A jam-style mountain bike weekend

Racing • Jumping • Camping • Demos • Community

📍 Port Gamble, WA
📅 May 29–31, 2026

👉 Register | 👉 Spectator Info

“HotLaps was literally the most fun I have ever had at a race!! Normally the pressure gets to me a bit, but here I could push at my own pace, get faster, then slower, haha, and just enjoy riding with my friends.”

— Expert 18+ Racer

Event Offerings

RACE, JUMP, DEMO, TRY EVERYTHING. NO BAD TIMES!!!

🏁 RACING

  • Enduro reimagined! Up to 3 runs per stage, with only your best times counting. We offer amazing prizes from our stage sponsors as well as an overall!!

    Annalog and E-bike categories available. Crestline backed E-bike Pro Purse.

    LEARN MORE

  • Invite-Only Pro Slalom. High-speed racing on a thrilling, finely built berm track. Best-of-three format showcases top talent and delivers epic viewing for fans.

    LEARN MORE

  • 2hr timed slalom session on Cool Runnings trail to throw down your best Hot Lap! Casual low-pressure format to ride with friends, progress, and ride as much or little as you want in the allocated time.

    NEW- 100 spots available for 2026!!!

    Trail Rating: black◾️ for high speeds, jumps an drops - Experts or experienced cat 2 Riders

    LEARN MORE

“ Everyone walks away with something; whether it’s confidence, experience, or just a good story. That’s the beauty of this format- it rewards effort, keeps racing fun, and highlights OUR sponsors.”

- Jill Kintner- Hotlaps Co-founder/Pro

✈️JUMPING

  • The Jumps are open all day, but we have an hour long Jump Jam session that leads into the Whip Contest.

    Stay tuned for an exciting format in 2026!!

  • A high-energy showstopper! The whip contest delivers big style and amplitude on the Maverick line to see who can get the most sideways! Best of 3 run format!!

    Celebrity judges will decide the male and female whip winners.

  • A women’s progression session led by coach Kat Sweet, and pro freeriders Chelsea Kimball, and Hailey Elise - Designed to help women build skills, confidence, and community in a positive space.

“I must have sessioned the jumps at least 300 times!! It’s easier for me to hit big jumps vs more technical ones. Hot Laps was so fun; I met cool people, flipped my e-bike for the first time, and couldn’t get enough!! Thx specialized and Hot laps for putting this on.

- AXELL HODGES- Pro Mx Freestyle Athlete”

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

  • Try the latest annalog and E-Bikes bikes from premium brands like: Specialized, Pivot, and Evil.

    MORE INFO

  • A curated showcase of top industry partners and gear.

  • Delicious eats alt weekend long to fuel riders and fans.

  • Stay on site, make a weekend of it.

    Waterfront camping minutes from the venue - stay close, ride more, hang longer.

    Ideal for both Van Camping and Tents.

  • Coach Kat Sweet will be teaching a free Women’s jump session, but is also available for more lessons on Sat- Book here sweetlines.com

  • SPECTATOR GUIDE HERE

Schedule Overview

FRIDAY MAY 29:

  • HOTLAPS Event kick-off 1pm, 

  • Demos 1-7pm

  • Pro Slalom Practice 1-3pm

  • Women’s Jump Session 3-6pm

  • All day Open enduro practice

  • Food trucks

    SATURDAY MAY 30:

  • Demos 9-3pm

  • All day Open enduro practice (Cool runnings closed 12-3)

  • Amateur Slalom Session 10am-12pm

  • Cool Runnings Pro Slalom RACE 2-4:30pm

  • Jump Jam 5-6pm

  • Best whip contest 6-6:30pm

  • RAFFLES

  • food trucks

    SUNDAY MAY 31:

  • No Demo

  • Enduro race day!!! 9-3pm

  • Spectating

  • Raffles

  • Podiums

  • food trucks


    📆     FULL SCHEDULE HERE

  • HotLaps Owner
    Event Concept
    Branding and Design
    Race Logistics
    Sponsorships
    Pro Rider + World Champion.

  • Hot Laps Owner
    Race Director
    Videographer
    Trail Builder
    Sponsorships
    Media
    Evergreen West Sound
    Board member
    Pro Rider

  • Deputy Director
    Project Manager
    Facilities
    Medical Coordinator
    Hype man
    People person:)
    Trail builder
    Pro rider

  • CFO
    Communications
    Business Admin
    Newsletters
    Vendor Logistics
    Merch sales
    The glue:)

  • MC- Announcer for all important event details.

  • Hosted by Coach Kat Sweet, and pro freeriders Chelsea Kimball and Hailey Elise:

  • Cam sloan & crew providing A+ Timing

  • Evergreen
    Trail development and advocacy.

    Thank you to Matt Blossom, Kevin, and all the members who make trails great:)

WHO Created
the event?

Hot Laps was created by Jill Kintner, Matt Orlando, Bob Stenson, and Natasha Weiss, in conjunction with Race Cascadia.

The goal was to use a lifetime of pro racing experience, trail building, business knowledge, etc. to give riders what they want… Great trails, big jumps, an encouraging format, prizes, skill-building workshops, camping, and more!!

The mission is to bring people together for a good time riding bikes:)

What's New- 2026

  • A NEW Parking lot at the top of Gamble Way- easier access, 80 spots.

  • Amateur Cool Runnings slalom. Now 100 spots!!

  • Revamped jumps and trails.

  • Expanded vendor space

  • Water fountains in the park.

Registration & Spectating

  • Register & Learn More: All levels, including E-Bike.

  • SPECTATOR GUIDE HERE: Note it’s a bit of a hike/ ride into the venue from parking areas to the main venue space at top gun.

  • CAMPING: In town ( 47.855478, -122.588576 )-15-20 min pedal to venue

What’s in the Top Gun ZOne?

Vendor Row:
Epic vendor lineup! See products, demo bikes and gear, meet industry folks.

Bike Demos:

  • Specialized, Evil Bikes, and Pivot will have premium pedal bikes and some e-bikes available to demo. It’s a first come, first served. Available fri + sat with, ID, a CC hold, and a $20 wristband for both days- open to the public. under 18 needs a guardian. More Info HERE:

Food Trucks:
Coffee Truck, BBQ, Asian Fusion

Podiums:
Slaloms, Enduro, Jump jam Best whip

Jump Jam Viewing Area:

Raffles:
Buy raffle tickets to win amazing prizes from sponsors and more to support Evergreen West Sound trail advocacy.