Events Schedule for 2026 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship

Jul 31, 2026 Michael Le Pard Events, News

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (July 29, 2026) — As the gates prepare to drop on the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Amateur Motocross National Championship presented by AMSOIL, excitement is already building at Loretta Lynn Ranch as a full slate of special events will get underway beginning Saturday, August 1. As the nation’s top amateur motocross racers take to the track, riders, families and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a week filled with activities, entertainment and traditions that have become a staple of the annual championship. From opening ceremonies and vendor displays to autograph sessions, giveaways and family-friendly attractions, the week offers something for everyone both on and off the racetrack.

 

REDFERRIN to headline the Monster Energy Country Music Festival on Sunday, August 2.

 

On Sunday, August 2, it’s officially opening day at the Ranch starting at 9:00 a.m. local time, as athletes begin their check-in and registration process. At the end of official business, everyone will come together at 4:30 p.m. local time for the annual Nathan Hall 442 Memorial Bicycle Ride. Attendees will then have their first opportunity to hang out with a Pro Motocross racer, Jeremy Martin, as he leads the Yamaha Track Walk at 5:00 p.m. That will be followed by opening ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. and capped off by the week’s showcase event, the Monster Energy Country Music Festival headlined by REDFERRIN at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Following practice on Monday, August 3, another Pro Motocross champion will spend time with the racers as Ryan Dungey will share his expertise with KTM Ready to Race Trackside Tips at 6:30 p.m. local time. The intensity ramps up on Tuesday, August 4, as motos get underway, but the fun continues with a special autograph session with Levi Kitchen and Nick Romano at The Fox Tower at 5:30 p.m. local time, in addition to a more slow-paced event, as Pro Motocross fan favorite Malcolm Stewart hosts the Mookie Catch Classic fishing competition at the Lake Loretta trackside pond at 7:00 p.m. local time. The STACYC Jam Fest will close the night out at the STACYC Pump Track beginning at 7:30 p.m. local time.

 

Riders, families and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a week filled with activities, entertainment and traditions that have become a staple of the annual championship.

 

The second day of racing on Wednesday, August 5, will kick off the evening activities with Music on the Beach at 5:00 p.m. local time, followed by the GASGAS Beach Bash & Splash with Kona Ice and Fire Truck Hose Down. Chapel Service with Rev. Kevin Cozadd of MXers for Jesus will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the FMF Pits, and then the high-flying action will take place as freestyle legend Keith Sayers defies gravity and physics at 7:30 p.m. with the Monster Energy FMX Demo. The second Radio Fox Live show will end the evening at 8:00 p.m. local time.

On Thursday, August 6, at 12:30 p.m. local time two-time WMX Champion, Lachlan “lala” Turner will be signing autographs during intermission at the Yamaha Booth, with the Yamah bLU cRU family dinner will take place that evening at 7:00 p.m. local time in the Monster Energy Arena. On-Track School will once again host their annual On-Track Prom at 7:00 p.m. local time at Loretta Lynn’s Plantation Home.

Then on Friday, August 7, Music on the Beach will kick off the festivities at 2:00 p.m. local time, which will lead into the On Track School Graduation Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and then Ceremony at 7:15 p.m. local time. Also taking place on Friday evening will be the Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show at 7:00 p.m. local time near the pond area. Closing out the evening will give everyone a chance to win prizes at the Monster Jam with Zac Herrin + Music Bingo at 8:00 p.m

Throughout the week, Camp STACYC will keep kids active with special sessions and activities between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. local time daily, from Monday to Friday. Additionally, Radio Fox presented by Vurb Moto will recap what happened on the track and will do a little bench racing with some of the most respected names in motocross on select evenings, from 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday

Aug 1, 2026

  • 11:00am
    LL Apprentice Orientation, presented by On Track School (all confirmed students) : Monster Energy Arena
  • 4:00pm
    Cobra Boat Race (open to anyone) : The Beach

