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Event Updates

The 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro Brings More Racing and More Riders to the TTC: August 28-30

The Red Bull Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO) returns to the Trials Training Center August 28–30 for its 16th running, and this year’s event brings some significant changes to the race format.

The 2026 TKO will include more race time for most riders. Amateur riders will have a Friday qualifier, Saturday morning Knockout race 1 and the top 250 riders will earn a spot in the Saturday afternoon Knockout race 2.

The biggest change for amateur riders is simple: more time on the course.

In previous years, not every amateur rider had the opportunity to compete in the first Knockout race. This year, every amateur entrant will take part in Saturday morning’s TKO Race 1 after Friday’s class-specific Hot Laps determine starting positions.

The top 250 riders who complete Race 1 within the 2½-hour time limit will advance to Saturday afternoon’s Knockout Race 2. From there, the top 30 amateur riders will earn the opportunity to line up with the professional riders for the final stages of the weekend.

That means more riders get to experience the challenging terrain at TTC, and the strongest amateur riders get a chance to test themselves against some of the best Hard Enduro racers in the world.

New classes bring younger riders into the TKO

Another major addition for 2026 is the introduction of five Peewee and Junior classes for riders ages 4–15.

The youth races will take place on their own dedicated course Friday morning, before the amateur Hot Laps begin. It adds a new dimension to an event that already attracts riders ranging from first-time competitors to international Hard Enduro stars.

And with all 23 classes of the AMA National Hard Enduro Championship represented—including two eMoto classes—the TKO continues to expand the ways riders can participate.

More racing on Sunday

The top riders will also have more time to battle it out on Sunday.

The final day will feature two Knockout races followed by a multi-lap main event for the top 20 riders. The main event has been extended from 35 minutes to 45 minutes plus one lap, giving the finalists another ten minutes of racing before the checkered flag falls.

Taken together, the four rounds give the top riders roughly three hours of racing over the weekend, with a $12,000 purse on the line.

The 2026 TKO is also the final round of the AMA National Hard Enduro Championship, adding championship implications to the already intense racing.

And yes, six-time TKO winner Cody Webb will be back, looking for win number seven.

All of this unfolds right here at the Trials Training Center, where the terrain that makes TTC such a unique riding and training destination becomes one of the world’s toughest Hard Enduro courses for one weekend each year.

For a complete look at the 2026 changes, including the full race format, classes and other TKO updates, read the original announcement on the Tennessee Knockout website:

More Racing and More Classes for 2026 Red Bull Tennessee Knockout

Event Updates

Registration for the 2026 TTC Mototrials Family Camp is now OPEN; June 15-18

Every year around the 4th of July holiday weekend, the TTC  hosts a Mototrials Family Camp before the Eastern Next Gen Mototrials Youth and Women’s Eastern Regional Championship.

TTC Mototrials Family Camp 2026:
June 15-18

2026 MOTOTRIALS FAMILY CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN

2026 Family Camp PDF Flyer (PDF)

2026 TTC Mototrials Family Camp & NextGen schedule (PDF)

Three mornings of mototrials instruction with patient, knowledgeable instructors. Learn:

  • Proper Body Positioning
  • Bike Setup
  • Log Crossings
  • Off-Cambers
  • Hill Climbs
  • So Much More

Afternoons full of games and activities for the whole family:

  • Annual Swimming Trip to Foster Falls
  • Ice Cream Social
  • Trials Bikemanship – Family Fun Motorcycle Game
  • Fun Games, Silliness, & General Tomfoolery

Lodging/Camping

See our TTC Accommodations page for details on the range of options are available for lodging and camping at the TTC motorcycle resort. Contact us for availability and to make reservations.

NextGen CompetitionRegister for the 2026 Eastern Next Gen Mototrials Youth and Women’s Eastern Regional Championship

Event Updates, Training

Two-Day Premier Trials Class with Ryan Young is next weekend at the TTC, May 23-24

Ready to elevate your mototrials skills? Join 6X USA Pro MotoTrials National Champion Ryan Young for his premier two-day Trials School here at TTC next weekend, May 23-24, 2026.

