COVID19 UPDATE (as of July 11, 2020)
The Seward Park Series is canceled for July (at least).
More info about COVID19 impacts to Seattle Parks services and activities can be found on their blog:
https://parkways.seattle.gov/2020/05/04/seattle-parks-and-recreation-amenities-whats-open-and-whats-closed/
Stay safe and healthy out there!
Thursday Night Cycling Series
at Seward Park
Welcome to 2020, the 31st year of racing in Seward Park! This long-standing institution is now 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.
This year races will be held every Thursday evening from April 2 (potentially June 3) through August 27. 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.
2020 VOLER Leaders Jerseys
Photo by @chriswilsonphoto. See more of Chris' work at https://racenotes.exposure.co/
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 2 to August 27, 2020
- 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 2020 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: $20 per race
- Men: 10 race punch card for $170
- Women and Juniors: $10
- Women and Juniors: 10 race punch card for $85
- Bring your WSBA number!
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.com.
- WSBA numbers are not for sale at the race). Rental numbers available at the race for a $5 rental fee.
- Number Positioning: right side!
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.
Race Day Schedule
| RACE | CAT | START | PRIZES | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warm-Ups, Clinics | Course Open for Warm-Up, Coaches Clinics |
5:00PM | 25min | (Not a race) |
| 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 |
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). Cash and merchandise primes. Points kept for season prizes (6 deep per race).
- These races are NOT USA Cycling sanctioned. No USAC licensed required. If you DO NOT have medical insurance you should not race.
Contact Us
You can contact the Voler Thursday Night Cycling Series at Seward Park at .