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First time trying BMX or taking your bike skills to the next level? Family, fitness, and fun for all. This is a great place to race your BMX bike.

Some of the best riders in the country race here at 80/35 BMX. This track is fast and fun for all ages and skill level, it has something for everyone.

11/01/2026

IT'S HALLOWEEN RACE DAY AT 80/35 BMX! 🎃🏁

Get those bikes loaded, costumes ready, and candy buckets out! We've got a fun-filled afternoon planned at 80/35 BMX!

And we've got a little surprise for everyone...
REMEMBER THOSE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS FROM STATE FINALS?
Well, if you liked those, you're going to LOVE today's costume contest awards!
That's right! We've got HALLOWEEN RINGS for our costume contest winners!

TODAY'S RACE DETAILS
Registration: 11AM-12PM
Racing: ASAP following registration

RACE FEES
Striders: $5
Opens: $10
The clocks got set backwards today so our first races of the day will be Backwards Money Opens $10 entry with payouts to riders in mains!!!

Class & Cruiser: $10

AND THE FUN DOESN'T STOP WHEN RACING ENDS!
COSTUME CONTEST!
Show off those Halloween costumes for a chance to take home one of our special Halloween rings!

TRUNK OR TREAT!
Stick around for some Halloween treats and fun with our BMX families!

PUMPKIN ROLL!
The kids get to pick their pumpkins, line them up against the starting gate, and watch them race down the starting hill!
No pedals, no handlebars, just pumpkins racing for the finish!
DON'T FORGET TO PRE-SIGN!
Help us speed up registration and get those motos built sooner!
Pre-sign here:
https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/ia-80-35-bmx/events...

Whether you're coming to race, compete in the costume contest, or just enjoy the Halloween festivities, we'd love to see you!
Let's make Halloween at 80/35 BMX one to remember!

10/31/2026

80/35 BMX Community,

We sincerely apologize for the short notice and any confusion with today's schedule. The track is simply more wet than we anticipated, and to ensure we provide a safe, fast, and high-quality racing surface, we are moving the Halloween Race to tomorrow.

We know this sudden change disrupts plans, especially for families who set aside time to race today, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Updated Schedule for Tomorrow:

Registration & Practice: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Racing Begins: Shortly after registration closes

All Halloween events still happening: Trunk or Treat, Pumpkin Roll, Costume contest

Please help us spread the word to other riders. We look forward to seeing everyone on the track tomorrow morning.

10/29/2026

We're back at it this evening with another Gate Practice session at 80/35 BMX!

Saturday's Halloween Race is just around the corner, so why not take advantage of another opportunity to get some track time in?

Work on your starts, find those faster lines, and get a few more laps under your belt before the weekend!

THURSDAY GATE PRACTICE

Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Cost: $5 per rider

RIDER REMINDERS

All riders must have an active USA BMX membership, wear a helmet, and have their elbows and knees covered.

Please stop by the registration window to sign in before riding.

SATURDAY IS HALLOWEEN RACE DAY!

Don't forget, we've got racing, a costume contest, trunk or treat, and our pumpkin roll coming up this Saturday!

But first, we've got some practicing to do!

Gates open at 5:30! See you tonight!

10/28/2026

IT'S GATE PRACTICE NIGHT AT 80/35 BMX!

We're opening the gates tonight for another evening of practice!

Whether you're working on getting a faster start, improving your technique, or just looking to get some extra laps in before Saturday's Halloween Race, come on out!

TONIGHT'S GATE PRACTICE

Time: 5:30–7:30 PM
Cost: $5 per rider

A FEW REMINDERS:

Please make sure to sign in at the registration window before heading onto the track.

All riders must have an active USA BMX membership, wear a helmet, and have their elbows and knees covered.

With our Halloween Race coming up this Saturday, tonight is a great opportunity to get some extra practice in before race day!

We'll see everyone at the track tonight!

10/27/2026

MOVE UP AWARD — WELCOME TO INTERMEDIATE!

We've got another rider moving up at 80/35 BMX!

Everyone, help us congratulate Walker on officially moving up to INTERMEDIATE!

Moving up from Novice to Intermediate is a big milestone in BMX racing, and Walker has earned his spot in the next class!

With new competition and new challenges ahead, we're excited to see what Walker can accomplish as he continues his BMX journey!

Congratulations, Walker! Keep up the great work!

Let's show Walker some love in the comments!

10/26/2026

MORE PHOTOS ARE UP!

We've got some new photo albums to share!

Photos from the final session of our Fall Beginner's League, including the podium ceremony, are now available on the Manual Focus Photography page!

It's been great watching our Beginner's League riders learn, improve, and build their confidence throughout the program. Congratulations to all of our riders on completing the fall session!

ALSO NOW AVAILABLE!

Photos from our Saturday, October 24, 2026 race have been posted as well!

Head over to Manual Focus Photography on Facebook to check out the photos, find your favorite shots, and relive some of the great moments from the track!

A big thank you to Manual Focus Photography for continuing to capture these memories for our riders and families!

