Wooly 4 2026
Sunday, August 23rd
Welcome back to our longstanding Wooly 4 event! The 2026 course will take riders through a varied mix of Wooly’s hand-built and machine-built trails, with options that will appeal to a broad range of riders and skill levels. The goal is to complete as many laps as possible within the allotted time, but there is no pressure to treat it like a serious race. When you’re finished riding, stick around the start and finish area to cheer on other participants, catch up with friends, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Race HQ, the start/finish, and parking will be in the Fox’s Den. You won’t find it on Google Maps, as it’s not normally open to camping, but HERE are directions from the 102. Basically you’ll follow the campground road all the way around to the campground loops. You’ll pass a set of gates and then a little garbage trailer and then turn left where it’s signed “Fox’s Den.” Race day, it will be signed from the park entrance on the south side of the highway to the start/finish and parking.
Categories:
- Solo Men (must be 19 or older)
- Solo Women (must be 19 or older)
- Open Team (members may be of any age and gender)
- Women’s Team (all members must be women/girls)
- Youth Team (all members must be 16 or younger)
- Vintage Team (average team member age 50+)
- E-bike Participation
*(Solo racers must be 19 or older as of December 31, 2026)
Event Day Schedule:
- 9:30-10:30 am Registration and plate pickup
- 11:00 am Race start
- 3:00 pm cut-off to begin final lap
- 3:30 pm awards and draw prizes
Race Registration Fees:
- $40 until 6pm on Saturday, August 22nd or on site race day for $50
- If you are not a Velo NB member or UCI license holder, there is an additional fee of $10 for a day license
Other important info:
- There is no potable water on site. We’ll have some bottled water, but do yourself and the environment a favour and plan ahead
- Bathroom facilities are a rustic outhouse and a Port-o-John
- There will be space around the start/finish for spectators and team tents
- If you prefer to sit somewhere other than on the grass, bring a portable chair
- The event runs rain or shine
- Parking is in the campground loop near the start/finish. Pull into a site or clearing or pull up on the side of the road where there’s room, don’t block people in or park on any tents
FAQ
Is the course marked for pre-riding?
You can find the course above on Trailforks and on Strava coming early August. We will post the route on our social media pages and the webiste. “On the ground,” the course is lightly flagged in pink and orange. Meaning, there are flags around turns and intersections. If the flag is on the right, the next turn will be a right turn. The course will be signed and mostly taped Saturday.
Can youth participate?
There’s no minimum age to participate on a team. For youth who wouldn’t be confident completing the course on their own, one option is for a parent to team up and ride with them. Your team will only get credit for relay laps – i.e. if you ride a lap together, the timing system will only register one lap.
How serious are you about the 19+ rule for the solo categories?
Very serious. However, if your kid is a Junior (i.e. 17 or 18 by the end of the calendar year), they can solo with your consent and a recommendation from a coach.
Where can I set up my team tent?
There will be room set aside for team tents near the start/finish and feed zone. Ask our volunteer parking attendants to direct you when you arrive.
Is there an e-bike category?
E-bikes are welcome on a “participation” basis, meaning that no times or ranking will be recorded for e-bike participants. If this works well, we will look at adding a competitive e-bike category for next year.
What is your weather policy?
The Wooly 4 runs rain or shine, but would be suspended or cancelled if there’s lightning. In the event of inclement weather such as poor air quality, extreme heat, or adverse course conditions, the event could be modified.
I have more questions!
No problem. Ask your question in the discussion in the Facebook event, or get us on Facebook messenger, or use the contact us.
