Thursday Night Cycling Series
at Seward Park
Welcome to 2025 and the 35th iteration of Seward Park Thursday Night Series. This PNW bike racing institution is proudly sponsored by Voler Premium Cycling Apparel. Voler have generously donated the Race Leaders Jerseys for the 6pm and 7pm races.
The 2025 Series will run Thursday nights starting April 10 through August 28.
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. Four 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.
BACK FOR 2025: 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 2025 Seward season.
Races in the WTFNB series will be held: April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14 and 28. On non-race nights the 5 pm time slot is available for teams or coaches to run clinics. Contact David Douglas at . to check on availability.
Dates, Location, and Fees
Dates and Location
- Every Thursday night from April 10 through August 28.
- 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 2025 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.
Seward Photos
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 every week!
- Download 2025 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 |
* 2025 Category 4/5 WTFNB Race Series Dates (6 Races)
Races in this series will be held: April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14 and 28..
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). 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 primes for free race entries.
- 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 .