The Mexican city of Xalapa, in Veracruz, will be celebrating from May 5th to 9th with the 2026 Junior Pan American Track Cycling Championships, an event that will bring together young talents from different countries and promises days full of intensity, strategy, and spectacle.
This is not just any event; it is a unique opportunity to see up close those who in a few years could become stars of world cycling. Here are the detailed schedules and complete program of the competition.
Day 1: May 5th
Everything begins at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5th, with the women’s team sprint, a start that immediately sets the competitive tone. Just fifteen minutes later, at 11:15 a.m., the men take to the track in the same event. The excitement continues at 11:32 with the women’s team pursuit, and right at noon, at 12:00, the men’s team pursuit takes place.
After this first block, the activities resume in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m. with the general warm-up. From there, if you enjoy continuous intensity, get ready: at 3:00 p.m. the men’s team sprint begins its first round; at 3:14 p.m. the women compete, and at 3:21 p.m. the men return. At 3:28 p.m. the women’s team pursuit is held, and at 3:45 p.m. the men’s, closing this first day at 3:59 p.m. A dynamic start that clearly demonstrates the level of the championship.
Wednesday, May 6.
If you’re all about the finals and seeing who takes home the medals, this day is key. The women’s sprint events begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by the men’s at 10:54 a.m.
At 11:16 a.m. comes one of the first major highlights: the women’s 7.5-kilometer scratch race final, and at 11:35 a.m. the men’s scratch race final. Later, between 11:52 a.m. and 12:22 p.m., the awards ceremonies for the sprint and team pursuit events for both men and women take place.
In the afternoon, the action resumes with the women’s sprint at 3:30 p.m. and the men’s at 3:48 p.m. At 4:00 p.m., the women’s 3-kilometer individual pursuit qualifying rounds begin, followed by various rounds of the men’s sprint and qualifying events.
As evening approaches, the scratch race medals are awarded at 6:18 PM and 6:28 PM, while the individual pursuit finals take place at 6:38 PM and 6:53 PM. The awards ceremony concludes between 7:06 PM and 7:16 PM, with the day’s events ending at 7:26 PM. Without a doubt, a day to be glued to the track.
Thursday, May 7: Endurance, Strategy, and the Omnium Challenge
This day is ideal if you enjoy watching comprehensive and demanding events. The sprint events for both men and women begin at 10:30 AM and 10:39 AM, but the focus is on the women’s Omnium, which starts at 10:45 AM with the scratch race.
The men’s elimination final takes place at 11:04 AM, and as the morning progresses, between 11:24 AM and 12:07 PM, the sprint events and subsequent Omnium stages continue. The men’s elimination awards ceremony is held at 12:14 PM.
In the afternoon, starting at 3:30 PM, the sprint events resume, followed by the women’s Omnium III at 3:45 PM. If you enjoy longer races, don’t miss the men’s 25-kilometer points race at 4:06 PM. The day continues with more speed, culminating in the women’s Omnium at 5:02 PM and a series of awards ceremonies between 5:48 PM and 6:18 PM, concluding at 6:28 PM. A day that combines tactics and endurance at the highest level.
Friday, May 8: Pure Power Against the Clock
If you love power and individual effort, this day is for you. The women’s kilometer time trial qualifying begins at 10:30, followed by the men’s Omnium I at 10:55.
The men’s kilometer time trial starts at 11:12, and the Omnium II continues at 11:32. Later, at 11:49, the women’s 20-kilometer points race final takes place, concluding the morning session with the awards ceremony at 12:29.
In the afternoon, the men’s Omnium III begins at 15:30, followed by the women’s elimination final at 15:50. At 4:11 PM and 4:51 PM, the kilometer time trial finals for both men and women will take place, while the men’s Omnium IV will be held at 5:23 PM.
The awards ceremony, between 5:55 PM and 6:25 PM, will crown the day’s new champions.
Saturday, May 9: A spectacular finale
The last day is perfect if you want to see explosive and exciting events. The men’s Keirin heats begin at 11:00 AM, followed by the women’s heats at 11:10 AM.
The women’s 20-kilometer Madison will be held at 11:22 AM, while the Keirin rounds continue between 11:47 AM and 12:04 PM. At 12:09 PM, the men’s 30-kilometer Madison, one of the most spectacular events, will begin.
The awards ceremony begins at 12:49 with the women’s Madison, followed by the women’s Keirin at 12:59, the men’s Keirin at 13:09 and the Mad
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