Kids' Bike Races at Manhattan Beach Grand Prix 2026

The community Kids' Races at the are open to all boys and girls ages 2-14, and almost two, too. Kids' Races are great fun for racers, families, and friends, and are popular with the audience. FREE admission for spectators.

• Tickets: Tickets include a race number, souvenir T-shirt, goodie bag, and medal. The medal is awarded when the racer crosses the finish line. Tickets will sell out before race day.
• Bikes: Racers bring their own bikes and helmets. They may ride any bike, including a bike with training wheels, a balance bike, or a tricycle.
• Heats: Kids are grouped by age and gender with each heat usually being just one age group within one gender (e.g., 6-year-old girls). Distance for 2–6-year-olds is 60 yards and 7–12-year-olds is 185 yards.
• Check-in: Arrive at the Kids' Races booth near the Kids Zone ideally by 10:30 a.m. or earlier, opens at 8:30 a.m. Come early to avoid the usual rush and enjoy the Kids’ Zone at 8:30 a.m. Pro races start at 7:00 a.m. along with local exhibits and food vendors.
• Race times: Ages 2-6 years arrive at their staging area by 11:30 a.m. Races start at approximately 12:00 p.m. Ages 7-12 years arrive at their staging area by 12:00 p.m. Races start at approximately 12:30 p.m. Park bikes on the marked lines in staging at the times above and wander about in the staging area while waiting.

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