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Berkeley Omnium registration guide: pre-registration, day-of entry and USA Cycling licenses
One place for every registration question about both races: when online entry closes, race-day registration, payment, licenses, juniors and a second crit.
Registration at a glance
- Pre-registration
- Online until 3 days before the Berkeley Hills Road Race, or sooner if fields fill
- Day-of registration
- Available at both the Berkeley Hills Road Race and the Berkeley Streets Criterium
- Day-of surcharge
- +$15
- Second Berkeley Streets race
- $20, for a field you're eligible for
- Race-day payment
- Credit card, PayPal or Venmo
- Cash
- Not accepted
- USA Cycling license
- Required. One-day licenses are available for eligible racers.
- Under 18
- A parent or legal guardian must be present to sign waivers
The short answer
Register for the Berkeley Omnium online on BikeReg until 3 days before the Berkeley Hills Road Race, or on race day: day-of registration is available for both the Berkeley Hills Road Race and the Berkeley Streets Criterium with a $15 surcharge. Race-day registration is cashless; racers can pay by credit card, PayPal or Venmo. A USA Cycling license is required, and racers under 18 need a parent or legal guardian present to sign waivers.
Where registration stands
Online pre-registration closes 3 days before the Berkeley Hills Road Race, or sooner if fields fill. Day-of registration is available too (+$15).
Register onlineSave time on race morning: register early
Online pre-registration on BikeReg closes 3 days before the Berkeley Hills Road Race, or sooner if fields fill. Pre-registering means:
- Less to deal with on race morning.
- No $15 day-of surcharge.
- Organizers know the size of each field ahead of time.
- You can focus on your number, your bike, your warm-up and getting to staging.
Deciding between one race and the whole weekend? To be scored in the Omnium, you start both races in your Omnium category.
Can I register on race day?
Yes. Day-of registration is available at both the Berkeley Hills Road Race and the Berkeley Streets Criterium, with a $15 surcharge. If you missed online registration, you can still come race.
Registration on race morning isn't instant, though. Give yourself extra time before your race to:
- Register and pay.
- Sort out your USA Cycling license, if you need a one-day license.
- Sign the waivers.
- Collect and pin your race number.
- Get ready for staging.
Race-day registration is cashless
Phones and card readers depend on a connection, so bring more than one way to pay electronically, such as a card and a payment app.
Want another race? Your second crit is $20
Already pinned up, warmed up and at the course? If you're eligible for another field, $20 gets you another race at the Berkeley Streets Criterium.
Eligibility still applies: your category, age group and gender have to fit the second field, the same as your first. Check the field labels and start times before you sign up.
Berkeley Streets fields and categories →
Racing the Omnium? Only the criterium in your registered Omnium category earns Omnium points; a second crit is a bonus race.
Do I need a USA Cycling license?
Yes. A USA Cycling license is required to race the Berkeley Omnium. If you don't have an annual license, you can buy a one-day license if you're eligible.
| License | Cost | Who it's for | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Beginner | $15 per day | Racers in USA Cycling's beginner category, Novice (Category 5), such as the Open Novice field and new women and junior racers | Add it when you register on BikeReg, or buy it on-site at the event |
| 1-Day Experienced | $35 per day | Former annual members who were upgraded to at least Category 4 on the road | Only through BikeReg, so buy it online before the event |
On BikeReg, the right one-day license is added to your cart based on the race you enter, if you don't have a current license. One-day licenses can't be used at championship events.
USA Cycling: one-day licenses →
Racing more than a few times, or hoping to move up? An annual license is usually better value, and it's how USA Cycling tracks your results toward upgrades. USA Cycling also includes a free one-day license with its RIDE membership.
Not sure which category you're in? Our category guide explains Novice, Category 5 and field labels.
Racers under 18
If having a parent or guardian there is a problem, contact the Berkeley Omnium before race day.
Juniors have their own age-group fields at both races.
Berkeley Hills Road Race registration
- Pre-registration closes 3 days before the race, or sooner if fields fill.
