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Register now for 2026 BWR Utah

After the highly successfully 15th edition of BWR California, the series moves onto the 7th edition of BWR Utah on June 12 - 13, 2026

Register now for 2026 BWR Utah

The 2026 Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Utah returns to Cedar City—our high-desert haven for all things dust, drama, and delicious suffering on June 12-13, 2026. Also known as the The Hell of the South (West), its high altitude, higher suffering, and scenery so stunning you might forget to breathe.

This year BWR are offering something completely different for those who’ve come to expect the unexpected. The 2026 course will showcase a fresh take on Cedar City’s rugged beauty—featuring an all-new route across gravel, sand, and rock, at altitude, with a dynamic array of rippable unroad spiciness (no crazy single-track this time).

Cedar City continues to welcome us with open arms, rolling out the red, yellow, and black carpet to host one of the most unique endurance weekends in the country. Expect waffles, world-class racing, cold beer, and that signature blend of chaos and camaraderie that makes the BWR the Hell of the South (West).

DATE: Expo - Friday, June 12, 2026
EVENT - Saturday, June 13, 2026
LOCATION: 200 N Main St, Cedar City, UT 84721
START TIME: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:30 am

Distances

Waffle: 117 Miles, 5,940 Feet of Climbing
Wafer: 66.5 Miles, 2,734 Feet of Climbing
Wanna: 27.1 Miles, 913 Feet of Climbing

The BWR Festival 2026: The Unroad Classic at Altitude

From June 12–13, the Belgian Waffle Ride Festival transforms Cedar City into a celebration of unroad culture. The weekend kicks off with Friday’s pre-race gathering—where riders, sponsors, and locals mingle over beer, banter, and pre-race nerves—and culminates in Saturday’s full-throttle race and post-ride feast of waffles and Belgian ale.

The BWR Utah stands apart from its coastal cousin in Del Mar. Where California’s course blends beachside climbs and canyon grit, Utah’s landscape trades ocean air for alpine altitude—rolling through red-rock valleys, sandy sectors, and long, punishing stretches of gravel under the open desert sky.

Day 1: Friday, June 12, 2026 – Rider Check-In & Unroad Expo

Friday’s Expo is the heartbeat of the weekend, bringing together riders, vendors, and the community in the heart of Cedar City.

Over 50 exhibitors will showcase the latest in bikes, gear, and performance tech. Local food trucks, craft beer, and live music will fuel the good vibes while riders collect their packets, pre-ride, and prep for Saturday’s showdown.

Make sure to join us for the Friday Night Social, where we’ll toast to the weekend with our partners and a first round of Belgian ale.

Day 2: Saturday, June 13, 2026 – The Seventh Annual Belgian Waffle Ride Utah

The main event. The Hell of the South (West) returns with a new route designed to deliver just the right blend of grit, speed, and scenic punishment.

This year’s course removes technical single-track in favor of flowing dirt and gravel sections that reward power, skill, and strategy. Riders will face ever-changing terrain—from sandy washboard to packed-dirt rollers to open-road climbs at altitude—each sector demanding a fresh measure of strength and sanity.

While the stats may be slightly tamer than San Diego’s leg-crushing climbs, make no mistake: this is still BWR—equal parts madness and magnificence.

7th edition of BWR Utah on June 13

Joe Goettl and Flavia Oliveira Parks Triumphed at 2025 BWR Utah in Cedar City

This year’s BWR did not disappoint, delivering challenges that riders have come to expect:  single-track, exposed and windswept gravel, and heart-pounding moments. From the first pedal strokes, the energy was palpable as riders surged off the line, navigating the course’s infamous mix of gravel, sand, and tarmac. Feed zones offered an oasis for riders to refuel with water, snacks before diving back into the relentless grind.

Joe Goettl and Flavia Oliveira Parks Triumph at BWR Utah in Cedar City

Rider Perks

Every rider will receive a BWR musette bag from Neversecond that contains essential race-day items and special swag:

- Sponsor Swag
- Race Number and RFID Tag (for official finishing time)
- Pre- and Post-Race Waffles, Coffee & Beverages
- Beer
- Finisher’s Trophy Beer
- Bragging Rights
- Podium Recognition for the Top 3 in each age category for Waffle & Wafer, and Top 5 Overall
- Official BWR t-shirts and branded gear will be available at registration and the Mumu booth inside the Expo.

Every rider will receive a BWR musette bag from Neversecond that contains essential race-day items and special swag:

Register Now

For more information, please visit: https://www.belgianwaffleride.bike/pages/utah or click the button below to register now.