Freedom Park BMX Race for Life Benefit Race 2026

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Freedom Park BMX Raceway hosts its 2026 Race for Life benefit race in Camarillo on Thursday, October 1. The track's current official homepage names the exact date and event; its Thursday schedule sets open-track practice and race sign-ups from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, with racing beginning as soon as possible after 6:30 PM. This USA BMX Foundation series raises money for Blood Cancer United and began in 1981 after young BMX racer Todd Kingsbury was diagnosed with leukemia. Unlike ordinary sanctioned races, the Foundation says Race for Life is one of the few events where a rider does not need an existing USA BMX membership to try BMX. Freedom Park's current track rules still require either an active membership or a one-day waiver, signed by a parent or guardian for minors. Walk-on sign-in and payment are handled at the track; no advance event registration link is published. The track currently lists $15 for ordinary racing and open track, but it does not separately publish the October 1 benefit-race entry fee, fundraising minimum, donation-credit rules, awards or balance-bike price, so racers should confirm the event price with the track rather than assuming the regular fee controls. Riders need a structurally sound bicycle with working brakes and enclosed grips, an approved bicycle helmet, closed-toe shoes and comfortable riding clothing; long pants and long sleeves are listed by the track. E-bikes, motorcycles, training wheels, freestyle pegs, kickstands, chain guards and reflector brackets are prohibited. No rental equipment is currently available, though the track-side shop sells BMX bikes, helmets and race gear. The outdoor dirt track can close for rain, wind or repairs, sometimes for days after weather passes, so check @freedomparkbmx before travel. Freedom Park provides parking, restrooms, bleachers, drinking fountains and a snack bar, but no event-specific parking layout, accessibility service, spectator ticket, capacity, final race time, closing time, heat list, livestream or results link is published.

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