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Frequently asked questions
Please see our race events page here. (https://www.onewheelracing.com/race-events)
Regional Events(https://www.onewheelracing.com/race-events)
All three 2026 regional ORL events will offer a minimum of the following cash prizes:
1st Place Pro - $2,500
1st Place Women's Pro - $2,500
2nd Place Pro & Women's Pro - $1,000 (each)
3rd Place Pro & Women's Pro - $500 (each)
All Other ORL Classes - 1st Place - $250
Race For The Rail (https://www.onewheelracing.com/race-events)
Top prize for Pro and Women's Pro classes will be $10,000.
$1,000 for second place and $500 for third in both Pro classes.
Prizes for freestyle and other classes are TBD.
The Onewheel Racing League features six race classes:
Co-Ed Classes
Pro
A
B
C
Women’s Classes
Women’s Pro
Women’s B
Classes are determined by race pace, not perceived skill level. We use Pro, A, B, and C instead of labels like “expert” or “novice” to keep the focus on measurable race times and competitive balance.
How to Determine Your Class
1. Get your total race time from your most recent ORL event.
2. Get the total race time of the fastest competitor at your most recent ORL event.
3. Divide #1 by #2. The best class for you to race in is based on this number.
4. Pick your class for the race (or season):
Within 15% of the fastest time? You should race Pro.
A - 15-30% off top time? You'll probably have the most fun in A class.
B - 30-50% off top time? B class is the place to be. You and other riders at your level can push, encourage, and get to know each other. There is no better way to meet and make new onewheel friends that are on your level.
C - 50% or more over top times - New to Onewheel or maybe just here to mingle? All good, just come show up and show your support for the boardsport we all love!!! Get to see and experience the trails the pros ride first hand, and meet new Onewheel friends in the process.
This structure ensures racers compete against others at a similar pace, creating tighter racing and a clear progression path.
What if I've never raced before?
New racers are encouraged to begin in C Class and work their way up.
Racers may choose their class; however, if a rider consistently dominates a class, organizers may require them to move up to maintain competitive balance.
What if I want to race Legends or Clydesdales?
Legends (50+) and Clydesdales can still race in their specific categories within the open classes at each event. For ORL qualification, all riders fit into Pro, A, B, or C classes. These changes apply only to ORL competition. There are no changes to the host events or class offerings outside of the ORL classes.
To maintain consistency throughout the season and into Race for the Rail, ORL classes will have the same board requirements for all events. T(http://season.at)his allows riders to compete on equipment they are familiar with and avoids last minute changes before Race for the Rail.
Boards must remain stock/OEM in power and control components, including:
Motor
Controller
Battery
Rails
Footpads
These components may not be modified in ways that alter performance or power output.
Aftermarket tires are permitted.
Protective and cosmetic accessories are permitted, including:
Rail guards
Bumpers
Fenders
Rim protection
The goal is simple: keep power and control equal, allow personalization and protection, and ensure racing remains competitive and accessible.
Like all great races, the Onewheel Race for the Rail started with a couple friends, a hankering for speed, and the deep-seated desire to find the Greatest Onewheel Rider! The winner of that first race got to hoist a spare frame rail that we customized and from that moment, Race for the Rail was born. Over the years, it has grown in size and scope into the premier Onewheel race on planet Earth. The winner of Race for the Rail crowns the fastest rider in the States and has the high honor of taking home the Rail.
Riders may only compete in one pace-based ORL class (Pro, A, B or C) per event.
The only exception to this would be a woman racing Women's Pro and another co-ed pace based class. (http://class.is)
If a racer chooses to race two classes, it is the racer's responsibility to make all start times and complete required segments in the times allotted by the race organizer.
Entry into multiple classes is subject to the event organizer's approval, and riders are responsible for making all start times.
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