TRUMBULL, CONN, October 24, 2025 – USA BMX has announced that its USA BMX New England Nationals races will return to Connecticut on Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2026, bringing amateur BMX riders from around the world. The three-day event will be held at Trumbull BMX at Indian Ledge Park Road in Trumbull, Conn. Fans are welcome to come watch and cheer on their favorite riders as they expertly navigate jumps, twists, and turns along the track.

“Connecticut is pleased to welcome back the USA BMX New England Nationals to Trumbull BMX and are confident that the athletes, their families and spectators will enjoy everything that this region and our state have to offer,” said Robert Murdock, President of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS), the State’s official meetings and sports event sales and marketing organization. “People travelled here from 34 states when we last hosted this event in 2024, and the exciting competition generated over $2.35 Million in revenue for Connecticut as visitors stayed in area hotels, dined in local restaurants, shopped in the region, and enjoyed nearby attractions.”

“We love coming back to Trumbull BMX where the local community is very friendly, everyone always feels welcome, and Chris Gombos and his local volunteer club ensure the track is in tip-top shape,” explains Justin Travis, Director of Business Development for USA BMX. “This venue really is becoming one of our ‘classic’ events in the Northeast.”

“We are extremely stoked to be hosting the 2026 USA BMX New England Nationals next Summer,” adds Chris Gombos, the Track Operator of Trumbull BMX for over seven years. “These events provide our new local riders with the opportunity to experience BMX racing on its biggest stage and allow our national caliber riders a chance to compete and showcase their talents in their own backyard, while boosting the local economy with over 3,000 visitors each day.”

“We are so excited to host the 2026 USA BMX New England Nationals in Trumbull,” says Connecticut State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox. “Not only is this event an impressive display of athleticism right in our backyard, but we look forward to welcoming the bikers, their families and fans to experience Trumbull and all that we have to offer. I am grateful to the Town of Trumbull and the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau for working together to bring this event to fruition,” she adds.

“We are thrilled to welcome the BMX New England Nationals back to Trumbull,” states Connecticut State Rep. David Rutigliano. “This event not only showcases world-class competition, but also brings families, fans, and riders together in a celebration of community, athleticism, and tradition. Trumbull is proud to once again be the home of such an exciting national event.”

About USA BMX:

Established as the American Bicycle Association in 1977 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ABA is the nation’s largest cycling organization with more than 70,000 members with combined racing and freestyle events at more than 300 sanctioned BMX tracks across the United States and Canada. ABA empowers and elevates the early stages of bicycle development by creating opportunities through facility development, programs, and national events. As a result, ABA has developed a structured blueprint. A cyclist can progress from humble beginnings on a balance bike to becoming a BMX Olympian by establishing these roots. www.usabmx.com

About CTMEETINGS:

The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTMEETINGS) is the State’s official meetings and sports event sales and marketing organization. Its experienced staff markets all of the state – convention and meeting venues, hotels and attractions, and sporting venues – as a premier destination for international, national, regional and statewide conferences, conventions and major sports events. In partnership with Connecticut’s businesses, institutions, nonprofit organizations and their surrounding communities, the Middletown, Conn.-based organization works to generate new and returning events, thereby generating increased economic impact for Connecticut’s local regions and tax revenue for the State. For more information about the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau, visit CTMEETINGS.org or call 860-728-6789. Social Media @CTMEETINGS