Chilliwack to host national BMX championship at Heritage Park

CHILLIWACK — Hundreds of racers from across Canada are rolling up to Chilliwack for the BMX Canadian Grand National Championships next week.

From Friday, October 9, to Sunday, October 11, more than 700 competitors are set to go head-to-head to secure seven National Championship titles and dozens of National Age Group crowns on an indoor BMX track at Heritage Park.

Riders can compete in heats of up to eight, depending on age and ability, with more than 130 groups featured in the race format.

The feature event, Superclass Saturday, will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on October 10, alongside a futures showdown for 13- to 16-year-olds and a trophy dash for kids aged 11 to 12.