Sunday

Aug 2, 2026

  • 9:00am
    Chapel Service with Rev. Kevin Cozadd of MXers for Jesus, followed by Baptism in Hurricane Creek : Thor Display
  • 9:45am
    On Track School Class Photo (Students, please wear your school shirts) : On Track tent inside Monster Energy Arena
  • 10:00am
    Youth Rider Registration : Monster Energy Arena (Classes 20 – 27) (10am – 11:30am)
  • 10:00am
    Camp STACYC Registration : Monster Energy Arena (10am – 2pm)
  • 10:00am
    KTM Rider Check In, Decal Pressed on Rider Bib Gift Pickup: KTM Pits (10am – 3:30pm)
  • 10:00am
    Husqvarna Rider Check In, Decal Pressed on Rider Bib Gift Pickup: Husqvarna Pits (10am – 3:30pm)
  • 10:00am
    GASGAS Rider Check In, Decal Pressed on Rider Bib Gift Pickup: GASGAS Pits (10am – 3:30pm)
  • 12:00pm
    Youth Rider Registration : Monster Energy Arena (Classes 28 – 36) (12pm – 1:30pm)
  • 12:00pm
    BLU CRU Registration for Yamaha Family Dinner, BLU CRU decal pressed on bib and Rider gift pick up: Yamaha Pits (12pm – 6pm)
  • 12:00pm
    Kawasaki Racers Team Green Gift Pick Up : Greenville (12pm – 5pm)
  • 2:00pm
    Amateur Rider Registration : Monster Energy Arena (Classes 4 – 13) (2pm – 3:30pm)
  • 4:00pm
    Amateur Rider Registration : Monster Energy Arena (Classes 1 – 3 & 14 – 19) (4pm – 5:30pm)
  • 4:30pm
    Nathan Hall 422 Memorial Bicycle Road Ride with Police Escort : Starting Line
  • 5:00pm
    Cobra New Family Orientation : Cobra Pits
  • 5:30pm
    Cobra Track Walk : Cobra Pits
  • 5:00pm
    CMA Blessing of the Bikes : Staging Area
  • 5:00pm
    Yamaha BLU CRU Track Walk with Jeremy Martin (Meet at the Yamaha Mechanics area on track)
  • 7:30pm
    Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship Opening Ceremonies : Monster Energy Stage, Starting Line
  • 9:00pm
    Monster Energy Country Music Festival featuring REDFERRIN: Monster Energy Stage, Starting Line

Monday

Aug 3, 2026

  • 7:00am
    Amateur & Youth Rider Registration (All Classes): Monster Energy Arena
  • 7:30am
    Practice
  • 8:00am
    Kawasaki Racers Team Green Gift Pick Up : Greenville (8am – 5pm)
  • 8:00am
    Yamaha BLU CRU Decal Pressed on Rider Bib : Yamaha Pits (8am – 6pm)
  • 4:00pm
    Music on the Beach
  • 6:00pm
    Radio Fox – Opening Show (6pm – 7:30pm)
  • 6:30pm
    KTM Ready to Race Trackside Tips with Ryan Dungey – Open to all: Meet at KTM pits right after practice and walk trackside
  • 7:00pm
    Cobra Family Dinner (open to all Cobra riders & families) : Monster Energy Arena
  • 7:30pm
    KTM Camp Bonfire & S’Mores – Open to all: The Beach
  • 7:30pm
    2026 Cobra Models Introduction : Monster Energy Arena

Tuesday

Aug 4, 2026

  • 7:00pm
    Husqvarna Catch Classic Fishing w/Malcolm Stewart: Lake Loretta Trackside Pond
  • 7:30pm
    STACYC Jam Fest (Non-racers only) : STACYC Pump Track
  • 7:30pm
    Annual AMA Organizer Appreciation Reception : Loretta Lynn Plantation Home

Wednesday

Aug 5, 2026

  • 5:00pm
    Music on the Beach
  • 6:00pm
    GASGAS Beach Bash & Splash with Kona Ice and Fire Truck Hose Down – Open to all: The Beach
  • 6:00pm
    Ontrack Apprentice Fiesta Taco Dinner :  Monster Energy Arena
  • 6:30pm
    Team USA Celebration Dinner : Loretta Lynn Plantation Home
  • 7:00pm
    Chapel Service with Rev. Kevin Cozadd of MXers for Jesus : FMF Pits
  • 7:30pm
    Monster Energy Keith Sayers FMX Demo : Race Track
  • 8:00pm
    Radio Fox – Live Show (8pm – 9pm)

