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2026 WORCS Battle in the Sand Preview: Rd 9 at Mesquite

WORCS / NGPC Round 9 returns to Rocky Mountain Off-Road Oasis in Mesquite, Nevada, October 9–11, 2026 — gate hours, weekend wristband fees, and race registration windows from the official Round 9 page.

Maya TorresOct 1, 2026 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 · 4 min read
WORCS ATV racer jumping desert sand at Mesquite MX Off-Road Oasis — MESQUITE MX and WORCS / Rocky Mountain ATV/MC banners visible along the course — Credit: Activate Photography / WORCS Racing (official Mesquite MX Battle in the Sand race-report still; published on worcsracing.com)

Next desert card on the WORCS schedule is Battle in the Sand — Round 9 at Rocky Mountain Off-Road Oasis in Mesquite, Nevada, **October 9–11, 2026**. Round 8 Rabbit Run is already in the books; this piece is a schedule-and-logistics preview only.

If you are trailer-planning for a Nevada sand GP weekend, the useful numbers live on WORCS’s Round 9 event page: gate hours, cash-at-the-gate fees, moto and ATV entry prices, and registration windows. Practice and race day boards are posted there as flyer graphics — confirm the live flyer before you set alarms.

Where and when

Per the 2026 WORCS schedule, Battle in the Sand sits at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Off-Road Oasis in Mesquite after Rabbit Run and before La Paz Desert Showdown (November 6–8). The Round 9 page lists venue elevation at **1,601 feet**. Treat that as a sand/GP weekend, not a woods national — bring the tire and air choices you trust for soft desert starts.

Gate hours and fees (confirm on-site)

From the Round 9 page: **Thursday** gates 3:00–10:00 p.m.; **Friday–Saturday** 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; **Sunday** 6:00 a.m. through end of event. Gate fees: day pass **$15**; adult weekend wristband Thursday–Sunday **$40** / Friday–Sunday **$30**; youth weekend wristband (ages 4–12) **$20**; 3 & under free; veterans and active military free; motorhome + trailer or vehicle + trailer **$40**; vehicles **$10**. WORCS notes **cash only at the gate**.

Race registration fees and hours

Moto registration fees on the same page: Adult / Super Mini **$65**, Youth **$45**, Pro **$125**, Vet Pro / Open Pro **$95**, Adult/Youth Unclassified **$30**, moto practice **$30**, Saturday site lap (if available) **$10**. ATV class fees mirror the adult/youth/pro ladder with Pro-Am at **$95**. Registration hours: **Friday** 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (Stacyc racing at 3:00 p.m. — must sign up prior at registration); **Saturday** 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; **Sunday** 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

AMA annual release reminder

WORCS flags the AMA annual release as required proof at registration for 2026. Matching name, date of birth, and AMA number across applications matters — mismatches will not process, and high-volume weeks can take up to three weeks. Unaccompanied minors (17 & under) need a notarized minor release signed by both parents or a legal guardian naming the adult who will sign on-site.

Rider takeaway

Circle **October 9–11** at Mesquite, bring cash for the gate, pre-sort your AMA release and class entry, and verify practice/race start boards on the live Round 9 page before you leave the driveway. No class winners here — this is a preview only.

Further reading

- Battle in the Sand — Round 9 — WORCS Racing - 2026 WORCS Schedule — WORCS Racing - Rabbit Run GP race report — WORCS Racing (Rd 8 complete)

Sources

FAQ

When is WORCS Battle in the Sand 2026?
October 9–11, 2026, at Rocky Mountain Off-Road Oasis in Mesquite, Nevada, per the official WORCS schedule and Round 9 page.
What are adult weekend gate fees?
Per the Round 9 page: adult weekend wristband Thursday–Sunday $40, Friday–Sunday $30; day pass $15. Cash only at the gate.
Is this a results story?
No — schedule and logistics preview only. Round 8 Rabbit Run is complete; class winners are not listed in this preview.

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