders, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 50
  • Women Masters 35+ p/b Village Bicycles, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 25
  • Women Cat 4/5 p/b Rooms, Blooms, and More, 5 stages, $100.00, field limit 75
  • Women Cat 3/4, 5 stages, $100.00, field limit 75
  • Women Pro/1/2/3, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 100
  • Men Cat 4/5 p/b Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 75
  • Men Cat 3/4 p/b Hornsby Tire & Service Center Pros, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 100
  • Men Cat 2/3, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 100
  • Dan’s Tree Service Men Pro/1/2 p/b Cutaway USA, 5 stages, $170.00, field limit 100
  • Fixed Gear Men p/b ATW Builds, 5 stages, $100.00, field limit 50
  • Fixed Gear Open p/b Undercog Cycling, 5 stages, $30.00, field limit 50
  • Active Duty and Retired Military Cat 4/5 p/b Threat Tec (3 Events), 3 stages, $0.00, field limit 25
  • Men Cat 4/5 p/b Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, 25 laps, $35.00, field limit 75, start time 08:00:00
  • Women Cat 4/5 p/b Rooms, Blooms, and More, 25 laps, $30.00, field limit 75, start time 08:40:00
  • Men Cat 3/4 p/b Hornsby Tire & Service Center Pros, 35 laps, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 09:20:00
  • Women Cat 3/4, 30 laps, $30.00, field limit 75, start time 10:10:00
  • Women Masters 35+ p/b Village Bicycles, 30 laps, $35.00, field limit 25, start time 10:10:00
  • Men Masters 35+ p/b Ware Insurance, 45 laps, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 11:00:00
  • Men Masters 45+, 45 laps, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 11:00:00
  • Men Masters 55+ p/b Hylton Builders, 45 laps, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 11:00:00
  • Fixed Gear Men p/b ATW Builds, 30 laps, $30.00, field limit 50, start time 12:00:00
  • Fixed Gear Open p/b Undercog Cycling, 25 laps, $6.00, field limit 50, start time 12:50:00
  • Men Cat 2/3, 45 laps, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 13:30:00
  • Women Pro/1/2/3, 50 laps, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 14:30:00
  • Dan’s Tree Service Men Pro/1/2 p/b Cutaway USA, 60 laps, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 15:40:00
  • Men Cat 4/5 p/b Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Fixed Gear Open p/b Undercog Cycling, 1 laps, $6.00
  • Women Cat 4/5 p/b Rooms, Blooms, and More, 1 laps, $20.00
  • Men Cat 3/4 p/b Hornsby Tire & Service Center Pros, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Women Cat 3/4, 1 laps, $20.00
  • Women Masters 35+ p/b Village Bicycles, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Men Masters 35+ p/b Ware Insurance, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Men Masters 45+, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Men Masters 55+ p/b Hylton Builders, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Fixed Gear Men p/b ATW Builds, 1 laps, $20.00
  • Men Cat 2/3, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Dan’s Tree Service Men Pro/1/2 p/b Cutaway USA, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Women Pro/1/2/3, 1 laps, $25.00
  • Active Duty and Retired Military Cat 4/5 p/b Threat Tec, 1 laps, $0.00, field limit 25
  • Anything But a Road Bike Single Speed p/b Pedal! Bicycle Co., 1 laps, $0.00, field limit 25
  • Men Cat 4/5 p/b Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 75, start time 07:30:00
  • Men Cat 3/4 p/b Hornsby Tire & Service Center Pros, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 07:30:00
  • Women Cat 4/5 p/b Rooms, Blooms, and More, 5 miles, $30.00, field limit 60, start time 07:30:00
  • Women Masters 35+ p/b Village Bicycles, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 25, start time 07:30:00
  • Women Cat 3/4, 5 miles, $30.00, field limit 60, start time 07:30:00
  • Women Pro/1/2/3, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 07:30:00
  • Men Masters 35+ p/b Ware Insurance, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 07:30:00
