Mountain biker in orange descends a forest trail.
Mountain biker racing downhill on a forest trail.
Jul 17 2026 to Jul 19 2026
All Day
Dunbar Summer Series

Sun Peaks Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race

The Dunbar Summer Series returns to Sun Peaks Bike Park for the 2026 Canada Cup Downhill Mountain Bike Race, July 17 to 19, 2026. Spectators are welcome to watch top riders compete trackside or register to race in this high-speed downhill event in Sun Peaks, BC.

The event includes practice sessions, seeding runs and final races featuring top downhill riders from across Canada.

Register to race at Sun Peaks Bike Park

Athlete Registration 


Sun Peaks Canada Cup Downhill Schedule 2026

Download the Canada Cup Downhill Schedule (PDF)

FRIDAY, JULY 17SATURDAY, JULY 18SUNDAY, JULY 19
 All Saturday volunteers
must report to the registration area
by 8:30am in order to be on the hill
and in position by 10:00am
All Sunday volunteers
must report to the registration area
by 8:30am in order to be on the hill
and in position by 10:00am
10:00am
First racer upload
9:30am
First racer upload
9:30am
First racer upload
10:00am to 3:00pm 
Regular bike park operations
No officials on course
9:00am to 12:00pm
Plate pick-up
8:00am to 9:00am
Race office open
Cycling Canada official available
for questions or concerns
3:00pm to 4:00pm
Course closed for UCI inspection
10:00am to 12:40pm
Open practice (all categories)
10:00am to 11:25am
"B" practice
3:30pm to 4:30pm
Lift access for course walks
Waivers and lift ticket required
Do not course walk before 4:00pm
12:45pm to 1:00pm
"A" practice upload
11:30am to 12:20pm
"A" practice
4:30pm
Last Upload
1:05pm to 2:00pm
"A" practice
12:30pm to 12:45pm
Volunteer break
Course clear
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Plate pickup and new registrations
2:00pm to 3:40pm
"B" practice
1:00pm
RACE!
6:30pm
Official Cycling Canada riders
and team managers meeting
3:50pm to 5:00pm
Seeding runs ("A" plates only)
Course closed after last timed run
Re-runs only after 4:30pm
 4:30pm
Last Upload
Awards and podiums to follow shortly after final racer
 7:30pm 
Racers meeting
Seeding podium, swag toss, games, and more!
 


Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed as course marshals for this event. Get up close to the action, enjoy lunch and be entered into a volunteer prize draw for great prizes.

All Saturday and Sunday volunteers must report to the registration area by 8:30am to ensure they are on the hill and in position by 10:00am.

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP 

Trail Closures

Some trails will be closed from Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, for this event. Please use available detours and respect trail closures. Thank you for your cooperation. 

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