During this two-day weekend course, Ryan will explain, demonstrate, and coach each rider. Skills are taught from the essential fundamentals to the most advanced Trials techniques that Trials and extreme Enduro riders use to win championships. The training format is designed to help each rider develop a solid skill base and quickly advance in ability.

Particular attention is paid to identifying and eliminating “bad habits” that stunt the growth of all riders at all levels. The weekend ends with everyone practicing the composite of their new skills in a minimum of one section with focused coaching from Ryan.

Why Train with Ryan Young?

With over 35 years of coaching experience, Ryan is widely regarded as one of the world’s top mototrials instructors. He’s played a key role in shaping 90% of the US trials pros, helping them reach elite levels of performance. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or looking to sharpen your fundamentals, Ryan’s expert guidance will help you unlock new skills.

Class Details

  • Dates: May 23-23, 2026
  • Time: 9 AM – 5 PM each day
  • Location: Trials Training Center, home of world-class events like the Red Bull Tennessee Knockout Extreme Enduro (TKO)
  • Pricing: $500 for the two-day class; $750 with bike rental

Reservations:

Spaces are limited, and classes fill quickly. Contact us to reserve your place.

Accommodations:

Check out our accommodations page for overnight options.

Additional Ryan Young two-day classes at the TTC in 2026:

  • October 3-4
  • November 14-15

Don’t miss this chance to train with a legend and take your mototrials game to the next level.

Event Updates

Schedule and Section Descriptions updated for 2026 Trials Training Days, March 28-29

Trials Training Days 2026 is coming up this weekend.

We’ve updated the PDFs for the Schedule and the Session Descriptions.

SECTION DESCRIPTIONS:

SCHEDULE:

See all the TTD details here including the link to the online registration.

  • Online registration ends at 11:30 PM CDT, Thursday, March 26.
  • Onsite registration will be available Saturday morning, March 28.
Event Updates

Annual Toy Trial (a Gate Trial!) at the TTC benefits Marion County Sheriff’s Christmas for Kids Program – December 6, 2025

The TTC is hosting its annual Toy Trial on December 6, 2025. Proceeds from this trial will buy toys for the Marion County Sheriff’s Christmas for the Kids Program. It’s a Gate Trial!

  • $25 entry fee
  • Start time: 11am Saturday (CST)
  • Camping on-site, hot showers available\Primitive camping $25
  • RV hookups $45 (call to reserve)
  • Cabins $65-$75 (call to reserve)

Riders are welcome to come early or stay after for practice or training classes on our 680 acres of mountain terrain. Spectators are welcome and admission is free.

Gate Trial FAQ

What is a Gate Trial?

A gate trial is a unique form of motorcycle trials where the goal is to accumulate the highest score by riding through gates, which are marked with arrows and have point values. Unlike traditional trials that focus on a low score by avoiding penalties, gate trials award points for successfully navigating gates without putting a foot down. Riders can choose their path and which gates to attempt to maximize their score, but a “dab” (foot touching the ground) or other failures result in losing all points accumulated in that section.

How does it work?

  • Scoring: Points are earned by passing through gates in a section. Each gate has a 1 point value and each gate increases in difficulty. Riders choose which gates to attempt to build a high score.
  • Dabbing: If a rider puts a foot down (dabs) or commits a major failure, they lose all points for that section, but they do not lose the points earned in previous sections.
  • Section and loop: The competition is divided into sections, which are part of a larger loop. Riders complete the loop multiple times (loops).
  • Winning: The rider with the highest total score at the end of the event wins.

What are the key differences from a traditional trial?

  • Objective: Gate trials reward high scores, whereas traditional trials reward low scores (0 dabs is the ultimate goal).
  • Path selection: In gate trials, riders have more freedom to choose their own path through the obstacles, sometimes riding easier or harder lines to get more points.
  • Penalties: In traditional trials, dabs and other failures add points to the rider’s score. In gate trials, a dab causes the rider to lose all points for that section.