  • Men Masters 45+, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 07:30:00
  • Men Masters 55+ p/b Hylton Builders, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 07:30:00
  • Men Cat 2/3, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 07:30:00
  • Dan’s Tree Service Men Pro/1/2 p/b Cutaway USA, 5 miles, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 07:30:00
  • Fixed Gear Men p/b ATW Builds, 5 miles, $30.00, field limit 50, start time 07:30:00
  • Fixed Gear Open p/b Undercog Cycling, 5 miles, $6.00, field limit 50, start time 07:30:00
  • Active Duty and Retired Military Cat 4/5 p/b Threat Tec, 5 miles, $0.00, field limit 25, start time 07:30:00
  • The Wee Wheel Wee Tour of Newport News p/b Gymnastics Inc. and Ninja Zone (6 Kid’s Events), 6 stages, $0.00, start time 11:00:00
  • The Wee Wheel Kid’s Race p/b Gymnastics Inc. and Ninja Zone, 10 minutes, $0.00, start time 12:00:00
  • Men Cat 4/5 p/b Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, 30 minutes, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 12:15:00
  • Women Cat 4/5 p/b Rooms, Blooms, and More, 30 minutes, $35.00, field limit 60, start time 13:00:00
  • Men Cat 3/4 p/b Hornsby Tire & Service Center Pros, 40 minutes, $45.00, field limit 100, start time 13:40:00
  • Women Cat 3/4, 40 minutes, $35.00, field limit 60, start time 14:35:00
  • Women Masters 35+ p/b Village Bicycles, 40 minutes, $45.00, field limit 40, start time 14:35:00
  • Men Masters 35+ p/b Ware Insurance, 50 minutes, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 15:25:00
  • Men Masters 45+, 50 minutes, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 15:25:00
  • Men Masters 55+ p/b Hylton Builders, 50 minutes, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 15:25:00
  • Fixed Gear Men p/b ATW Builds, 30 minutes, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 16:30:00
  • Fixed Gear Open p/b Undercog Cycling, 30 minutes, $6.00, field limit 50, start time 17:05:00
  • Men Cat 2/3, 50 minutes, $45.00, field limit 100, start time 17:40:00
  • Women Pro/1/2/3, 40 km, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 18:45:00
  • Dan’s Tree Service Men Pro/1/2 p/b Cutaway USA, 60 km, $45.00, field limit 100, start time 20:00:00
  • Men Cat 4/5 p/b Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que, 15 miles, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 08:00:00
  • Active Duty and Retired Military Cat 4/5 p/b Threat Tec, 15 miles, $0.00, field limit 50, start time 08:02:00
  • Women Cat 4/5 p/b Rooms, Blooms, and More, 15 miles, $35.00, field limit 75, start time 08:45:00
  • Women Masters 35+ p/b Village Bicycles, 15 miles, $45.00, field limit 75, start time 08:46:00
  • Para - Open & Physical Disability p/b Threat Tec, 12 miles, $0.00, start time 08:47:00
  • Para - Tandem p/b Threat Tec, 12 miles, $0.00, start time 08:47:00
  • Para - Handcycle, Recumbent, Kneeler p/b Threat Tec, 12 miles, $0.00, start time 08:48:00
  • Men Masters 35+ p/b Ware Insurance, 24 miles, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 09:40:00
  • Men Masters 45+, 24 miles, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 09:40:00
  • Men Masters 55+ p/b Hylton Builders, 24 miles, $45.00, field limit 50, start time 09:40:00
  • Men Cat 2/3, 27 miles, $40.00, field limit 100, start time 10:50:00
  • Fixed Gear Men p/b ATW Builds, 24 miles, $35.00, field limit 50, start time 10:52:00
  • Women Pro/1/2/3, 30 miles, $45.00, field limit 100, start time 12:00:00
  • Women Cat 3/4, 24 miles, $35.00, field limit 100, start time 12:01:00
  • Fixed Gear Open p/b Undercog Cycling, 24 miles, $6.00, field limit 50, start time 12:02:00
  • Dan’s Tree Service Men Pro/1/2 p/b Cutaway USA, 40 miles, $45.00, field limit 100, start time 13:30:00
  • Men Cat 3/4 p/b Hornsby Tire & Service Center Pros, 24 miles, $45.00, field limit 100, start time 13:32:00
  • Spectators, $0.00

Registration:

  • Opens on Thursday January 01, 2026
  • Closes on Tuesday April 07, 2026