- Day-of registration is available, with a $15 surcharge.
- No cash.
- USA Cycling license required.
- Under 18: a parent or legal guardian must be there to sign waivers.
- Registration is at Race HQ in the Orinda BART north end parking lot, and has opened at 7:00 a.m..
Registered? The next question is where to go on race morning: Race HQ, staging and the neutral rollout to the start.
Berkeley Streets Criterium registration
- Day-of registration is available, with a $15 surcharge.
- Cashless registration.
- USA Cycling license required.
- Eligible racers can add a second crit race for $20.
- Beginner Race Program included with junior and Novice entries, including collegiate Novice.
- Under 18: a parent or legal guardian must be there to sign waivers.
- Registration has been at Hearst Avenue and McGee Avenue, with race-day check-in opening at 6:50 a.m. and closing 15 minutes before each race.
Find your field and its start time:
Berkeley Streets fields and categories →
Entering a junior or Novice field, including collegiate Novice? Your entry includes Sunday morning's Beginner Race Program on the course.
Beginner Race Program included →
Bringing family or friends? Send them the spectator guide.
Berkeley Streets spectator guide →
Never raced a crit before? Here's what to expect.
What to bring to registration
- Your USA Cycling license, or proof of it.
- Your one-day license receipt, if you bought one.
- An electronic way to pay, and a backup.
- A parent or legal guardian, if you're under 18.
- Your field and category.
- Identification, if registration asks for it.
And because you're about to race: helmet, shoes, kit, bottles, race food and a race-ready bike.
What happens after I register?
Berkeley Hills Road Race
- Register.
- Get your number.
- Get ready: bike, bottles, food, clothing.
- Go to staging at Orinda BART at your designated time.
- Ride the neutral rollout to the start.
- Race.
Every step of race morning, from Race HQ to the start line:
BHRR start, staging and rollout guide →
Berkeley Streets Criterium
- Register.
- Get your number.
- Get ready and warm up.
- Report to staging for your race, following the race schedule.
- Race.
Questions
Berkeley Omnium registration guide: pre-registration, day-of entry and USA Cycling licenses: FAQ
Can I register for the Berkeley Hills Road Race on race day?
Yes. Day-of registration is available with a $15 surcharge. Registration is cashless, so bring a card, PayPal or Venmo, and arrive early.
Can I register for the Berkeley Streets Criterium on race day?
Yes. Day-of registration is available with a $15 surcharge, and race-day registration is cashless.
When does Berkeley Omnium pre-registration close?
Online pre-registration closes 3 days before the Berkeley Hills Road Race, or sooner if fields fill.
Can I pay cash at Berkeley Omnium registration?
No. Race-day registration is cashless. Credit card, PayPal or Venmo are accepted.
How much is a second Berkeley Streets Criterium race?
$20, for a second field you're eligible for by category, age group and gender.
Do I need a USA Cycling license to race the Berkeley Omnium?
Yes. A USA Cycling license is required. If you don't have an annual license, you may be able to buy a one-day license.
How much is a USA Cycling one-day license?
A beginner one-day license is $15 per day, for Novice (Category 5) racers, and can be added on BikeReg or bought on-site. An experienced one-day license is $35 per day, for former members upgraded to at least Category 4 on the road, and is only sold through BikeReg.
USA Cycling: one-day licenses →Can my child register without me?
Racers under 18 need a parent or legal guardian present at the race to sign the required waivers. If that's a problem, contact the Berkeley Omnium before race day.
Where is Berkeley Hills Road Race registration?
At Race HQ in the Orinda BART north end parking lot, 11 Camino Pablo, Orinda, which is also where racers stage.
BHRR start, staging and rollout guide →Where is Berkeley Streets Criterium registration?
Registration has been at Hearst Avenue and McGee Avenue beside Ohlone Park in Berkeley, with check-in closing 15 minutes before each race.
Berkeley Streets spectator guide →