practice day
RACE DAYS
Friday • June 20
Saturday + Sunday
June 21-22
USA Cycling license
U.S. Riders: To compete in the 2025 Schwalbe NAEC Enduro and E-Enduro National Championships, all participants must hold a valid USA Cycling license. We have partnered with USA Cycling to offer an exclusive $20 Membership for all participants. Click on the links below to get your USAC license.
Use code: ENDURO25 at check out.
Use code: JRENDURO25 at check out.
This offer is not applicable to those with current USA Cycling licenses.
International Riders: USA Cycling cannot issue licenses to non-US citizens or residents. UCI and USA Cycling regulations state that foreign riders competing in the U.S. have to present a valid license and a permission to ride letter from their national cycling federation. Failure to present a license or permission to ride letter does not prevent participation at the NAEC. In this situation, the rider acknowledges that USA Cycling and the NAEC will not provide accident or medical rider insurance.
naec categories
All Pro, Hardtail, and E-Bike categories will race the same Pro course. NAEC features a level of difficulty that can challenge every rider, the endurance required and technicality of the Pro course is designed to prepare riders to race at an international level event. You will cover a lot of ground, you will climb a lot of vert, and you will do a ton of descending. If you have doubts about your ability to safely complete the Pro course because of difficulty of trails or length of the pedal, please enter Sport. Sport and Jr Sport racers can expect less climbing but still lots of descending on some of Silver's best intermediate-advanced terrain. We do not offer a beginner category because of both the technicality and length of this race.
the 2025 NAEC Categories are:
PRO / EXPERT COURSE
Pro/Open Men 17+, Pro/Open Women 17+
Pro/Open E-Bike Men 17+
Pro/Open E-Bike Women 17+
E-Bike Men U17, E-Bike Women U17
Junior Men 13-14, Junior Women 13-14
Junior Men 15-16, Junior Women 15-16
Junior Men 17-18, Junior Women 17-18
Men 19-29, Women 19-29
Men 30-39, Women 30-39
Men 40-49, Women 40-49
Men 50-59, Women 50+
Men 60+
Hardtail Open
Non-Binary Open
SPORT COURSE
Jr Sport Men 17&U
Jr Sport Women 17&U
Sport Men 18-34, Sport Women 18-34
Sport Men 35-49, Sport Women 35-49
Sport Men 50+, Sport Women 50+
VENUE
Silver Mountain Resort is located just off I-90 an hour east of Spokane, WA, in sunny and scenic Kellogg, Idaho. The North American Enduro Cup venue is located right in the Silver Mountain Resort Gondola Village at 610 Bunker Avenue Kellogg, Idaho. Racer packet pickup, timing, neutral support and podiums will all be conveniently located next to the hotel, restaurants, coffee shops, and Silver Rapids Waterpark. Silver Mountain Resort offers a wide range of lodging options, amenities, and activities for the entire family. Be sure to take advantage of our special NAEC group rate when making your reservations!
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No outside alcohol allowed at Silver Mountain Resort Gondola Village during the event, but there are plenty of places to purchase on site.
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No dogs allowed in the Silver Mountain Resort Gondola Village, and dogs are not to be left unattended anywhere on Silver Mountain Property
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Overnight parking is available is available on a first-come, first serve basis in the Silver Mountain Resort day parking lot. The fee is $30 per night for two parking spaces - no exceptions. Ground sleeping style tents are prohibited in the Silver Mountain Parking lots. There will be blue rooms and trash dumpster provided plus more bathroom facilities available in the gondola upload area. There is a dump station located on Bunker Ave. between I-90 and the Silver Mountain parking lot. Please keep it tidy so we can continue to offer this convenience. Camping with full hookups is available 10 miles east of the venue at Wallace RV Park.
VOLUNTEERS
♥ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ♥ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ♥ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ♥
The NAEC relies on a bevy of volunteers, and we've got some pretty sweet incentives to make it worth your time, sweat, and feel good endorphins. Swag that's in the works (last year was a t-shirt and an custom-branded, insulated mug), hearty lunch on race day, and a lift ticket to come back and play on another day. #workhardplayhard
CHECK-IN / PACKET PICKUP
Packet pickup will be held in the parking lot across the street from the Gondola Village at Silver Mountain Resort. Your race packet contains your number plate, timing chip, and any additional race materials including your lift tickets for both race days. Packet Pickup will be limited on Saturday morning and available ONLY if you have reserved a Saturday morning spot by contacting us no later than Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
check-in / packet pickup timeS:
THURSDAY
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FRIDAY
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
SATURDAY
*BY RESERVATION ONLY*
Saturday AM before the first
riders are on course
**You can just sign waivers and get your practice lift ticket Friday between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM, but you will still need to check in during the designated times to be able to race.
Timing
Our trusted race timing partner, Race Cascadia, will be at our side ensuring precise timing for all competitors.
