Race
One Festival. 14 Races.
Life Time Members: September 29, 2026
General Public: October 6, 2026
Ready to race? From legendary mountain bike trails and wide-open gravel to scenic trail running, Sea Otter has a start line for you. With races for all ages, abilities and ambitions, including para and tandem categories, there’s no better place to challenge yourself, try something new and be part of the action.
Pick your race and experience a race weekend like no other.
Life Time Members Early Access Registration
Life Time owns and produces some of the most incredible athletic events in the world, including Life Time Sea Otter Classic. Along with athletic events, Life Time’s goal is to reshape the way people approach health and fitness with its healthy way of life communities. As a Life Time member, you get access to our athletic events one week before the event registration or lottery opens to the general public. A Life Time membership also provides you with access to 150+ Life Time athletic country club destinations in the United States and Canada, plus a comprehensive digital platform — all for your happy, healthy way of life.
Mountain Races
Sea Otter mountain bike events include high-speed cross-country racing, enduro, dual slalom, and DH all over the rolling hills and trails of the Fort Ord National Monument. The steep climbs, flowing singletrack and rock gardens delight and challenge racers of any age and ability. Race Registration includes a 4-day Festival Pass, race day lunch, parking pass, and medals to the top three finishers in each category.
Gravel Race
Designed for everyone from first-time racers to experts looking for a big day, the Gravel Race offers three distances: choose from 30, 60, or 90 miles. Race Registration includes a 4-day Festival Pass, race day lunch, parking pass, and medals to the top three finishers in each category.
Trail Runs
BACK for 2027 with a new course! Explore scenic Fort Ord in a whole new way with two distances to choose from: a 10 Mile lap with 1300’ of elevation gain, or a family friendly 5K (3.8mi) loop. Each route explores the trails of Laguna Seca before a triumphant finish on the iconic raceway track.