When you race with us, you’re racing on a world-class course meant to test you mentally and physically, as well as challenge your mechanical fortitude through the entire race.

For 2026, all riders will be racing the US Hard Enduro Series classes.

This class expansion gives riders of different abilities the opportunity to compete with their peers!

1. Pro

2. Pro 4 Stroke

3. Pro Women

4. Pro Electric

5. A

6. A Vet 30+

7. A Senior 40+

8. A Super Senior 50+

9. 4 Stroke Sportsman

10. Masters 60+

11. B

12. B Vet 30+

13. B Senior 40+

14. B Super Senior 50+

15. C

16. C Vet 30+

17. C Senior 40+

18. School Boy B

19. School Boy C

20. Women

21. Industry No Pts

22. E Moto No Pts(optional class)

 AMA will be on-site to verify membership.

Be sure to follow the links and register your race number on the USHE MotoTally site, which is a requirement to race.

An AMA membership is also required to race.

Staging Chocolate Thunder 8:00, Start 9 AM 12miles approx.

Amateur Prolog to determine Sunday Start Position

• The rider’s meeting/staging will kick off King of the Motos 2025 at the starting line(location TBD at Friday rider meeting).
• Start line and Finish location to be near Chocolate Thunder.
• Staging will be based on class.

• The race will start one row at a time every 1 minute on a GPS optional course with sufficient markings.
• No outside assistance during the race!
• Only racers helping racers.

Checkpoints will hard close at 12PM

Stage near Hammertown 1PM- Start 2 PM

• Pro racers will start one at a time every 30 seconds and do a short 1 mile shootout for time.

• Finish position determines line up for Sunday.

Staging 8AM Start 9AM at Chocolate Thunder Start/Finish Line

• Race 2 will start at 9AM and will be staged in order of Race 1 and Pro shootout finish positions.
• The start will be rows of 10-20 starting in waves.
• Lap 1 is Approx 12 miles and will include a gas/pit stop at the Start/Finish line.
• Lap 2 will be Approx 14 miles.

• Lap 3 will be 4 miles.
• Lap 4, 5 will be 4 miles on the same course as Lap 3.
• Laps are GPS based with some course markings.
• No outside assistance during the race!
• Only racers helping racers.

Checkpoints will hard close at 2PM

GPS (Saturday GPS optional-READ Below)

The King of the Motos course is GPS based. Saturday’s courses will be marked heavily and will be GPS optional, although recommended, especially if the racer chooses to continue onto Sunday. This course takes out the guesswork when using the GPS. Possibly confusing sections will be marked accordingly. The racer MUST know how to use their GPS!!! It is another racing skill to master to be successful at KoM. GPS is necessary here in Johnson Valley due to the expanse of area being utilized!

Find the full details in the GPS Appendix below.

Trackers

For 2025 the King of the Motos competitors will be required to rent (at online  race registration) and carry a Yellowbrick Tracker. They will fit in most packs, and are essential to the safety of the competitor. These trackers allow the Race Ops team to have eyes on the competitor at all times and are required for all King of the Hammers races. There is an emergency button on the tracker that can be utilized in the event of a medical or mechanical issue. Cost will be $60 in registration.

Visit the Get Started page for links to get your race numbers, AMA license and registration.

Phones are ALLOWED at racers discretion regarding mounts.

No GPS rentals available from King of the Motos Crew

• Tracks will be marked mainly with GPS routes, with just little physical arrows or guiding marshals.
• We will have tracks loading desk right at the sign up / Tech area
• A good GPS mounting is essential – be sure to buy one in advance
• Rider must stay within GPS track, with max deviation of 50 feet from center line
• All tracks will be loaded to the competitor GPS the day before the race at the registration desk / Tech.
• Up to 2 GPS units allowed per rider
• We will delete ALL data from competitors handed-in GPS (including old recordings and maps).
• Be sure to make a backup before you give us your GPS.
• Learn how to activate the “Track recording/Track log/TrackBack” in the GPS before arriving to Hammertown.

• It is the competitors responsibility to make sure that their GPS records during the race, competitors will get large time penalties for not having a recording unit.
• Check the manual of your GPS so you know how to check this setting.
• When a rider finished his race, the organizer might take the unit for track and CP’s verification.
•  If a rider gets lost (leaves the race track) he must re-enter the GPS track using the same route to avoid time penalties.
• Absolutely no pre-running is allowed on the race area the weekend of the race – pre-running will lead to immediate DQ.
• If you want to test your bike, please ask at the registration desk for designated practice area and GPS track

• Failure to record track – Up to 1 hour penalty (which can lead to DQ if time limit has been met with penalty)
• Re entering track by making cuts / taking shortcuts – 5x the perceived advantage gained in time
•  “Local” track deviation of more than 50 feet and gaining advantage by either avoiding obstacle or making up time -5x the perceived advantage gained in time

• Missing virtual or physical CP, 1 hour penalty for each missing CP
• Failure to hand over GPS at the finish line if requested will result in minimum of 2 hours penalty

• Failure to record track – Up to 1 hour penalty (which can lead to DQ if time limit has been met with penalty)
• Re entering track by making cuts / taking shortcuts – 5x the perceived advantage gained in time
•  “Local” track deviation of more than 50 feet and gaining advantage by either avoiding obstacle or making up time -5x the perceived advantage gained in time

• Touch screen technology has come a long way! Know your GPS and how to keep it clean.
• Learn how to switch on and off tracks view and how to load new tracks. You will need to do that between races.

Please note – New suitable models are added each year, if your GPS is not on the list please send an email to ask if we can accept this specific model.

Phones are allowed! Racers discretion on mounting and risk

Please bring the cord that came with your GPS

• Colorado Series: 300, 400c, 400i, 400t
• Dakota Series: 10, 20
• eTrex Series: Touch 25, 35, 20, 20x,22X, 30, 30x , 32X Garmin Etrex SE
• GPSMap Series: 60, 60 C, 60 CSX, 60 CX, 62, 62 S, 62 SC, 62 ST, 62 STC, 64, 64 S, 64ST, 76 C, 76 CS, 76 CSX, 76 CX, 78, 78 S, 78 SC, 276 C, 376 C, 378, 478
• Montana Series: 600, 610, 650, 650 T, 680 Garmin Montana 750i
• Oregon Series:  400 C, 400 i, 400 T, 450, 450 T, 550, 550 T, 600, 600 T, 650, 650 T, 700, 750
• Inreach explore plus

• Voyager and Voyager Pro unit with GPX file loaded on micro-SD card.