You will be receiving a timing chip during racer check-in. You must promptly return to the timing area in the base area upon completion of the race to return timing chips. Failure to do so will result in being marked as a DNF.
Lost or damaged timing chips will incur a $150 replacement fee.
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PRO PURSE
$12,000 pro purse - North American's largest enduro pro purse with equal payouts for men and women.
First Place ............... $2,700
Second Place .......... $1,500
Third Place .............. $900
Fourth Place ........... $540
Fifth Place ............... $360
2024 NAEC SCHEDULE
The North American Enduro Cup base of operations is right across the street from the Gondola Village at Silver Mountain Resort, 610 Bunker Avenue Kellogg, Idaho. Check in/packet pickup, timing, neutral support will all take place across the street from the Gondola Village. The Mandatory Racer Meeting and Podiums will be in the Gondola Village.
Watch this space for more updates.
MONDAY - THURSDAY
BEFORE THE RACE
Silver Mountain Bike Park is closed to the public. Accessing the course, including by shuttling, hiking, or riding up, is strictly prohibited. Any violators will be disqualified.
THURSDAY
JUNE 19, 2025
Racer Check in/Packet Pickup in the parking lot across the street from the Gondola Village.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ----------
Course is posted below and on the NAEC homepage.
8:00 PM -------------------------------
FRIDAY
JUNE 20, 2025
PRACTICE
Course Open for Practice - Official times will be controlled by Mountain Operations.
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM ----------
CUT OFF for Stage 5 practice.
4:30 PM -------------------------------
Chair 3 closes. Use Moose Knuckle if you miss the last Chair 3 uplift.
5:00 PM -------------------------------
Last practice run must start no later than 5:30 pm from top.
5:30 PM -------------------------------
Check-in
Check-in/Packet Pickup across the street from the Gondola Village.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM --------
Practice lift ticket pickup and sign waivers ONLY. You will NOT be checked in for the race if you arrive during this time, and will be required to check in between 6 PM - 9 PM. You will NOT be able to check in on Saturday.
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM --------
Check-in/Racer Packet Pickup across the street from the Gondola Village.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM -----------
mandatory racer meeting
Racer Meeting in the Gondola Village.
6:30 PM ------------------------------
saturday | race day 1
JUNE 21, 2025
call ups
BE IN THE GONDOLA VILLAGE NO LATER THAN 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE CALL UP TIME LISTED FOR YOUR CATEGORY BELOW: TBD
sunday | race day 2
JUNE 22, 2025
Gondola Starts Loading. Everyone needs to be in the gondola line to be in front of the public. Plan on a line and a wait at the top before you start racing on Sunday, but you will be able to wait in the Mountain House at the summit.
8:00 AM ------------------------------
podiums
Start approximately 30-60 minutes of last racer finishing and returning their timing chip. Racers MUST return to the timing area in the Gondola Village immediately upon completion of their last stage to turn in their timing chip. Failure to do so within 30 minutes of finishing their last stage may result in being marked as a DNF.
2024 Race Course
All racers must sign waivers, and pick up lift tickets before practicing or racingany part of the course. All racers must be checked in by 9:00 PM on Friday.
If you are using the Trailforks App, make sure you update the Idaho region before trying to access the course.
Check in starts at 8:00 am on Friday, 90 minutes before the course is opened for practice. Motorcycles and shuttles are not permitted for purposes of pre-riding, practice or inspection of any of the course at any time during the week of the event, including practice day. E-bikes are allowed on course ONLY if you're registered to race in the e-bike category, and only during Friday practice hours. Violators of these rules will be disqualified from the event. NO DOGS ON COURSE.
NO PRACTICE MON-THU AT SILVER MT
Silver Mountain Bike Park is PRIVATE PROPERTY and CLOSED Monday - Thursday.
THERE IS NO SHUTTLING OR RIDING UP MONDAY-THURSDAY, JUNE 16-19, 2025.
**VIOLATORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE RACE**
RULES
The Official NAEC Rulebook is linked below. It follows much the same form and format as previous NAECs and other race series, so there shouldn't be any surprises. However, there are specific rules for the NAEC.
Each racer is responsible for knowing and following these rules. Failure to comply with these rules or any other NAEC-specific rules posted on the NAEC's website or communicated to racers at the event may result in penalties or disqualification. The NAEC Organizers, in their sole discretion, will make any decisions regarding any alleged or potential violation when reported or observed. These decisions are final.
REFUNDS
We do not offer transfers or deferrals, any cancelled spots will be reopened for purchase for other participants.
MORE THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE EVENT = Refunds possible less a $50 cancellation fee
(Any cancellation made before 5:00 pm PST on 5/22/2025)
LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE EVENT = NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS
(Any cancellation made after 5:00 pm PST on 5/22/2025)