Go check them out and see if you can spot yourself!

10/26/2026

THIS WEEK AT 80/35 BMX!

It's Halloween week at 80/35 BMX, and we've got a full week of opportunities to get out on the track, including our HALLOWEEN RACE DAY on Saturday!

Here's what's happening this week!

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Open to the Public

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Open to the Public

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Gate Practice | 5:30–7:30 PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
Gate Practice | 5:30–7:30 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Open to the Public

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 — HALLOWEEN RACE DAY!

We're celebrating Halloween at the track with a full afternoon of racing and some extra fun for the kids!

Registration: 12:00–1:00 PM
Racing: ASAP following registration

COSTUME CONTEST!
Break out those Halloween costumes and show us what you've got!

TRUNK OR TREAT!
Stick around after racing for some Halloween treats and fun with our BMX families!

PUMPKIN ROLL!
One of the most entertaining parts of the day! Kids will get to pick out pumpkins, pile them up against the starting gate, and watch them race down the starting hill when the gate drops!

Who needs wheels when you've got pumpkins?

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1

80/35 BMX: Open to the Public

BLUE SPRINGS BMX — LEGACY RACE!

We're also encouraging our riders and families to make the trip to Blue Springs BMX on Sunday for a very special event.

Blue Springs BMX is hosting its Legacy Race, dedicated to Ben and Kelly in recognition of their more than 10 years of dedication to the track and BMX community.

They're inviting past and present riders to come together for this special occasion, and we'd love to see some of our 80/35 BMX families make the trip to show their support!

LEGACY RACE DETAILS

Date: Sunday, November 1
Registration: 12:00–1:00 PM
Balance Bikes: 1:15–1:30 PM
Racing: 1:30 PM

Let's help Blue Springs BMX celebrate Ben and Kelly and the impact they've made on their BMX community!

We've got plenty of track time available throughout the week, a fun-filled Halloween race on Saturday, and a great opportunity to support our friends at Blue Springs BMX on Sunday!

Let's make it a great week of BMX racing!

10/24/2026

IT'S RACE DAY AT 80/35 BMX! 🏁

It's Saturday, and we're ready for another day of BMX racing!

We've got some updated race prices for the remainder of our fall season, so come on out and get some laps in!

TODAY'S RACE DETAILS

Registration: 10:00–11:00 AM
Racing: ASAP following registration

UPDATED RACE PRICES

Striders: $5

Opens: $6

Class & Cruiser: $10

Awards: Ribbons for the remainder of the fall season!

DON'T FORGET TO PRE-SIGN!

Pre-signing helps us move through registration faster, get motos built sooner, and get everyone out on the track racing!

Pre-sign here:
https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/ia-80-35-bmx/events?year=2026&month=10

CHECK THOSE PLATE NUMBERS!

Please make sure you're using your correct, current USA BMX race number when pre-signing and that your number plate matches when you arrive at the track!

LAP-A-THON DONATION REMINDER!

Today is the day! All Lap-A-Thon pledges and donations need to be turned in TODAY, Saturday, October 24!

If you participated in this year's fundraiser, please make sure to bring your collected donations with you to the track.

Thank you again to everyone who helped make this year's Lap-A-Thon such a great event!

Let's get those bikes loaded up and get ready for another great race day!

We'll see everyone at the track!

10/24/2026

80/35 BMX FALL SEASON UPDATES!

We've got a few important announcements as we continue through the remainder of BMX season!

FALL RACING — UPDATED REGISTRATION PRICES!

For the remainder of the fall season, race registration will be:

Striders: $5

Opens: $6

Class & Cruiser: $10

We'll also be switching to ribbon awards for the remaining races.

DON'T FORGET TO PRE-SIGN!

Pre-signing helps speed up registration, get motos built sooner, and get everyone racing!

Pre-sign here:
https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/ia-80-35-bmx/events?year=2026&month=10

SUNDAY PRACTICE SESSION!

We've added another opportunity for riders to get some track time in this week!

Sunday Practice: 2:00–4:00 PM

Whether you're working on your starts, improving your technique, or just looking to get some extra laps in, come on out!

LAP-A-THON PLEDGE & DONATION REMINDER!

A reminder to all of our Lap-A-Thon participants that all pledges and donations should be turned in tomorrow, Saturday, October 24!

Thank you again to everyone who participated and supported this year's fundraiser!

We're looking forward to another great weekend at 80/35 BMX!

See everyone at the track!

10/22/2026

RACE DAY PHOTOS ARE UP!

Photos from our Saturday, October 17, 2026 race are now available on the Manual Focus Photography page!

Head over to their page to check out the photos, find your favorite shots, and relive some of the action from Saturday's racing!

A big thank you to Manual Focus Photography for continuing to capture these moments for our riders and families!

Go check them out and see if you can spot yourself!

Address

1701 E McKinley Avenue
Des Moines, IA
50320

Website

http://8035bmx.com/, https://www.bmxracingleague.com/8035bmx

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