Thursday

Aug 6, 2026

  • 12:30pm
    Yamaha Pro Rider Signing In Yamaha Booth – Intermission 12:30pm-1:15pm w/ Lachlan Turner
  • 7:00pm
    Yamaha BLU CRU Family Dinner : Monster Energy Arena
  • 7:00pm
    On Track School Prom : Loretta Lynn Plantation Home
  • 7:00pm
    Accountability/Recovery Group Mtg : Loretta Lynn Museum, Western Town

Friday

Aug 7, 2026

  • 2:00pm
    Music on the Beach
  • 5:30pm
    On Track School Graduation Dinner : Camp Loretta Tent
  • 7:00pm
    Loretta Lynn Kennel Club Dog Show : Pond
  • 7:15pm
    On Track School Graduation : Monster Energy Arena
  • 8:00pm
    Monster Jam with Zac Herrin + Music Bingo (Come win prizes): Monster Energy Arena

Saturday

Aug 8, 2026

  • 10:00am
    Monster Energy Awards Ceremonies (Motos 1 – 17, A – D) : Monster Energy Arena
  • 2:30pm
    Monster Energy Awards Ceremonies (Motos 18 – 29, 250 B, 250 Pro Sport & Open Pro Sport) : Monster Energy Arena
  • 3:00pm
    Radio Fox – Closing Show (3pm – 4pm)

In General:

Fri-Fri Ross Family Farmers Market : Poolside (8am – 5pm)
Sat-Thu FCA Fun Park: Lake Loretta
Sat-Sat Kawasaki Team Green Trackside Support (available to all riders) : Greenville
Sat-Sat Cobra Moto Trackside Support (available to all riders) : Cobra Pits (8am – 5:30pm)
Sat-Sat Beer Tent Open : Lake Loretta (8 pm – Midnight)
Sat-Tues Oakley Tune Up! Goggle Tune Up from Oakley Experts : Oakley Store Display (11am – 1pm)
Sun KTM, HQV, and GAS ;  Trackside Support Parts Sales Only (No Bike Service available until Monday) (10am – 3pm)
Sun-Fri Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Rider Gift Distribution at Rocky Mountain Display (8am – 5pm): RM Flyer Required
Sun-Sat Yamaha BLU CRU Trackside Support : Yamaha Pits
Sun-Sat Oakley Trackside Support: Oakley Store Display
Sun-Mon Kawasaki Team Green Logo Pressed on Bibs + Rider Gift Packets : Greenville
Mon-Wed Yamaha BLU CRU decal pressed on bib and  BLU CRU Rider gift pick up: Yamaha Pits (8am – 6pm)
Sun-Wed Yamaha BLU CRU Apparel Sales : Yamaha Pits (7:30am – 6pm)
Mon-Sat KTM Trackside Support (available to all riders): KTM Pits (7am – 6pm)
Mon-Sat Husqvarna Trackside Support (available to all riders): Husqvarna Pits (7am – 6 pm)
Mon-Sat GASGAS Trackside Support (available to all riders) : GASGAS Pits (7am – 6pm)
Mon-Fri Camp STACYC at Loretta’s (For kids 5-10) : Monster Energy Arena (10am – 12pm) and (2pm – 4pm)
Mon-Fri Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Number Plate Scavenger Hunt Game (9am – 11am)
Mon-Fri Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Happy Hour Ticket Raffle and Prize Giveaway (3pm)
Mon-Fri Rocky Mountain ATV/MC (Family Friendly) Happy Hour Drink and Ticket Giveaway (12pm-1pm) at Rocky Mountain Display Area
Mon-Sat Burnout Area Open (7am – 7pm)
Tues-Sat CMA Blessing of the Bikes : Staging Area (7:30am – 6pm)

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