A mud-splattered rider crosses the 2026 finish line on the grass with both arms raised, race number 30 on the handlebars, blue sponsor flags along the fence behind her.
May 21–24, 2026 · The inaugural edition

2026 · Year One

The story, champions and certified results of the inaugural 2026 Oz Stage Race.

The first edition

232

Riders raced

4

Days of racing and camaraderie

35 + 4

US states, plus Puerto Rico, Mexico, Canada and Honduras

26

Categories scored

The team champions

Team Open Men · 8:18:34

MTB al Dente

Michael Pilolli and Pablo Cruz, the first Open Men’s team champions.

Team Open Co-Ed · 10:47:07

Threat Level Midnight

Jackky Sirichantho and Jessica McWhirt, the first Open Co-Ed team champions.

The solo champions

Solo Open Men · 7:19:13

Carson Beckett

Took the first two stages and never gave the lead back.

Solo Open Women · 8:54:44

Crystal Anthony

Won every stage of the open women’s race.

Solo U23 Men · 7:38:36

Noah Warren

U23 champion and third-fastest rider overall.

What happened

Michael Pilolli and Pablo Cruz of MTB al Dente won the Open Men’s team race in 8:18:34, and Jackky Sirichantho and Jessica McWhirt of Threat Level Midnight took the Open Co-Ed title. Carson Beckett led the solo race from the Back 40 to the finish, taking the first two stages and holding on through the third. Tyler Clark took the fastest time of the final day. Crystal Anthony won every stage of the open women’s race. Noah Warren, racing U23, was the third-fastest rider in the field — and Ben Warders, seventeen years old, was the fourth.

Category winners

Every scored category from the first edition, from the official stage results.

CategoryWinnerTeamThree-stage total
Team Open MenMichael Pilolli & Pablo CruzMTB al Dente8:18:34
Team Open CoedJackky Sirichantho & Jessica McWhirtThreat Level Midnight10:47:07
Team Masters 40+ MenLuke Porter & Drew MedlockNot Dead Yet8:57:53
Team Masters 40+ CoedJessica Mullins & Matt DiehlAvout10:32:54
Team Junior MenGreyson Wimberley & Lane WarnekeSalty Circus Racing10:05:56
Team Age Group 23–39 MenAdrian Perez & Anthony Perez—14:48:49
Team Age Group 23–39 CoedHannah Todd & Doug ToddNo Play Pedaling15:03:32
Team Age Group 23–39 WomenFinn KendallFCK Racing—
Solo Open MenCarson BeckettDirt Camp Racing7:19:13
Solo Open WomenCrystal AnthonyFlow Formulas · The Black Bibs · Velo Saddles8:54:44
Solo U23 MenNoah WarrenCafe du Cycliste | The Meteor7:38:36
Solo Junior 17–18 MenBen WardersCoyote Devo8:10:27
Solo Junior 17–18 WomenLillian BargstadtNebraska Select Cycling12:30:35
Solo Junior 15–16 MenChristopher SchwarzRare Disease Cycling / Keswick Cycles9:32:10
Solo Junior 15–16 WomenBailey BrownOz Racing Team9:44:49
Solo Junior 14u MenRyan BargstadtNebraska Select Cycling13:07:39
Solo Age Group 23–39 MenRadames ReyesSportscience Racing & Development Team9:33:36
Solo Age Group 23–39 WomenMarion CholieuAravaipa Racing Team11:04:37
Solo Masters 40–49 MenToby Rider—8:54:22
Solo Masters 40–49 WomenDanielle Slaton—10:52:31
Solo Masters 50–59 MenEric StephenBaghouse8:22:53
Solo Masters 50–59 WomenJessica RocksonThaden Cycling / Revolution Factory Suspension11:16:46
Solo Masters 60+ MenRandy GibsonCadence Cycling of McKinney10:40:47
Solo Masters 60+ WomenStephanie LandyBMC/Walmart12:19:05

Timing by RaceResult. Results as certified by the Ozark Foundation.

Stage timing

The roll of Year One

Every rider who raced the inaugural edition, carrying the gold ’26.

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