BACK FOR 2023: CAT 4/5 WTFNB RACE @ 5PM! See below for details.
We're excited to announce a dedicated Category 4/5 WTFNB race at 5 pm for the 2023 Seward season.
Races in this series will be held: April (13, 27), May (11, 25), June (8, 22), July (6, 20), August (3, 17, 31).
Start time will be 5pm. See below for more details.
See you at Seward!
Thursday Night Cycling Series
at Seward Park
Welcome to 2023 and the 33rd iteration of Seward Park Thursday Night Series. This PNW bike racing institution is proudly sponsored by Voler Premium Cycling Apparel. Voler have generously added to the series purse and provided nightly primes, as well as Leaders Jerseys for the 6pm and 7pm races.
The 2023 Series will run Thursday nights starting April 13 through August 31.
The Voler Seward Park Thursday Night Cycling Series provides racers of all abilities the opportunity to test their legs, brains, and luck against the competition. Three separate races are offered to give riders at different ability levels a more appropriate challenge. All participants must sign a race waver and pin on their WSBA numbers or rent a race number for the evening. See below or download the race flyer for details.
VOLER Leaders Jerseys
Photo by @chriswilsonphoto.
Big thanks to Russell Stevenson and series sponsor VOLER Premium Cycling Apparel for putting these jerseys together.
C & B Race Leaders: you can run but you can't hide!
Dates, Location, and Fees
Dates and Location
- Every Thursday night from April 13 to August 31, 2023
- Location: Inside Seward Park, Seattle, WA (Google Maps)
- Course:
- .8 of a mile loop on smooth wide roads
- One 140 degree turn hill that is 200 meters long
- Direction of races change nightly and per weather conditions.
- Download 2023 Series Flyer (PDF)
- Download Series Waiver (PDF)
Fees
Race entry and multi-race punch cards may be purchased with cash, check, and Venmo at the registration table.
- Men: $25 per race
- Men: 10 race punch card for $230
- Women and Juniors: $15
- Women and Juniors: 10 race punch card for $130
- Bring your WSBA number! Wear it on the right side!
- If you don't have a WSBA number you may rent one on race day at the registration table.
Registration
- Register: race day only. Opens at 4:30 PM at the picnic area next to course.
- WSBA numbers will be used and can be purchased at WSBAracing.org.
- WSBA numbers are not for sale at the race). Rental numbers available at the race for a $5 rental fee.
- Number Positioning: right side!
- Download 2023 Series Flyer (PDF)
- Download Series Waiver (PDF)
Race Day Schedule
| RACE | CAT | START | PRIZES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat 4/5 WTFNB Race* | Cat 4/5 Women | 5:00PM | 25min | None |
| A | First Timers & Cat 4, 5 |
5:30PM | 25min | Prizes |
| B | Cat 3, 4 | 6:00PM | 45min | $400 |
| C | Pro & Cat 1, 2, 3 |
7:00PM | 60min | $900 |
* 2023 Category 4/5 WTFNB Race Series Dates
Races in this series will be held: April (13, 27), May (11, 25), June (8, 22), July (6, 20), August (3, 17, 31).
Notes
- Category 3-4s have a choice of races. Women and juniors can race in any race they feel is equal to their ability level.
- Length of the races may vary over the season with a minimum of 10 racers per race.
- All cycling rules will be enforced. All riders must sign a waiver and wear an approved helmet.
- Season prizes go 6 deep. Nightly $2 per entry goes into cash prize pool. Places paid out nightly based on number of riders (1 place per 20 riders). Nightly cash primes. Points kept for season prizes (6 deep per race). Season prizes are cash and merchandise.
- These races are NOT USA Cycling sanctioned. No USAC licensed required. If you DO NOT have medical insurance you should not race.
Prizes
- Season prizes go 6 deep.
- Every night $2 per entry goes into cash prize pool
- Places paid out nightly based on number of riders (1 place per 20 riders).
- Nightly cash primes.
- Points kept for season prizes - 6 deep in each race.
Contact Us
You can contact the Voler Thursday Night Cycling Series at Seward Park at .