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Race #1 of the Oregon XC Series
The Sixteenth edition of Echo Red to Red presented by Scott’s Cycle & Sports, is the first race of the Oregon XC Series, and has become the traditional start to the mountain bike racing calendar in the Pacific Northwest. In 2024, this race was the regions largest most attended mountain bike race. Our 2025 edition is shaping up to be even bigger and is known to bring the best XC talent in mountain biking from across the West.
Note: We will be doing one last trail build slash course recon on Sunday 3/9.
Pricing
$70 Adult Pre-Reg / $80 Day-Of
$35 Juniors Pre-Reg / $40 Day-Of
Price includes post race meal!
This race gives back in BIG ways! Support it and you support the community!
$10 of EVERY entry goes to the Bike For Books Reading Program.
$5 of EVERY entry goes to the Echo Heritage Association which goes to community scholarship grant awards.
Date & Location
March 15th at Echo, Oregon.
Detailed Schedule
Friday 3/14
Early packet pick up 5:00pm-7:00pm at Sno Road Winery
Saturday 3/15
Morning of packet pick up 8:00am-10:30am at Sno Road Winery
11:00am Elite/Cat 1/Singlespeed Mass Start
11:20am E-MTB Mass Start
11:40am Cat 2/Clydesdale/Athena Mass Start
12:00pm Cat 3 Mass Start
Post race meal
Podium presentations and raffle back at Sno Road Winery
$1,800 Equal Cash Payout
1st $350
2nd $250
3rd $150
4th $100
5th $50
Note: Payout for top 5 men AND women for long course overall.
Course Description
The Echo Red to Red course starts at the corner of Dupont and Mainstreet in Historic Echo, Oregon. Race begins in waves, with long, middle, and short course racers heading out of town with a neutral start towards the Sno Road Winery trail system. Once you take a left-hand turn onto Snow Road, it is a wide-open gravel section of 2.3 miles that riders race full gas to get a good position heading into the singletrack section of the course. Most of this race takes place on singletrack so positioning early on is paramount. Remember that the race is not over after leaving Sno Road Winery trail system. Racers must climb out of Alkali Canyon past the old windmill and back onto Oregon Trail Road, Echo Lexington Highway. At this point, it is an all-out drag race on the pavement leading back into town. Once inside city limits, racers make a right onto Bridge Street. Finish Line is at the corner of Bridge and Dupont Street.
Categories
We will be running the OR XC Series Categories.
Important Note: All age categories are based on “racing age”, i.e. your age on 12/31/2025.
Race Plates
All racers will receive a custom race plate presented by Rodgers Toyota of Hermiston.
Chip Timing
Food
H & P Cafe
Barista
On behalf of Nossa Familia Coffee we will be offering drip and various espresso drinks for free.
Camping
At the Trailhead
Camping WITHOUT RV hookups will be available for RV/Camper/Trailers and tent camping at the Sno Road Winery/Echo West Vineyard trailhead. The trailhead is on the Echo Red to Red racecourse and is 3.5 miles from downtown Echo. NO FIRES WILL BE ALLOWED OUTSIDE OF THE DESIGNATED FIRE PIT. Limited wood is available. First come, first served. Outhouses available. Bring TP just in case.
At Echo Ridge Cellars
Camping WITHOUT RV hookups will also be available at Echo Ridge Cellars Parking lot property. Only ask is that you stop by the cellar and check out their wine and other offerings.
At Echo River Farms
A tranquil retreat on a 15-acre farmstead, a serene oasis situated next to the scenic Umatilla River. This farmstead provides an idyllic escape with its downtown proximity yet secluded ambiance, making it an ideal spot to unwind and rejuvenate. Details can be found on their HIPCAMP page.
Some Important Safety Notes
1) Helmets are mandatory at all OBRA-sanctioned races. Make sure to bring one and wear it any time you are on your bike.
2) Follow proper race etiquette. Be courteous to other riders on the course, especially when passing/lapping slower riders. Make slower riders aware of your intent to pass in a friendly, non-intimidating manner. Be patient and wait until there is enough room to pass. When passing, leave plenty of room and don’t cut off riders. Be extra careful around junior riders.
3) Race defensively and within your limits. This is not the world championship of short track racing! Prior to your race, pre-ride the course to familiarize yourself with technical sections and hazards along and on the course. If you don’t manage to pre-ride the course, ride a bit more conservatively on the first lap and go harder on the next lap.
4) Dogs ARE allowed at Echo, Oregon. Please keep them on a leash and be sure to clean up after them.
OBRA and the organizers of this race do not provide insurance coverage for injuries that occur at the race. The costs related to those injuries are the responsibility of the individual participants. Helmets must be worn at all times while on a bike. Promoter reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason.